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Ep. 48: I Saved A Tree, ComicPop Library

 

Ep 48: I Saved A Tree, ComicPop Library

Matt takes the first lead for us as we discuss the first season of Arrow, staring Stephen Amell as the Arrow.  After the break it’s April’s turn to take the lead as we discuss the Irish rock band The Strypes first album Snapshot.

Join us for another fun time by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

What we reviewed in this Episode are available on Amazon:

1.  Arrow: The Complete First Season, Warner Home Video, 2013.  ASIN: B00BGI086Q, $59.98.

2. Snapshot, The Strypes, Universal UK, 2013.  ASIN: B00C6ZDBXU, $ 21.22.

Music used in this episode: 1. Arrow Opening for First Season. 2. “Hog For You Baby”; and “Angel Eyes”, The Stripes.

http://thestrypes.com/ – The Strypes website

https://www.facebook.com/TheStrypes – The Strypes Facebook Page

www.lolitadark.com – Lolita Dark’s website

facebook.com/lolitadarkmusic – Lolita Dark’s Facebook Page

http://younglyonsmusic.com/ – Young Lyons Webpage

https://www.facebook.com/younglyonsmusic – Young Lyons’ Facebook Page

http://www.dcpl.info/?cat=19 – Dodge City Public Library Podcast Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?ref=ts&fref=ts – ComicPop Library Facebook page.

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Ep 47 Really There’s a Smiley Face in That….Roll With It!, ComicPop Library

 

Ep 47 Really There’s a Smiley Face in That….Roll With It!, ComicPop Library

During this episode Chris leads a discussion on the manga, Tiger and Bunny, Vol. 1 & 2, by Mizuki Sakakibara, with art by Masakazu Katsura.  Then after the break Richard takes over with a discussion on the classic science fiction novel Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein.

We have another fun time so be sure to join us by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

What we reviewed in this Episode are available on Amazon:

1. Tiger and Bunny, Vol. 1, Mizuki Sakakibara, with art by Masakazu Katsura, Viz Media, 2013.  ISBN: 978-1421555614, $9.99.

2. Starship Troopers, Robert A. Heinlein, Ace, 1987.  ISBN: 978-0441783588, $9.99.

Music used in this episode: 1. Tiger and Bunny – The Beginning – Opening; and 2. Starship Troopers Soundtrack – Main Theme.

http://www.musicalley.com/ – Music Alley Website

http://www.musicalley.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=a0b7f6596422c80c407910fbc5f717e7 – Andrew Lubman “Train of Thought” at MusicAlley.com

http://www.cmichaelhall.com/ – C. Michael Hall’s Website for Atomic Raygun Comics

http://cmichaelhall.deviantart.com/ – C. Michael Hall’s Deviant Art Page

http://www.everfoundmusic.com/ – Everfound’s Webpage

https://www.facebook.com/everfound – Everfound’s Facebook Page

http://www.dcpl.info/?cat=19 – Dodge City Public Library Podcast Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?ref=ts&fref=ts – ComicPop Library Facebook page.

 

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Now For Scarlett Rabe’s Music Video “Battle Cry”

Now after seeing a brief video with Scarlett Rabe, you get to see her music video “Battle Cry”.  With Scarlett April and I disagree on how we feel about “Battle Cry”.  Here are April’s thoughts.

The openning of “Battle Cry” was really cool, I appreciate a hard bass. I was taken aback when she started singing and am still not sure if I liked it. I enjoyed the chorus of the song alright but I’m afraid that’s all. The song was alright, I didn’t reslly get anything special out of it and probably won’t go back to the song on my own.

-April B.
You can see that April was indifferent about the song.  I on the other hand liked Scarlett’s voice from the start.  It has a slightly unique quality to it.  I also enjoyed the tempo of the song and how Scarlett’s voice blended with the instruments in the chorus, but no enough to drown her out.  I also enjoyed the spotlight on the piano.  I miss the variety of instrumentation that used to be in songs.
So you can see April and I have differing opinions.  Which is great that’s what makes this world go round.  However, now you can watch and listen to Scarlett Rabe’s music video “Battle Cry” and make you on decision.  Thank you  to Scarlett for sharing this on her YouTube channel:

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4e releases “swf+”

I love “Swift”! I was immediatly moving with it and can easily see this being played in a club. The hard bass and slower tempo mixes for perfect slow-grinding music. I would put this song up there with “Wicked Games” by The Weekend for slow club music. I’m definintley coming back to this song!
-April B.
This is 4e’s premiere of their new track “swf+” at the 405.  They plan on releasing an EP entitle f0revr in March.  Until then check out “swf+”.

 

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Jessica Childress Hits the Scene

Jessica Childress
Don’t Forget My Name
4 February 2014

  I love the smooth quality of Jessica’s music. The music gives off a smooth jazz feel that I could never get tired of. Jessica herself can definitely sing. She’s got a lower range that she can sing to no end. She’s unique in her own way and doesn’t sound to gruff and scratchy. I can easily see her performing in an after hours club with smoke in the air. I’ll definitely come back to her music and you should to if you have a soft spot for jazz.

-April B.

 

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Bearstronaut’s are Landing at SXSW

Bearstronaut
Bearstronaut set to play SXSW March 2014

Whether on stage or on record, the Boston-based electronic-pop quartet has made a name in their hometown for sparking instant dance parties. Despite their Northeast origins, Bearstronaut has been dubbed “tank-top pop” due to their warm, tropical synth-pop sound – or as Interview Magazine put it, “a nimble sprint through tropical rhythms and beach-side dance party revelry.”

Bearstronaut recently performed the highly anticipated Boston Calling Music Festival alongside Solange, Kendrick Lamar, and Vampire Weekend.  They have also shared the stage with acts such as Passion Pit, fun., A-Trak, Bad Rabbits, St. Lucia, Body Language, the Shout Out Louds, Surfer Blood and Divine Fits.  Be sure to catch Bearstronaut at their SXSW performance in Austin!

DATE: Saturday March 8, 2014
TIME: 1-3PM
VENUE: Maggie Mae’s @ The Roof Top

I LOVE this group!! I love the hard driving bass and the electrifying techno they put on top was like the icing on the cake! I was immediately into their songs from the beginning and kept my attention the whole time. Their lyrics are awesome and I really like the retro feel to their music. The only thing I didn’t like was not getting to listen to this group sooner!

 

– April B.

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Bearstronaut is available for showcases and parties throughout SXSW. For more info, or for interview/review opportunities, please contact Kelly at Kelly@themusebox.net

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New Tunes from Cooper

 

INDIE POP DARLING
  
MAKES WAVES WITH
EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE OF DEBUT SINGLE
 
LIVE ON THE FADER


 
Thursday, January 9 2014 – Indie rock has birthed a new voice in COOPER. The guitar slaying powerhouse debuts her first single “Heaviest of Weights” exclusively via TheFader.com. “Heaviest Of Weights” highlights COOPER’s infectious whimsical sound surrounded by emotion filled guitar strums and strong, yet angelic vocals.
 
The Fader says, “Montreal’s COOPER was recently signed to Mom + Pop by Sara Quin, of Tegan and Sara, and their affinity seems obvious—Big time pump-up, I bet this album’ll be great.”
 

      I like the instrumentals a lot in Heaviest of Weights. Their use of percussion and guitar was awesome and added a lot to the song for me. I’ve always loved strong instrumentals in a song. The rhythms of their songs were all really cool and I never got bored listening to them. The opening lyrics for Heaviest of Weights were a bit too sharp to me. It felt strange having such a cool, mellow opening and then having a jarring higher pitched lyrics come after it. It stopped me from enjoying the song as much as I would’ve liked. Overall Cooper is definintly a group that will stay on my radar and I hope all of yours too. I can’t wait to watch them rise to their full potential. I have a feeling their going to be a force to reckon with.

 

-April B.

LISTEN TO COOPER now.
 
 
Twitter @listentocooper
Instagram @listentocooper
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Ep. 46: Sorry, Suck It Up and Listen To It, ComicPop Library

 

Ep 46 Sorry, Suck It Up and Listen To It, ComicPop Library

In this episode Matt leads the Crew in a discussion of the animated feature The Croods.  Then after the break, April leads a discussion about Jake Buggs’ self-titled debut album.

We have another fun time so be sure to join us by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

 

What we reviewed in this Episode all available on Amazon:

1. The Croods, Dreamworks, 2013.  ASIN: B00CHVJ45o, $29.96.

2. Jake Bugg, Jake Bugg, Mercury, 2013.  ASIN: B009B1UZ7C, $9.49.

 

http://jakebugg.com/home/ – Jake Bugg Webpage

https://www.facebook.com/jakebugguk – Jake Bugg FaceBook Page

http://metropolisamerica.com/ – Metropolis America Webpage

http://younglyonsmusic.com/ – Young Lyons Webpage

http://www.dcpl.info/?cat=19 – Dodge City Public Library Podcast Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?ref=ts&fref=ts – ComicPop Library Facebook page.

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Ep. 9 MiniPop: Phoenix Ash’s Indie Sound

 

Ep. 9 MiniPop: Phoenix Ash’s Indie Sound

We are back, with the first podcast of 2014.  Our 9th MiniPop starts the year off with Richard, April, Matt, and Chris discussing the sounds of the San Francisco based, J-Rock influenced Indie band, Phoenix Ash.

The band has one album to purchase now on their website, Transcend, and then when they finish releasing the singles from the current album, From Dust, it will be available to purchase as well to add to your library’s music collection.  After listening to the show I noticed that I had the opening and closing mixed.  Phoenix Ash’s “Amberglow” is the shows opening and then “Setsunai” is the shows closing.  I apologize for the mix-up and will have to take this as a learning tool to pay more attention to detail if I am putting a show together when I’m sick.

The ComicPop Crew also got to visit with the band about their music and you can listen to the “Visit” by the link here: http://comicpoplibrary.com/news/ep-19-comicpop-visits-with-the-indie-rock-band-phoenix-ash/

Join us for another great visit by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know by e-mailing us at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

http://www.phoenix-ash.com/ – Phoenix Ash’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixashmusic – Phoenix Ash’s Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

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Ep 45: Take One Didn’t Make It

 

Ep 45: Take One Didn’t Make It, ComicPop Library

This time around the ComicPop Crew discusses the first volume of The Legend of Oz: The Wicked West – Over the Rainbow created and written by Tom Hutchison, with art by Alisson Borges and Kate Finnegan.  Then after the break we tackle Veronica Roth’s young adult novel Divergent.

Today we will be going on a two week break and then we will return with new podcasts (January 10, 2014).  Also over the next two weeks posts will become infrequent.  If you haven’t guessed what’s happening yet, I will be on a two week vacation over the holidays.  The Crew and I appreciate everyone who has listened to our shows this year and we are gearing up for next year.  Keep showing us the love in 2014 and tell anyone out their that you think might like the show about us.  Happy Holidays from Richard, April, Chris, Matt, and Logan, the ComicPop Library Crew.

We have another fun time so be sure to join us by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

 

What we reviewed in this Episode all available on Amazon:

1. The Legend of Oz: The Wicked West Volume 1 – Over the Rainbow, Tom Hutchison, Big Dog Ink, 2012.  ISBN: 978-1938958014, $17.99.

2. Divergent, Veronica Roth, Katherine Tegen Books, 2011.  ISBN: 978-0062024022, $17.99.

 

http://bigdogink.com/ – Big Dog Ink Website

https://www.facebook.com/bigdogcomics – Big Dog Ink Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Legend-of-Oz-The-Wicked-West/137837859619265 – Legend of Oz: Wicked West Facebook Page

http://veronicarothbooks.blogspot.com/ – Veronica Roth’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Veronica-Roth/108433975887375 – Veronica Roth Facebook Page

http://lastoneoutmusic.com/ – Last One Out’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/lastoneout – Last One Out’s Facebook Page

www.lolitadark.com – Lolita Dark’s website

facebook.com/lolitadarkmusic – Lolita Dark’s Facebook Page

http://www.musicalley.com/ – Music Alley Website

http://www.musicalley.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=a0b7f6596422c80c407910fbc5f717e7 – Andrew Lubman “Train of Thought” at MusicAlley.com

http://www.dcpl.info/?cat=19 – Dodge City Public Library Podcast Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?ref=ts&fref=ts – ComicPop Library Facebook page.