Music News Recap: Newbies from the Oldies

Posted on June 12, 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! __________________ Give The Raveonettes a piece of your mind.  The duo is looking for input from fans as they work to create their follow-up to 2008′s Lust [...]

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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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Media Roundup: A Cup of Lists, A Pinch of Controversy, and A Handful of Tasty MP3s

Posted on January 16, 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! ______________________________ MTV may not be as cutting edge as it once was, but its website is currently in the middle of an advertising controversy. ______________________________ Pete Doherty [...]

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Media Round Up: New Releases & New Bands for the New Year

Posted on December 19, 2008 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! _________________________________________________ The Roots survive a rollover bus accident while on tour. Vampire Weekend are getting ready to hit the studio and start recording their second full-length release. [...]

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Media Roundup: Reunions, gossip, and videos galore!

Posted on December 12, 2008 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! _____________________________________________ Check out these posts from Daytrotter.com featuring The Everybodyfields and The Walkmen. _____________________________________________ The folks at stereogum.com posted a handful of great live Ryan Adams vids. [...]

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