Monthly Archives: March 2009

As a onetime smoker, and an avid drunk smoker, I’m appalled by the new cigarette tax. The new tax, set to take effect on Wednesday, will increase the tax on a pack of cigarettes from 39 cents to $1.01! One … Continued

As most of you out there probably know, Prince is one strange dude.  In recent news, he’s been caught in the Proposition 8 mess; announced 3 albums he plans to release this year; and then there was the whole crashing … Continued

So, maybe a little bit too much Paper Route Gangstaz, but can you really blame me? I’m hooked. The most captivating character of the bunch has to be Jackie Chain aka Mr. V.I.P. Born John Fitzgerald, Chain may be the … Continued

The new mixtape from the infamous Huntsville, Alabama crew behind Paper Route Recordz has finally dropped. Paper Route Recordz is the definition of “grass roots” touring throughout the south surrounded by their crew of misfits. I don’t know how, but … Continued

Don’t you just love it when you find a remix that involves two artists you thought would never cross paths? Magical. http://pmatunes.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/mars_volta_-_the_widow_el-p_remix.mp3 Here’s El-P, co-creator, owner and CEO of alternative hip-hop label, Definitive Jux, home to such aritsts as Aesop … Continued

Recently, I came across an interview with world iconic singer Morrissey wherein he was asked by an interviewer what new bands have gotten his attention or which ones would he consider to have something special.  Morrissey held a short pause … Continued