I used to be a huge fan of the Los Angeles band Say Anything. Key word: “used.” I’ve seen them about 4 or 5 times and every time, they’ve proven to be a great show, especially with a performer in lead singer Max Bemis. Unfortunately, their sophomore release ” … Is A Real Boy” was so good in my mind that nothing ever could compare to it.
If you’re a regular visitor to Enter The Shell, you may already know about my love for Sugar Ray thanks to a previous blog. Despite what you may think, I didn’t choose to review a Sugar Ray cover merely for the fact that I’d be able to look at pictures of Mark McGrath. No, no. …
Well, if you listened to “John Cusack Saves the Show” this week and were curious about the topics Turrtle discussed with KY and Justin, you’re in the right place! Welcome to the Enter The Shell Show Companion Blog: Where all your dreams come true! … Okay, maybe not, but here are some show links. Intro …
Hola chicos y chicas! It’s time, yet again, for an album release party! We’ve got a lot of alternative releases this coming week so if you’re down for chillin’ and nothing too hardcore (except for Fiddy and Rakim) then this week is for you! Here are the releases for Tuesday, November 17th, 2009: Norah Jones …
Here at Enter The Shell, we’ve covered a couple of artists who decided to break out of the constraints of being in a group or band and venturing out on their own, like Raphael Saadiq (of Tony! Toni! Tone!) and Amanda Palmer (of the Dresden Dolls). Well, we’re about to do it again with Julian Casablancas, lead singer of the popular New York band, The Strokes.
Oooooh, the 80s! I wish I were more aware of what was going on back then and able to enjoy the music and artists first-hand. The great thing about technology these days is that I still can enjoy those times even though it’s almost 30 years later (Holy shit, I bet I just made a …
Hello, guys and dolls! If you heard this week’s new podcast, “Clowning Around,” and want to read up in more detail the stories that Turrtle, Dr. J and KY talked about, check out these show links! Intro Song: “When I Get Old” by the Descendents iTunes Charts Jonas Brothers to play Stevie Wonder’s benefit concert …
Hey everybody! Well it’s time for another Weekly Album Release Party! Hope you’re looking forward to this week’s releases! Here are the new releases for Tuesday, November 10th, 2009: Tori Amos – Midwinter Graces [Album Preview] Bon Jovi – The Circle [Album Preview] Switchfoot – Hello Hurricane [“Hello Hurricane“] Dashboard Confessional – Alter The Ending …
I’ve never been a big fan of the band Train. Honestly, I’m not even familiar enough with their work to call myself a fan. All I know is that I absolutely love their hit songs “Meet Virginia” and “Drops of Jupiter.” Unfortunately, I don’t have any of their albums so reviewing Train’s latest release “Save Me, San Francisco”
Why do people insist on taking on a classic? Okay, I admit. Sometimes the newer artist pulls it off, but in the case of John Mayer and Tom Petty … It’s just NOT the case! I don’t hate John Mayer or anything. I’m a fan of his singles but that’s about it. His voice is …