Tag: "Jewish music"

On Matisyahu, Shaving, Facing Truth, and Finding Ourselves

On Matisyahu, Shaving, Facing Truth, and Finding Ourselves

Matisyahu shows the world his face and gives us an opportunity to re-claim our identity.

Matisyahu Shaves Beard, Changes His Act

Matisyahu Shaves Beard, Changes His Act

Matisyahu is going through a change in his life. It’s apparent that he’s had a moment of clarity, and he’s running with it.

DiaTribe: Jewish Music Label Lowers Curtains, Takes a Bow

DiaTribe: Jewish Music Label Lowers Curtains, Takes a Bow

Having reviewed several albums attached to the JDub label, this truly is a sad happening, as I’ve enjoyed many of the artists’ work.

Win Tickets to Jewish Rock Musician Rick Recht in Minneapolis with PJ Library

Win Tickets to Jewish Rock Musician Rick Recht in Minneapolis with PJ Library

Win free tickets to the Jewish pop star with the soul of a Bar Mitzvah boy when he performs in Minneapolis on Sunday.

Win Tickets to Jewish Reggae Superstar Matisyahu at the Minnesota Zoo

Win Tickets to Jewish Reggae Superstar Matisyahu at the Minnesota Zoo

Listen. Groove. Enter to Win.

It’s “Party in the USA” – Passover Style

It’s “Party in the USA” – Passover Style

REMIX! “I put my yarmulke on, they’re playing my song, and the butterflies fly away….”

JDub Releases Free, Psychedelic Folk Shabbat Album (click for download)

JDub Releases Free, Psychedelic Folk Shabbat Album (click for download)

How often do you mix psychedelic music with Shabbat songs? Never. Does it work? I like it. Download it for free & try it yourself.

Free Tickets to MOT Songwriter Peter Himmelman at the Guthrie Theater

Free Tickets to MOT Songwriter Peter Himmelman at the Guthrie Theater

Name your favorite Jewish songwriter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to hear Peter Himmelman at the Guthrie Theater.

DiaTribe: There’s No Shlock On Jewish Rock Radio!

DiaTribe: There’s No Shlock On Jewish Rock Radio!

Jewish Rock Radio certainly lives up to its name!

Can!!Can in all of their shrill, inane glory!! Notice there's no view of the audience...if there is one.

diaTribe: Can!!Can, Quite Simply, In Any Way, Shape, or Form…Can’t!

After listening to Can!!Can’s Monsters & Healers, not only did I want my ears to melt off, but I felt as though I needed some healing myself.

diaTribe: There’s Nothing Strange About This “Fruit!”

diaTribe: There’s Nothing Strange About This “Fruit!”

Our review of The Wailing Wall/Jesse Rifkin’s new album “The Low Hanging Fruit,” with its crystalline, soulful lyrics, spirituality and just plain trippy soundscapes.

Shavua Tov: This Week’s Hot Jewish News

Shavua Tov: This Week’s Hot Jewish News

Juicy Jewish news stories you probably missed: an anti-semitic ad in the Jerusalem post, a death row inmate requests tefillin, a hot Jewish music update, and figure skating and divestment in Israel.