Madness Factor

I’m only vaguely familiar with the music of Harvey Danger—I’d recognize Flagpole Sitta if I heard it—but a career move the band has made recently has gotten my attention. Harvey Danger is offering their latest album, Little by Little… as a free download on their web site. The whole album, free of charge.
Here’s an excerpt [...]

Washington State just passed the toughest statewide smoking ban in the nation. Not only are people prohibited from smoking inside public places—including restaurants, bars, and nontribal casinos—but where smokers can light up outside is limited now too. Language in the new law states that smokers must be at least 25 feet from any public doorway, [...]

A sexually explicit hand gesture is sweeping the nation…. Okay, maybe not the nation, but the under-25 set, anyway.
From the Chicago Sun Times article:
From college football games to celebrity photo ops to candid photos in high school yearbooks, a certain type of hand gesture seems to be sweeping the nation—especially among teens and twentysomethings. Call [...]

Kate Bush is one of my longtime musical heroes. When I was younger and just beginning to explore my place in music, I drew inspiration from her incredible songwriting and brilliant production skills. I credit her with being a key influence in my decision to study the art of audio production.
Admittedly, I’ve been out of [...]

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