Posts Tagged ‘Jay’
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Ghost Mall
The sound of Ghost Mall is indescribable. But the band, made up of college roommates Pierce, Alex, Cody, and Jimi, give it their best shot. "Garage-y ramshackle pop/ethereal," lead singer Pierce Lightening struggles, attempting...
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Sound of Summer
Lauren Tischler takes us through her top entertainment picks for this summer, along with some classic songs that sound best in the heat. Summer does not officially begin for over two months, but it is never too late to get in t...
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Obscure Sound: Best of Winter 2009/2010
In a bit of a twist, this compilation encompasses both December and January. The “Best Albums of 2009” featured last month was a lot of fun, as was the three-week break I took after it was published. I am always exh...
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Andre Ethier Is Born of Blue Fog
The past month provided me with a much-needed break, one that allowed me to take a break during a time in which artists are usually reluctant to release material. After all, releasing an album in late December or early January ...
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Mike Ladd Turns on the Nostalgialator
In terms of self-coined genres, the result is often either overbearingly descriptive or shockingly accurate with no wavering point, especially when “Afro-” is the preceding article to a genre that is considered some...
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Soul Music’s Genius Sculptor: Thom Bell
Usually above this text, there is a picture of an artist or band posing ceremoniously for a photographer with the intent of public distribution. You will be hard-pressed to find any photos like this of Thom Bell. A photo of him...
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Testa Rosa and Their Masterful Debut
In the marvelously abundant world of music blogs, it is rare occasion when a new artist that is worthwhile has yet to be exposed. I have found over the years that there remains thousands of writers like myself who find satisfac...
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Creech Holler
Ironically, Americana is a genre whose definition is often more heavily dependent on countries other than America. Rock music has always been a universal statement, as has electronica, hip-hop, and many other classifiable genre...
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Loch Lomond
When Ritchie Young formed Loch Lomond in 2003, he saw it nothing more than a solo project. Always in touch with his music persona, Young found working solo to be a fulfilling yet somewhat shallow experience. Alongside longtime ...
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David Vandervelde and The Moonstation House Band
It is impossible for most artists to avoid comparisons to their past influences. After all, complete innovation is not something to be taken lightly. So, if one compared David Vandervelde to Marc Bolan, Scott Walker, and John L...
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