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Our Long National Nightmare: The Playlist

posted: November 7, 2016

We don’t get too political here at OurStage HQ, but I think we can all be glad that Election 2016 is about over. To celebrate, we combed our catalog for politically inspired songs that you…
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The Figgs Get Cosmic

posted: July 9, 2015

Since their mid-’90s flirtation with alt-rock radio ascendency, The Figgs have been a perpetually-evolving artistic entity. From their roots as purveyors of guitar pop, the band moved into riff rock while simultaneously mastering songcraft, and ended up as…
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Album Review: Twin Berlin's 'Sleazebrain'

posted: February 14, 2014

OurStage winners Twin Berlin‘s latest album may not have been produced by the iconic Travis Barker like their EP There Goes My Virtue was, but that doesn’t keep these New England natives from rocking hard on their brand…
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OS Flashback: Metal Mondays – Obligatory Halloween Playlist

posted: October 31, 2013

From the vaults – a Halloween classic from 2011. Halloween falls on a Monday this year, which means that it would almost be a disservice to readers everywhere if this post didn’t honor the day…
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LATIN ARTISTS: Your Opportunity To Become The Next 'El Headliner' Is Running Out!

posted: June 20, 2013

You know MTV’s Tr3s network. The well-known cable powerhouse is a staple in the Latin American entertainment world, capable of pushing emerging artists into the national spotlight. If you think that kind of invaluable national exposure…
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Review: Before You Exit – 'I Like That' EP

posted: February 27, 2013

Bands crafting original pop music with actual instrumentation is a rare treat in this ever-crowded digital age. The ease of digital production has completed done away with the need for musical talent in many cases,…
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