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Ten Artists to Watch at CMJ 2011… Based Solely on Their Names
posted: October 18, 2011
There are lots of things we love about indie artists here on OurStage. Their ambition, will-power and outright determination to do whatever it takes to make it are some of the things we admire most.…
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Local Natives In New York: “It†Band Blows Up But Boys Escape Ego
posted: October 30, 2010
California’s Local Natives have slowly but surely strummed, drummed and sung their way to the top of critics’ and general listeners’ It list. The outfit of five, comprising Taylor Rice (lead vocals, guitar), Kelcey Ayer…
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Wrapping up CMJ 2010
posted: October 26, 2010
Taxi rides from east to west side; uptown todowntown, overlapping forty- to one-hour set times in Brooklyn and Manhattan, droves lined up to see the next big thing, open bars and deeply-discounted beers”this was the…
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iRock: The GoStation
posted: June 8, 2010
Ever since the early 2000s, the rock genre has suffered from a mid-life crisis. Sure, rock has produced a slew of sub genres in its lifetime but many wear the masks of hip hop, pop,and electronica. What…
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THE INDUSTRY BUZZ ABOUT ANNIE AND THE BEEKEEPERS
posted: June 5, 2009
Music insiders know the right balance of passion, musical talent, image”and most importantly”work ethic is what really makes an artist shine. OurStage folk act Annie and the Beekeepers are putting their own spin on this classic formula while making…
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Not everyone needs a Grammy
posted: February 23, 2009
Did you catch the Grammys? Well you’re not alone. In fact, according to the New York Times 19.7 million viewers tuned in. More interesting, however, is the post-Grammy surge in numbers for all participating artists.…
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