26 May, 2010
In my opinion being a fan of Paul McCartney is a lot like being a Lakers fan, it's almost too easy.
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24 May, 2010
Spring is in bloom everywhere around which means I can finally break out the flip flops and shorts, I can start including a little more acoustic and jam music on my mp3 player (yes, my music tastes are seasonal) and most importantly music festivals season has started ramping up. Unfortunately this year, due to work and budget restraints, I won't be able to make my usual festival tour. But I can still dream.
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21 May, 2010
Here are three of my new favorite dance podcasts
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18 May, 2010
I've recently decided that not only am I going to post music news, album reviews, tour announcements and random musical thoughts, I'm also going to begin sharing some of my favorite online musical resources, probably about one a week. Some of these sites include ways to be social with your musical tastes, other to organize and discover new music, but most of them are going to be places to find free & legal new music.
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13 May, 2010
Be My Thrill, the Weepies' long-awaited follow up release to their 2008 album, Hideaway.
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10 May, 2010
This week Brooklyn-based
The National releases their long awaited 5th studio album, '
High Violet.' After receiving a fair amount of attention from 2007's '
Boxer' The National are sad-bastard music at its best. Front man Matt Berninger's voice is a combination of irony, stone faced brutality and a knack at getting to you without you being aware, reminiscent of both The Magnetic Fields' Stephen Merritt and Velvet Underground-er John Cale. Ranging from unrefined crooning to energetic bursts of momentary mania, Berninger finds an earnest tone that keeps you from questioning it's veracity.
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5 May, 2010
Many People Look forward to Cinco de Mayo, even if you don't hail form the state of Puebla where 4,500 men overpowered a stronger colonial force back in 1862. It's a great to get your party on and all over there are concerts and events planned. But if you can't make it out to any parties tonight you can still celebrate with Sioux Falls' own The Spill Canvas.
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3 May, 2010
David Letterman's production company recently announced the formation of a record label named Clear Entertainment. They're scheduled to release their first record from Californian pop-punk band Runner Runner.
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