Broadcasts- Tread Perilously -- Terriers: Dog And Pony
- Tread Perilously -- John From Cincinnati: His Visit Day One
- Tread Perilously -- Doctor Who: Logopolis
- Tread Perilously -- Doctor Who: The Invisible Enemy
- Tread Perilously -- Doctor Who: Pyramid Of Mars
- Tread Perilously -- Doctor Who: Robot
- Tread Perilously -- ABC AfterSchool Specials: Schoolboy Father
- Tread Perilously -- ABC AfterSchool Specials: What Are Friends For?
- Tread Perilously -- CBS Schoolbreak Special: Ace Hits The Big Time
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Category Archives: Mark Carpenter School of Music
The Badness Spectrum
So, this happened last week (WARNING – please remain seated during this video, as you may become so full of anger and disbelief that you may pass out): Still there? Good, I’ll cancel 911. As expected, this “music” “video” burst … Continue reading
Yakmala! Audio Edition: “Friday” by Rebecca Black
Oh, dear. Pull up a chair for this one. I’m about to bring you The Jam of Spring 2011: This is one Rebecca Black, “recording artist” (and I cannot find scare quotes sarcastic enough without changing fonts) from ARK Music … Continue reading
The Sounds of the Season
Every year, as Christmas Creep approaches, we are surrounded by the telltale signs of the holiday season: candy canes, Santa, fir trees, shiny new endcaps at Target, and some asshat from Fox News trying to restart the whole “War on Christmas” … Continue reading
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Things A Critic Actually Likes – 1 of 2
It is the eternal stance of the “progressive” or “reformer” that there are always conditions to be improved. I believe this. There is always criticism to be levied of our shortcomings on all levels. All critics are optimistic – even … Continue reading
Tila Tequila and the Limits of Schadenfreude
This past weekend was the Gathering of the Juggalos, the multi-day “underground music” festival spearheaded by Insane Clown Posse and named for their fans. Inexplicably, Tila Tequila, MySpace conqueror and professional bisexual, took the stage there. Apparently, she also sings. … Continue reading
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O, My Soul
When Katrina hit in 2005, I heard that Alex Chilton had refused to evacuate his New Orleans home, staying put as the waves reached his front porch. The news came as a shock to me not because it seemed out … Continue reading
Extinction Level Anthems
Now We Can See by The Thermals the earth was too hot the air was too thin i took off my clothes i took off my skin So begins the Thermals glorious fourth album, Now We Can See, and less … Continue reading
The Satellite Show 