When Joan Rivers Met GWAR

Calling anyone who makes something they feel personally invested in. Not just for an anonymous corporate overlord. Something you put a little piece of your best effects into, at the soul level.  Musicians, artists, writers - craftspeople of all types. Athletes and business people count too.  Anyone who has spent an insane amount of time … Continue reading When Joan Rivers Met GWAR

Podcast Of The Week: The History of GWAR

GWAR being described as, "a punk rock Disney" is too good. They really are one of the great, under-covered business stories. I can't stop thinking about the This is Jericho podcast interview and this documentary (trailer below). Oh, and check out this Dr. Michael Bishop Ted Talk too. The shared vision, creative execution, and sense … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: The History of GWAR

Sunday Music: I’m Going Through Changes

album cover for Charles Bradley's "changes"

When Charles Bradley’s producer asked him to sing “Changes” by Black Sabbath, he had never even heard of them. What’s a soul singer got to do with a heavy metal band anyway? He read the lyrics. He’d been going through a personal crisis caring for his sick mother. The song took him there. To her … Continue reading Sunday Music: I’m Going Through Changes

Sunday Music: Thrashing With Riley Gale And Power Trip

Riley Gale was just a kid from Texas playing high energy thrash, punk, and metal with his friends. I’ll be honest, I don’t listen to much of this stuff anymore. They weren’t even on my radar and I'm a little disappointed in myself for that, because his band, Power Trip, is really good. When Gale … Continue reading Sunday Music: Thrashing With Riley Gale And Power Trip

Sunday Music: Mashup Magic Tricks – “Walk Like An Angel Of Death”

Bill McClintock does some very entertaining (and highly skilled) mash-up work, but he reached all new heights with "Walk like an Angel of Death." Taking the 80's pop bounce and infectious melodies of The Bangles' "Walk like an Egyptian" as the backdrop for the rhythmic grind that is Slayer's classic "Angel of Death" is true … Continue reading Sunday Music: Mashup Magic Tricks – “Walk Like An Angel Of Death”