Showpaper
Showpaper is a bi-weekly publication that lists independent music locally. It promotes indie musicians playing shows at local venues, often churches or music stores. The format is very simple and...
When the Name Does Not Speak for Itself
Taglines can be tricky. But then again, who doesn't know what Police Cars Unlimited means?
It Works!
How bad do you want to be Starbucks coffee? When you are famous, everybody wants to be you and everybody knows you. STARBUCKS = SETARBAK, COFFEE = KOPI (Indonesian language)...
Little Houses
I recently watched a few episodes of Weeds on Showtime. The first episode I watched featured "Little Houses," a song by Malvina Reynolds from the '60s, in the opening credits....
I heart Throwies
Part TPing and part graffiti, "throwies" are a great way to make your mark without permanent implications. All you need is a watch battery, an LED light, a magnet, and...
The Big F U
It appears that Colt 45, like many larger companies, is trying to get in touch with young urban culture. They posted a giant poster-like ad in the midst of...
Beastie Boros
The Beastie Boys played an incredible show in Brooklyn Thursday night — their first-ever Brooklyn show. A huge crowd of devoted fans, dancing in the ruins of an outdoor public...