Review: Ruby Sparks (Soundtrack)
A great film can be ruined by a bad soundtrack. This is not the case with the music of Ruby Sparks. The musical accompaniment creates a fantastic emotional backdrop to the story of Calvin and his dream girl Ruby Sparks. Nick Urata’s score brings together moments of wonder and delight mixed with subtle undertones of [...]
Interview: Andrea von Foerster – Chronicle Soundtrack
Andrea von Foerster may not be a household name, but her work as a music supervisor helped define the present generation’s teenagers and twenty-somethings from her work on The O.C., (500) Days of Summer, and most recently, the sci-fi action flick, Chronicle (opening in theatres Feb. 3). In this Cinedork.com exclusive, we chat with Andrea [...]
Interview: Mike Rapaport discusses his documentary featuring A Tribe Called Quest
Michael Rapaport, known for his roles on television and in film including on Prison Break and Boston Legal as well as in Special, SLC Punk, Hitch, and many others, makes his directorial debut with Beats, Rhymes & Life which illuminates the history and legacy of the rap group A Tribe Called Quest which is released [...]
Interview/Review with Jon Hardy – “A Hard Year”
Right off the back Jon Hardy makes sure he has your attention. His voice booms in calling you to listen. His sound is a cool indie rock tune with refined drum patterns and clever guitar rifts. The combination definitely makes me tap my foot and bop my head. His pick-ups and breakdowns are appropriately placed [...]
INTERVIEW – BIG EYES – KEEP YOUR EARS OPEN
We here at Cinedork.com got the chance to catch up with the up and coming band, Big Eyes and ask them a few questions. You can check out their music on Myspace at myspace.com/bigeyesband where you can also see a list of tour dates and check out when they’re playing in your area. How did [...]
Best of 2010: Hot Panda – Interview: Canadian Indie Rock Virtuosos
Formed in 2006 Edmonton, Canada, Hot Panda have taken the American music scene by force. Their new album “How Come I’m Dead?” has been widely received as a critical success and an all around sonic good time record. As the band makes their rounds of the usual underground hot spots in the states, they took some time to answer a few questions for Cinedork.
Netherfriends – 50 Songs / 50 States Tour Update – Going to Hawaii
In another “post 2010″ piece of news; our friend Shawn from the Netherfriends is working on getting his way to Hawaii to finish up his 50 songs 50 states tour. To do this he has released a new EP called Alap (a term used in Indian classical music for a section that is improvised and [...]
Andrew Belle Post 2010
We talked to Mr. Andrew Belle when he came to Philadelphia at the World Cafe Live (our personal favorite venue in the city of brotherly love). Who knew that his album “The Ladder” would be named one of iTunes top albums of the year!? This talented and passionate singer/songwriter has a brilliant persona about him; [...]
Cinedork’s “Artist’s of 2010″ – The White Buffalo – “Prepare for Black and Blue”
When you see Katy Perry on TV you get an act, Lady Gaga, David bowie, so much fake over-the-top performances that forget about what people are really buying into, the music, NOT pop, the glamor, the fame. White Buffalo represents what true music is, down to earth, sarcastic (see his website, it’s awesome), and full [...]
Interview: Billygoat – Music and Animation
When was the last time you saw some crazy-detailed stop motion animation and a live band? Not recently enough, I can guarantee. Now you can curb that craving with the audio and visual stylings of Billygoat.
Interview: Puppini Sisters – Telepathic Vocal Harmony
Kate from the Puppini Sisters was nice enough to answer a few of our dorky Christmas questions about their album “Christmas with the Puppini Sisters.” (which we reviewed here). Now there are singers… and there are SINGERS. These sisters have created a “telepathic vocal harmony” that can only be described as brilliant. The sound the [...]
Interview — Rusty Willoughby — “Wandering Lonely Like a Cloud”
Seattle-based music scene veteran Rusty Willoughby just released Cobirds Unite, a series of stunning songs performed with Rachel Flotard of Visqueen. Send to Kindle
A Written Podcast – Nov 16th
So the WHOLE Cinedork team was out this week at the Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World screening at the Trocadero theater in Philadelphia. To crave your podcast itch we are doing a written podcast about our favorite things in the entertainment Biz this week. Enjoy. Entertainment: – There was a new Winnie the Pooh Trailer [...]
Andrew Belle – Nashville’s Bono
Andrew Belle is not your average Nashville wannabe singer/songwriter. This TV soundtrack making musician is all about saving the world with the Mocha Club where he is supporting orphan care and vulnerable children. Go support his cause online at www.mochaclub.org/artists/andrewbelle After finishing college Mr Belle didn’t want to follow the business degree he worked so [...]
Interview – Olof Arnalds – Icelandic Beauty
Olof Arnalds is the most refreshing artist to hit the states in years. The beauty in her music is matched by her own, a beauty that I cannot even begin to describe. Her CD “Innundir Skinni” has been getting praise all over the internet (and on Cinedork, we just can’t stop playing it!) and it [...]
Interview: 6 Reasons why Shawn from the “Netherfriends” is Just a Better Person Than You Are
The Netherfriends is really made up of one man, Mr. Shawn Rosenblatt. I was lucky enough to snag him for a few minutes of his time during his tour of the whole United States of America. Send to Kindle
Interview: Heavy Young Heathens
Russell Brand can suck it. Send to Kindle
Interview: Matt Hires – Wannabe Batman
Matt Hires is a laid back Floridian who seems to be happy with everything. His music reflects this in it’s calming and peaceful tone. In that sense it’s like Jack Johnson or John Mayer, but when you look deeper into it his lyrics are creative, his guitar pops and shines, and most of all his [...]
Interview – Charlie Musselwhite – Blues at its Finest
He is one of the great masters of the blues. He has toured and played with so many greats like B.B. King and Muddy Waters Send to Kindle
Hey Rosetta! – Interview with Tim Baker – Lead Vocals/Guitar/Piano
Me and the lead singer of Hey Rosetta! sat down and chatted on a West Philly stoop to talk about their tour tour, how you can compare their music to Jet Li, and some details on their upcoming album that is sure to be a huge hit. Check out the interview and gallery below and [...]
