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Game Of Thrones (HBO): Brienne, Ramsay, + "George Lucas Disease" #GoT

Five Thoughts About Season 6 Episode One: Brienne, Ramsay, and George Lucas Disease

Just my thoughts about Episode One, 100% not a recap (keeping most of my powder dry for Mr. Robot).

Enjoy!

Game Of ThronesJoshua B. HoeApril 25, 2016Dunk and Egg, Game of Thrones, Game Of Thrones, Mr. Robot, George Lucas Disease, Brienne of Tarth, Gwendoline Christie, Sophie Turner, Theon Greyjoy, Alfie Allen, Ramsay Bolton, Iwan Rheon, Mance Rayder, Podrick Payne, Stannis Baratheon, Renly Baratheon, Melissandre, Catelyn Stark, Westeros, Jamie Lannister, The Hound, Tyrion Lannister, Lord Varys, Conleth Hill, Peter Dinkalge, Peter Dinklage, George RR Martin, George R.R.Martin, Dorne, Doran Martell, Alexander Siddig, The Sand Snakes, The Godfather, John Snow, Kit Harrington, Carice van Houten, Daenerys, Daenerys Targaryen, Jorah Mormont, Iain Glen, The Ringer, Grantland, Daario, Michiel Huisman, Ser Friend Zone, Mallory Rubin, David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, #GOT, #GoT, #GoTSeason6, #GameOfThrones, #GameOfThronesSeason6, #GameofThronesSeason6, #GameofThronesComment

Juxtaposition: Beyonce + Yeah, Yeah, Yeah's + Soulja Boy in "Hold Up"

I don't know what compelled my to watch the Lemonade special on HBO last night, but I am glad I did.

It was really great, and I am not usually a Beyonce fan (per se). I particularly liked "Hold UP" so this explores the songs that influenced the making of Beyonce's song.

OpinionJoshua B. HoeApril 24, 2016Beyonce, Soulja Boy, Yeah Yeah Yeah's, Maps, Hold Up, Tell em' Turn My Swag On, LemonadeComment

"Blog Mischief" Playlist - #OPS Throw-Down 4/24/2016

This is my Saturday YouTube playlist, I tried to focus mostly on fun songs today.

Lots of old fun friends like the Dead Milkmen and Mojo Nixon!

Enjoy, Explore, and Celebrate Music!

The Complete #OPS Guide To Vinyl (HBO) Season 1

Binge-watch HBO's Vinyl with this expert guide written from the perspective of the music. Vinyl certainly had its flaws, but also contained real genius.

Fun With Genres: #OPSThrowdown Playlist 4/22/2016

Every weekend I put out YouTube playlists under the heading #OPSThrowdown on Google+ and on YouTube. I reproduce them here as well.

This is the Fun With Genres Playlist from 4/22/2016 Just Hit Play!

Enjoy, Explore, and Celebrate New Music with me!

This Band Name Has Gone to Heaven (Viet Cong)

This is round 2 of the controversy around the band formerly known as "Viet Cong" recently changing their name to "Preoccupation" as the result of criticism they received last Fall.

My question for the critics of the name change, why is this so different than Pearl Jam pulling out of their concerts in North Carolina?

My Theory Of Chuck

This is my theory of why Chuck McGill was able to con Jimmy McGill on the AMC show Better Call Saul

Enjoy!

RIP Prince Rogers Nelson: Twitter Tributes

This is a collection of remembrance tweets that I collected from Twitter.

Yes, I know Prince was not a fan, but it is how collectively share our feelings these days.

RIP Prince!

RIP Prince Rogers Nelson - You Are Already Missed

We lost another true music Giant today in Prince Nelson Rogers.

I have been a fan of his most of my life, to say I am sad would be an understatement. Here is my attempt to celebrate an artist who had a HUGE influence on my life.

RIP Prince Nelson Rogers, condolences to his family, friends, and the rest of his fans (like me).

Opinion, All Time AlbumsJoshua B. HoeApril 21, 2016Prince, Prince RIP, RIP Prince, Prince Rogers Nelson, Prince and the Revolution, Controversy, 1999, Purple Rain, Under The Cherry Moon, David Bowie, Punk, Rock, Funk Comments

Pirate Transmission #3: Houdini Trash Rash Playlist

Broadcasting for Pirate Satellite, this is Transmission #3: Houdini's Trash Rash

Every Thursday, I post a new Spotify Playlist. Just click on the article and push play to hear the Spotify playlist OR stick around after you hit play and learn more about the bands by clicking on the Band or Artist's name in the blog post.

Enjoy the playlist!

Protest In The Age Of Corgan (Billy Corgan)

I like Billy Corgan, but he can be his own worst enemy. Recently he appeared on the Alex Jones conspiracy fest and said some things he maybe should not have.

I believe the press reaction was not very measured or thoughtful, but I also thought Corgan said some crazy stuff. Here is my take.

I Love Vinyl (HBO) - Am I "Rockist" or Right?

Time again to decide if I am "Rockist" or Right.

This week I am putting my love of the television show Vinyl (HBO) in the firing line.

Vote on my Twitter profile or by leaving a comment!

Cthulhu Warning! Again? Alison Mosshart, "Say it ain't so"

First Michael Stips and now Alison Mosshart (of the Kills)?

Is Cthulhu becoming manifest? I can only report on what I am seeing in the cultural zeitgeist dear readers.

OpinionJoshua B. HoeApril 19, 2016Cthulhu, Alison Mosshart, The Kills, Heart Of A Dog Comment

Josh's Digital Bin #13

Believe it or not, this is the "lucy 13th" edition of Josh's Digital Bin, the blog feature that keeps on trucking.

This week the bin includes The Coathangers, Waveless, Bad Omen, Merso, and King Sonic.

Explore, Discover, and Enjoy!

Josh's Digital BinJoshua B. HoeApril 18, 2016Merso, King Sonic, The Coathangers, Nosebleed Weekend, Bad Omen, Waveless, Spirit IslandComment

Vinyl (HBO) Episode 10: Zelig, Carnac, or "Record Man"

This is my Episode 10 recap of Vinyl (HBO) - The Season One Finale

They call the episode "Alibi" and I call my recap: Zelig, Carnac, or "Record Man."

In this episode, Richie kind of wins, Zac definitely loses, and The Nasty Bits are fictionally amazing?

Vinyl (HBO Series)Joshua B. HoeApril 18, 2016Kill The Lights, Indigo, Nile Rodgers, Alex Newell, DJ Cassidy, Kick Out The Jams, Motor City 5, MC5, Vinyl, Vinyl (HBO), Vinyl Episode 10, Alibi, Richie Finestra, Bobby Cannavale, Zelig, Woody Allen, Forrest Gump, The Factory, Andy Warhol, Kool DJ Herc, Ingrid, The Velvet Underground, Velvet Underground, Hip-Hop, Rap, Mercer Art Center, New York Dolls, Hilly Kristal, CBGB, CBGB OMFUG, CBGIBs, CBGB's, Country, Bluegrass, Blues, Country Bluegrass Blues and Other Music For Uplifting Gormandizers, The Nasty Bits, Nasty Bits, Jamie Vine, Juno Temple, Devon Finestra, Olivia Wilde, Corrado Galasso, Armen Garo, Chuck Negron, Three Dog Night, Spinal Tap, Kip Stevens, James Jagger, American Century Records, Lester Grimes, Ato Essandoh, Pulp Fiction, Carnac the Magnificent, Terence Winter, Martin Scorcese, HBO, Mick Jagger, Joey Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, The Stooges, Iggy + The Stooges, Ramones, Pixies, The Pixies, The Ramones, Nirvana, Richard Hell, Woman Like You, Johnny Thunders, That Thing You Do, Change The Channel, Alibi Records, Julie Silver, Max Castella, Max Casella, Tony Bennett, Boulevard of Broken Dreams, The Boulevard of Broken Dreams, Ray Romano, Zak Yankovich, The Godfather, Scott Leavitt, P.J Byrne, Xavier, Joe Corso, Bo Dietl, NYPD, FBI, Frank "Buck" Rogers, Andrew Dice Clay, Andrew "Dice" Clay, Clark Morelle, Jack Quaid, Booker T, Jimmy Castor, The Jimmy Castor Bunch, Aretha Franklin, Queen, Mr. Robot, Who Is Mr. Robot's LandlordComment

Who Is Mr. Robot's Landlord?: Kor Adana + Mr. Robot

This is my first transmission on Mr. Robot for 2016.

1) I got a response from series consultant and writer Kor Adana that I wanted to share about the use of music in the series

2) I wanted to share what will be the new name of the recap "Who Is Mr. Robot's Landlord"

Enjoy! And get ready for Season 2 (coming this Summer)

Mr- RobotJoshua B. HoeApril 17, 2016Mr. Robot, USA, USA Network, Kor Adana, Reddit, The Cure, Disintegration, Pictures Of You, Business Insider, TV Insider, Sam Esmail, Episode 7, Who Is Mr. Robot, Who Is Mr. Robot's Landlord, eps1.6_v1ew-s0urce.flvComment

A Few Thoughts On #RecordStoreDay + Cyborgs?

Today is Record Store Day. Had some conversations yesterday that inspired this post.

Could have called it "Dr. Strangetunes, or how I learned to embrace the Stream" or something like that.

Basically, Record Store Day is GOOD until records go away.

Enjoy!