It was another great year for comic con in NYC, cold with rumors of rain but never a drop in sight! This was the first year that NYCC decided to use a scanning system to allow you access into Javits and out of it. I admit I saw this a being a huge disaster, but was quickly proven wrong when the very long lines starting moving at a rapid rate! Go you NYCC... Then there is that moment, you've now been through two very long lines and have approached the main floor. You can see the banners overhead welcoming you to the madness, the sounds of the latest video games followed by cheers and jeers from fans. the massive amounts of thought,preparation and planning that goes into every booth never disappoints. now it's time to study your guide and RUN to the first panel that awaits. This year had SO many that I loved! everything from "The League" to "Adventure Time" even "Once upon a time" and can't forget Walking Dead & True Blood the panels are great because you get to see members of the cast talk about being on the show, clips of the latest season, Q&A! It's great! When I tell people I am going to Comic-con some still do not, and probably will not, ever understand the magnitude of all that is COMIC CON.... TV, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, TOYS... and so much more... yes, husband loves the fact that he can get his 5$ graphic novel fix, plus the hope that by sunday they will start to mark things down... but even he knows it's much more then that.. You look around at all these kids some not so much kids.. but all kids at heart.... dressed as the people that make them feel alive and powerful, Cos play is very real and taken very seriously while inside the walls of comic con... one universal phrase that I have heard i swear more then once at NYCC has been " here are all my people" and what a gathering it is. It's really a beautiful thing. true fans... not jaded assholes who generally hate everything but now that a celebrity is beside them they love it, NOT! this kids are FOR REAL! they live for the break down of every episode of even a HULK cartoon people are watching and people are listening and this convention continuously grows every year because of the feedback that producers get from the TRUE FANS. This year showed us a new cartoon CHOZEN, with voices by Bobby Moynihan, and Method Man first after seeing the first episode... um whoa... this show will be somewhere between Brickleberry and Archer if that paints a picture for you... Offensive, Yes.... but isn't that how we love our cartoons anymore. We also saw another glimpse of Star Wars Rebels: behind the scenes of the creation but still very tight lipped about any actual footage. The one thing that you can tell is that the attention to detail is being held under a microscope. if it doesn't match the star wars you grew up they are taking it back to the drawing board. Yes, this is a fun time and our favorite event of the year, But we also take it seriously because if you were not able to attend the event we are all eyes and ears for all of you to get the most info as soon as possible! thank you for allowing us the chance to keep doing this every year! we love our fans! -Jenny Joy

"a" @ Maxwells Hoboken NJ Closing night 7/31/2013

Remembering JJ Cale

Check out this awesome concert filmed at the Paradise Studio in Los Angeles back in 1979 of JJ Cale jamming with Leon Russell and remember the greatness of the guitar legend we just lost.

Monks of Mellonwah review

The Monks  of Mellonwah have come pretty far. The Australian band won "Best Indie Rock Band" at the 2012 Artists in Music Awards in 2012 and they have toured some pretty big markets in  the US. One listen to their new EP, "Neurogenesis",  and its easy to hear what the buzz is about. The bands influences seem to range from classic rock, prog and radio friendly 90s alt rock. In less talented hands using those influences as reference points could be a disaster of overblown indulgence. But the Monks are all about taste and restraint. Thick rock riffs that don't bog down the songs, epic choruses that aren't cheesy. post grunge melodies without the posturing and deft musicianship without  self indulgent wanking, The Monks make it look easy and it's not. You can detect traces of the Silversun Pickups and Muse but it's only hints not a rip off. Call it confidence or maturity or whatever you want, but this is an EP from a very focused band.

more info can be found here: www.monksofmellonwah.com, and  www.facebook.com/monksofmellonwah

- Brad Filicky

SUNDAY MORNING MOVIE: Zabriskie Point (1970)

Known by most educated rock fans for its outstanding Pink Floyd-helmed soundtrack, this classic cult film, described by IMDb as "an epic portrait of late Sixties America, as seen through the portrayal of two of its children: anthropology student Daria (who's helping a property developer build a village in the Los Angeles desert) and dropout Mark (who's wanted by the authorities for allegedly killing a policeman during a student riot)" is a must watch. Enjoy!

Moon Duo Premier New Single "Sleepwalker", Artwork and Tracklist for New LP Circles

Circles, the outstanding new LP from the ever-evolving Moon Duo is due out October 2nd on Sacred Bones Records. Check out the first single along with a little info about the record whilst you listen.



Tracklist:

1. Sleepwalker

2. I Can See

3. Circles

4. I Been Gone

5. Sparks

6. Dance Pt. 3

7. Free Action

8. Trails

9. Rolling Out

http://www.sacredbonesrecords.com

http://soundcloud.com/sacredbones

IRT Back to School Mix Fall 2012

Yer twistin' my Thornton Melon man!

IRT's Back To School Special 2012 from Interboro Rock Radio on 8tracks Radio.

Avengers at NYCC 2011

I waited in in the IGN hall all day for the avengers panel. Sure there were great panels all day worth seeing, but it was the Avengers panel that promised the most bang for my buck. And it didn't disappoint. The panel was packed with the film's stars - Chris "Captain America" Evans, Mark "The Hulk" Ruffalo, Tom "Loki" Hiddleston, Cobie "Maria Hill" Smulders and and fan favorite Clark "Agent Coulson" Gregg. The actors were excited and full of energy and enthusiasm, proving that once again comiccons are the one place where famous actors and fans can geek out together as fans. Having ruffle there was a bit of a surprise for fans and we are as happy to see him as he was to be there. Perhaps the best thing about Ruffalo being there was we got a sneak peak of some footage of Ruffalo as Banner and the Hulk. As Banner he captures the lowliness and isolation of Banner.. as the Hulk .. well.. you'll just have to see the movie.. Although I would to have liked to have see Joss Whedon (he was busy editing the film) and Scarlett Johansson there, the playful banter and genuine good time that the actors and Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige were having more than made up for it. This panel was a dream come true for fans. - Brad Filicky

NYCC 2011

Oct.2011

NYCC

-Jenny Joy

NYCC 2011

WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!

You’ve outdone yourself again NYCC!

With a huge turn out of vendors and comic fans alike I think it’s only fair to say the SDCC has some competition this year!

One of the many highlights included the Bevis and Butthead panel :

Mike Judge and guest Luke Wilson, set up the stage for the long awaited return of the popular 90’s Mtv show (liquid television) that came with the promise of laughs using current events. Jokes included jersey shore and teen mom in only a way that the real Bevis and Butthead could expose. Very funny! Upon entry we all received a free t-shirt retailed online at 35$ and fan masks.

One question during the Q&A mentioned Daria and Mike Judge let us know that he was considering bringing the mopey teen back but wasn’t sure if she held an audience, by the crowds reaction he agreed that there was indeed a positive cheer for her return as well.

 When asked about Luke Wilsons involvement with Idiocracy, Mike stated that he was considering a few ideas on making it a live action series.

Another high point was the Walking Dead Panel, moderated by Chris Hardwick

Panel guests included: Robert Kirkman, Gale Ann Hurd, Greg Nicotero, Chandler Riggs, Jon Berenthal, Steven Yuen, Norman Reedus, Lauren Cohan, and Lori Holden

This empire has taken off from the expertly written comic into one of AMC’s Top hit shows. The panel was informative but of course did not give away too many secrets.

However, we do find out that they are going to the farm, and that young Carl who may seem shy now has some bad boy actions coming up in his future episodes.

Kirkman, who writes the comic, Told the audience how it’s exciting and very different to write for the AMC’s series because in the comic for example:

 “Shane in the comic is dead, on the show he is not.”

 “So it’s been fun to re-tell the stories.

Also Mediator Chris Hardwick plugged his show the Talking Dead.

 Chris, as a personal fan of the show meets with guests to discuss the episodes and theories.

Overall gives high promise to a great season with chills and thrills!

Shut up little man: An Audio misadventure

 Was to say the least hilarious!

The film went on a bit too long but it’s best moments are enough to make this one to remember.  This panel did not have a large turnout, however, everyone inside instantly found lucky to have some elbow- room during a viewing of this outrageous story.

Shut up little man is the story of two friends who live across from these men who get very drunk and very loud and go at each other in vicious ways.  They find themselves up all night hearing this and get the crazed idea to record them. From the moment “shut up little man, went from being a funny idea and years of stored recordings turned into making a master tape and giving freedom to all to use it to make something incredible.

The Outcome is non-stop creative and daring also disturbing and dark.