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Just A Couple Reasons Why Bose Sucks

First I just need to clarify something so we’re all on the same page here. Bose speaker systems are entry-level… if you think they’re audiophile-quality or anything even close to it, you are severely misinformed. So why all the hype?

Gwar on Fox News?

Noise Creep: Gwar on Fox News… NOW I’ve seen everything!

Godspeed You! Black Emperor

Just in case I haven’t made it clear enough how eclectic my taste in music is, I decided to pull out an old gem by the name of Godspeed You! Black Emperor (GYBE). Yes, their name includes an exclamation point… shouldn’t yours? GYBE is a nine piece post-rock band from Canada. To be honest, I never thought to call them post-rock until I researched them a little bit before writing this post. I always thought of them more as a mixture of rock, classical, and experimental meant to be played as a movie soundtrack. Personally, I think they’re a little too abstract to be called post-rock… but what do labels really mean anyway, right?

CNN: World’s Fastest Fingers

CNN: World’s Fastest Fingers. This is proof even the most talented musicians have poor taste in music. He actually thought Metallica and Mozart are on the same playing field… and he played “Coldplay’s” Viva La Vida.

‘Sup Magazine: Baroness interview

‘Sup Magazine: Baroness interview

30 Pianos Scattered Across London To Encourage Impromptu Singalongs

CBS: 30 Pianos Scattered Across London To Encourage Impromptu Singalongs.

Steve Van Zandt Warns on State of Rock

Springsteen’s Guitarist Steve Van Zandt Warns on State of Rock. I just about had an aneurism when I read this interview.

Chali 2na

His long-awaited and much anticipated solo hip-hop album features the usual hallmarks of Chali’s deep voice and rapid-fire, staccato-style flow.

Porcupine Tree’s New Album

According to Porcupine Tree’s Official Website, their upcoming album will be released worldwide on September 21!

Former Astronaut Becomes Rapper

Buzz Aldrin, the 79-year-old former astronaut and second man to walk on the moon, becomes a rapper - check out this video story from CNN.com