The Wave Splashes Eternal, part 9
(Melt Once Again with Modern English) The power of communication and networking that the Internet has afforded the world has been a big help to the entire music industry. For instance, many New Wave
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The Wave Splashes Eternal, part 10
(The Wild Swans Soar Again) Last issue, we welcomed the return to form of Modern English, an important pioneer and flagbearer of New Wave / Postpunk music, the band that wrote “I Melt with
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Even Better than the Real Thing
(On Meeting One’s Personal Icons) Every person looks up to some icons—music, literary, political, sports, or of any other forms of art and showbusiness. These icons are obviously a reflection of the person’s passions.
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Let Me Hit You with My Rhythm Stick!
(On the Case of One-Hit Listeners and Musical Ignorance) The Internet age is really a golden era for music enthusiasts, because with the availability and easy accessibility of information, discovering what is new and
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Geoff the Klezmer Clown and Bard
(On Geoff Berner and Klezmer Music) I arrived in Canada, specifically in British Columbia, in 2003; and being a passionate music enthusiast with Alternative Rock being my favorite, one of the first activities I
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Let Me Hit You with My Rhythm Stick!
(On the Case of One-Hit Listeners and Musical Ignorance) ”There is no such thing as one-hit wonders, only one-hit listeners.” The Internet age is really a golden era for music enthusiasts, because with the
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Bow, Pluck, Blow, Hit!
Whereas many Western musical instruments like the guitar, piano, violin, flute, and trumpet have long become household names, there are those that remain obscure to the masses; for instance, instruments native to Asian countries
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Riding on My Bicycle
(Icelandic Alternative Rock Music) Perhaps a privilege enjoyed by a passionate music enthusiast like me is having a diverse selection of music that I can listen to. I don’t rely on what commercial radio
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Sunny Day Sweepin’ the Clouds Away
(On Recalling Some Classic Sesame Street Songs) Many of those who were children in the early ’70s would gladly agree that Sesame Street was one of the most beloved children’s television shows of the
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