Tag Archives: Rivers Cuomo

Voodoo Day 1: Muse Has Lights and Weezer Wanders

A few quick thoughts on the first day of the Voodoo Experience 2010: It’s tempting to think about Muse’s massive light show as a lot of hamburger helper, particularly after the low-tech Weezer set that preceded it, but it’s not. In England and Europe, they play to 100,000 or more at stadium and festival shows, [...]

Research Turtles, Research Turtles (Independent)

Channeling John, Paul, Ringo and George, the Research Turtles bring back simple pop-rock melodies and lyrics that only take a minute to learn on their nostalgic, self-titled debut. The opening song on the album makes a statement about what to expect from the type of music they play: “Let’s Get Carried Away.” It opens with [...]