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The Weekly Mixtape: Harry Potter Edition
So wizard rock is apparently a real thing, which is nice; I’m sure that the Moms of the various members of, say, Draco and the Malfoys are all very proud of them. But if
Read More »The Friday Mixtape: 10/15/10
The Popdose staff curates this mix to be a companion through the headlong rush to the winter solstice
Read More »Bottom Feeders: The Rock End of the ’80s, Part 5
Dave Steed's journey through the Billboard rock charts of the '80s leads us to minor hits from Pat Benatar, Big Country, Black Sabbath, and more
Read More »Lost in the ’80s: Big Country, “Look Away”
John C. Hughes is still Lost in the '80s -- but with classic tracks like Big Country's "Look Away" on the stereo, who can complain
Read More »Lost in the ’70s: The Skids, “Masquerade”
Richard Jobson and Stuart Adamson founded Scottish punk band the Skids in 1977 – and if that second name sounds familiar, it’s probably because you know Adamson’s more famous combo, Big Country. But years
Read More »Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 8
Today we’re going to finish up with the story of my collection. As I mentioned last week, I consider “The Collection” to be complete, i.e. I own a hard copy of all but one
Read More »Mix Six: “Frickin’ Awesome Drummers”
A guest DJ in the house! It’s none other than Popdose’s very own Scott Malchus, who is here to mix it up with six FRICKIN’ AWESOME DRUMMERS! What I love about this mix is
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