My job, much as I enjoy it, requires I work at night. Which means I miss quite a few social gatherings, including many a good show. It also means I’ve seen my brother’s band, sourceVictoria, only about a paltry three times, which disappoints me greatly. You’ve read me gushing about sV before. It has only … Continue reading sourceVictoria Saturday night in PHX
Because I have deep connections (OK, bloodlines … whatever) I’ve got my paws on four new sourceVictoria tracks. For a little history, backtrack here. Anyway, these songs are near-final tracks, being mixed and produced by fellow Arizona son Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World. I’ve devoured these songs, and it’s become abundantly clear that my … Continue reading New (near-final) sourceVictoria songs
If you got to the end of the previous post (thank you), you read that I had a personal investment in the local music scene. Alas, I begin features on Arizona bands with a logical (if not nepotistic) choice: sourceVictoria, also known as my brother’s band. Obviously, it’s hard to stay objective on this one. … Continue reading sourceVictoria
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Oh … hey. How you doing? It’s been a long time! How’s the wife? The kids? Job? Great, good to hear. Let’s grab a beer and catch up, shall we? This one’s on me. I know: It’s been quiet around here. Too quiet. The last post went up in October (thank you, Harris Pittman). The … Continue reading A few words about 2013
For as long as I’ve kept this blog – coming up on damn near eight years now – I had never kept a running log of live shows I’ve attended. I decided last year I should probably change that, if for no other reason than to remind myself exactly where all my money is really … Continue reading Taking inventory: 2012 shows and looking beyond
I think I speak for Reubens Accomplice fans everywhere when I say this: Finally. A new album by the beloved Phoenix band, which would be its first since 2004’s The Bull, the Balloon, and the Family, has become a bit like our very own sasquatch – often discussed but never seen. We’ve been teased, agonizingly … Continue reading New Reubens Accomplice (!): Field Science, plus track listing for the album Sons of Men
It’s hard to believe, but this year marks the 20th anniversary of the release of the Gin Blossoms’ hugely successful album New Miserable Experience. I am and forever will be curious about how time treats this album and its well of pop hits, especially because the band is from my home state. The whole thing … Continue reading Cursive and Cymbals Eat Guitars cover Gin Blossoms’ “Hey Jealousy”
It’s kind of embarrassing to admit that, after listening to Sam Means’ cover of “I Will” – recorded straight to his cell phone – my greatest accomplishment on the iPhone for the day was playing another game of Words With Friends. This is the first song of what Means (formerly of the Format) is calling … Continue reading Sam Means: I Will (Beatles cover)
The 53rd installment of I Used to Love H.E.R., a series in which artists/bloggers/writers discuss their most essential or favorite hip-hop albums and songs, comes from Los Angeles-based producer/mixer/engineer Chris Testa, who won three Grammys for his work on the Dixie Chicks’ 2006 album Taking the Long Way. Chris’ resume is extensive, and he’s become … Continue reading I Used to Love H.E.R.: Chris Testa (Grammy Award-winning producer/engineer)