A thing called “Normal Music” by Visszajáró and Gustavo Jobim
As promised yesterday, a note on something ironically titled “Normal Music” by Visszajáró (László Lenkes and Ákos Czini from Serbia) and Gustavo Jobim (from...
French experimental duo Couvre-Feu riff on Krautrock for ‘Kösmischen Hits!’
Some of the best things that have come of this blog have been immaterial experiences. This is a labor of love and not-for-profit. Beyond...
New My Bloody Valentine album ‘m b v’ – stream here
Over the weekend My Bloody Valentine released its 22-years-in-waiting follow-up to its much beloved Loveless (Support the Independent Ethos, purchase direct through Amazon via...
My profile on actor Edgar Ramirez for ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ in...
When I got the assignment to interview Édgar Ramírez for his small but key role in Zero Dark Thirty, I jumped at the chance. I respected...
David Bowie returns to music with new song on his 66th...
Well, consider my cynicism of David Bowie ever releasing a record again squashed. Early this morning (on his 66th birthday), David Bowie’s official website...
Local spotlight: Harnessing the monstrous “instru-metal” sound of Holly Hunt on...
Whether the couple behind the music of Holly Hunt realizes it or not, they treat their instruments as channels into something beyond simple music....
Florida Film Critics Circle announce awards for 2012
So this year the Independent Ethos had a say in awards season. It marked my first year voting with the prestigious Florida Film Critics...
Gabó brings back electro-scoring to silent film with Buster Keaton
Gabriel Pulido, aka Gabó, will once again bring his unique ambient music stylings to a silent film at the Miami Beach Cinematheque. Last year, Pulido produced...
Invader to host world premiere of his new doc in Miami
The Paris-based street artist known as Invader will appear in Miami next week for a major event. He will personally host the world premiere...
Miami Book Fair: My talk with Hole guitarist Eric Erlandson on...
The 29th Miami Book Fair International is here, and I was asked to participate. I will be hosting a conversation with Hole guitarist Eric Erlandson tomorrow afternoon (here's...