There's not much left to the summer. Before you head out for that last weekend getaway, or before you head back to school, take some time to check out what Blogcritics were writing about this week. The music writers pulled out all the stops, and in between all those snakes on that plane, the film writers discovered a few actual gems. Baseball dominates the Sports section because it's that time of year, and if that's not your thing, there's always reading.
As always, those of you who are chosen this week are invited to submit a pick of your own next week (the week for picks runs from Wednesday through Tuesday). Just email me your pick, along with the URL.
MUSIC
From Music Editor Connie Phillips:
Snarkattack puts this Australian band's release under a microscope in Music Review: BeOmega - Outer Edge of MusiVerse. He also looks at their past as well as their future in this all-encompassing and entertaining read.
Anna Creech explains the difference between a cover tune and a tribute band, and lets everyone know why this particular band is worth checking out in Music Review: Girls Got Rhythm.
Laura Misjak of Modern Pea Pod gives the readers a colorful look at the many bands performing on this year's Vans Warped Tour with her review of the Detroit, Michigan stop. Get a first row seat for the great sets by reading Concert Review: The 2006 Warped Tour, Detroit.
From Asst. Editor A.L. Harper:
The Big Geez gives us big bands in Glen Gray: An Elected Bandleader Becomes A Star.
DJRadiohead teaches us to appreciate a waning star in Music Review: Otis Rush - Troubles, Troubles (The Sonet Blues Story).
From Film Editor Erin McMaster:
I don't listen to trance. I don't know anything about trance. David R. Perry's interview
with DJ Armin Van Buuren makes me want to learn more about trance.
From Editor Gordon Hauptfleisch:
Article comments
1 - DJRadiohead
I would like to thank the Academy and congratulate A.L. Harper for an extraordinary display of good taste.
Seriously... it is always cool to get tabbed.
2 - Mat Brewster
Thanks for the pick Gordon and DJ.
3 - Mayank Austen Soofi
Hey Natalie, thanks for picking me out.
4 - Snarkattack
Hey wow, thanks for the pick, Connie!
Not that it super-matters, but I'm a girl :)
5 - M.D. Sandwasher
Suss,
You are appreciated. As always, I'm very grateful for the pick.
6 - brad schader
Thank you for the honor. I will try to keep it up
7 - Scott Butki
Thanks for picking one of my items. I'm honored.
8 - Chris Beaumont
Thanks for the pick, Eric! i hope to get previews up for the other nets too....