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Apparently getting settled back into school took me a bit longer than I thought. That’s not to say that I wasn’t focusing on the pile of CDs I have to review. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Now that my graphics and design class has ended (and my life has come back), I can once [...]
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Tags: Bear Rinehart, Blues, Bo Rinehart, Christian Rock, Girl Named Tennessee, Hurricane, Joe Stillwell, Lay Em Down, Music, Needtobreathe, Nickel Creek, Pop, Prisoner, Rock, Sara Watkins, Seth Bolt, Something Beautiful, Stones Under Rushing Water, The Outsiders, Word Music Group
Forming a band from a group of individuals that have been trained in genres ranging from classical music to rock music to electronic is a difficult feat. Each style has its own strengths and complications, and attempting to fuse them together could easily turn out to be a jumbled mess. California Wives, a four piece [...]
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Tags: Alternative, California Wives, Chicago, chicago music, Classical music, Dan Zima, electronic, Hans Michel, Jayson Kramer, Joe O'Connor, Music, Old meets new, rock music, synthesizer
Sister Hazel “Release”
Some CDs are extremely easy to listen to. They don’t require too much thought and can be tossed into the CD player regardless of your mood. Sister Hazel’s latest release, “Release,” happens to be one of those CDs. I have listened to this while working on the most boring homework assignment, while I was extremely [...]
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Tags: Better Way, Ken Block, One Life, Release, Rock Ridge Music, Run For the Hills, Sister Hazel, Take A bow, Vacation Rain
So I’m sitting here working on my homework and watching the VMAs. I generally don’t watch these unless I’m doing something mindless, but this year, 2 crazy things happened within the first 10 minutes and I haaad to keep it on after that.
The Michael Jackson tribute was amazing. Having it end with Janet dancing along [...]
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Tags: Kanye, Kanye West, MTV, MTV Video Music Awards, Pink, Taylor Swift, Video Music Awards, VMAS
I really need to start surrounding myself with less talented people. Some sing, some dance, some are great writers and some, like Leah, are amazing artists. Despite how great my stick figures may appear, they are nothing compared to the intricate details Leah Roszkowski includes in her art…and she’s extremely modest about it.
Regardless of how [...]
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Tags: Art, Creative, Drawing, hobby, Leah Roszkowski, Painting, talent
There are very few CDs that I can listen to over and over again. ”Chances, Stances & Romances” has found a way to join this extremely exclusive, members-only club. Andrew Hoover’s fusion of acoustic soul, R&B, Latino flair and blues creates a musical taste-treat that is sure to entertain all ears for hours on end. [...]
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Idol Judge Resigns
It’s official. Paula Abdul will not be returning for the next season of American Idol. Apparently, she and the producers could not come to a financial agreement about her return. Interesting…rumor has it that Simon “No Shame” Cowell got a raise for the upcoming season.
This is not a happy day! First, Britney Spears is nominated [...]
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Tags: Adam Lambert, American Idol, Britney Spears, Kara Dioguardi, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, Ryan Seacrest, Simon Cowell, VMA
Oh, the humanity!
Yes, it has finally happened. Britney Spears is being commended for all of her recent…accomplishments. “Musically,” that is. This morning, E! Online reported that the one and only B-Spears has been nominated for 7, yes-count them, 7, MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs).
*Madness ensues.
What does this mean? This means people will [...]
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Tags: 2009 VMAs, B-Spears, Beyonce, Britney Spears, E!, E! Online, hot mess, If You Seek Amy, Lady Gaga, MTV, Music, Video Music Awards, VMAS
Benjy Davis Project “Dust”
Music [myoo-zik] noun: An art form created to evoke some form of emotion with the use of instrumentation, voice and the dance between rhythm, melody and harmony.
No, I’m not a dictionary, but I believe I have a solid understanding of what music is and what elements have the ability to draw people in. ”Dust,” the [...]
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Tags: Album Review, Baton Rouge, Ben Folds, Benjy Davis, Benjy Davis Project, Blues, Country-Pop, Dust, Good Enough, I Love You, Jazz, Jonathan Lawhun, Louisiana, Matt Rusnak, Mic Cpdevielle, Michael Galasso, Music, Rock Ridge Music, Still Sweet, Sweet Southern Moon
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