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Britpop, the USA, and (Oasis)

I’m a fan of Britpop, but I’ll admit I was late to the celebration. Chalk it up to being too focused on other genres, and a sincere obsession with live music, but the fact is I didn’t truly experience Britpop until my British friend took me to see Razorlight in Brooklyn about a year ago. [...]

My Chemical Romance turns Rocker

My Chemical Romance recently played a show at the Roxy in LA – but it wasn’t what many were expecting. No makeup and grandiose set props this time – instead of coming out in a coffin, MCR’s front man Gerard Way looked more like Stevie Ray Vaughn with his slick rocker jacket. Now I’m not [...]

Them Crooked Vultures

I love Dave Grohl. I’ll listen to anything he does. Put him behind a kit, and I’m like a drunk sorority girl at Daytona Beach. Well maybe that’s a bad analogy, but Grohl on drums provides the right mix of excitement and nostalgia that I’m looking for. (probably because I’m old) I’m sure my dad [...]

Which is your ride?

Toyota’s rock I always thought the Toyota Land Cruiser was really cool. I took this picture the other day walking through Brooklyn, and wondering to myself – “why is there a toyota land cruiser in my neighborhood in Brooklyn?” I’m still a bit perplexed, although I’m sure it’s some very cool… Continue reading

Welcome to the new site

You made it! Congrats, now have a look around. There’s a ton of free music on this site. We post new songs every single week – different genres styles, etc. all from our home studios. Visit the music page for free downloads. Fairly soon we’ll even have in Pencil merchandise – t-shirts etc with all [...]

Mix Tapes

Man I kinda miss making these. I can remember the days when I used to sit for hours making mix tapes – it’s an art form for real. You gotta listen to every song all the way through, which ensures that you are making the correct mix of songs. If anything got me close to [...]

Song of the week – for the last days of summer

“Reply” Project Elephant Tracks … Continue reading

I think it’s close

I think this site may almost be done and ready to be seen.…

New Weezer single!!!!!

Not sure when Weezer went from being a alt rock band with great pop sensibilities to a power-pop machine, but I have to say I’m not upset about it in the least. Their latest single hit the web today. Take a listen to “(If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To.” [...]

Some Hay for your Ears

elephantWe’re rockin some back country twang for ya’all this week. I don’t know, it’s summer, it just seems right. I’m feelin this for a roadtrip – you know that second you get into your car with a full tank and sun in the sky?
“Tonight”