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The Next Big Thing: Nick Pagliari
posted: February 4, 2010
Nick Pagliari successfully integrates a southern twang with a rocking, simplistic singer/songwriter sound that perfectly warms any sour mood (or sad movie for that matter). In 2007, the title track off Pagliari’s EP Safe and…
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The Melophobic: What Grinds Your Gears?
posted: January 30, 2010
As far as musicians and fans go, we all do PLENTY of complaining. Simple grievances like, “Is the sound guy’s fohawk interfering with these mics or is he just a complete failure with the sound?” are…
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The Next Big Thing: Matt Brouwer
posted: January 28, 2010
Matt Brouwer’s persuasive lyrics and powerful vocals change the meaning of the term singer/songwriter. Over the course of 3 albums, Brouwer developed country, rock and folk influences into his own style. GRAMMY Award-winning producer Michael Omartian…
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The Melophobic: Food For Thought
posted: January 23, 2010
Musicians need to eat. Simple right? I’ve begun to notice a trend involving food here on OurStage. Among many ridiculous things, I have not only spotted food-inspired album art, but also heard songs about food as well. …
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The Next Big Thing: August Rising
posted: January 21, 2010
August Rising is one of the best rock bands on OurStage if their near constant status as chart toppers during much of 2009 is any indication. The band has eight Top 10 finishes, including their…
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The Melophobic: Art Smart
posted: January 16, 2010
One of the most overlooked aspects of releasing an album involves cover art and other images used for the promotion of the album. Ask the average consumer, if they see a pretty cool cover album…
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