DoT Podcast EP38: The Joyful Contradiction of Valerie June plus New Comedy From Shane Torres

Posted on September 6, 2017 by nzaino

About four songs into her set at New Hampshire’s Prescott Park, Valerie June addressed the crowd. “What about the things that are going...... Read More

What I Missed In 2016: Guests Review Bowie, Nick Cave, Abbie Barrett, Guided By Voices, Tycho, and Train

Posted on December 30, 2016December 30, 2016 by nzaino

Since I launched this blog in March, I have tried to write about as many wonderful things as I can, in essays, the...... Read More

Coming Up: New video from The Flaming Lips, new album in January

Posted on November 11, 2016November 11, 2016 by nzaino

You want fireworks? Literally? The Flaming Lips have them for you, along with tight rubber suits, stuffed animals, motorcycles, flaming jump ropes, and...... Read More

New Release Roundup: Ian Hunter & The Rant Band, The Handsome Family, The Upper Crust and The Grannies, Hands Off Gretel

Posted on September 16, 2016November 8, 2016 by nzaino

MUSIC 1. Ian Hunter & The Rant Band – Fingers Crossed Rock and roll is alive and well and living in Ian Hunter....... Read More

2016 Has Been A Great Year for Music (No, Really) Plus – The Jayhawks Live

Posted on June 14, 2016November 9, 2016 by nzaino

Fretting about the future of music is the music fan’s national pastime. There will never be a time when someone isn’t saying, despairing...... Read More

Interview: Musician and Publicist Perry Serpa of The Sharp Things

Posted on May 11, 2016November 9, 2016 by nzaino

I first came to know Perry Serpa as a publicist with Good Cop PR. He regularly sends me music to listen to and...... Read More

The Best of Record Store Day 2016

Posted on April 16, 2016November 9, 2016 by nzaino

Every year, there are dozens of new releases for Record Store Day, some nuggets for people who are particularly nuts about music. Nuts...... Read More