Popshifter: One Giant Leap For Fankind

Jim Campilongo is a fantastic guitarist and songwriter and has been called “an American treasure” by Billboard Magazine.

Darick Robertson is a comic illustrator and writer, and co-creator of Transmetropolitan and The Boys. He has just written and drawn a one-shot Conan the Cimmerian story called “The Weight Of The Crown” for Dark Horse Comics.

I like to troll thrift stores for old craft books and the best ones are usually found at the “Bibles For Missions” shop down the street from my building. Recently, I came across a hardcover Better Homes and Gardens’ book called Easy Bazaar Crafts. ...

If you read my article in Popshifter about previous incarnations of Sherlock Holmes, you know that I was skeptical about Guy Ritchie’s take on the timeless detective. I got the opportunity to go to an early screening this week, and was pleasantly surprised. ...

Since after nearly thirty years I still remain somewhat obsessed with Band Aid’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” single (despite how ridiculously offensive it is), naturally I was overjoyed when Megashaun pointed me in the direction of this MIDI version of the song.

Mainly I listen to classical, contemporary composition, soundtracks, and prog rock, and I spent most of the year writing new music of my own.

The city gets better with every visit. Art, food, parks, architecture. . . the city is amazing. The subways are a wonder; that I can go out and drink beer until 4 a.m. and take a subway home insures this city the number one spot in my book. ...

I’m Drew, writer and illustrator of the comics Toothpaste For Dinner and Married To The Sea. I live in Columbus, Ohio and stay inside most of the time. In February 2010, I’ll be releasing my rap album CRUDBUMP: NA$TYJAM$. You heard.

One Fast Move Or I’m Gone: Kerouac’s Big Sur, directed by Curt Worden; soundtrack by Jay Farrar (Son Volt) and Benjamin Gibbard (Death Cab For Cutie)

It’s worth noting that there are several records that may’ve made the cut if I’d have had more time to get to know them a little better by year’s end; this year’s TV On The Radio and Califone records come to mind, as well as Tom Waits’ Glitter and Doom Live. ...

One Fast Move Or I’m Gone: Kerouac’s Big Sur, directed by Curt Worden; soundtrack by Jay Farrar (Son Volt) and Benjamin Gibbard (Death Cab For Cutie)

As a longtime Duranie, I remember all too well the anti-Duran Duran sentiments of the 1980s. Duran Duran’s career has now lasted about thirty years and due to the band’s impressive longevity, unique sound, undeniable influence, and general affability, I thought that phase was long past.

In light of the upcoming release of Nine (on December 18), starring everybody and Fergie, it’s time for a small countdown of my particular favorite movie musicals. Of course, this list probably won’t ...

This year was actually a MUCH better year than last year, in regards to album releases. Lots of anticipated stuff (at least for moi) came out, and made me quite positive and hopeful. Last year I was starting to wonder why I still bothered to pay attention, but this year made me bite my tongue. ...