Sometimes a new album drop is exciting because it's hotly anticipated – like, for example, Epic-1's LP debut or the freshly released Southside Liquors – but other times it's really more of an unexpected surprise. Such is the case with my Australian...

What makes a good driving song? Is it all about tempo? Does everyone need to know it so as to facilitate a proper sing-along? Is it merely a thematic matter? For me, travel music simply needs to be humorous and/or relatable. It doesn't matter if it's...

Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen: is it racist tripe or a groundbreaking assault on the senses? Honestly, I find it hard to give a shit either way. Shia makes a good enough loserly everyman and Megan Fox is hot in that sort of sweaty, truckstop...

Let it be known that this is an accurate representation of Nerdapalooza. It is exciting, dangerous, unpredictable and occasionally shaky (because of the beers.) There are also ninjas. Orlando is a weird and wonderful place.

Next week, most of us Yanks get some time off to celebrate our independence, wherein we will grill things, get real drunk and play with explosives. The following weekend is Nerdapalooza, wherein we will… well, do pretty much the same things. But this...