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Yeah Yeah Yeahs – It’s Blitz!

I’ve been hearing tons of buzz and press about It’s Blitz!, the new Yeah Yeah Yeahs album and I’ll just throw my thoughts into the mix. It is good. It’s different than what they’ve done in the past in that the guitar has largely (but not completely) been replaced by the keyboard, there’s less gloom [...]

Anthony Johnson’s new video for Struggle Skateboards

House of Cat contributor Anthony Johnson keeps us entertained and informed about the art of skateboarding with his column Anthony’s World of Skateboarding. Check out his latest video for one of his sponsors, Struggle Skateboards. He will elevate and inspire. For more info on Anthony or to get in touch with him, visit his myspace [...]

Andrew Bird – Noble Beast

Initially, Noble Beast felt a bit vague and hard to describe. However, multiple listens have revealed a collection of tunes that are thoughtful, subtle and catchy, threaded through the themes of youth, war, loss, love, hate and planetary concern. The acoustic guitar, voice and violin are the most prominent sounds here, with bass, flute, whistle, [...]

10 Things I Love About Record Stores (part 1)

To be honest, there are a million things I love about record stores. I’ve been giving them my time, energy and money for as long as I can remember. Here is an incomplete love-list in honor of Record Store Day. 1. You just might find that treasure you had no idea you were looking for. [...]

Veaux – Bridging the Gap Between Creatives and Buyers

Let’s say you’re an artist. How do you get your work into the hands of the people who need and appreciate it? You are talented, commited and…unknown. Now let’s say you’re a creative director or buyer. How do you find the art that you’re looking for? With a vision and a deadline, you need to [...]

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