The Useless Critic 2.0

Before I devote my attentions to Zooey and her recent social media invasion, I would like to address the free show at Central Park I went to to FINALLY see the jazz/world orchestra, Pink Martini, a band I've liked since (I believe) my sophomore year of college. Each summer I kind of went through a musical phase. There was the French music phase, there was the Scott Walker phase, there was the Lee Hazlewood phase...I won't drone on. But yeah. Pink Martini was a result of my bossanova period and have remained one of my favorite "different" kind of groups since. Their sound is very refreshing, very invigorating. When you look at the span of popular music right now- and I don't mean just the shit they play on the radio, but who honestly listens to the radio anymore?- Pink Martini manage to stand in an unique corner of it. Meaning:  I can't think of many other bands that compare to them.  First things first:  MY GOD IT WAS HOT YESTERDAY. seriously, I always u...

fun fact: they play Basque instruments! one of my friends asked if they were like "Crystal Castles meets Foo Fighters..." I totally think they are, but left out in the sun too long. and it's not too early to think about the summer. at least here! we've been having some warm weather lately. ANOTHER SONG DEDICATED TO KATES AND WILLS have a good Friday!