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| Contacting me | |
| Oct 16, 2008: After 6 years, I finally remembered the e-mail address and password to log into this site.
In case you haven't figured it out, due to the lack of postings and reviews, I am no longer writing for Phillymusic.com. This is mainly because at first I could not devote the time needed for this type of work due to job committments, but now it's for an even bigger reason. I don't live in the area anymore.
My time with Phillymusic.com has been exciting and very educational to say the least. I've met some terrific bands and great people. The local Philadelphia music scene has come a long way since I first got involved and I'm so glad that I was able to be a part of it for some time.
So in the meantime, thank you all for being a part of Phillymusic and I wish you all good times and good tunes!
Keep Rockin'!
-Amy
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| R.I.P. Dave Blood, Bassist of The Dead Milkmen | |
| Mar 11, 2004: Dave Blood, bassist for defunct Philadelphia rock act the Dead Milkmen, committed suicide Wednesday, according to a post by his sister on the band's official message board (http://deadmilkmen.com). He will be missed by all of Philadelphia, and PhillyMusic.com sends our condolences to his family and many friends.
"This morning Dave Blood is no longer with us," wrote Blood's sister, Kathy. "David is my brother. Since the breakup of the band David has never really found his niche in life. My brother was a smart, clever and talented person. Inner peace has seemed to elude him for the last many years. Sometime last night David chose to end his life. He left a note that I don't know all of what it said, he was not elaborate -- but he said he just could not stand to go on any longer." | |
| NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS | |
| Feb 27, 2002: Hey guys. I just wanted to let you know there's a new address in which to contact me. My another.com e-mail has since been ended as another.com has decided to charge for their e-mail accts.....and I don't know about you, but I prefer free e-mail, so you can now reach me at
rockinkiwi@yahoo.com I just figured I should let you all know.Keep rockin! -Amy | |
| Noc26: the World of Music and Art by Blake | |
| 'Indie' or 'Alternative' music ... these terms are beginning to be as overused
as an intercepted Victoria's Secret catalogue in a 13 year old kid's room. It
used to be that those who sought something truly different could look to bands
in this 'genre' for diversity and richness in sound. Like many things these days,
it just takes a little Colombo work to find them. Noc26 is a group that belongs
to the indie legacy. Their songs are well-rooted in the world of music and art,
not for the sake of fame as much as their craft. This is immediately apparent
on their IUMA site which feels as homespun and collaborative as their tunes.
'Misery Sweet' is a jangly progression with an off-beat drag which compliments
the stop/start phrasing of the verses. An acoustic and vocals lead you into a
melodic song which seems to be scanning the horizon for the dawn of a new day.
'The Reasons Why' leans back from storytelling and instead presents some scratchy
riffs with lendings courtesy of Weezer with a strong, full-bodied outro...
'Plastic, Purple and Pushing Down' returns to the acoustic to tell the story of
how she talks with her eyelids while 'High, High' keeps her just out of reach.
'Free' is a love song, pure and simple. I get a sense of diversity from this band
and that's a good thing. I would love to get more of a common thread that makes
them Noc26, but since they were just born in 99, I think time will deliver that.
There is a wide range here spanning from an early Talking Heads feel, to The Rievers,
to Weezer and back around to Sundays (music-wise) on some of the slower tunes.
All-in-all... local band from Oxford, PA does good - keep it comin'. Peace - Blake. | |