If you’re thinking about Ventrilo, there are a few things that you should know about it.
It’s a voice over Internet protocol program, and it’s designed to work with both Mac and Windows operating systems.
Most of the time, people who use Ventrilo work with a microphone and a headset, and the use the software to talk [...]

Bhupinder Singh / Madan Mohan / Gulzar | Mausam | Dil Dhoondta Hai
Bhpinder Singh / Jaidev / Gulzar | Gharaonda | Ek Akela Is Shahar Main
 
 
Both songs by same singer/lyricist pair. Both sound a lot alike in the beginning. Not trying to suggest anything, especially about two under-appreciated composers. I just think it’s an interesting [...]

I usually stay away from Beatles/Lennon covers. They give me violent rash. But I decided to make an exception for a good cause. I even spent money on evil iTunes.
In spirit of charity, I will refrain from smartassisms. Here are some good songs from a double CD worth of competent slickness, indifference and flat-out [...]

Korpiklaani | Voices in the Wilderness | Cottages & Saunas, Fields in Flames, Beer Beer

If I had a black metal band, I would name it Mordor and pen epic tales of Flying Spaghetti Monsterses, elveses and hobbitses. Entirely in Elvish. Since I don’t, console yourselves w/ troll metal stylings of Finland’s Korpiklaani (forest clan).
Their pals [...]

Alcest | Souvenirs D’un Autre Monde | Les Iris, Souvenirs D’un Autre Monde

Alcest = French one man band Neige.
Don’t let his black metal friends scare you. This is beautiful music. And the album cover gets perfect 10 from me.
If you like it, buy it (link). DON’T STEAL.

Nile | In Their Darkened Shrines | Sarcopbagus (sic), Unas Slayer Of the Gods
+ = YEAH
If you like it, buy it (link). DON’T STEAL.

At the Gates | Slaughter of the Soul | Blinded By Fear, Slaughter Of The Soul

Me like metal. Me like big, crunchy metal. Part of me will forever be 15-year old scrawny metalhead. Enjoy the Gothenburg melodic death metal stylings of At the Gates.
Friday Tunes on Wednesday. Because I want today to be Friday.
If you [...]

I have an advance copy of None Shall Pass. Being a good boy scout none shall get to listen to it here. The official release is on August 28. You will just have to take my word that it’s good. Really, really good.

I enjoy the game of “Spot the samples”.

Beat Konducta Vol 3-4: Beat Konducta in India
Where else? Stones’s Throw Records.

Deerhoof | Friend Opportunity | + 81, Believe E.S.P.
ChooChooChooChooBeepBeep. This is the soundtrack of my kids’ summer vacation.
I hope to see them live soon. Deerhoof, I mean.
9-21 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
If you like it, buy it (link). DON’T STEAL.