Metal show faces Mayhem
March 9, 2010 • written by Jason Cominetto ('10)/ Eastside Underground Editor and Brett Duffey ('10)/ Eastside Staff [Mixed and edited by Autreen Rahbari ('10)/ Eastside Radio Manager]
Filed under Radio, Underground
From Carnifex to Israeli metal, our hosts cover all the metal latest albums. And don’t forger tours. And tours. And more tours. From Bamboozle to Mayhem, we’ve got it all. Even Autreen Rahbari (’10) contributes a little. Also, we’ve all left a special place for Uno and Rose... Read more »
Comics Corner meets anarchy
March 8, 2010 • written by Jason Cominetto ('10)/ Eastside Underground Editor and Brett Israel ('10)/ Eastside Staff
Filed under Radio, Underground
Chaos. Chaos. Chaos. An episode of anarchy, brutality, the human condition and Margret Thatcher. http://www.podcastrevolution.com/viewpodcast.php?pid=835 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Comics Corner meets anarchy", url: "http://www.eastside-online.org/underground/comics-corner-meets-anarchy/" }); Read More →
Games A’ Blazing looks at Mass Effect
March 1, 2010 • written by Geoff Epstein ('10)/ Eastside Staff and Steven Markowitz ('10)/ Eastside Underground Editor [Edited by Autreen Rahbari ('10)/ Eastside Radio Manager]
Filed under Radio, Underground
DLCs and Mass Effect. Also Mass Effect, Mass Effect and Mass Effect. What more could you want? http://www.podcastrevolution.com/viewpodcast.php?pid=857 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Games A’ Blazing looks at Mass Effect", url: "http://www.eastside-online.org/underground/games-a-blazing-looks-at-mass-effect/"... Read more »
New Comics Corner looks at Wolverine and Sandman
February 1, 2010 • written by Jason Cominetto ('10) and Brett Israel ('10)/ Eastside Underground Editor and Eastside Staff [Edited by Autreen Rahabari ('10)/ Eastside Radio Manager]
Filed under Radio, Underground
Brett and Jason discuss previews, Wolverine, Sandman (an indie blast from the past) and the like. Click link below: http://www.podcastrevolution.com/viewpodcast.php?pid=836 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "New Comics Corner looks at Wolverine and Sandman", url: "http://www.eastside-online.org/underground/new-comics-corner-looks-at-wolverine-and-sandman/"... Read more »
Sixth edition of Games-a-Blazin previews 2010’s big releases
January 11, 2010 • written by Steve Markowitz ('10), Geoffrey Epstein ('10) and Zach DeCillis ('10)/ Eastside Underground Editor, Eastside Staff and For Eastside [Edited and mixed by Autreen Rahbari ('10)/ Eastside Radio Manager]
Filed under Radio, Underground
Geoff and Steve invite guest star Zach Decillis (’10) to discuss upcoming releases in the New Year, along with reviewing the top five handheld games of 2009. http://www.podcastrevolution.com/viewpodcast.php?pid=857 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Sixth edition of Games-a-Blazin previews 2010’s... Read more »
Raw Metal podcasts looks at best albums of the decade
January 11, 2010 • written by Jason Cominetto ('10) and Brett Duffey ('10)/ Eastside Underground Editor and Eastside Staff
Filed under Radio, Underground
Hosts Jason Cominetto (’10) and Brett Duffey (’10) review the top metal albums of 2000-09 in this special edition episode of their show. http://www.podcastrevolution.com/viewpodcast.php?pid=832 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Raw Metal podcasts looks at best albums of the decade", url: "http://www.eastside-online.org/underground/raw-metal-podcasts-looks-at-best-albums-of-the-decade/"... Read more »
Comics Corner focuses on Batman
December 8, 2009 • written by Jason Cominetto ('10) and Brett Israel ('10)/ Eastside Underground Editor and Eastside Staff
Filed under Radio, Underground
Comics show focuses on Batman in latest edition: http://www.podcastrevolution.com/viewpodcast.php?pid=835 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Comics Corner focuses on Batman", url: "http://www.eastside-online.org/underground/comics-corner-focuses-on-batman/" }); Read More →
Games A-Blazin’ reviews latest games
December 8, 2009 • written by Jason Cominetto ('10) and Steven Markowitz ('10)/ Eastside Underground Editors [Edited by Autreen Rahbari ('10)/ Eastside Radio Manager]
Filed under Radio, Underground
In new episodes of video game show, Eastside video game experts break down latest games: http://www.podcastrevolution.com/viewpodcast.php?pid=857 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Games A-Blazin’ reviews latest games", url: "http://www.eastside-online.org/underground/games-a-blazin-reviews-latest-games/"... Read more »
Duffey joins Cominetto on metal show
October 27, 2009 • written by Jason Cominetto ('10) and Brett Duffey ('10)/ Eastside Underground Editor and For Eastside [Edited and Mixed by Autreen Rahbari ('10)/ Eastside Radio Manager]
Filed under Radio, Underground
Brett Duffey (’10) joins Eastside Underground Editor and heavy metal afficianado Jason Cominetto (’10) in the newest installment of Eastside’s heavy metal show. Feed URL: http://www.podcastrevolution.com/file/eastside/audio/jason_show_2.mp3 or http://www.podcastrevolution.com/viewpodcast.php?pid=832 SHARETHIS.addEntry({... Read more »
Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to concerts
October 20, 2009 • written by Jack Braunstein ('13)/ For Eastside
Filed under Underground
Although going to see Lil’ Wayne lay down some rhymes at Susquehanna Bank Center or witnessing Bruce Springsteen burn through all his hits at the Wachovia Spectrum might be adrenaline packed nights of music and spectacle, the real concert gems of the area lie in less exposed, smaller venues throughout... Read more »
‘Comics Corner’ debuts online
October 14, 2009 • written by Jason Cominetto ('10) and Brett Israel ('10)/ Eastside Underground Editor and Eastside Staff [Edited and mixed by Autreen Rahbari ('10)/ Eastside Radio Manager]
Filed under Radio, Underground
Eastside Staffer Brett Israel (’10) and Underground Editor Jason Cominetto (’10) scout the comic book world in ‘Comics Corner.’ This East radio duo explore the pencil and inked world of the modern comic and the graphic novel. Click here to listen: http://www.podcastrevolution.com/file/eastside/audio/comic_show1.mp3 Click... Read more »
Eastside Radio introduces new heavy metal show
October 12, 2009 • written by Jason Cominetto ('10)/ Eastside Underground Editor [Edited and Mixed by Autreen Rahbari ('10)/ Eastside Radio Manager]
Filed under Radio, Underground
Eastside Underground Editor Jason Cominetto (’10) explores the metal world in this first episode of his metal show. Learn about shows, albums, up-and-coming groups and general mayhem. Click here to listen: Jason Cominetto’s Raw Metal Show, Episode 1… Click here to subscribe: http://www.podcastrevolution.com/viewpodcast.php?pid=832 SHARETHIS.addEntry({... Read more »
Comic Con 2009
August 9, 2009 • written by Steven Markowitz '10/ Eastside Underground Editor
Filed under Underground
Comic-con, a convention devoted to comics, graphic novels, games and movies, was held July 23 through the 26 at the San Diego convention center. The convention celebrated its 40th anniversary and saw a record number of attendees eager to hear the latest news from the entertainment industry. Some of... Read more »
Reviews from the Batcave: House of M
March 24, 2009 • written by Brett Israel (’10)
Filed under Underground
The year is 2005 and the Marvel universe is about to be put completely upside-down. Everything thought to be right and wrong will be changed, because of one woman, and this change in the universe is in Brian Michael Bendis’ House of M. The Marvel universe has been no stranger to universe crossovers... Read more »
Wrath supplies more ammunition for Lamb of God
March 15, 2009 • written by Jason Cominetto (’10)/Eastside Underground Editor
Filed under Underground
Lamb of God is one of the most successful metal bands in modern music. The band’s albums are wildly successful for such an intense style of music (their third album, Ashes of the Wake, debuted at number 27 on the Billboard 200, and their fourth release, Sacrament, debuted at number 8); Lamb of... Read more »
Online gaming journalism takes the isolation out of video games
March 8, 2009 • written by Alex Krefetz ('10)/For Eastside
Filed under Underground
Those who consider the act of playing video games a solo activity have likely not picked up a controller in years. Nowadays, gamers are perhaps more connected than those in any other art medium. No longer does a player sit in a room and play alone: today, the modern gamer plays online with thousands... Read more »
Reviews From The Batcave: The Dark Phoenix Saga
February 25, 2009 • written by Brett Israel (’10)/Eastside Comics Columnist
Filed under Comics, Underground
When you think comics, big names such as Batman, Superman, Spiderman, etc. come to mind. However, in the Marvel universe, the group of heroes with the most series has to be the X-men. Ever since their start in 1963 they have been one of Marvel’s greatest super teams (with the only real competition... Read more »
Video games can be played for more than just fun
February 16, 2009 • written by Jared Widman ('10)/For Eastside
Filed under Underground
I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, “I have Halo 3 at my house,” or “I’m pretty good at Gears of War; I can get a Major League Gaming (MLG) team together, and we can kick butt. It’s not like video games take any skill or anything.” That would... Read more »
How to find cult films
February 9, 2009 • written by Laura Kane ('11)/Eastside Staff
Filed under Underground
Local video rental stores carry all of the new releases from comedy to horror, and most movies made in the last five years can be found on those many shelves. Cult films, however, can be harder to find. The best place to find cult films is online. One of the more popular websites is http://www.cultfilmz.com,... Read more »
Album Review: “A Night in Tunisia” by Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers
January 31, 2009 • written by Aaron Sheehan ('10)/Eastside Underground Editor
Filed under Entertainment, Underground
Jazz. Just the sound of the word makes many high school students run for cover. However, if they were to just look past what is played on NPR right before the traffic reports, or the stereotypical “be-bop” and “scat” that they are taught about in their music classes, they just... Read more »
The gamer, not the game itself, responsible for violence
January 25, 2009 • written by Noah Cohen ('09)/Eastside Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Opinions, Underground
When one enters the virtual world, one can feel an odd sense of freedom and uncertainty. Video games today have grown to newer heights and the virtual world has become more intense as a result. Often criticized for their harmful effects on their users, violent and sexual video games have become increasingly... Read more »
Fred Stein’s Pizza & Ice Cream album unbearable for a mature audience
January 18, 2009 • written by Jason Cominetto ('10)/Eastside Underground Editor
Filed under Entertainment, Underground
There is a time in every man’s life when he has to realize he is not a child anymore. Apparently, Jersey musician Fred Stein did not receive that memo, as evident on his album, Pizza & Ice Cream. If you didn’t get the message from the title, this album is a lighthearted take on the long... Read more »
Top ten punk albums
December 17, 2008 • written by Claire Hoffman (’12) and Jenna Yogel (’12)
Filed under Entertainment, Underground
From The Sex Pistols shouting for anarchy to The Clash fighting for people to think about the future, punk rock has given generations new ideals to process. The best of punk rock is not only entertaining music, but allows the listeners to expand their mind and express what they are feeling, as these... Read more »
A trip to America’s Video Game Expo goes a long way
November 23, 2008 • written by Jason Cominetto ('10)/Eastside Underground Editor
Filed under Entertainment, Underground
I’m just going to get this out of the way – I’m a nerd. Being a nerd, when I caught wind that America’s Video Game Expo was going to be taking place in the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia this weekend, I got excited. There was no way I was going to miss this one... Read more »
Smiff exemplifying future of the music industry
November 21, 2008 • written by Jason Cominetto ('10)/Eastside Underground Editor
Filed under Entertainment, Underground
Scooter Smiff is the new Bruce Springsteen. His coalescing of various instruments from multiple genres creates a sound that reaches depths the likes of which no listener has heard before. It is unfathomable to anyone who has not heard a track off of his sampler, Head Of My Class, to understand the musicianship... Read more »
Witchcraft and Paganism do not go hand-and-hand
October 21, 2008 • written by Jason Cominetto ('10)/Eastside Underground Editor
Filed under Underground
J = Jason Cominetto P = Jennifer Lane Mention a witch and one will probably think of a pointy hat, broomstick and bubbling cauldrons. The truth is that while witches, or those with other spiritual beliefs, exist in modern day, this portrayal of horrored-up ridiculousness... Read more »
GWAR keeps shock rock alive
October 7, 2008 • written by Jason Cominetto (’10)/Eastside Underground Editor
Filed under Underground
There are many types of genres in the world of music, but none may be as interesting as shock rock. Shock rock is a subgenre to rock, where musicians combine their music with theatric shock value in their performances, pushing the modern limits of decency with their use of sex, violence and horror.... Read more »