Shame on the teachers that told you never to judge a book by its cover. In the case of Kyle Andrews’ “Real Blasty,” please do. The colorful cover art as well as the bright greens, pinks and yellows that plaster themselves to the actual disc don’t lie. Andrews’ music is about as far from dull … Continue reading
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Joe Anderson Art Event!
Hello, all! A friend of mine has an amazing display of artwork set up at the Downers Grove Public Library. It will be up for the entire month of June, so be sure to stop by and check it out. Joe’s description of the display: Come view an exhibition of recent work hanging in the … Continue reading
We fly high, no lie, you know this
Finally, another fashion article. Just like the last one, Kate has been generous enough to give us a bit of fashion wisdom. The topic? High-waisted skirts. So, high-waisted skirts…what is there to say about high-waisted skirts… For starters, a high-waisted skirt is a very tricky piece of clothing to wear. If it doesn’t sit correctly … Continue reading
Confusion
Hmm..Adam (G)Lambert or Britney Spears? The green snake groping the photo’s subject really throws me off. Adam, we love you, but why is there a snake that close to your zipper? Better question–Why is there a butterfly pin so close to your zipper? Otherwise, awesome color scheme. It’s all tied together with the green of … Continue reading
Featured Artist: Pat McGee “Come Back Home”
Come Back Home was written in the wake of me losing my longtime drummer and former Army soldier John C. Williams. But the song started off as a reflection of how a military couple deals with separation. After the release of Come Back Home, John’s little brother was killed by an IED in Iraq. His name was Blake … Continue reading
Sneak Peek: Super 400 “Sweet Fist” Release Date: September 8th, 2009
It’s no shock that as each decade passes, a new musical genre takes over and dominates the music scene. Genres change, and so do audiences. One has to wonder what would happen if a group was bold enough to bring a past genre back. Is that taboo? Defintely not. Super 400 has the bravery and … Continue reading
To all noteworthy Chicagoans:
Think you’re good enough to hold your own on the American Idol stage? For the second time in Idol history, the four judges and Ryan Seacrest will be searching the city of Chicago for the next possible American Idol. Auditions will be held at the United Center from June 20th to June 22nd. In addition … Continue reading
What?!
Oh dear god. Do you think anyone told her that water and electricity don’t mix? I told you she was crazy… Continue reading
Attack! Attack!
Some bands just have…”it.” Attack! Attack!, a pop/punk rock group from Wales, UK, most certainly possesses the it factor that so many groups strive for. Their fun sound reminds me of Fallout Boy or Panic! At the Disco but with a bit of a tweak. The difference? Attack! Attack! is better. Attack! Attack! has a … Continue reading
Do the Helen Keller? Grow up.
I am all for free speech…but that doesn’t mean respect needs to fly out of the window in order for some artist to practice his first amendment right. In 3Oh!3’s new song, “Don’t Trust Me,” the following lyrics are uttered from their desperate, fame seeking lips: Shush girl, shut your lips. Do the Helen Keller … Continue reading
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