January 11, 2010

Them Crooked Vultures

No, this isn’t another lawyer blog, rather it’s a long time coming music review.  I’m totally digging Them Crooked Vultures.  Their debut and self-titled album is excellent. The band is fronted ...
3 Comments » | Posted in: Music | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
November 2, 2009

Whatever

I’m not sure how I missed this song when it came out, but I’m glad that I found it now.  Whatever.  Thanks to my friend Steve Tonsfeldt, one of my ...
3 Comments » | Posted in: Just For Fun, Music | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
October 20, 2009

Should We Be Creating New Musical Instruments?

Every once in a while I get sent a link of a “new” music instrument that will “revolutionize” the music world. And every time I have the same reaction:  So what? Check ...
12 Comments » | Posted in: Music | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
October 14, 2009

Next Big Sound is Hiring

Our latest investment, Next Big Sound is hiring.  Here is he scoop: Software Engineer – Products Interested in creating great products and tools for the music industry? We are seeking an experienced ...
No Comments » | Posted in: Foundry Group Investments, Music | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
September 30, 2009

Our Investment in Next Big Sound

We announced today our investment in Next Big Sound.  The full official Foundry Group release is here. Next Big Sound is an online music analytics and insights company located in Boulder, ...
5 Comments » | Posted in: Foundry Group Investments, Music | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
June 15, 2009

The Alternate Routes – In Concert and Thinking About Music 2.0

Last night, I had the great pleasure of seeing the Alternate Routes open up for Carbon Leaf.  I’m a huge Alternate Routes fan and authored the following review of their ...
2 Comments » | Posted in: Music | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
June 13, 2009

Dark Was The Night – Great CD for a Great Cause

My friend Julie Penner turned me onto a great CD recently – Dark Was the Night. It includes a who’s who list of indie rock including: Andrew Bird, Arcade Fire, Bon ...
1 Comment » | Posted in: Music | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
June 4, 2009

So Funky – Sesame Street

My friend Geoffrey Manne pointed out that Sesame Street is the funkiest kids show of all time. This is simply awesome.  I feel sorry for kids today – they have nothing ...
2 Comments » | Posted in: Music | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
May 6, 2009

If You Are into Human Beat Boxes…

And now for something completely different.  Perhaps the best flute and beat box combo that I’ve ever seen.  The fact that it’s inside the Google lounge makes it even more ...
5 Comments » | Posted in: Music | Posted by: Jason Mendelson
April 27, 2009

Drummer Jokes 101

I used to think that I knew all the good drummer jokes, but lately there have been a few new ones.  (To me, at least).  In an effort to not ...
17 Comments » | Posted in: Just For Fun, Music | Posted by: Jason Mendelson

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