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‘Top 10 supergroups of all time’ by Dave Miniaci
Sometimes just being in one band isn't enough. Artists feel the need to expand their wings and try different things. And sometimes, artists from awesome bands work together and form what we call "supergroups."
Read More »‘Top 10 Songs for Spring’ by Christopher Franklin
Here in the Northeast, it sure doesn’t feel like spring has indeed sprung. Walking to class in a wool coat and hat still gets me a little down – I yearn for the breezy
Read More »“The Road I Must Travel” by The Nightwatchman (NYC, 2008)
I've always held the opinion that Tom Morello is one of the greatest guitarists of our generation. His work with Rage Against the Machine is unparalleled, and his unorthodox techniques are hard for acts
Read More »Regional Sounds of America: Midwest
There’s a scene in the film “Field of Dreams” when the ghost of John Kinsella is struck by the beauty of his surroundings, and asks his son, Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner), if he
Read More »“Girl Inform Me” by The Shins (Glasgow, 2007)
"It'll change your life, I swear." At least that's what Natalie Portman said in 'Garden State', introducing The Shins to the world (OK, ok, they may of been around before then, but you've got
Read More »‘Top 5 Indie Musicians Who Look Like Cult Leaders’ by Nick Weingartner
Let's be honest and get this out there -- in independent music, there happens to be a lot of singers who look like cult leaders
Read More »“Monkey Gone to Heaven” by the Pixies (France, 2004)
The Pixies are perhaps the most secretly influential band of the last twenty years. Nirvana, Bowie, U2, The Strokes, Pavement -- they all loved them and sang their praises, but always eclipsed them
Read More »‘Top 10 Irish songs’ by Christopher Franklin
There is nothing quite like a good St. Patrick’s Day party — lots of beer, lots of good cheer and great music. I have always had a love of Irish and Irish/American music. It
Read More »‘Top 10 underappreciated guitarists’ by Chistopher Franklin
I was recently snoozing in the common area of my apartment (I’d call it a living room, but it’s not big enough to merit that), and when I woke up, I looked around and
Read More »Regional sounds of America: South
The southern part of the United States has received a bad reputation; those of us in the northern part of the country think of it as a place for the “not-so-bright,” culturally bland masses
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