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Win Two Lollapalooza Tickets + $500

Win Two Lollapalooza Tickets + $500

Mike Mineo July 7, 2011 3

GroopEase is giving away a pair of weekend passes to Lollapalooza and $500 to two winners.  All current and new GroopEase members are eligible to win, so if you haven’t joined yet then

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Win Two Animal Collective Tickets for 7/9

Win Two Animal Collective Tickets for 7/9

Mike Mineo July 5, 2011 15

Animal Collective will perform this Saturday at Merriweather Post Pavillion, the prestigious Maryland venue that inspired their latest full-length's title. We're offering an opportunity for you to win a pair of tickets to the

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Win Free Bonnaroo Tickets!

Win Free Bonnaroo Tickets!

Mike Mineo May 10, 2011 6

The good folks over at GroopEase just love being generous. In addition to offering significant discounts on up-and-coming artists, they are now giving away two three-day passes to Bonnaroo for free. That’s

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Win $50 in GroopEase Credit!

Win $50 in GroopEase Credit!

Mike Mineo April 18, 2011 11

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.

I wrote in depth about the excellent start-up GroopEase last week, noting it as a great way to find new music and support the

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Win a Guitar Signed By Tired Pony

Win a Guitar Signed By Tired Pony

Mike Mineo November 3, 2010 102

MOG Music Network and Obscure Sound have teamed up to offer a Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Deluxe, a beautiful guitar made even better by Tired Pony. The supergroup - which includes Snow Patrol

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Contest: New Sony PiiQ Headphones

Contest: New Sony PiiQ Headphones

Mike Mineo July 22, 2010 81

We are giving away FIVE sets of the new "PiiQ" headphones from Sony. Currently running in five different styles ranging from $15 to $100, the design beckons urban culture more than hip independence, but

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LOST: Island on a Moon

LOST: Island on a Moon

Mike Mineo March 19, 2010 33

by Mike Mineo

The answer for the riddle below was revealed to be C-O-R-K, but only in a figurative sense for short-term satisfaction. It is entirely metaphorical. As for what the island really

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CONTEST: Radiohead – The Best Of (DVD)

CONTEST: Radiohead – The Best Of (DVD)

Mike Mineo June 15, 2008 8

Considering that the band received a plethora of well-deserved attention last year, my Radiohead coverage was minimal when compared to some other publications. I figured that it would be pointless to constantly feature an immensely

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CONTEST: Matthew Dear in D.C.

CONTEST: Matthew Dear in D.C.

Mike Mineo September 30, 2007 0

I am pleased to announce that we will be hosting another ticket giveaway. It is featuring an electronic artist who nearly defines artistic consistency. The winner will receive two tickets to the Matthew Dear

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CONTEST: Arctic Monkeys – Brianstorm 12″

CONTEST: Arctic Monkeys – Brianstorm 12″

Mike Mineo May 16, 2007 Comments Off

The Arctic Monkeys hardly need any introduction. The four lads from Sheffield have already established themselves as one of the most popular rock bands of the decade. Whether you are a fan or not,

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CONTEST: “Pussy Cats” Starring The Walkmen

CONTEST: “Pussy Cats” Starring The Walkmen

Mike Mineo November 12, 2006 3

We have been given the opportunity to host a giveaway for The Walkmen’s new album, “Pussy Cats” Starring The Walkmen. Well, it’s not actually their album, figuratively speaking, but a track-by-track remake

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CONTEST: Half Nelson soundtrack

CONTEST: Half Nelson soundtrack

Mike Mineo July 31, 2006 32

I’m happy to announce that Obscure Sound and THINKFilm are teaming up to bring you a promotional giveaway of the soundtrack of the new movie Half Nelson, featuring Broken Social Scene. The

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Want To Write For Obscure Sound?

Want To Write For Obscure Sound?

Mike Mineo May 7, 2006 0

I’ve found that blogging about music is one of the most rewarding and enjoyable things that I’ve come across in awhile. This is mainly thanks to the many people visiting our site nowadays, so

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