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An Interview with Larry And His Flask
Larry And His Flask are: Dallin Bulkley on vocals and guitar, Andrew Carew on vocals, trombone and banjo, Ian Cook on vocals and guitar, Jamin Marshall on vocals and percussion, Jeshua Marshall on vocals, double bass, baritone and harmonicas and Kirk Skatvold on vocals, mandolin and trumpet. They’re a six piece rock and roll band from Redmond, Oregon who were born to travel and play music. Their live shows are incredible and the sounds they omit are striking: strings played so fast that you wonder if the instruments themselves are alive, forceful beats from a double bass that will kick you in the face, percussion that ties all of the…
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Gossip Girl Promo Song: “Southern Sky” by John Reynolds (Interview)
Early December on Gossip Girl, the CW showed a preview of a future GG episode set to a beautifully haunting clip of a song that captured the attention of Gossip Girl fans everywhere. Viewers frantically searched the Internet to find out the title and artist of the song. We did some research and found out that the clip is “Southern Sky” by John Reynolds, but we wanted to know more. Much to our surprise, John Reynolds found us on the Internet and posted a friendly comment on our “Southern Sky” post. This week, we got the chance to ask him a few questions in order to get to know him…
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Occupy Movement Vol. 2 (Society’s Slideshow)
The Occupy Wall Street movement is showing no signs of stopping. It has expanded from Zucotti Park in New York City to Detroit, Los Angles and other major cities. People are gathering to protest the lack of available jobs, stagnating wages, and the overall stranglehold this banks and corporations have on our government. Newt Gingrich has told Occupy participants to “get a job right after you take a bath.” Well, Newt, it’s kind of hard to get a job if you have no personal residence to give as an address or can’t afford a telephone to supply a potential employer with a number at which they can reach you if they decide…
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A Closer Look at Jack White’s Third Man Records (Photos of Orlando Calling, Commentary, and Recommendations)
Jack White III grew up in Southwest Detroit as one of ten children. He flirted with the idea of life careers in priesthood and upholstery, but instead became the frontman for The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, and The Dead Weather. He has also created the most innovative record label that is doing great things for music. Third Man Records was originally created in Detroit in 2001, but didn’t have a physical location until 2009 in Nashville, TN. The location offers a record store, a record label, photo studio, dark room. recording booth, production office, distribution center and a performance space. When talented artists are passing through Nashville, Jack White invites…
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Album Review: Real Estate’s “Days” 10/22/2011 (Score 81%)
Kevin via tranzcontinental.com The New Jersey band Real Estate has just released it’s second full-length album, “Days.” On this follow-up the band continues to combine meditative lyrics and relaxing guitar-pop to create a simple and atmospheric sound. Real Estate is very good at using guitars to create a relaxed ‘beach-wave’ sound. Much of this is is due to the unique style of the band’s guitarist, Matt Mondanile, who also plays guitar under the name Ducktails and might also be remembered for having collaborated with Animal Collective’s Panda Bear. Throughout their record releases, the band has shown a common underlying theme. These simple guitar songs are all reflecting the romanticized way…
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Prepare for Voodoo Playlist 2011
Last year’s playlist has been disabled! Stay tuned for this year’s list as the lineup becomes available! Meanwhile check out our Noize mixtape: Noize We put together a giant playlist of Voodoo artists on Spotify so that those going this year and those who can’t attend can preview the music. This playlist is a work in progress and includes anything from local New Orleans musicians, the headliners and everything in between. The playlist is HUGE so put it on shuffle and enjoy! Voodoo Experience Playlist FYI Spotify is free to download!
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Voodoo Experience in New Orleans is One Week from Today! Oct. 28-30 (Preview)
Voodoo Experience is a music festival held every year for the past 12 year in New Orleans. The festival has hosted over 450 artists and over 1 million visitors over the last decade. Voodoo Festival blends national acts with local Louisiana musicians in order to give the festival its distinct New Orleans vibe. This year’s lineup includes: The Ranconteurs, Soundgarden, Snoop Dogg Blink 182, My Chemical Romance, Band of Horses, Steve Angello, Ai Difranco, The Wombats, Civil Twilight, Girl Talk, Mastodon, City and Colour, Kreayshawn, Fatboy Slim, Portugal the Man, TV on the Radio and TV on the Radio. View more here: http://thevoodooexperience.com/2011/. This year the festival is also featuring several…
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Thinking of Steve Jobs…Think Different. Apple Campaign (Video)
This is a good one… http://youtu.be/jULUGHJCCj4
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Album Review: Evanesence’s ‘Evanesence’ 10/12/2011 (Score 82%)
Loud, crunchy guitars: check Resplendent piano arpeggios and corresponding string arrangements: check Crisp studio production: check Soaring, haunting Goth-queen vocals: check This can mean only one thing: a new Evanescence album. After listening to the band’s third studio album, simply titled Evanescence, one is immediately reassured of one thing: you know exactly what you’re getting. Welcome back Amy Lee. She has returned in all of her Goth-glory, capturing you with her soaring, forever haunting vocals, and endless tales of forlorn loss and hurt. Opening track “What You Want” immediately takes you in with Amy Lee’s patented haunting vocals, crisp production, and catchy “Hello, Hello, remember me” refrain. Existing fans will…
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Apple’s Tribute to Steve Job’s…
Steve Jobs was a tremendous visionary who will be missed. Apple’s website paid a fitting tribute to him tonight with a beautiful photo and kind words of remembrance: If you would like to share your thoughts, memories, and condolences, please email rememberingsteve@apple.com