The Retrospective

When it comes to sunglasses, I am extremely picky. So much so, that I would rather be sunglass-less throughout the entire summer than wear a pair that I am pretending to like. For the first time, I can say that I have found some sick shades that I will be more than happy to rock [...]

Well played Mr. Jobs and relative Cupertino wizards. You’ve done it again by turning the world on it’s head and setting the pace for what is to come. Today marked one of the tech world’s most highly watched events WWDC, which is held in San Francisco’s Mascone Center. Apple announced a pretty big plate of [...]

Sometimes the big apple beckons, and some of the staffers at The Retrospective answer the call. Thursday, found Jason, Alicia and I all in NYC taking in the temperate weather and of course all the sights and sounds. We all met up late Thursday evening at Blue Ginger for some delicious sushi. The restaurant has some [...]

Shout out to George for putting this artist in my sights. Thao Nguyen is a singer songwriter from the east coast who recently transplanted herself across the country to San Francisco where she’s been touring with likes of Xiu Xiu and working with producer Tucker Martine (Sufjan Stevens, The Decemberists) on her new record. The [...]

Here’s what I’ve been bumping through my speakers this week: Canadian indie rock band Tokyo Police Club “Tessellate” on their new single. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Los Campesinos are describing their year in lists. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Atlanta up and coming artist Donnis wants to know if you [...]

Nylon that oh-so-hip magazine for the discerning, fashion-forward teen girls, and sometimes guys, decided to tour this summer with a rag-tag team of artists. The stop in Boston featured The Switches, The Virgins, Be Your Own Pet and headliner She Wants Revenge.