Tag Archives: Music

Revivalism is Here to Save the Internet

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Tom Garrett

I thought I understood podcasting. Then I listened to Revivalism: Busk. The series, from Goat Rodeo DC, a Washington-based audio and podcast network, follows a cross-country road trip that explores a fading but distinctive sliver of American culture: Professional street musicians, … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Music, Reviews | Tagged Busking, Carlisle Sargent, Commentary, Goat Rodeo DC, Ian Enright, Music, Podcasting, Reviews, Revivalism, Revivalism: Busk, Storytelling | 1 Comment

30 Facts for Live Aid’s 30th Anniversary

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Tom Garrett

Even though I was only seven years old, I could sense that Live Aid was important. Thirty years ago today, the biggest musical acts in the world performed as part of a single, massive event, unprecedented in scope. Everyone from … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Music, Television | Tagged ABC, Band Aid, BBC, Bob Geldof, Bono, Commentary, Dire Straits, Do They Know It's Christmas, Ethiopia, Freddie Mercury, Harvey Goldsmith, Live Aid, Michael Jackson, MTV, Music, Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, Queen, Television, The Who, U2, USA For Africa, We Are the World | 2 Comments

An Incomplete List of Words in Chicago’s “If She Would Have Been Faithful”

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Tom Garrett

As something of an 80s music aficionado (for better and for worse), I have probably heard Chicago’s “If She Would Have Been Faithful” at least 100 times in my life. I’m not bragging about that. Just stating it as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Music | Tagged Chicago 18, Chicago the band, Commentary, If She Would Have Been Faithful, Lyrics, Music, Peter Cetera | Leave a comment

An Incomplete List of Words Katy Perry Has Attempted to Rhyme

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Tom Garrett

Katy Perry is a charismatic musical performer who has delighted millions of fans—including this one!!! Her catchy songs, spot-on pop sensibilities, and colorful videos have established her as one of the top acts in the world. Here’s an incomplete … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Music | Tagged Commentay, Fun, Humor, Katy Perry, Music, Silliness, Whimsy | 1 Comment

Christmas Shopping = Complete

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Tom Garrett

Divining gift ideas gets less fun and more difficult as we get older. One reason for this phenomenon is that people get grandfathered into our gift-giving list for years after we stop seeing them on a regular basis. Of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Literature, Music | Tagged Barnes & Noble, Christmas, Commentary, Gifts, Humor, Ke$ha, Literature, Music | 1 Comment

The Orchestra

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Tom Garrett

Metaphors are my stock-in-trade. On this particular day, I conceptualize life—or, more specifically, our society—as a symphony orchestra. People have varying degrees of investment and involvement with society, what some might call “success.” Spouses, children, careers, prestige. Let’s dub these … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Music | Tagged Commentary, Emo, Metaphors, Music, Personal, Reflection | Leave a comment

Awkward Moments in Entertainment History: Rock Me Tonite

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Tom Garrett

As our cultural integrity continues to buckle under the weight of exploitative “reality” programming and mindless pseudo-documentaries, it’s difficult to recall that MTV (f/k/a Music Television) was once the arbiter of success in the popular music industry. It isn’t merely … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Music, Videos | Tagged 1980's, Billy Squier, Commentary, MTV, Music, Rock Me Tonite, The 80's, The Stroke, Videos | 3 Comments

The Grammys’ Best Moment

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Tom Garrett

From my perspective, anyway.

Posted in Music, Pictures | Tagged Brooklyn Decker, Grammys, Music, Pictures, Rich Eisen, Self-Promotion, Twitter | Leave a comment

The Take-home Message from the SOPA Debate

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Tom Garrett

Tracking the political discourse regarding SOPA proved to be quite instructive in ways I hadn’t anticipated. My own view on the proposed bill was that, while the aims weren’t entirely bad, some of the presumptions in the law overreached in … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Gaming, General Culture and News, Movies, Music, Politics, Television | Tagged Commentary, Crysis 2, Gaming, General Culture and News, Intellectual Property, Internet, Internet Piracy, Movies, Music, Occupy Wall Street, Politics, SOPA, Television, Torrents | 4 Comments

The Bark Side of the Force

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Tom Garrett

Things have been a little long-winded around here of late. I wanted to try to accomplish two things with this post. First, drop the Brow-o-Meter down a notch or two. Mission accomplished. Secondly, I wanted to see how many categories … Continue reading →