Diary of Musical Thoughts

Recently, I finally caught the episode of "Classic Albums" focusing on Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours". It's a candid ...

Hey, I knew I hated Korn for a reason other than the fact that their music is crappier than a backed-up toilet at a refried bean eating cont...

Drugstore aren't just a great band. They're also a great covers band. They've been tossing acoustic covers into their live sets...

MUTEK Day Five. Besides my "dessert" theory as previously explained, there's another important reason for looking forward to t...

MUTEK Day Four. Midway through Losoul's set at Metropolis, I think I've figured it all out. I have a couple of minor revelations whi...

MUTEK Day Three. The last discussion panel of the week attempts to address nothing less than the question of what electronic music is and wh...

MUTEK Day Two. The panel discussions are held in a lecture hall at the Goethe Institute. They're chaired by journalist Philip Sherbourne...

From my MUTEK notes, posted as fast I can find the time to type them into the computer: MUTEK Day One. This festival has approximately do...

Thoughts on two new albums before my sojourn to Montreal's MUTEK festival: The Doves "The Last Broadcast" has been hailed a...

I've spent the last couple of months bashing HMV. First, their Boxing Day sale was a joke. Then, they eliminated the Club Cards. All the...