Mike Sabino

Writer, storyteller, muser of movies, music, meat, media, mediums, man, and mischievousness. @direttoresabino
DiscoveryYOU GOTTA SEE THIS: “The Great Outdoors” by Lonesound
July 31. 2012 | By Mike Sabino

YOU GOTTA SEE THIS: “The Great Outdoors” by Lonesound

Do you remember how to play outside? Director Matt Houghton’s video for Lonesound’s “The Great Outdoors” will remind you.

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DiscoveryYOU GOTTA SEE THIS: “Call To Be” by Dana Buoy
June 19. 2012 | By Mike Sabino

YOU GOTTA SEE THIS: “Call To Be” by Dana Buoy

The Hipsters are coming! The Hipsters are running! Dana Buoy’s video for “Call To Be” will have your blood pumping.

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Album ReviewsALBUM REVIEW: “Milk Famous” by White Rabbits
March 06. 2012 | By Mike Sabino

ALBUM REVIEW: “Milk Famous” by White Rabbits

White Rabbits take a trip down the hole finding new tricks and treats.

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FeaturesHigh School Reunion: Mike Sabino 1990-1994
March 01. 2012 | By Mike Sabino

High School Reunion: Mike Sabino 1990-1994

During high school groove was in the heeeeeeeart for one Owl Mag writer, Mike Sabino.

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DiscoveryHEAR THIS: NO
January 31. 2012 | By Mike Sabino

HEAR THIS: NO

NO brings good old rock ‘n roll standards without resorting to nostalgia or retro genre reruns.

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Album ReviewsALBUM REVIEW: “Diamonds & Death” VHS or Beta
September 27. 2011 | By Mike Sabino

ALBUM REVIEW: “Diamonds & Death” VHS or Beta

VHS or Beta opt for Digital, trading in their ReNew Wave Disco Pop for some House. Can you get down n loaded to this?

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Album ReviewsALBUM REVIEW: “Violent Hearts” by Shimmering Stars
September 07. 2011 | By Mike Sabino

ALBUM REVIEW: “Violent Hearts” by Shimmering Stars

Echo-laden waves of ’60s surf pop and doo-wop wash over new indie shores, creating a sound flooding with comforting throwbacks, yet shimmering with freshness.

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DiscoveryHEAR THIS: The Echo-Friendly
July 07. 2011 | By Mike Sabino

HEAR THIS: The Echo-Friendly

The Echo-Friendly feedback more than the dark distortion of post-punk legends, they also reverberate the honest sounds of open healing souls.

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