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Q&A With Matt Nathanson
posted: July 19, 2011
Following up a beloved album that spawned four popular singles and spent thirty-four weeks on the Billboard charts could be a stressful endeavor for a lot of musicians. But not Matt Nathanson. The San Fransisco-based singer-songwriter catapulted…
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Rebecca Black… She's BAAAACK
posted: July 19, 2011
Let’s be honest, the media has been pretty rough on Rebecca Black since her video, “Friday”, went viral in March. Not only was she called the world’s worst singer, but the fourteen-year-old received death threats and…
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The Beat Generation: And The Beat Goes On…
posted: July 17, 2011
Friends, we at The Beat Generation have some good news and some bad news. Let’s start with dessert first and then we’ll have our veggies. The summer is shaping up with stellar releases already from…
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Sound And Vision: Best And Worst Performances In Pop Music Videos — Who's Hot And Not?
posted: July 15, 2011
Though we’re at least two decades removed from MTV‘s prime, never underestimate the enduring power of music videos. They can send singles zooming up the charts (Katy Perry’s latest jumped from No. 31 to No.…
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Riffs, Rants & Rumours: How 2011 Is Shaping Up So Far
posted: July 13, 2011
Okay, so early July may not mark the precise midpoint of the year, but it’s pretty damn close, and when you factor in for time lost lolling about in summer-vacation mode on and around Independence…
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The Beat Generation: Why Aren't You Listening To These Remixers RIGHT NOW!?
posted: July 10, 2011
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I mean, have you ever seen a really reverential cover band performing live, everything note perfect and in the right place. They’re serious about it,…
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