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Late Cambrian Vs. Weezer
posted: August 6, 2011
In our latest edition of Vs., we’re putting the spotlight on our recent “Kickoff to KahBang” winners Late Cambrian and nerd rockers Weezer. Late Cambrian hails from Brooklyn, New York, and like Weezer, have a distinctive…
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Riffs, Rants & Rumors: Joe Jackson Loves It Live
posted: May 25, 2011
For a guy like Joe Jackson, who’s got a trail of great songs that go all the way back to the late ’70s, it must be tough to strike a balance in his shows between…
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Get Lyrical: Stranger In Arms' "It's Been A Mess Since New Years"
posted: May 11, 2011
Oh, Internet. You just have no shortage of sass. Like the comment “I think All Time Low has this covered,” left by one snarky OurStage user on Stranger In Arms‘ song “It’s Been A Mess…
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Get Lyrical: The Lost Colors' "Blame"
posted: March 9, 2011
This week’s focus on Get Lyrical is a female-fronted, Christian-oriented band that writes anthemic power pop ballads with a positive message. No, we’re not talking about Paramore. We’re talking about the Wichita-based Lost Colors. But…
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Get Lyrical: Bayside's "On Love, On Life"
posted: March 2, 2011
Bayside have always been more lyrically-driven than many of their power-pop contemporaries, and the tracks on their latest release Killing Time are no exception. On songs like “Mona Lisa” and “Sinking and Swimming on Long…
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Riffs, Rants & Rumors: Beady Eye Finds Life After Oasis
posted: March 2, 2011
Fame is seldom more of a double-edged sword than when you’re trying to sneak your way around it. Such is the dilemma faced by Beady Eye, the band that was created when the chronically fractious…
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