Tag: Indie
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“Nepo Babies” and “Industry Plants”
Here’s the information for the recent episode of my podcast (6/20). JarFive David Bowie collection “Rock N’ Roll Star” was released last week. R.E.M. reunite for first group interview in nearly 30 years. Riot Fest lineup was released. Françoise Hardy passed away at the age of 80. Here are some upcoming shows/fests: Vintage Pour Aphex…
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Why Are Concerts So Expensive?
Here are the notes for this week’s (6/13) podcast. Thanks for listening to the episode (links below). JarFive Little Richard – “I Am Everything” – This is the documentary on HBO on Little Richard. Recommended watch. Benefest is this Saturday in Glendale, with Jackson Browne now added to the lineup. Questlove releases his new book,…
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Happy birthday, Sergeant Pepper
JarFive “The Beach Boys” documentary is on Disney+. I talk about the film on my recent episode, and made a reference to The Beach Boys’ later work. In particular, a universally panned album that they recorded called “Summer in Paradise” (1992). After the immense success of “Kokomo,” they tried to replicate the success with similar…
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Bottlerock, Musicals, and Frank!
On the most recent episode of my podcast, my friend Frank sits in, as we sip scotch and recount Day 3 of Bottlerock. Since I’ve already talked about Bottlerock in the previous episode and blog, I’ll be focusing on the music and musicals that Frank and I discussed, with links below. Thanks for subscribing. Send…
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Cheers to Bottlerock Weekend!
Here are some notes from the recent episode of my podcast. JarFive Billie Eilish’s new album, ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT,’ was released last Friday. Beth Gibbons’ (Portishead) first solo album, “Lives Outgrown,” was also released last Friday. Just Like Heaven included great performances last Saturday. The SoCal Sound’s Benefest is on June 15 (info…
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Festivals, Spritzes, and Lucie!
Notes from this week’s podcast episode Here’s the link to the recipe for the aperol spritz we have during the episode. JarFive Stevie Wonder’s birthday is this week. Check out the five albums I mentioned on the episode! Childish Gambino has a new(ish) album out, and a tour on the way. ACL and Just Like…
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How do you spend all day at a festival?
Here are some notes from the most recent episode of my podcast, released on May 9. JarFive Steve Albini has passed away at age 61. New York Times article Pitchfork article Dua Lipa releases new album “Radical Optimism.” St. Vincent released her new album “All Born Screaming.” Austin City Limits lineup was revealed. BeachLife Festival…
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May the 4th Be With Me
It’s my birthday weekend, so I’ll keep this short! I have a festival to get ready for today! Here are some notes from the most recent episode of my podcast, Sound To Savor: Star Wars Day JarFive Music Just Like Heaven – 2019 LCD Soundsystem/Yeah Yeah Yeahs – 2018 Day Wave/Jennylee Lindberg/Me! – 2017 Andra…
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Savoring The Purple One
Here are some notes from this week’s podcast. Before I go any further, here’s a link to the recipe for the purple drink I had in the episode: The JarFive Blur says Coachella gig could be their last. Taylor Swift’s latest album was released last Friday. Outside Lands and Ohana festivals released their lineups on…
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Podcast is up!
My podcast, Sound to Savor, is now up with two episodes. I’m going to be using my blog as a reference page for artists and music that I reference in the podcasts. The podcast can be found on the Buzzsprout site, along with Spotify, Apple, and Amazon (see links). Additionally, starting with the next episode,…
