Category archives: Editorials

Back From Vacay. Go Time For 2013.
 

  • Back From Vacay. Go Time For 2013.

  • 142 days ago
  • Kind of an update of things around these here parts. The most daunting and arduous weekly was the Top 5. I'd like to keep it going but with a bit more diversification. I really want this site to remain locally focused. In other words, promoting the bands and shows from here, in here, all here. I only like the National Acts that are sweet and are giving out free stuff. Anyways, Mitten[...]
Romney Loses; 'I Really Was Looking Forward To Killing Some Iranians'
 

  • Romney Loses; 'I Really Was Looking Forward To Killing Some Iranians'

  • 198 days ago
  • Mitt Romney conceded that he had lost in the national competition to see who would get to kill, or direct others to kill, Iranians. "I'm bummed," Romney said as he spoke in Boston, "I really was looking forward to killing some Iranians. I thought: I'll kill some with drones and maybe order others to be shot. I planned to abduct some and just hold onto 'em for as long as I felt like." The wi[...]
Top 5 w/ Kyle Mcbee
 

  • Top 5 w/ Kyle Mcbee

  • 226 days ago
  • On this week's Top 5 we are joined by Mr. Jim Jarmusch Jr. himself, Kyle Mcbee. Mcbee fronts both Future Slang and Factory Girls and also co-heads a new music label under the moniker of Dead Letter Office. This label features a monthly cassette club as well as releasing albums from various local talent. Here is Kyle Mcbee's Top 5: I put this record on again just recently, and every time I he[...]
Top 5 w/ Jeff Howitt
 

  • Top 5 w/ Jeff Howitt

  • 233 days ago
  • This week we feature the progenitor of Loco Gnosis, the howler from Duende!, and all around everyman....Jeff Howitt. In two days, Duende has a vinyl single coming out via Bellyache Records that features re-workings of their hits "Boss Radio" and "Detroit J" with a plethora of special guests. A release show will be held at The Loving Touch Friday Night!!! Without anymore blathering, here is Howi[...]
Why No Top 5 This Week!!!!!
 

  • Why No Top 5 This Week!!!!!

  • 239 days ago
  • Oh my god!!! What the fuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!! Please remember, in doing the Top 5, we are dealing with musicians. As a subculture, musicians aren't really the most reliable bunch. This being the first occurrence wherein a requested Top 5 was never submitted as promised, I decided to put this up rather than scramble and get something rushed and contrived. Anyways, sorry, and Weekend Lowdown will b[...]
Romney and the 47%: A Non-Issue In Progress
 

  • Romney and the 47%: A Non-Issue In Progress

  • 247 days ago
  • For the next few weeks we’ll be hearing about Presidential candidate Romney and his most recent ‘gaffe’. Whether this is a story is highly debatable. In fact, if there is a story in this it is the press and their fascination with the obvious. The basis for the criticism being tossed on Romney is: he talked about something he actually believes. Now, to clarify, Romney doesn’t believe what he sa[...]
Top 5 w/ Eric Dilworth
 

  • Top 5 w/ Eric Dilworth

  • 247 days ago
  • Eric plays currently is Isles of ESP and New Centaur. He used to play in Black Lodge. Make sure to swing by Jumbo's this Saturday to catch him with Secret Twins & 3ft! Here is his Top 5: Wow, this assignment was tougher than I thought. I picked my Top 5 jazz records. John Coltrane- Meditations Albert Ayler- Music is the Healing Force of the Universe Rashied Ali / Leroy Jenkins-[...]
Top 5 w/ Jeff Milo
 

  • Top 5 w/ Jeff Milo

  • 254 days ago
  • Jeff Milo has been an integral cog in the Detroit Scene forever. Always providing positive coverage with a plethora of adjectives, he contributes or has contributed to Metrotimes, Real Detroit, Tiny Mix Tapes, Deep Cutz, and plenty of others over the years. Jeff is also a familiar face under the employ of the Ferndale Public Library where he and Kelley Bennett house a monthly concert series enti[...]
Top 5 w/ Eleanora
 

  • Top 5 w/ Eleanora

  • 275 days ago
  • Eleanora has been serenading Detroit for the past few years. After breaking roughly a 12-month long hiatus they are back in action and have a new LP, "Some Happy Accidents", due for release this Saturday at One-Eyed Betty's. Here is a bit of a sampling: Hello Lover by Eleanora Now swoon to Eleanora's Top 5: Well this is really fucking hard considering how subjective music is and all. And th[...]
Top 5 w/ Doc Waffles
 

  • Top 5 w/ Doc Waffles

  • 282 days ago
  • Doc Waffles is one of the rarest emcees that you will ever come across. Straying from typical topics of partying, big tv's, swag, etc.; Doc has a flare unlike any other. Always working with the hottest producers our fair city has to offer, his new LP "Ambulance Chasers" is due out August 23rd with a release show set for the 25th at the 1440 Gallery. If you can't wait that long make sure to catc[...]
Top 5 w/ Rogue Satellites
 
Top 5 w/ Electric Corpse