picks
Music of the Month: April
April was a great month for new music. In fact, the list of solid releases is so long you’d be overwhelmed just reading through them. So we’ve whittled it down to a couple of our favorite new albums and a reissue you need to get your mitts on.
Rebirth of New Orleans, Rebirth Brass Band
Sounds like
Mardi Gras, but without the arrhythmic splatter of frat boy vomit.
The Story
If you don’t have at least one good brass band album in your music collection, then you’re depriving yourself of one of life’s fundamental joys. (Hell, I’m dancing and juggling three drinks as I type this). You could never claim that just one band is the sound of New Orleans, but for the past 28 years Rebirth Brass Band has been a very important part of it–while also carving out their own adjunct style. You can listen to the entire album here and pick it up over here.
Why you should check it out
You’d have to be dead inside not to enjoy this.
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The First 3 Albums of 2012 You Must Get
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style
Flea Market Fashionista
An expert shopper of vintage items, Shauna Thomas, explains where and how to find amazing designer pieces for a fraction of the price.
art & design
10 Things You Didn't Know About Terry Gilliam
Acclaimed director/comedy legend, Terry Gilliam -- let's take a look at ten things about the man, the movies and the bad fortune that won't keep him down.
food
Burrito Town
Many say the burrito was born in Los Angeles. While that may be up for debate, there's no question the burritos on our list are worth stopping for.
