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Strangely Enough, "Centipede Radio" Is Run By A Collective Of Animals
posted: July 30, 2012
There have been scant details about Animal Collective’s ninth studio album, Centipede Hz, since it was announced back in May. There was the “Honeycomb”/”Gotham” single that came out just prior to the album announcement. (Neither one of…
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Industrial Revolution: Revaluing Music
posted: May 5, 2011
Unlike some of the more desperate record company execs, indie artists today are not clinging to the fading music revenue models of the past. Instead of mourning the loss of record sales, these musicians are…
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King for A Day: Vinyl Rules On Record Store Day
posted: April 11, 2011
It’s April, and that means that the special day for baskets filled with tasty treats and surprises is just around the corner. Sorry Easter Bunny, you’re much beloved, but I’m talking about Record Store Day,…
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Backtracking Forward: The Last Groove
posted: May 27, 2010
There are so many rewarding attributes about collecting, buying and selling records, and each one of those activities has positively impacted my life. Reflecting back to my early years of digging and discovery, it was…
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Backtracking Forward: Desert Island Disc(s)
posted: May 20, 2010
The bags are being packed sooner than expected and it’s time to make some quick decisions about the records I am being stranded with on a deserted island. This will be my second to last…
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Backtracking Forward: Wanted On Wax VIII
posted: May 13, 2010
Faithful followers of “Backtracking Forward” know that I have a soft spot for the beautiful sounds of funk, soul, reggae and jazz music. Throw in a little afro-beat, hip hop, dub and lounge and I…
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