Band Aid was a trendsetting charity supergroup, which created the idea of getting superstar musicians together for a one-off recording to raise funds for a charitable cause. Its first incarnation came in 1984, with the hit song “Do They Know … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Band Aid
When listening to the music of Alison Sudol — who performs under the moniker of A Fine Frenzy — for the first time, it would be understandable if the artists who come most quickly to mind are Tori Amos and … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: A Fine Frenzy/Alison Sudol
Season 4 Directed by Derek Martinus Written by Kit Pedler and Gerry Davis 134 episodes in and we have the biggest and most important moment of the show’s history. Doctor Who was no stranger to turnover by this point with … Continue reading Doctor Who (Classic): S04E02 “The Tenth Planet”
7 Songs From The Sundays That Got Me Through The ’90s The Sundays debuted in 1990 with the album Reading, Writing and Arithmetic. “Here’s Where The Story Ends” got regular airplay on local alternative station KUKQ 1060 AM and immediately hooked … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: The Sundays
Hi and welcome to Phase Two of the Annual Awards, henceforth known as The Pits, as voted by you all. I will be crating a subthread with each category. You nominate. Most upvotes wins. I will do a “Presentation” thread … Continue reading The First Annual Avocado Awards: Nominations
MERCURY REV – Holes Note: As is de riguer for much psychedelia, some of these videos may contain visuals which are ill-advised for epileptics, migraine sufferers, and your workplace. There’s a persistent urban legend that Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Mercury Rev
Ugggggh. You winners talk among yourself. Us loser bracketeers are just here because we have to be. No commish punishments for playoffs, but Make some side bets you wieners. Continue reading AVCAD: Fantasy Football Playoffs
Howdy folks. Artist spotlight time on a man who could fit in a lot of categories if these were separated. Comedian, actor, presenter, musician, there is a hell of a lot to cover. BAFTA gave him a lifetime achievement award … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Billy Connolly
Hello, everybody, and welcome to my second ever Artist Spotlight. Today, I’m going to be talking about Interpol. No, not the International Criminal Police Organization, the rock band! Interpol formed in 1997 in New York City. The band was started … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Interpol
Season 4 Directed by Julia Smith Written by Brian Hayles Welcome to a “new” season of Doctor Who as we head into the home stretch of William Hartnell’s run. While the new companions were introduced throughout the next serial, this … Continue reading Doctor Who (Classic): S04E01 “The Smugglers”
This is going to be a two or three week process similar to how Cookie Monster has been running his awards threads. This thread is for CATEGORY NOMINATIONS ONLY. So save your good stuff for later. In the comments, nominate a … Continue reading First Annual Avocado Awards: The Categories
I learned that just beneath the surface there’s another world, and still different worlds as you dig deeper. I knew it as a kid, but I couldn’t find the proof. It was just a kind of feeling. There is goodness … Continue reading Director Spotlight: David Lynch
The Demonslayers went home knowing more than they ever have about each other, and yet having fewer companions than ever before. As was their pattern, several of the strange members went back to the school as the night went on. … Continue reading Werewolf 21 Day 6: A Missing Head
As the Demonslayer club went home, Makku Kuro was called to his boss’s office. Principal Lutair sat behind his desk, glasses gleaming. “Your club members keep dying,” Pricipal Lutair said. “I know. I need more supplies. All I have are … Continue reading Werewolf 21 Day 5: Shattered Friends
Artist Spotlight courtesy of Man with Lute I was first introduced to Muse through the world of Twilight. My mom read the books, watched the movies, and bought the soundtracks. On the soundtrack was the Muse song “Supermassive Black Hole.” … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Muse
Night fell and a few members of Muimina High’s Demonslayer club snuck back into the school. One in particular was up to no good. Indy Bender snuck through the halls into the Demonslayer club. He went to a few desks, … Continue reading Werewolf 21 Day 4: The Last Prank
Season 3 Directed by Michael Ferguson Written by Ian Stuart Black As we come to the end of another season of Doctor Who, it’s important to look back at the season as a whole and frankly there has been a … Continue reading Doctor Who (Classic): S03E10 “The War Machines”
“A rock and roll car crash.” That was the description for an album called The Fermi Paradox by a band called Tub Ring. I had opened the Pigface album Easy Listening that was gifted to me for Xmas and out fell a two sided … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Tub Ring
Hey D&D folks. Thought we could get back together and see where everyone is at as far as getting this game up and running. Mainly hope to hear from the DMs on their progress and start maybe getting the schedulers … Continue reading AVCAD D&D: Prelude to Nerdery
Monday night dragged on as the stranger members of the Demonslayer club went about their business. Some time around 1 A.M., a janitor heard some strange noises emanating from the computer lab. “Who goes there?” asked the gruff janitor through … Continue reading Werewolf 21 Day 3: Charred Remains
On April 27, 1987, influencial Minnesota hardcore band Hüsker Dü appeared on the CBS program Late Show with Joan Rivers to give a short interview and promote the album that would eventually be their last. Although a large chunk of the chat … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Hüsker Dü
