Dave McGurgan

Ice Cream: I've got BATTLES in my life for sure

2011-05-09T23:21:00.001-04:00

It is true that Gloss Drop is a bewitching, entrancing album that defies both categorization and easy analysis. Just as Mirrored was a massive leap on from the early EPs that first got them noticed, this is truly another seismic shift, propelling them once more into uncharted territory. It is a sheer sense of fun, unpredictability and inventiveness that sets Battles apart from every other

Col. Russell Williams: Creepiest murderer will make you freak out

2011-05-08T00:05:00.001-04:00

He broke into womens' house and stole their underwear. Then he started sexually assaulting women. Then the killing began. The suspect, Col. Russell Williams, is a decorated air force member, who is also the prime suspect in a truly twisted case of compulsion, infatuation and stalking gone seriously wrong.

SST Records: A brief retrospective

2011-05-06T17:02:00.002-04:00

By 1986, SST Records had established itself as one of the premiere independent record labels in the U.S. Enjoy eight tracks of awesome indie/punk rock from SST in it's heyday including music by Bad Brains, Sonic Youth and Dinosaur Jr.

An example of beautiful music: John Coltrane Quartet performs "Naima"

2011-05-03T23:37:00.000-04:00

Here's an example of how moving, sublime and expressive music can be: The John Coltrane quartet performing, "Naima."

Social media in the First State

2011-05-03T14:34:00.001-04:00

Here's a report from First, Delaware's public media news magazine, on the surge of social media in the First State. Congrats to Ken Grant who has helped lead the initiative! Watch the full episode. See more First.

Want to make someone's day? Pay them a compliment

2011-05-03T11:48:00.000-04:00

As humans, we need constant reassuring, reaffirmation and stroking. Without that social interaction and gratitude, we wouldn't be able to function. Paying someone a compliment is one of my favorite ways to acknowledge someone for doing something interesting or cool, or for just being themselves. The key is to make sure your compliment comes from a genuine place. If you're doing it to advance

Persistence will overcome resistance

2011-05-02T21:52:00.001-04:00

Getting work done in life requires effort. Figure out how much energy you think it'll take to accomplish the task, Then multiply that by three or four. Moving the needle takes focus, concentration and determination. But it can be moved and gets moved a little, every day. If it seems like nothing is happening today, keep in mind that your cumulative efforts will pay off. Keep at it.

Keith Morris on leaving Circle Jerks, starting OFF!

2011-05-01T20:30:00.000-04:00

Keith Morris talks frankly about trying to make a new record with the Circle Jerks and how it led to the incarnation of OFF!

This is the music I love

2011-04-28T10:20:00.000-04:00

This is OFF! live at 924 Gilman St., April 22, 2011. My life changed when I heard and saw punk rock. This is the music I love. The audience participation, the raw energy, the uninhibited freedom. All of it is everything that I hold near and dear to my heart about what music can be.

Walleye 2011 Reunion

2011-04-27T13:31:00.001-04:00

Here's video of Walleye's 2011 reunion for Jeff Tiarabassi's 40th birthday. I always had a lot of respect for these guys. They were the only Delaware band I know of to land on Jade Tree. They had their own sound, were loud, raucous and definitely punk rock. Always liked their front man Shane. He just had a great presence leading the band and is a ferocious howler! And the drumming was always very

Letting go of the negative

2011-04-26T13:19:00.000-04:00

This six-minute talk, "Three things I learned while my plane crashed: Ric Elias on TED.com" has really stuck with me. The thing I like the most is how Ric Elias learned how to let go of the negative. Some of the best advice I have heard lately.

Sigur Ros - "Avalon" (sped up version)

2011-04-24T23:19:00.000-04:00

From Sigur Ros' Soundcloud page: avalon - sped up by sigur rós

Mix for a 16 year-old who is ready to rebel

2011-04-23T12:14:00.002-04:00

Eight tracks of classic punk rock, ready to be consumed by a 16 year-old who is full of angst, hates school, hates their parents, hates the jocks, hates everyone, hates everything and is ready to go OFF!

Songs that hit McG's sweet spot

2011-04-22T22:18:00.000-04:00

These songs have four or five stars on my iPod and resonate with me for any number of reasons: Emotional, ironic, acerbic, beautiful, etc.

Come reunion: TT the Bear's 2010

2010-09-28T17:35:00.000-04:00

New Beatles post-breakup pictures surface

2010-09-14T10:06:00.000-04:00

Patti Daley makes her private pics of The Fab Four and other rockstars public. View more news videos at: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video.

Husker Du - New Day Rising cassette

2010-09-04T18:03:00.001-04:00

I remember Kurt Beers picked me up to go see a show, circa 1985, and he was playing this cassette in his car.

The Spinto Band "Oh Mandy" video

2010-08-27T16:39:00.000-04:00

Animated video for "Oh Mandy" by The Spinto Band. Produced by Waverly Films. Directed by Jon Watts.

McG's stamp of approval: A Small Act

2010-07-18T12:52:00.002-04:00

Proof that giving back to your community can make a difference. Even if the gesture you make is a small one.

Oil spill: That Was Then, This is Now

2010-06-04T12:51:00.002-04:00

Modern man

2010-05-23T20:17:00.001-04:00

PJ Harvey and John Parish "Black Hearted Love" on Letterman

2010-05-22T09:41:00.002-04:00

This song is so good, the performance is amazingly good.

Maui watches monkeys on TV

2010-05-18T18:55:00.002-04:00

Public Image Ltd. - Atlantic City, NJ 2010

2010-05-18T17:21:00.001-04:00

Here are my pics from PIL show in Atlantic City, NJ. Only took a few because I was enjoying the show so much.

Privacy on social media: It's really about control

2010-05-17T08:44:00.002-04:00

What backlash? Facebook is growing like mad When we discuss privacy, what we're really talking about is control over our personal data. This becomes increasingly important as new technology enables us to share more and more of it. We want to be able to restrict certain types of information to certain people.