Yep, it's true — ShockHound, the music content, download and merchandise site that I've spent the last year helping to build has finally been unleashed. It's not officially "live" until next week, but it's totally up and running already, so go check it out when you get the chance. The "Shock TV" section includes a number of exclusive video interviews and programs, including "Taco Tuesday," the weekly CD review show co-hosted by yours truly and head Hot Topic music buyer Jay Adelberg; every week, we go to exotic locales, eat tacos, and discuss some of the more interesting new releases. The above screen grab is from our latest episode, where we chow down in front of Beijing's Forbidden City.
Oh yeah, almost forgot — until November 3rd, all "Robe" readers can take advantage of a special promotion we've got going for early-bird visitors to the site, where you get 20% off your first ShockHound purchase. Just go to the site, set up a user account (or log in, if you've already got one), and shop our merch section to your heart's content; when you're ready to check out, just enter SHOCKLAUNCH into the promo code field, and your 20% discount will be calculated into your final purchase total. Want a kick-ass Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers t-shirt like I'm wearing in the picture above? I got it at ShockHound, baby! (Actually, the whole array of stuff we've got is pretty mind-boggling; I'm half-tempted to forsake my paisley-heavy wardrobe in favor of black rock T's.) We've also got tons of cool new vinyl pressings, fabric wall posters, lighters, incense burners (the Zep IV one is a particular fave), hoodies, tote bags, you name it. No Thin Lizzy t-shirts yet, but I'm of course pushing hard to make that happen...
Sorry to be a shill, but I'm actually really proud of this site; not to mention, all proceeds go to a good cause — namely, keeping me employed. Of course, we're not just about sellin' shit; we've also got plenty of exclusive artist performances that you can enjoy for absolutely free, like Robyn Hitchcock's beautiful rendition of his recently-penned "The Human Song." I was sitting four feet from him the entire time, alternately trying not to break into a goofy smile or burst into tears...
yer hard work has paid off dan!
Posted by: Greg Barbera | October 25, 2008 at 07:39 AM
congrats, Dan. This is top.
Posted by: stu | October 25, 2008 at 07:54 AM
congrats, Dan. This is top.
Posted by: stu | October 25, 2008 at 07:55 AM
Hey--
Congratulations! And after two episodes of Taco Tuesdays, I'm already a fan!
Best,
Rabbi Adam
Posted by: Rabbi Adam | October 26, 2008 at 12:14 PM