I've been listening to a lot of self-produced music lately and there's one I'd like to share with you that I feel really deserves some attention due to its delightful sound and artful presentation.
The Summer Circuit is a 9-track offering by Philadelphia's own Chris Gordon, a brilliant young musician who possesses a quiet enthusiasm and passion for the act of audible artistry. Whether it's electronic or acoustic, Gordon has demonstrated a willingness and ability with his music to both entertain and charm.
Released last year, The Summer Circuit draws inspiration from Gordon's life events and a personal struggle. The
Nice Haircut
by J Frazzetta May 20th, 2013 | Artist Review, Featured Artist
When the fall dates were announced for the impending tour to support Because of the Times, I grabbed a pair of tickets to see Kings of Leon make a stop at the Orpheum in Boston. I had never been to the storied venue before and the fall of 2007 would have me there two more times in the span of three months; feast or famine I guess. When I think about concerts that I have bought tickets for and then have to live with the anticipation for a few months, this one is very high on my list.
Mudhoney, Paradise, 5/10/13
by J Frazzetta May 13th, 2013 | Concert Review
Sweat, beer, body odor and sweat. By some strange luck my buddy and I managed to stand dead center at the stage for Mudhoney’s 70+ minute set and by the end of the night I had beer on my pant legs, someone else’s sweat on my shirt and I smelled of worse BO than when I entered. These are all signs that you went to a small club and had a hell of time, Avid Reader, so make note. This show was down and dirty which is true to form of Mudhoney.
Granted, the guys in the band are older
Granted, the guys in the band are older
Macklemore @ MIT SpringFest 4/26/2013
by Louise April 30th, 2013 | Concert Review
2013's SpringFest at MIT featured Macklemore and Ryan Lewis as its main act. Unlike those for concerts in many years prior, this year's 3,750 tickets sold out (and in a heartbeat).
Doors opened at 6:30 PM for the 8 PM show, and plenty of faux-fur clad people had lined up early on to claim their standing-room in the front "rows". My friends and I made it inside the venue by around 8:20 PM. The opening act, Ra Ra Riot, was still performing. I thought they put on a good show. Their lead singer, Wes Miles, definitely knows how to use his falsetto. By
Doors opened at 6:30 PM for the 8 PM show, and plenty of faux-fur clad people had lined up early on to claim their standing-room in the front "rows". My friends and I made it inside the venue by around 8:20 PM. The opening act, Ra Ra Riot, was still performing. I thought they put on a good show. Their lead singer, Wes Miles, definitely knows how to use his falsetto. By
Mudhoney, Vanishing Point, 2013
by J Frazzetta April 29th, 2013 | Album Review
Released earlier this month, the latest album from the veteran Seattle band is short, sweet and full of sarcasm. Yes, it is true that the guys in Mudhoney are nearing middle age since they’ve been in the game for almost 30 years, but this album is proof they show no signs of stopping. Which is a good thing, Avid Reader, because in the landscape of groups that try to fit in with new trends as they happen Mudhoney are happy where they are and always have been.
The album is rife with examples of how they helped set the ground
The album is rife with examples of how they helped set the ground