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Q&A With Tonic

posted: October 5, 2010

The past few years have witnessed a resurgence of bands who defined their sound in the ’90s alt/pop rock aesthetic. Bands like Third Eye Blind and The Gin Blossoms, for instance, are still playing today and gaining…
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Rock 'n' Roll Call: Paper or Plastic

posted: October 5, 2010

As their name suggests, Paper or Plastic are all about recycling. Their newest album Don’t Be Like That shows how this Portland, Oregon group can take the best aspects of old school rock, jazz and…
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Next Big Nashville 2010: That’s a Wrap!

posted: October 5, 2010

Next Big Nashville began with a whimper. Five years later it’s exploded into a full-blown rebel yell. Gone are the days when a few honky tonks served as an excuse for local musicians to do…
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Hip Hop Habit: Mac Dividinz

posted: October 5, 2010

If the speed of sound were translated into beats per minute, what would happen? Would there be a sonic boom like when fighter jets start climbing mach levels? Is there a flash of light and…
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Metal Monday: Drown Out The Noise Study Playlist

posted: October 4, 2010

It’s getting to be that time of the year when every student’s life is a blur of red-eye study sessions and caffeine binges”that’s right, midterms. Now, some people prefer to study in serene library settings,…
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The Boys of Summer

posted: October 4, 2010

Does growing up under the California sun make a musician more likely to turn out warm, blissful melodies made for a drive down the Pacific Coast Highway? We’re saying “yes,” based solely on Redland, California…
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