The Fixx are one of those odd groups that found more success here in America than in their native Britain. Sort of the reverse career path of Sparks, for example. … Read More
Concert Review: Bright Eyes – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA 2/7/25
On a gorgeous night in Hollywood, I trekked down to The Wiltern to witness the magic of Bright Eyes for the first time. They did not disappoint. Neither did the … Read More
“Do They Know It’s Christmas?” Turns 40
Band Aid’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” turns 40 this year. At the end of the B-side of the single, an instrumental version of the song with Christmas greetings from … Read More
Album Review- Vampire Weekend, “Only God Was Above Us”
Vampire Weekend is the Tears For Fears of their generation, at least when it comes to the pace of putting out new albums. It’s been five years since Vampire Weekend … Read More
Album Review- Cannons, “Heartbeat Highway”
Cannons have some heat on them lately thanks to the new trend of so-called sped-up versions of songs heard mostly widely on TikTok. The song getting them all the attention … Read More
Every Theme Park Reference in The Office
There are three things I love: theme parks, The Office, and fandoms colliding. I was a bit late to The Office, having long been a theme park fan by my … Read More
Remembering Scallywag Tag East
Featured Image Source We all have something expensive we begged our parents for as a child with no concept of money. Mine was a membership to the Fifth Grade Scallywag … Read More
Album Review- Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, “Bauhaus Staircase”
I do not believe that Bauhaus Staircase is a great album because Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (a.k.a. OMD) are my favorite band. OMD are my favorite band because they … Read More
Generation Retro: Percy Hynes White and the Carousel of Nostalgia
For most of us, the joys, fashions and melodies of earlier years live in our memory as an oasis, a refuge from life’s present-day burdens and complexities. Looking back, those … Read More
Something Different: How to Write a Memorable Story
How to Write a memorable story We all want to write memorable and high-quality stories. Not everyone has the means and the interest to write good stories. Some want to … Read More
Album Review – Depeche Mode, Momento Mori
This past spring, Depeche Mode has commenced its 2023 tour for its latest album, Momento Mori. The album was released in March to great reviews. After living with it for … Read More
Review – Hairspray Live At The Dolby Theatre
Hairspray MAY 2 – MAY 21, 2023 DOLBY THEATRE You Can’t Stop the Beat! HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in … Read More
BLACKPINK Las Vegas Date Announcement: Our Wishlist
Featured Image source: AllKpop Two record setting shows have appeared at Las Vegas’s Allegiant Stadium in the past year: BTS, selling out four dates as the stadium’s first Korean headliner … Read More
Best of 2022: Music
Another wild year gone but one that has created some truly exceptional music. Too much for even I to get through especially when my brain is so overtaken by the … Read More