by isaokato | May 30, 2010 | Post
Session bands are common, but none seemed as unbalanced as Contraband. A versatile drummer at the height of his career (Bobby Blotzer from Ratt), a bassist in an all-chick metal band (Share Pederson from Vixen), a guitar-god (Michael Schenker), a former partner of...
by isaokato | May 25, 2010 | Post
Not a single day goes by without seeing at least one update on newspapers regarding the ECFA (Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement), a proposed trade agreement between Taiwan and China. Everybody in Taiwan has an opinion when it comes to relationships with China,...
by isaokato | May 23, 2010 | Post
Surprise, surprise. John Parr sang not one but two movie songs. How have I missed this gem after all these years listening to 80s songs? (Your teenage songs dictate your life. We all need to get used to it.) Well, here it is. Enjoy the curly perm, flight jacket, fake...
by isaokato | May 23, 2010 | Post
A month has passed since the sensational debut of the iPad, and some people are starting to wonder if the fuss is sustainable. Early adopters are loving the iPad even more than the iPhone, but will the mass public follow? My verdict: No, for now.The iPad’s customers,...
by isaokato | May 22, 2010 | Post
It is ironic that a band comprised of two geeks is remembered as the pioneer of the visual era by the slogan “Video killed the radio star.” Judging by their looks, they could have made their names in the radio days, when they could hide behind the microphone. For some...
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