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Music for the Decade After

posted: February 15, 2010

Comparing one musician to another is an act fraught with danger. At one end there is offense, at the other there is hype. That said, two words leap to mind when listening to Mike del…
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Needle in the Haystack: Apple Trees and Tangerines Follow Up

posted: February 12, 2010

As we wrap up this week’s “Needle in the Haystack,” we want to take a moment and check in with Apple Trees and Tangerines one last time. After Ourstage blog and MTVMusic blog coverage, as…
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Down Home Companion

posted: February 10, 2010

Years of listening to your parent’s Dolly Parton and Neil Young records can lead to either a loathing of country and flannel or a predilection for heartache and wanderlust. For Madison Violet, the outcome was…
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iRock: Love Is In The Air!

posted: February 9, 2010

It’s February and love is in the air! Yeah right. As you all know, the media (TV shows, movies, billboard ads, songs on the radio, etc.) love to shove this Hallmark holiday down our throats.…
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Metal Monday: One Sentence Reviews

posted: February 8, 2010

The art of conciseness is something many people do not practice. Since February is the shortest month of the year, I’ll keep things brief and to the point. This ode to conciseness post features one-sentence…
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Ife Lessons

posted: February 8, 2010

Sometimes respect is won not by showing others what you can do, but rather what you won’t do. Like demonstrating your vocal chops with self-indulgent acrobatics, or showcasing your production skills by overloading a song…
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