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Another Elephant Track

We just finished this one today. You know all those fond memories you think you have of the ‘good old days?’ Are you sure you’re remembering the whole story? Have a hear – “Cryin Out Loud” Right Click, “Save As” here to download the… Continue reading

Toots & the Maytals @ Brooklyn Bowl Tonight

Unfortunately, I can’t make it to Toots & the Maytals tonight at Brooklyn Bowl, so I’ll just write about how much I love this legendary reggae act. When I was growing up as a kid I used to go to ska shows all the time with my friends, and had a hell of a time [...]

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.…