It's been a while since I have done one of these and this one is long overdue. Here's a list of great entertainment pieces you should read and check out:
- Rolling Stone has a rather incredible acoustic performance by Butch Walker at this link. It includes three tunes from his latest (read album review here).
- Just when you think people aren't buying music anymore, a company out of Atlanta is finding an audience for long forgotten and lost gospel recordings with brilliant remastering and creative packaging. Read the full article here
- I have only written briefly about a wonderfully eccentric band called Los Campesinos!, but you should check them out. They have created a few of the most memorable albums of the last few years and the best review of their latest was done by NME, check it out here.
- A few friends came back from SXSW raving about J Roddy Walston, who drew comparisons to Jerry Lee Lewis, check out his music and his webpage here.
- NJ.com has a interesting article about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame showing who will be eligible in coming years and who is still awaiting induction here.
- Bon Jovi piano player Dave Bryan has made a name for himself with his Broadway play, Memphis. He gives some great insight in an interview at this link.
- Being a film fan and one of Ain't It Cool News, there is a great article about the reviewer known as "Capone", which is fascinating and revealing. If you aren't reading Capone's interviews and reviews at AICN, you should, they are some of the most insightful around.
- Here is an interesting article about film criticism and the generally favorable reviews Shutter Island received.
- The Onion A.V. Club did a wonderful piece entitled The Philosophy of Bill Murray. Read it, your
existential life will never be the same again (:-)) - The aforementioned Capone sat down with Wes Anderson months ago while he was promoting Fantastic Mr. Fox. It's a great read, check it out here.
- Lastly, Matthew Ryan who has made a great music career for himself did a really incredible piece on Bruce Springsteen for Blurt not too long ago, read it here.
