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Seattle Via Austin

posted: July 11, 2011

On Excuse the Need, Chris Hawkes admits, I’m freaking myself out. Maybe it’s the rhythmic lunge of guitars and percussion, the distortion that singes every note. Maybe it’s Austin-based singer-songwriter’s powerhouse voice, or his bent…
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Industrial Revolution: "Grey's Anatomy" Killed The Radio Star

posted: April 13, 2011

It’s official. TV is the new radio. Television is now the primary medium through which casual and even passive listeners with a general interest in music stand the greatest chance of discovering new music and…
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The White Stripes: A Retrospective

posted: February 15, 2011

Alas, The White Stripes, the band that led the garage rock revival in the late ’90s and early aughts, has called it quits. Let’s take a look at what made the band so great and…
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Noms and Snubs: 2011 Grammy Awards

posted: December 3, 2010

This year was a curious one in GRAMMY world, with some heavy hitters being shut out and some less popular acts finally getting a chance to shine. The ‘Record of the Year’ category is dominated…
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HOW TO WIN OVER A CROWD

posted: October 21, 2009

Once upon a time there was an earnest, indie rock band who”through the forces of fate”was slated to open up for legendary Stone Temple Pilots front man Scott Weiland at a popular music venue. Though…
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