February 2010
35 posts
The music of "Chrono Trigger" continues to evolve after 15 years
Box Art from the SNES game "Chrono Trigger" Since "Chrono Trigger" was released in 1995, it has been widely regarded as having one of the best soundtracks on a video game. It helped spur the scene of video game music remixes and has had…
Sasquatch! Music Festival promises exciting lineup
Sasquatch! Music Festival @ The Gorge With imminent arrival of the Sasquatch! Music Festival I thought we should give you a bit of insight as to what you'll be seeing throughout the festival. Sasquatch! is on Memorial Day weekend, the…
Music Geek: Woody Allen's Manhattan and Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" combine for engaging musical perspective
That famed, prolific director Woody Allen — the auteur behind greats like Annie Hall , Interiors , and, of course, the subject at hand, 1979's Manhattan , the three of which were released over a three-year period from 1977 to 1979 — has…
Neva Dinova, Bright Eyes split prepped for reissue
In 2004, Neva Dinova and Bright Eyes released a collaborative EP, One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels , on Crank! Records to some genuine acclaim. Six years on, the split's garnering some newly focused attention as it's prepped for a reissue on…
BRIEF: The Low Anthem ready tour, 7" release
The Low Anthem The Low Anthem are a American folk-rock group currently comprised of four members. With a range of interesting musical instruments and vocal harmonies, they create a comforting blanket of sound to easily float away in. The…
PLAYLIST: Having trouble waking up? Try our energetic playlist!
Do you have trouble waking up? I do. Of the many strategies I've tried for waking up at a proper time — some more successful than others — one of the most successful, aside from having cold water unexpectedly sprayed on me, has been…
SPOTLIGHT: Panther Attack! sets jazzy, groovy standard
Panther Attack! @ ChopSuey 4/18/07 Panther Attack! have, to my mind, set a new standard for post-indie/punk/instrumentals. They have a unique ability to create a profound soul unmatched in their genre. Their dual-drum kits, bass, and…
SPOTLIGHT: I Call Fives
I Call Fives In a sea of new independent pop punk music, I Call Fives really floats above the rest. They are a refreshing take on the typical pop punk band and deliver catchy guitar hooks and anthemic lyrics. The track "My Last Mistake"…