This Saturday, October 15th 2016 marks two years ago since this Blog/Idea went live. I had talked about it for some time before finally jumping in and throwing up my first post. I wasn’t sure if it was going to continue or even end right there. So many ideas…ya know. But here, 2 years later… Read More 2 Years of MUSIC-SURVIVAL-GUIDE
Just a quick post for today. I have finally created a Facebook page for MUSIC-SURVIVAL-GUIDE. Another branch on the tree. This will be a fun place to interact more as I can post quick bits there rather than taking the time to build these meticulous write-ups which will continue here. I want to turn the… Read More MUSIC-SURVIVAL-GUIDE finally on Facebook!
Scotland’s jangly Alt/Pop mainstays return with new album Here. Teenage Fanclub have been gracing us with sound waves for nearly 30 years. Started out as the more garage/noise sounding boys to the now mellow and polished gentlemen they have become. Here is a very subdued sounding record with very little bells and whistles. The songwriting trio of… Read More HERE by Teenage Fanclub
The super charming Lisa Loeb returns with her new single “3,2,1 Let Go” August 5th on Canadian Indie Label Blacktop Records! You’ll remember Lisa mainly from her big 90’s hit “Stay (I Missed You)” included on the Reality Bites Movie Soundtrack and her now classic record with her then band Nine Stories entitled Tails. “3,2,1… Read More New Lisa Loeb single out August 5th!
The illustrious Andee Blacksugar returns with his latest effort, In The City’s Arms. This offering is a double disc affair boasting 24 tracks and slathered in organic and processed sound, ensuring that the listener gets a healthy dose of sonic greens and sweets to keep the meal balanced. AND quite a meal it is. A… Read More Black Sugar Transmission – In The City’s Arms
Canadian Pop/Rock favorites, Zuckerbaby returned last week with a new ass shaking single called “Do The Crime”. By the sounds of it you wouldn’t think the band took 16 years between their stellar sophomore release Platinum Again and this new instant ZB classic which flaunts all the vigor and youth of their eponymous debut coupled… Read More ZUCKERBABY…did the crime
Mega thanks to everyone that has read, commented, emailed and all things in between about my adventure here with Roger. He and I both had a blast creating this piece. So, to compliment the article in full, we decided to offer up a Free Download of our entire unedited conversation. It’s almost an hour long… Read More The ROGER JOSEPH MANNING JR. Variety Show! (Part Three of Three)
AND NOW…PART TWO, DIG IN! (no intro necessary…) MSG – And now, I’d love to really spend some time with you in a certain world known as Jellyfish. I’d ask you if you ever got sick of talking about it, however, the last few years I personally think Jellyfish has never been bigger. What… Read More The ROGER JOSEPH MANNING JR. Variety Show! (Part Two of Three)
I was once a little kid obsessed with music and now I’m an adult…and well, obsessed with music. I’ve had and have the opportunities to live out many musical and artistic fantasies. Touring the Country, playing in awesome DIY bands, making/slinging merch, working with incredible artists that I love…the list goes on. And here with… Read More The ROGER JOSEPH MANNING JR. Variety Show! (Part One of Three)
MANY have done so much to show their love toward Prince after his passing last week. To celebrate, to love…to grieve. Springsteen did a killer rendition of “Purple Rain” that he is now offering as a free MP3 download from his website that I suggest you go grab. Dance Parties, TV, Radio…everyone everywhere has weighed… Read More D’Angelo’s tribute to PRINCE
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