Archive: september 10, 2008
Steve jobs Not Dead; Chairlift Featured in New IPod Nano Commercial
Contrary to previous reports, yesterday's Apple event "Let's Rock" proved once and for all that Steve jobs is, in fact, still alive.
As expected, he introduced new iPod Touches as well as new iPod Nanos, which look almost as thin as he does, except more colorful. In any case, the ad for the new Nano... Read more
Forgotten Artists: Webb Pierce (1921-1991)
Most of the artists I’ve written about in this series, with the obvious exception of Charley Pride, have been artists of merit who never became huge stars. This is not the case with Webb Pierce. For a five year period (1952-1957), Webb Pierce was the dominant artist in the genre, charting 39 song... Read more
The Gentle Temper of Benoît Pioulard
I suppose you could say that it proved very indicative of Tom Meluch’s nature when he recorded his debut EP, Enge, on a built-in microphone embedded in a borrowed laptop. Immediately, I know what some of you may be thinking: Great, another one of these lo-fi artists who muddle their barren melodic... Read more
