Tag: 90s

Sunday Music: Decent Gentlemen, Try And Understand (“Reeko” By NOFX)

July 5th. The parties are over, there’s a mess in the house and a bigger one in the backyard. I woke up thinking of “Reeko” by NOFX this morning. Sooner or later, the fun ends and you have to start cleaning up. That doesn’t just go for the rager that trashed your house. In case … Continue reading Sunday Music: Decent Gentlemen, Try And Understand (“Reeko” By NOFX) →

Sunday Music: April 29, 1992, There Was A Riot On The Streets Tell Me Where Were You?

When I first heard Sublime’s “April 29,1992” in the mid-90s I thought it was just some punk/anarchist stuff. These last few weeks it’s been one of the songs I’ve revisited several times. It’s not just about looting and rebelling, it’s about inequity. It’s about the dark side of our consumer culture, where when the things … Continue reading Sunday Music: April 29, 1992, There Was A Riot On The Streets Tell Me Where Were You? →

Lessons From The Rise Of Sub Pop Records

Sub Pop Records founders Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman said there were two critical things they got right in the early days of the label: wherever possible they cut out the middle man, and they focused on limited releases. Any business can borrow these basic principles. In the music industry, record labels would work with … Continue reading Lessons From The Rise Of Sub Pop Records →

The Last Blockbuster And What It Means To Have True Fans

The beauty of a small business is its size. The last Blockbuster is still renting DVDs and Blu-Rays in Oregon. Blockbuster used to be a massive business, but as of 2020, they're down from 9,000 global locations to 1. The store in Bend, Oregon has maintained enough customer interest to outlast all of its branded … Continue reading The Last Blockbuster And What It Means To Have True Fans →

Sunday Music: Beastie Boys

The Spike Jonze documentary... beautiful. It’s a piece of history, if you’re interested, don’t miss it. Paul’s Boutique will always be one of my top albums. “Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego” is an outright anthem. The smartness, the humor, the technical brilliance, it’s all here. And they even made a hand-painted video. All hail. Riddle me this, … Continue reading Sunday Music: Beastie Boys →

Sunday Music: RZA vs. DJ Premier

Ok, I (finally, truly) get the whole group/live streaming thing. There are still a couple quirks to make this incredible (mostly audio for the audience and connection related for the hosts), but this was awesome to be a part of and witness live. On Saturday, April 11, 2020, in the midst of the US (and … Continue reading Sunday Music: RZA vs. DJ Premier →

Sunday Music: Playlist For March 2020

I started this playlist before we were quarantined, but finished it off just as things were getting underway. Funny how it plays differently. This is not strictly new music here, there are a few trips down memory lane. I reread High Fidelity before watching the reboot (still have to rewatch the 90s movie), so a … Continue reading Sunday Music: Playlist For March 2020 →

Sunday Music: Ooh LALA, Ah, Oui Oui (New RTJ)

Getting two new Run The Jewels tracks as a preview to their upcoming album was a welcome surprise this week. It’s also a tease. They’ve been touting how proud and excited they are about this new record for a while, but in the great tradition of music and marketing, we all must wait. Now the … Continue reading Sunday Music: Ooh LALA, Ah, Oui Oui (New RTJ) →