Rhetorical Question of the Day: In anticipation of the new song release from K-Pop star PSY, we anticipated that: a) he’d boldly break off to forge new and innovative artistic directions b) he’d pimp that “Gangnam Style” formula like a four-dollar whore at the Republican National Convention I thought so. For my part, I wondered […]
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Tournament of Rock 3, Finals: The Blueflowers vs. The Lost Patrol
When ToR3 started some of you probably looked at the relative popularity of the bands involved, reflected in things like the size of their Facebook communities and the numbers of people they draw when they’re on tour, and figured the Finals would wind up featuring either The Horrors or The Postelles facing off with either […]
Tournament of Rock 3, semi-final: The Lost Patrol vs. Dotsun Moon
Our fourth quarterfinal match lacked the drama of the previous one, as Doco handily dispatched Rose Hill Drive to move into the semifinals. And now, we move into the semis, where it starts to get personal. See, our next two bands know each other and play together sometimes. You might even say they’re friends. Although, […]
Tournament of Rock 3: Baron Bane vs. The Lost Patrol
In the final match of round one we had a close encounter, with Rose Hill Drive finally easing by The Raveonettes. Now, it’s on to round 2, and from this point forward I’m going to be in a state of constant conflict. Here, for instance: two bands I love, two bands that produced CDs that […]
Tournament of Rock 3: The Postelles vs. The Lost Patrol
In our first match of round 1, Baron Bane eases past Able Archer and advances to the second round. Many thanks to Matt Huseman and AA (a and we really love a lot, by the way) and best of luck with the new CD, which is one of our favorites of 2011. Our second match […]
Saturday Video Roundup: New music of interest in early 2k13
It’s way too early in the year to be talking best of, especially since we’re anticipating 2013 releases from some of our favorite artists (like Jeffrey Dean Foster, for instance, and The Lost Patrol, to name another). But there is some new tuneage out already that we’re digging on. So for your ArtsWeek SVR, have […]
For everybody who watched the Grammys: do you believe me now?
I never watch the Grammys because they tend to be a showcase for everything bad about the music industry. I know most folks aren’t that cynical and enjoy the spectacle. And the truth is, every once in awhile the academy gets it right. Last night Adele carried home six Grammys and Foo Fighters hauled in […]
Dr. Sammy's Best CDs of 2011, pt 3: the Platinum LPs
Previously: the 2011 Gold LPs and the Honorable Mentions. The Platinum LPs, awarded for exceptional artistic merit, are always the point where this process begins to wear on me. I want to make sure I have included all the worthy bands and that my words do those acknowledged justice. I never feel like I have succeeded […]
Dr. Sammy's Best CDs of 2011, pt 2: the Gold LPs
I mentioned that 2011 was a great year for music in part 1, right? Well, the sheer number of Gold LPs (awarded for outstanding merit) should serve to illustrate the point a bit. So let’s get to it. First, let me disqualify a CD. Paul Lewis: Bag Of Rain If my objectivity is clouded by […]
Tournament of Rock 3: and the winner is…
Scholars & Rogues wants to thank our music-loving readership for making this the most successful Tournament of Rock yet, and we’d especially like to say a huge thanks to all the bands who participated. ToR3 featured a number of surprises and upsets, but in the end we hope that everybody found a new band to […]
Tournament of Rock 3, semi-final: Doco vs. The Blueflowers
Good friends Dotsun Moon and The Lost Patrol squared off in our first semi-final. TLP surged to an early lead, only to have DM mount a furious comeback. In the end, though, TLP was a little too much, holding on for the win and a spot in the Tournament of Rock finals. They await the […]
Tournament of Rock 3: Dotsun Moon vs. Snake Rattle Rattle Snake
In the first match of round 2, The Lost Patrol handily defeated Baron Bane to advance to the semifinals. They await the winner of today’s throwdown, and my inner conflict continues unabated…. Dotsun Moon: …”Dotsun Moon’s secret weapon is the soulful and authoritative voice of Mary Ognibene. On tracks such as the breathy, skipping opener, ‘And […]
Tournament of Rock 3: The Horrors vs. Dotsun Moon
In the second match of round 1, The Lost Patrol comfortably defeats The Postelles by a 78%-22% margin. TLP moves on to round 2, where they will face Baron Bane. Our third match features two bands that are alike in some ways and very different in others. The Horrors: UK neo-Post-Punkers – minimalist, edgy – sounds […]
Tournament of Rock 3: Baron Bane vs. Able Archer
Welcome to the long-awaited third installment of the S&R Tournament of Rock. This competition will pit 16 bands and solo artists against each other in a standard single-elimination format. The rules are simple: Selection criteria were informal: we picked 16 acts we liked that released new music in 2011. Then we drew names out of […]
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