10 Albums better than Viva La Vida

Ok, I’ve blogged my discontent with Viva La Vida already, but as I delve into new or recent offerings by Indie bands, I can’t help but think that in spite of the lack of name recognition, they’re better than the new Coldplay album. Perhaps this is the mark of a band that has officially shed [...]

What’s In a Voice?

I’ve been thinking about this one for quite some time…music, especially Indie music, is about more than just the music. It’s about the words. It’s about the singer. The genius of Indie is that each band has a distinct personality, that evades the normal “Write about the same thing” nonsense you hear on mainstream radio. [...]

Weezer Session

I’ve been a Weezer fan since day one…no, not one of those fans that wears the W shirt everywhere (only They Might Be Giants gets that honor), but I’ve enjoyed Rivers and Cos’ stuff for quite some time… This live session is quite good… http://music.aol.com/video/pork-and-beans-sessions/weezer/2150302