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Life topic: Music
Week long musical marathon proves epic
The CMJ Music Marathon is an annual music and film festival and music industry conference that takes place in New York City every October. This year it took place Oct. 21-25. Read »
‘90s band delivers catchy album
Some will tell you, quite convincingly, that Oasis’ best days are far behind them. Come on, how could they ever top mega-superhits (no exaggeration) like “Wonderwall” and “Champagne… Read »
Fall concert opener creates great live album
Virginia Coalition takes a break from its high-energy and frenetic style to focus its creativity in a more cohesive album, Home This Year. Read »
The first time is a charm
Being my first visit to the Greene Street Club in Greensboro, I walked into Straylight Run’s headlining tour knowing nothing other than the names of the five bands performing that evening. Read »
New CD brings mixed emotions
I’m the wrong person to write about Of Montreal’s new album. I really am. I’m the wrong person to write about Of Montreal’s new album. I really am. I’m horrible about ignoring… Read »
Barefoot folk band delights with unique sound
To whoever decided that listening to folk music was considered “cool” among young folks, I personally thank you for the good you’ve brought to humanity. To whoever decided that listening… Read »
Sophomore album succeeds in chasing away the blues
On the day Jack’s Mannequin finished mastering the last song of their debut album Everything in Transit, lead singer Andrew McMahon was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. McMahon,… Read »
Politics meets pop culture
It is now less than a month away from the 2008 elections, of which the most important is the presidential election. As of January 2009 there will be a new president of the United States. In order to commemorate… Read »
Reunion a dream come true
This isn’t really a story about a concert. It’s a story about a dream. We live in a world that gives us daily reminders that most dreams don’t come true. You don’t wake up one morning… Read »
Web exploration leads to a new LeGalaxie
I remember looking at the clock 15 minutes after the bus had left while I lay in my warm bed. I was furious with myself, for I had missed the one trip that I had been actually excited about: the excursion… Read »