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The Melophobic: Sampled To Pieces
posted: February 13, 2010
There has long been a debate in the music industry regarding the use of sampled music. Some people are convinced that under the Fair Use law parts of songs that are open to the public may…
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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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Generation DIY: Lookin’ Good, Good Lookin’
posted: February 11, 2010
Ever wonder why certain bands are signed and others are overlooked? Besides having some musical talent that can produce marketable music, most likely their name and look had something to do with it. The unfortunate…
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The Next Big Thing: Matt Johnson
posted: February 11, 2010
The term “prodigy” should never be taken lightly but it can easily be applied to Matt Johnson. At only 13-years-old, his songwriting ability and musicianship demonstrate why he is worthy of the label. With catchy…
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Backtracking Forward: Desert Island Disc Vol. 2
posted: February 11, 2010
When someone like me is up to their eyebrows in vinyl, a collection of top-selling commercial LPs doesn’t elicit the same excitement as stacks of unknown rarities that received minimal distribution before fading away. In…
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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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