Herman's PicksIf you're a fan of WMPR and Seven*Studioz Reggae deejay C-Lecta, send him some love. He is in Trinidad this month to lay his father to rest. Show him your support when he gets back in February. Until then, put …
Best CD's of 20052. Bloc Party- "Silent Alarm"<br />3. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah- "Clap Your Hands Say Yeah"<br />4. Broadcast- "Tender Buttons"<br />5. The New Pornographers- "Twin Cinema"<br />6. Sufjan Stevens- "Illinois"<br />7. Death Cab for Cutie- "Plans"<br />8. Mountain Goats- "The …
[Music] The New FunkMusicians like James Brown carried out the funk era, while legendary bands like Parliament, the Ohio Players and Earth, Wind, & Fire kept funk's fire burning brightly. Today, though, most people aren't bumping their stereos with music from the funk …
[Music] Elementary ListeningKing Elementary has become one of the main attractions of the Jackson music scene in the past few years and extended its reach to venues nationwide, such as Los Angeles' renowned Viper Room and The Troubadour. They have been covered …
PINK FLOYD "PULSE" DVD Drops Jan. 17On Tuesday, January 17, 2006, Pink Floyd will release their much anticipated DVD, PULSE, on Columbia Records. This landmark release, captures the last Pink Floyd Division Bell tour in 1994, and was filmed at London's Earls Court during their record …
[Music] Random Acts Of ChaosThree misconceptions must be cleared up about Champagne Heights: They do not like Champagne, they are not influenced by Radiohead, and they are not from Rhode Island. So what is Champagne Heights?
Franz Ferdinand DVDFranz Ferdinand release DVD bursting with exclusive new footage. Need a little more Franz in your life? To the excitement of fans and critics alike, today Franz Ferdinand release a two-disk DVD to the US through Domino Records. The band …
[Music] That Mesmerizing VoiceSpinning, the multi-faceted mirrored disco ball threw bits of rectangular white light mixed with programmed spotlights that change color, shape, direction and intensity. The musicians' jazzy sounds floated and swooped and zoomed into the room. The audience sat, listening, swaying …
[New Releases] Ladytron "Witching Hour"Ladytron — "Witching Hour" Just a few years ago, Electroclash was king, and Ladytron was its queen. "Light and Magic," released in late 2002, was a defining moment in the genre and a positive step forward from Ladytron's debut. Now, …
[New Releases] Gravenhurst "Fires In Distant Buildings"Gravenhurst — "Fires in Distant Buildings" The Bristol-born Gravenhurst release their third full-length album, showing a dramatic departure from the neo-folk-infused sounds of their earlier work. The acoustic guitar sounds, which predominated on "Flashlight Seasons," are placed in the background …
[New Releases] Boards of Canada "The Campfire Headphase"Boards of Canada — "The Campfire Headphase" One of the most enigmatic artists to emerge in the electronic/IDM scene is the Scottish-born duo of Mike Sandison and Marcus Eoin (Boards of Canada). Their music has captivated fans worldwide by combining …
Peavey 40th Anniversary With Son Volt ConcertYou're invited to join the employees of Peavey Electronics and the city of Meridian, Mississippi, in celebrating the music-industry pioneer's 40th anniversary--as well as usher in the '05 holiday season! Acclaimed roots-rock group Son Volt will headline "Home for the …
Herman's PicksIf the $10-$15 weekend cover charge for the regional favorites at 930 Blues Café is too hard on your budget you might just try the no cover Mondays and Tuesdays at 930. The Tuesday night Blues jam now features Bernard …
[New Releases] Franz Ferdinand "You Could Have It So Much Better…"Franz Ferdinand — "You Could Have It So Much Better..." Those sassy, sexy, Scottish boys of Franz Ferdinand are back with a release that is nearly, but not quite, as hot as their self-titled debut. Where their first album was …