the dying wish of ill men

Andrew WK Corporate Creation Controversy

2009-12-31T14:02:00.001-05:00

In response to: http://bit.ly/4I22Ee & http://bit.ly/4UklGcI’m more disturbed by the idea of music fans being freaked out by the idea of Andrew WK possibly being a character played by numerous people, than the idea of actors possibly playing Andrew WK.First off I do not subscribe to conspiracy theories or anything else that is not based on fact. So throw the theories out the window. I’ve heard

Angry Samoans "Back from Samoa"

2009-12-10T09:14:00.004-05:00

For 40 days I will write short blurbs on what I consider the most essential recordings of all time. Enjoy...Oh, the Angry Samoans! I <3 me some Angry Samoans! To me this is what California Punk Rock is all about. I'd argue that the Angry Samoans are in the in top three most influential West coast punk/hardcore bands (the other two being Black Flag & The Dead Kennedys).90's Pop-punk owes alot to

Ramones "Leave Home"

2009-12-09T09:16:00.006-05:00

For 40 days I will write short blurbs on what I consider the most essential recordings of all time. Enjoy...This list of 40 albums should technically contain almost every Ramones record ever made. The Ramones are the reason I love punk rock; hands down, end of story. The reason I chose Leave Home out of their massive catalog is that this was the first record I got from the Ramones. Leave Home

Groovie Ghoulies "Appetite for Adrenochrome"

2009-12-08T08:16:00.007-05:00

For 40 days I will write short blurbs on what I consider the most essential recordings of all time. Enjoy...In my opinion the Groovie Ghoulies' Appetite for Adrenochrome is one of the best pop punk albums of all time. The Goulies covers of Don't Go Out Into the Rain (You're Going to Melt) from the Herman's Hermits & Lookout! from Neil Diamond (actually written by Neil for The Monkees) are easily

The Misfits "Walk Among Us"

2009-12-07T15:54:00.005-05:00

For 40 days I will write short blurbs on what I consider the most essential recordings of all time. Enjoy...I remember when I first listened to this record thinking it was the most amazing thing ever. I actually had this on cassette and man I tore the fuck outta that tape. Walk Among Us is the quintessential Misfits record in my opinion and the ultimate testosterone ride a wimpy kid could ever

Favorite albums of all time

2009-12-06T23:36:00.005-05:00

I was asked what I thought the best records of all time were. This is a cynical question in my opinion because music is something that means so much to everyone. Here's a list of 40 records that I will never get sick of listening to. This is a very personal list of records, they are my musical tattoos of life events if you will. In the coming days I'll write a short piece on why each of these

wtf?! wtf?! wtf?! AHHHH!!!

2008-10-02T00:53:00.003-04:00

Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse than someone like Bush in office.. this is the Republicans finest VP choice? Wow. Simply, just wow.

for those still considering voting for McCain/Palin

2008-10-02T00:38:00.001-04:00

Holy shit. We're in trouble.

Sarah Palin & South Carolina Teen USA Contestant Plan Coup!

2008-09-28T00:41:00.005-04:00

Wow.. no one has really caught on to this. Have you noticed the similarities between South Carolina's Miss Teen USA contestant and Sarah Palin? Holy shit, we're in trouble...

Open Letter to the Indie Industry... Unite or Die!

2008-07-11T01:33:00.004-04:00

Folks, I’ve noticed something recently- less bands are touring, mom & pop record shops are closing down and college radio’s losing their listening base. It’s not rocket science to figure out why- as a matter of fact it may be summed up in 2 words- iPods & Gas. However, it’s a lot more complicated than that. Our indie scene wasn’t built by fat lazy couch potatoes or jocks. It was built by the

Review of American Hardcore

2008-06-19T22:31:00.006-04:00

I just watched American Hardcore, a documentary about 1980's era hardcore punk in America. I must say, it leaves me with odd combination of pity and enthusiasm.It fills me with enthusiasm, on the one hand, because the bands are all veterans of an outsider subculture, and a fierce one at that.It occasionally filled me with a bit of pity, even though that might be a bit condescending. Many of the

The Cuban Indiana Jones

2008-06-19T08:31:00.008-04:00

I finally got around to watching the new Indiana Jones movie last night. I know, I'm far behind on not getting to the theater earlier to watch the on-going adventures of Dr. Jones, but you may want to read my last post to see why.I, like every other twentysomething grew up watching the Indiana Jones movies and enjoying the archaeological adventures of Harrison Ford jumping around or being chased

Is Mario Kart Wii Addictive?

2008-06-18T00:00:00.004-04:00

The pitfalls and hours spent on Mario Kart Wii are both fun and frustrating. Fun, in the sense that well; it's one of the most addicting games out there.It's frustrating because my work is falling behind. Goddamn Mario & company for foiling my productive self. At the same time I thank you my little fat Italian plumber for all the good times. But shit I've got records to produce!Now if only I were

Manifest to Reconcile Miami's Indie Scene by Chuck

2008-06-17T10:06:00.001-04:00

So here's the deal.This one kid spat at Steve Tuner (Mudhoney guitarist) during Saturdays show and Steve had him kicked out. Thanks to this spitting douchebag every Sub Pop band will now know that "Hey don't play Miami, they'll spit at you!"I've had enough with the bullshit element in our scene. You go to Chicago, Atlanta, San Francisco or New York City and you don't have this bullshit. So here

mudhoney destroys everything

2008-06-17T08:41:00.001-04:00

When I heard that Mudhoney was playing Miami I jumped up with glee. Like a little skank tween Britney Spears fan; the idea of one of my favorite bands performing after 13 years of silently head-banging in my room to Touch Me I'm Sick, 1995 and In N' Out of Grace or trying to mimic their guitar parts on my Epiphone SG finally paid off Saturday Night as Mudhoney took the stage at Churchill's Pub.It

Livid Records Vlog #3

2008-06-16T16:11:00.001-04:00

Livid Records Vlog #2

2008-06-16T16:09:00.000-04:00

Livid Records Vlog #1

2008-06-16T16:05:00.000-04:00