Delorean – Spanish Dance Rockers Return to the States (Interview)

Delorean – Spanish Dance Rockers Return to the States (Interview)

Spanish dance rockers Delorean returned with Apar,  their first album in three years last September  The 10-track recording, which includes a collaboration with Chairlift’s Caroline Polachek, has been described as a bit of a comedown album from 2010s boisterous and blessed out Subiza. Frontman Ekhi Lopetegi is quick to admit this time around, they were […]

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How To Be a Better Music Enthusiast

How To Be a Better Music Enthusiast

“One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain.” – Bob Marley Music is an important part of our culture and zeitgeist for a plethora of reasons.  It relieves anxiety, serves as a deserved release from the stresses from everyday life and offers one an opportunity to express themselves through one’s relation […]

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Fleetwood Mac: Christine McVie’s Top 15 Contributions

Fleetwood Mac: Christine McVie’s Top 15 Contributions

In early 2014, Fleetwood Mac announced that McVie would be rejoining the band after a long hiatus. There are plans to tour; some are even hoping for a new record. In the spirit of McVie’s return, let’s revisit fifteen of her most accomplished, most enduring contributions to Fleetwood Mac, and remind ourselves of what an integral strand she is in the band’s superstar DNA.

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Amy Stroup

Amy Stroup

Amy Stroup is the perfect example of Nashville being represented from not country music but the eclectic nature of a festival that is 60 or so miles south in I-24 – Bonnaroo. With shades of Lucindia Williams, Phantogram and Regina Spektor, Stroup’s solo debut Tunnel dabbles in tasteful tracks of perceptive lyrics, lush arrangements and […]

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Checkin’ ‘Em Twice: Six Essential Haynes / Trucks Guitar Showcases From the Allman Era

Checkin’ ‘Em Twice: Six Essential Haynes / Trucks Guitar Showcases From the Allman Era

In light of Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes announcing their ABB departure, we rounded up six essential cuts from their dual-guitar era.

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I Was There When…Warren Zevon Brought Scintillating Solo Magic to Burlington, VT (February 6th, 1983)

Zevon showcased his stellar songwriting and showmanship during this solo show.

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Checkin’ ‘Em Twice: 10 Best 2013 Albums Released By Women

Checkin’ ‘Em Twice: 10 Best 2013 Albums Released By Women

Some of them are mainstays of the mainstream fringe; some have mainstream popularity despite their fringe sensibilities. And some are only just beginning to gain recognition. Regardless: Give these records a listen.

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Checkin’ ‘Em Twice: The Five Best Quotes from Noel Gallagher’s New Rolling Stone Interview

Checkin’ ‘Em Twice: The Five Best Quotes from Noel Gallagher’s New Rolling Stone Interview

Gallagher rants about ‘Yeezus,’ Miley Cyrus, Arcade Fire, Defecating on Boiled Eggs

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Checkin’ ‘Em Twice (Thanksgiving Edition): Turkey Day Playlist

Checkin’ ‘Em Twice (Thanksgiving Edition): Turkey Day Playlist

Dreading that dull family holiday? Nervous about your Friendsgiving festivities? Drew Fortune has you covered with this Turkey Day playlist.

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The Chop House: Jethro Tull Bring Folk-Prog Mania to London in 1977

The Chop House: Jethro Tull Bring Folk-Prog Mania to London in 1977

Throughout the hour-long set, Tull blend then-new tracks like “Velvet Green” and “Jack in the Green” with the obvious classics.

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Motive – Brooklyn Via Seattle Transplants Making Sudden Impact

Motive – Brooklyn Via Seattle Transplants Making Sudden Impact

Originally from Seattle, Motive, a four-piece alt-indie hybrid have relocated to Brooklyn, NY and are quickly building some serious interest. These musicians have shared the stage with buzzing bands such as The Vaccines and Walk The Moon and they’ve been featured on MTV2’s show ‘120 Minutes’ with Matt Pinfield, New York Times, NYLON guys and […]

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Re-Reviews: Third Eye Blind’s ‘Blue’

Re-Reviews: Third Eye Blind’s ‘Blue’

Trace William Cowen explores his evolving relationship with the alt-rock band’s underrated 1999 LP. He also chats about the album with former guitarist Kevin Cadogan.

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Back Off, Jerk: In Defense of Simple Plan

Back Off, Jerk: In Defense of Simple Plan

Simple Plan have defiantly remained Simple Plan, astutely aware of both their strengths and their respective weaknesses.

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Checkin’ ‘Em Twice: 20 Good Albums With Awful Album Covers

Checkin’ ‘Em Twice: 20 Good Albums With Awful Album Covers

Feast your eyes (if you dare)…

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Checkin’ ‘Em Twice (Halloween Edition): The Witching Hour

Checkin’ ‘Em Twice (Halloween Edition): The Witching Hour

In the spirit of Halloween, Mark Pursell goes long on 10 witches that have shaped our culture.

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Checkin’ ‘Em Twice (Halloween Edition): Peter Gabriel’s 10 Best Costumes

Checkin’ ‘Em Twice (Halloween Edition): Peter Gabriel’s 10 Best Costumes

With Halloween right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to take a closer look at the maestro’s 10 Best Costumes.

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Andrew W.K. – Performer, Speaker, Ambassador Opens Up

Andrew W.K. – Performer, Speaker, Ambassador Opens Up

With school back in full force in Lawrence, Kan., the students were ready for a night of partying and forgetting about their responsibilities. Who better to bring the party than the Messiah of Party himself – Andrew W.K.? For more than a decade, the self-proclaimed ‘King of Party’ has brought joy and day-after pain to […]

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Gayle Skidmore- Classically Trained Yet Boldly Elegant

Gayle Skidmore- Classically Trained Yet Boldly Elegant

San Diego based Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Gayle Skidmore released her second full length CD titled Sleeping Bear September 17th 2013 on her own Raincoat Records. A classically trained musician, skilled at 14 instruments,  Skidmore creates a lavish display of accessible yet intelligently lavish pop rock that conjures the eclectic flair of Kate Bush and bold musicianship of Joanna […]

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The Chop House: Frank Zappa Brings His Virtuoso Weirdness to Stockholm in 1973

The Chop House: Frank Zappa Brings His Virtuoso Weirdness to Stockholm in 1973

This ’73 show features one of Zappa’s most versatile line-ups.

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Re-Reviews: Grappling With the Once-Enigmatic Neutral Milk Hotel

Re-Reviews: Grappling With the Once-Enigmatic Neutral Milk Hotel

This year, it was announced the entire band would be performing on a global tour. But I still feel as if that chapter of my life is closed.

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