Hey, it’s snowing. You probably haven’t been outside or been on the Internet if you didn’t already know. (If you’re staying home tonight and still need to do something musical, I recommend a rental of Dave Grohl’s “Sound City” documentary … Continue reading →

On bad days, on good days, during the changing of the seasons, when we’re depressed, when we’re happy and, sometimes, when we want a good cry, we play some sad songs. Whether it’s “How to Disappear Completely” by Radiohead or … Continue reading →

It’s been almost five years since the last album, “Dusk,” from Ladyfinger(ne) came out. “Errant Forms,” the band’s newest release, comes out Tuesday on Saddle Creek Records. (Watch the band play new track “Away Too Long” in the label’s offices.) … Continue reading →

Maybe you’re sick of hearing about 2012. We’ve already published plenty of lists. Still, I keep getting asked about what my favorite music was, especially because many people are always on the lookout for good, new tunes to listen to. … Continue reading →

I occasionally write for The Two-Headed Nerd, a podcast and blog dedicated to comic books and run by Joe Patrick of Legend Comics & Coffee and the online comic Good Plus and his pal Matt Baum of Worthpoint.com and Desaparecidos fame. … Continue reading →

If you’re excited for Bruce Springsteen’s show Thursday, you may be excited enough to land in his new documentary. The Boss is soliciting fans for their thoughts and insights on Springsteen and his music for a new documentary, “Springsteen and … Continue reading →

If you’re like me, you probably hate everyone trying to shout down everyone else whenever the issue of politics comes up. You may like, love or loathe Kid Rock or Sean Penn, but I bet you can’t think of two really … Continue reading →

A pair of good shows are happening tonight: • Dead Fingers plays the Bourbon Theatre tonight with McCarthy Trenching and L0w Horse. Phil Schaffart of Con Dios alerted me to Dead Fingers, which is Kate Taylor (Maria Taylor’s sister) and … Continue reading →

I didn’t know Javier Ochoa, but he made an impact on a lot of people (a lot of musicians, especially) in Omaha. Sadly, Ochoa died of a heart attack yesterday. Tributes have been pouring in on Facebook and Twitter this … Continue reading →