COVER TO COVER: Cocoon – The Decemberists

This particular song from Portland based indie folk rock band The Decemberists has been buzzing on my head for a month now. Admittedly, they are a…

COVER TO COVER: It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

A few hours before Christmas eve, I was entertaining my adorable niece by singing children’s songs and Christmas carols. She particularly likes to sing “Twinkle, Twinkle…

Something Good Ends, Something Better Will Begin

Another leaf has turned as I spent my birthday week preparing and hosting a musical event. The traditional get together at Lilystars Records’ HQ on the…

COVER TO COVER: Mayor of Simpleton

The music of XTC was introduced to me by Toti Dalmacion of Terno Recordings back during the year we were signed by him in 2003. The…

Meat Is Murder

I think I'll wear my worn out Meat Is Murder shirt tonight. — Clem Castro (@clemcastro) December 4, 2010 And I did. It was a gift…

A Brand New Record

With only 10 days until my 34th birthday, and 11 days until the fourth installment of The POP Shoppe! Music Series — We’re finally releasing another…