Palmkite‘s EP Sound of Snowfall is available for free from Bandcamp.  They’re fromNorthport, NY, and I’m feeling it.  There’ something here in this mellow, indie rock bliss.  Just four guys: Two guitars, a bass, and a drum. I’m way diggin’ it. Unsigned. Blyngwie Malmsteen http://player.groovebat.com/player.swf

Time for another installment. I really got diarrhea of the keyboard this week.  Lots of cool items to sift through here, but I think I’ll start with a new feature, before the break: TOP 5 TRADES OF THE MONTH (April 2011) 5. Bulletproof Coffin (paperback). Image Comics’ critically acclaimed series gets bound. 4. Punisher: Franken-Castle. [...]

The new Foo album is, of course, very good. This MF-ing drummer can write him some songs, eh? Lovin’ the Foo. Learn To Fly (Foo Fighters cover)-Brianna Lane http://player.groovebat.com/player.swf Keep the Car Running (Arcade Fire)-Foo Fighters http://player.groovebat.com/player.swf Tiny Dancer (Elton John Cover)-Foo Fighters http://player.groovebat.com/player.swf My Hero (Foo Fighters Cover)-Paramore http://player.groovebat.com/player.swf

No, I’m not giving away a comic book store.  That really would be great.  But this one is still pretty darn cool.  I’m giving you $25 to spend at your local comic book/sci fi interest store, courtesy of Local Pages (www.localpages.com). Here’s how to win: (1)  Go to Local Pages and find a comic book [...]

“A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.”

I used to really like Shawn Colvin, but she lost her edge.  If you feel like I do, and want to hear a fantastic female singer-songwriter with Americana accents, indie folk sensibilities, and the ability to craft a hook and belt out a powerful tune, look no further than Lynn Miles.  Her album has all [...]