Clown Ops, a blog written by a globe-trotting friend of a friend (and frequent commenter here at SaM), closed up shop this weekend. I enjoyed ‘Mr. Jinxy’s’ stories of his travels but I was always impressed with how he was always blogging. The dude was a machine. He says: “After much discussion in this household [...]
“The Greatest White Liar” by Nic Armsrong and the Thieves would have been an absloute smash in 1965. In 2005 it willl just have to settle for being a terrific rock record. If you’re into The Kinks or the early blues-soaked Rolling Stones then you will dig this record for sure (and you should be [...]
From Oasis’ myspace page: “Noel sums up the all-new, harmonious Oasis… ”If somebody said to me, in twelve years you’ll be in a band with your brother and two carrot munching geezers who don’t like football I would have said fuck off, I’m not joining the Bee Gees.” Great quote. But better still, great album. [...]
I know, I’m starting to sound like a shill, but the fact remains that the folks over at Tiny Showcase continue to pump out high quality prints of excellent illustrations for very affordable prices. I feel it’s my duty to share them with you. This week’s artist, Penelope Dullaghan, is donating all of her proceeds [...]
New releases from: Gorillaz Belle and Sebastian (ep compilation) Stephen Malkmus Sleater Kinney and one I’m very eager to hear, The Shout Out Louds
Saw Revenge of the Sith this weekend. Before it, saw some noteworthy trailers. Stealth – Someone’s been playing with the Random Plot Generator again, this time with the selector stuck on “previously owned“. The worst nightmare of ace fighter pilots comes true as a super-plane goes nuts and hunts down everyone. Special effects look great, [...]
It’s 1998 all over again, as Google launches their own personal home page. At least they didn’t call it <shudder>MyGoogle</shudder>. They’re just getting started, but the most promising elements are the ability to add your own RSS feeds (Hello, Joystiq!) and the pledge that it will maintain Google’s spare design. We’ll see, but that would [...]
As in, Mega-Lo-Mart’s out of the mail-order DVD business. Good news, good news. Thanks, Engadget.