Britpop! A Beginner’s Guide

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Shelley Peckham

In reaction to American grunge’s saturation effect on the music climate in the early ’90s, a counter movement emerged in the UK that rejected the angst-filled slacker ideals of the flannel crowd.  Drawing inspiration from their nation’s rich history of great guitar-based rock and pop, British musicians provided the soundtrack to the massive cultural movement [...]

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Monday Ticket Giveway: Clem Snide and Cloud Cult

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Shelley Peckham

OK, blog readers, let’s get to it!  We’re giving away tix to two fantastic upcoming indie shows this week. _________________ First up is Clem Snide. Eef Barzelay’s indie rock/alt–country outfit is slotted to play the High Noon Saloon this Thursday with Plants and Animals and The Heligoats.  Clem Snide takes its name from a recurring [...]

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Media Roundup: Hacienda, Voxtrot, Stevie and more!

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Shelley Peckham

What’s been going on in the world of music lately? Read on to get the scoop on your favorite artists, and start some discussion about current music-related events! _____________________ Just announced! The ever prolific Bob Dylan has completed work on his latest album, Together Through Life.  His first studio effort since 2007′s Modern Times is [...]

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