by Jason's Jukebox | Jun 19, 2014 | Articles, Interviews, and Coffee Thoughts
Every so often someone will tell me about a band that I somehow either missed the 1st time around or hadn’t taken the time to delve into their catalogue. I have a few weaknesses, one of them being bass heavy post punk from the late 70’s into the 80’s...
by Jason's Jukebox | Apr 21, 2014 | Articles, Interviews, and Coffee Thoughts
I recently had the chance to catch up with Mishkin Fitzgerald, vocalist & pianist for Brighton, UK’s Birdeatsbaby. The band recently concluded a successful Kickstarter campaign that will help fund their forthcoming record, due later this year. 2012’s...
by Jason's Jukebox | Dec 30, 2013 | Articles, Interviews, and Coffee Thoughts
Another year gone by too quickly. Nothing left to do but try and recount all the great music releases of 2013. We saw the return of David Bowie, (3) new Mark Kozelek records, band reunions, and high-profile hip-hop releases. We also saw people upset with Miley Cyrus...
by Jason's Jukebox | Dec 10, 2013 | Articles, Interviews, and Coffee Thoughts
A few months ago, I received a nice surprise in my email – a promo copy of the new Heyward Howkins album, about a year after the debut. An unexpectedly quick follow-up, it quickly became one of my favorite records of the year. I reviewed it right around the...
by Jason's Jukebox | Sep 2, 2013 | Articles, Interviews, and Coffee Thoughts
Mention The Monkees to a group of people and watch the varied responses – it should be a sport unto itself. Even now – 47 years after the debut of The Monkees television show along with the start of a string of hits (top-selling act of 1967) – some of the reactions...
by Jason's Jukebox | Aug 14, 2013 | Articles, Interviews, and Coffee Thoughts
I recently had the chance to virtually sit down with Brighton, England’s Amy Hill, who recently released her debut album, Place of Mind. Amy’s record reminded me of the best bits from Jewel’s debut record, Pieces of You and is one of my favorite...