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Q&A with Pepper
posted: July 27, 2010
Pepper packs laid back, easy-going attitude. While this may seem to be a contradiction of terms, the band’s sound drives the point home. With rhythmic, chest-pounding bass, complex, evolving guitar effects and a thick, reggae…
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Rock 'n' Roll Call: Alexx Calise
posted: July 27, 2010
You can try, but you’re not going to break Alexx Calise. With the help of GRAMMY-nominated producer Luigie Gonzalez, Calise’s new album In Avanti serves up dark and powerful electronic rock, reminiscent of Flyleaf and…
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Metal Monday: Art of the Label Sampler
posted: July 26, 2010
If you have ordered a metal CD online within the last couple years, there’s a fair chance it came with a bonus CD that you did not ask for. More times than not, the distributor…
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The Heartbreaker
posted: July 26, 2010
An English major-turned-Miami-Dolphins-cheerleader-turned-minxy rocker, Melissa Burnos is ostensibly a woman of evolving interests. But listening to her music, it’s clear that performing is a blood right. She’s got only one single under her belt so…
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Download of the Week: Sydney Wayser
posted: July 26, 2010
Blending elements of French and American culture, we have the smooth sounds of Sydney Wayser as this week’s Needle in the Haystack. The New York City-based singer/songwriter has been praised by many publications including Daytrotter…
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Scene & Heard: San Francisco, CA
posted: July 25, 2010
The name San Francisco paints a pretty vivid picture. You instantly think steep city streets, sunny weather, trolleys and Golden Gate Bridge. With such a vibrant environment, great live music and unique artistry seem the…
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