There are certain music-centric films in the 90’s that defined a generation. Empire Records probably isn’t one of them. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a huge faction of 90’s kids who grew up idolizing the Empire bunch, envious of their record store gigs, musical taste and Music Town uniforms (well, maybe not that last one.) Some…
Charly Bliss’ infectious power-pop oozes sun-soaked youthful energy, like something you’d find on the Clueless soundtrack circa 1995. While there’s no denying the pop element of this foursome based in Brooklyn, more emphasis should be placed on the power aspect here; or rather, the “bubblegrunge,” as coined by the band, itself. I’m with that. On the recently released debut LP,…
Empire Records…Open til Midnight! Look at these Halloween costumes! Man, I have such adoring, empowering, bursting, swelling (and other adjectives, too!) respect for these two individuals. Fans of the 1995 Comedy surely know that my man on the left is Rory Cochrane’s aloof philosopher (HA!) Lucas and the lady on his right is Liv Tyler’s…