We Need Heroes; Build Them

There’s a hell of a lot you can voice about Flobots, which is incredible because they already say so much, and they've only had one major commercial album release (until now). To me, and undoubtedly many others, Flobots’ “Fight With Tools” is about coming together for change, voicing that things are not the ideal, looking hard and realistically at...

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/Rupture, Shade, and Moor

DJ /Rupture has been becoming a legend in his own field in New York. His skills at sociopolitical commentary through DJ work has been staggering. His work speaks subtly and is rabidly unique. When a DJ develops a taste that just sits in your head for days after, that DJ has done something great. DJ /Rupture is just that. If you're not familiar with...

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Apples In Stereo?

There are many bands out there that have made themselves entirely known, been playing popular songs, made impressive covers, been on tours, and yet are never publicly known more than, "Oh, they play that song??" It's not a shame, but it's just a bit sad to see it happen to The Apples In Stereo. You know this band, even if you don't know you know. Don't believe me? This is their website and listen to a few songs. You can even sign up for their mailing list and download the latest single "Dancefloor." Ah psychedelica music, where would we be without...

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Triumvirate

I haven't scoped out new music in a while (actually I've been listening to a lot of Johnny Cash) so I thought I'd bring a trio of songs that's been steadily lodged in my head to your attention. Now mind you, I've only tepidly investigated these artists and so can't recommend them on the whole--but in part these singles are worth a playthrough. Tell me what you think; I'll have more next time, Scout's honor:Jack's Mannequin--"Swim"No More Kings--"Michael"Lisa Miskovsky--"Still Alive"--The Last Mos...

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Life on a Plastic Beach

0Only a few weeks ago did a new Gorillaz album drop. And only a few weeks ago, did I never hear anything about it, and was only informed about it two days ago by a friend who randomly stumbled across a Pitchfork review giving the album 8.5/10. Here at foX Note Hunter, we don't quite believe in a rating system, but never-the-less, I started to see nothing but good reviews for this music. All I can say is, THIS IS NOT YOUR PREVIOUS GORILLAZ RELEASE! That noted, and please do note it, it is quite interesting, but a good interesting mind you, to listen...

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Pinch Me...Pinch Me...

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Here's a newsflash about Canadians!According to Amazon.com, Barenaked Ladies' next album “All in Good Time” drops March 30th, and it’s their 11th to date. Though their sound has fluctuated from quasi-bubble gum ‘90s pop to indi-ish lyrics near the ozone layer from their newer album “Are Men,” I still love ‘em. And Stephen Page, the plump lead singer with the glasses, has left the quintet--we’ll see how they fare with Ed Robertson front and center (though he’s written most of their songs).Anyhoozle, here's two samples from...

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Balloons and Espresso

First, let's just say, if you lived thru the 90's and you've managed to never have heard of the Goo Goo Dolls, you might have been living in the middle of nowhere, have never seen a cheesy romance movie, or were completely stuck in Techno, (which there supposedly even is a techno remix of the song, but don't quote me on that). When everybody thinks of the Goo Goo Dolls... no not "Iris". No, no that one either. Ok, the song is "Black Balloon"Black Balloon - Goo Goo Dolls Ah, the distinct guitar picking at the start. The wondrous vocals. It's no...

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Kinda Like a Chimp

Bonobo is a British DJ who writes delicious trip-hop/downtempo tunes. Some might call this stoner music, but I don't care about the label, and neither should you. Beautiful music just is--have a 25 minute listen and find out for yourself:"Ketto""Silver""Noctuary""Kota""Pick Up"--The Last Mos...

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"You're a Bold Kid, Arnold."

"Hey Arnold!" is one of many reasons why I'm proud to be a product of '90s entertainment, especially cartoons. Here was a show with depth, heart, subtle humor, and characters who'd tackle real problems (bullies, rough family life, peer pressure) without resorting to zany editing or the easy way out. It was Nickelodeon's best effort, and whenever I peripherally catch wind of what's popular on the network now, I get downcast and grim. God, was I lucky to catch its heyday.Regardless if you know it or not, "Hey Arnold!" wouldn't've been half what it...

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