There was a time when I thought I was too cool for Arcade Fire. It wasn't because I listened to their music and didn't like it. It was because everyone else was listening to their music and liking it. I didn't realize my pretentiousness at the time, but I was sure I was right. And then I heard, way back in 2005, that David Bowie played with them … [Read more...]
Radiohead’s Unreleased Ok Computer Song & Video “I Promise”
Radiohead recently released a new music video for an unreleased track from the Ok Computer era titled I Promise, as part of the OKNOTOK reissue of the album. The Radiohead I Promise video is eerily reminiscent of the Karma Police video of that time and yet again follows a vehicle, this time a bus. In this case, however, the bus is … [Read more...]
Art Is Hard: Lenin Silverio Artist Showcase
Before I begin to tell you about how talented Lenin Silverio is, I must admit that he is my cousin and one of my favorite people to ever exist in this world. Hell, my son's middle name is Lenin, and while some may think it came from the infamous commie, it was definitely this Lenin that inspired it. That said, even if I didn't know him or if I … [Read more...]
Radiohead Burn The Witch – New Single & Music Video
Check out the new track and music video for Radiohead's new single Burn the Witch below. Posted yesterday, May 2, 2016, to Radiohead's Dead Air Space website (radiohead.com), the release may just prove that the widespread rumors of an album release in the near future are true. #FingersCrossed - Dennis Marrero Radiohead Burn the Witch … [Read more...]
Bjork MoMA Exhibit Takes You Through All This
The Bjork MoMA exhibit in New York City is a MUST SEE for all Bjork Fans. I had the privilege of attending the Bjork exhibit, now showing at the Museum of Modern Art through June 7, and there is no doubt that Bjork fans will enjoy this special showcase. Many have criticized MoMA for its execution and for devoting such space to an exhibit like … [Read more...]
There Will Be Blood, An Orchestra and Jonny Greenwood!
The Wordless Music Chorus & Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood perform the film score of There Will Be Blood. This past Saturday at the United Palace Theater, something .... different happened. Although this may not be the first instance of a live orchestra accompanying a movie (it could be, we didn't check!), it was certainly the first including … [Read more...]
Jersey City Events: SoloProjecto #10 @ the Lamp Post
When: Wednesday, July 30 | 9pm - 2am Where: Lamp Post Bar & Grill, Jersey City The SoloProjecto music performance series at the Lanp Post Bar & Grill in Jersey City features solo musicians accompanied by projected images that make for an enlightening musical and artistic experience curated by the phenomenal local Jersey City artist … [Read more...]
Saving NYC’s Street Art
On November 19, 2013, without warning, a New York City ordinance was passed to "whitewash" the famous painted walls of NYC's "5 Pointz". 5-Pointz, located in Long Island City, New York, has become known as the Mecca of street art, "where aerosol artists from around the globe paint colorful pieces on the walls of a 200,000-square-foot factory … [Read more...]
Losing a Nerd Legend: Saying Goodbye to H.R. Giger
I remember the first time I heard the name "H.R. Giger". It was when I visited my cousin and was immediately terrified by the rotting baby collage he had on his wall. He assured me that it was cool - "This is the dude that made THE Alien from Alien!", which made me a fan instantly. His work was dark and disturbing but peaceful and beautiful all the … [Read more...]