If you were invited to a party in space who would be there and would you go? Would you be brave enough to endure ejection from the earth’s comfort for the apparent venture into the unknown? The biggest party in space would be heavily rigged with lights and movement in directions you wouldn’t expect. The [...]
Dave’s Top Music Picks of 2008!
A lot of people tend to hold onto the belief that there simply isn’t any good new music that exists, let alone consider spending actual money on. They hold onto their as-is music collection and endure another year of cycling through the same things. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that; I personally can’t [...]
King Khan & The Shrines @ South Street Seaport
“I usually like to describe it as a Japanese animation monster tearing things up with eight dicks.”
-King Khan, Turn It Down
Professing love for George Clinton and Sun Ra, King Khan and The Shrines have arrive in the United States, and if they have their way, funky voodoo gospel soul will move you for all eternity. [...]
Badfoot Brown and The Bunions Bradford Funeral & Marching Band
On a recent visit to the record store, I came across Badfoot Brown and was intrigued and comically horrified upon reading that this album was written and performed by Bill Cosby. Even though I held the CD jewel case in my hands, I did not purchase it, but later that night, I did speak with [...]
Who Will Survive Will Survive
Who among us doesn’t get shudders running through our spines at the phrase “concept album?” It’s a horrible, horrible problem when implemented in the wrong hands, as evidenced by the Styx album Kilroy Was Here in 1983. Before you say you’ve never heard of it, whisper, “Domo arigato, Mister Roboto” to yourself.
Good? Good. Now, prepare [...]
Saul Williams Live @ Irving Plaza NYC April 9th
Hey Brick is Red readers!
I know in my last article about Acid Mothers Temple, I said I would be able to tell you about their show at The Mercury Lounge, but I ran into a snag and couldn’t make it to the show. I’m sorry for the delay on things, but last week I saw [...]
Acid Mothers Temple and the Music from When the Ancient Gods Still Ruled the Earth
While I was living out in the West Coast chasing love and then my cat and then myself, I was introduced to a band that has since then ruled my sonic galaxy. It was my birthday and I was home alone chewing psychedelic mushrooms. The album I was listening to was Magical Power from Mars [...]
Hipster Bingo, Postmodernism, and House of Leaves
O.K., so here’s the scoop:
On my MySpace page, you may have noticed a very specific rant, aimed at those whom consider themselves “hip.” At this point, I would like to point out that I, myself, am not “hip,” but “hep.” Yes, I realize that I’m splitting hairs or bullshitting. On the other hand, I have [...]
Dengue Fever Transforms Musical Epidemic Revival, Minds Open and Hearts Rejoice
Cambodian Rock finds its roots and origins in the midst of the Vietnam War when American soldiers were traveling east and bringing with them the rock and roll of their generation. Due to the strain of the fighting, the Khmer Rouge had taken over Cambodia and proceeded to murder 2 million Cambodians. All art [...]
Nine Inch Nails Releases New Album in Every Format You Could Want
“I think it’s just an awkward time right now to be a musician. The reality is that people think it’s okay to steal music. There’s a whole generation of people, that’s all they’ve known. I used to buy vinyl. Today, if you do put out a record on a label, traditionally, most people are going [...]
