What would you say is better - karmic-ly speaking? To steal music through illegal downloads or to sell one’s consumer soul for free tunes? I’m not sure I should be pleased or ashamed, but I’ve just signed up for some free downloads courtesy of Levi’s Pioneer Sessions. On the one hand, the music is kick... Continue Reading →
UPDATED: Can it really be SUMMER without ’80s music?
It started with Haircut 100. My search, that is, for summer songs to play in the car with the kids - on the way to the pool, beach, movies. I was looking for clean, happy songs. I thought first of The Go-Go’s, of course. Playful songs with a girl power streak – just what my... Continue Reading →
Best of 2010… so far
I'm stepping down from my soapbox this week - behave yourself, Miley - to talk about one of my favorite albums so far of 2010. Broken Bells' self-titled disc has been on steady rotation in my car and in my brain since I bought it a few months ago (call me quaint - yes, therockmom... Continue Reading →
Dear Miley,
On the eve of her new album release, my open letter to Miley Cyrus.
It’s the real rockmom, for real
Will the real rockmom stand up? She'd love to, but she just caught her heel on her red satin train.
The Serious Business of Talent Shows
It was one of those lump in your throat moments. A flashback to my younger self and a bittersweet flash forward of a young girl growing up in front of my eyes. It was my daughter’s talent show. The Year 5 and 6 talent show was not meant for parents. But I happened to be... Continue Reading →
Lady Gaga Math
I couldn't resist. Lady Gaga makes such good copy: BIG thanks to my friend and fellow music lover, Stephanie, for rendering the jpeg.
Should I Be Worried About Lady Gaga?
Lady Gaga's faux-feminist agenda culminates in a really crap video.
Spring Rocks Eternal
New cool music makes me happy!
American Village Idiot – Green Day in Hong Kong
I know Robbie Williams, and you sir are no Robbie Williams.
therockmom 