Looking For A Life
December 16, 2014 9:32 amTribute albums are a great vehicle to discover new artists you love. SypderPop’s upcoming Elvis Costello Tribute (early 2015), is a treasure trove of talent (50 songs!) and... Read More
Vic’s Picks
Girls That Don’t Exist
December 9, 2014 8:37 amSometimes it’s perfect… That’s what I thought the first time I heard “Starry Eyes” by The Records. I bought the album and BOOM! – Power Pop masterpiece. My... Read More
American Kix
November 25, 2014 9:00 amIt was April, 1986, and I had just moved to Fort Worth. My buddy Lannie and I hung out a lot and talked music all the time. One... Read More
Penny Pinching
November 18, 2014 7:43 pmWhat is it about the ’65-’67 Mod era of British rock? I’ll never forget being galvanized by “I Can See For Miles” blasting out of a 5 inch... Read More
Sing It, Shout It
November 11, 2014 10:14 amRemember colored vinyl? I was fortunate to live in Austin from ’73-’78 and I went to Inner Sanctum Records five days a week in blissful anticipation of scouring... Read More
Now Hear This
November 4, 2014 8:41 pmIn the 80’s, my favorite skinny tie band was The Plimsouls and I still pine their loss. Thankfully, however, here comes The Split Squad featuring Eddie Munoz, lead... Read More
Walk In The Rain
October 28, 2014 10:43 pm1977. That was THE year… Formerly known as America’s Only British Rock Magazine, the coolest magazine in the world, Trouser Press, began surfing the New Wave and educating... Read More