Month: September 2010

  • Whole Lotta War Pigs Love

    Whole Lotta War Pigs Love

    (via Laughing Squid) comes this mashup of Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs” and Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love” – masterfully mixed by Wax Audio.

  • Well Rounded Radio

    Well Rounded Radio

    Just discovered this local music interview podcast to help folks discover new music. Very eclectic set of artists, genres, and other interviewees: everything from Amanda Palmer to Larry Lessig to Yoko K. (Ok, just realized the Amanda Palmer interview goes all the way back to 2008 – guess I haven’t been paying enough attention!). Subscribe…

  • Nirvana BBC Sessions

    Nirvana BBC Sessions

    (via Muzzle of Bees) Although we lived in Seattle from 1992 to 1999, I have to admit I came to appreciate Nirvana late. I had no real sense of the grunge scene or the importance of SubPop other than what you might get from a careful watching of Singles. Since then, though, I’ve really come…

  • Animated Painting: Avett Brothers

    Animated Painting: Avett Brothers

    (via ze frank) Beautiful video for the Avett Brothers’ song “Head Full of Doubt / Road Full of Promises” – an animation by Jason Mitcham. There’s also a “making of” video, but watch the real one first.

  • Maoz More than Ever!

    Maoz More than Ever!

    Ok, I apologize for the groaner pun. But I’m very happy to learn (via QuarryGirl) that Maoz is expanding in New York, including a new storefront in Times Square. Maoz has been expanding throughout North America, with stores currently in Philadelphia (2), New York (5!), New Jersey (1 now, a 2nd soon), San Francisco (1),…

  • Wisco

    Wisco

    Via Muzzle of Bees comes Wisco: A Tribute to Wilco’s Summerteeth album by Wisconsin based artists. You can download individual tracks or the whole thing, and if you enjoy it, make a donation: This is our gift to you, please enjoy it and share it with your friends. We would love for you to show…

  • New Vegan-Friendly Businesses: Sudo Shoes, True Bistro

    New Vegan-Friendly Businesses: Sudo Shoes, True Bistro

    Looking forward to the opening of two new businesses in the Boston area catering to vegans: Sudo Shoes, due to open this summer this month in Porter Square, and True Bistro, a vegan restaurant coming to Teele Square.