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iRock: Video Killed The Radio Star

posted: February 2, 2010

Generation Y (a.k.a. Echo Boomers) brought forth many new platforms of social networking with advancements in communications, media and digital technologies. As the world changes around us, music dramatically progresses with the births of new…
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Metal Monday: Why A Metal Band Name Matters

posted: February 1, 2010

If I were to ask you what type of music a band called Abigail Williams would play, what would you say? Was your guess symphonic blackened death metal? If you guessed otherwise, you’re incorrect. What…
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Anglo Inferno

posted: January 27, 2010

After spending a couple of years studying in the UK, signer-guitarist Mike Schwandt returned stateside with a raging case of Britpop, then passed it on to his brother, drummer Mark Schwandt. Two more infected members…
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iRock: The Gallery

posted: January 26, 2010

If you’re looking for some solid indie-rock then you have come to the right place. The Gallery successfully captures that indie sound while giving it their own unique spin. Bordering on a folk-rock-esque style these…
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Metal Monday: Q&A With Thyateira

posted: January 25, 2010

Back in the fall, the Metal Channel was dominated by a reasonably small band from Crystal Lake, IL by the name of Thyateira. Since winning the Metal Channel in October, the band replaced their lead…
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The Bees Mees

posted: January 25, 2010

Not a mug shot: Jared Mees On his boozy sing-along, In the Fall, singer/songwriter/composer Jared Mees salutes the music out there that warms my insides / And makes my days a tiny little bit more…
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