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Musical Ladder: Mike Dirnt to Bessie Smith

Friday, May 4, 2012

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It may be hard to believe, but Green Day’s Mike Dirnt turns forty years old today. In honor of the iconic bassist hitting the big 4-0 I decided to construct a “ladder” connecting Mr. Dirnt to 1920′s blues powerhouse Bessie Smith. I mean hey, why not have some fun to celebrate a milestone in the life of a member of [...]

King Charles

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

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With his debut album, Loveblood, due to come out early may, having come second in the ‘MTV Brand New For 2010’, and playing shows all over Europe, things really seem to be getting exciting for King Charles. Having toured with acts such as Laura Marling, Noah and the Whale and Mumford and Sons, he has [...]

Bon Iver- Bon Iver

Friday, April 6, 2012

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The self-titled second album from Bon Iver, aka Justin Vernon, is what some may consider to be one of the masterpieces of the 21st  century, consisting of ten beautiful, emotional, and ingeniously thought out tracks.   This album being his second and not having an actual title may be considered strange. Along with the album [...]

Slint-Spiderland

Monday, March 19, 2012

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      Over two decades have passed since Kentucky natives Slint unveiled Spiderland to the world and over the ensuing years the album’s brooding menace remains undiminished. The album is a case study of despair and delves frequently into the darkest recesses of the mind often to chilling effect. The subject matter is uncompromising [...]

Album Review: “Queen of the Wave,” Pepe Deluxé

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

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Let me tell you – this album is bizarre.  REALLY bizarre.  it’s a pop-opera based on a crazy novel about Atlantis from the late 1800s, with a style that mixes up hundreds of musical sub-genres in each song.  Each individual element seems too far-fetched to enjoy, but when combined something wonderful and twisted is created. [...]

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