When they weren’t making videos for Microsoft, the cast of Friends was producing a decade’s worth of popular sitcom content. But what happens if you edit out all the jokes and just focus on the plot? Continue reading
Author Archives: Joshua O'Connell
Zero 7 wants to ‘Take Me Away’
A series of limited edition vinyl releases are currently heralding some new Zero 7 music, and the latest one is “Take Me Away.” Continue reading
Barenaked Ladies are back, with a social-media inspired video
I haven’t heard the name Barenaked Ladies in awhile, but while on YouTube I tripped across a brand-new video that’s social media summed up in less than three minutes, with a song that’s very… Barenaked Ladies-y? Continue reading
Kristen Bell can do no wrong: Mary Poppins edition
It seems like Kristen Bell has the golden touch as of late. Whether she’s appearing on Craig Ferguson as one of his favorite guests, killing it in “Frozen,” bringing back Veronica Mars in movie form, or adding crazy value on Maya Rudolph’s backdoor pilot for a variety show, she’s been firing on all cylinders. Continue reading
A good hotel can become great with solid Wi-Fi
Awhile back I wrote about the tallest hotel in North America, which is right around the corner from my current office. I’ve had the fortunate opportunity to stay there twice. The second time, I had Internet issues, and it turned what was an otherwise comfortable experience into something a bit closer to frustration. Continue reading
Guilty pleasure of the moment: Lily Allen’s ‘URL Badman’
I’ve written here previously about Lily Allen’s new album, and have mixed feelings about various elements about the album, but perhaps my favorite track at the moment is the bizarrely-themed “URL Badman.” Continue reading
YouTube has everything: Lily Tomlin as Ernestine
A recent audio clip of former journalist Ryan Block fighting with Comcast to cancel service has been making the rounds, reminding us of some of the challenges that happen when a company treats customer retention as more important than the customer itself. Continue reading
Ariana Grande tackles EDM with ‘Break Free’
Ariana Grande’s music has been more R&B-leaning so far, which makes sense given she’s been many times compared to Mariah Carey for her vocal range, and Carey’s sweet spot has been powerful urban and R&B styles. But with her latest single, Grande delves further into EDM than she has in the past, with decent results. Continue reading
Andrew McMahon’s latest: ‘Cecelia & the Satellite’
Andrew McMahon, heading out on tour, has unleashed a new track to keep us going, and this one’s a bit more epic than some of his first solo material, released last year. Continue reading
Required viewing: Video for Royksopp and Robyn’s ‘Do it Again’
Ever since the announcement of the EP between Royksopp and Robyn was made, I’ve been excited about their collaborations. The EP is amazing, as expected, but now we’re getting more videos to pair it up, and it’s equally ambitious. Continue reading