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Unsolicited Career Advice for… Michael Stipe
With this week's installment of Unsolicited Advice, Rob Smith's uncle Don Skwatzenschitz becomes the latest in a long line of people to try and figure out what's wrong with R.E.M.'s career
Read More »Popdose Flashback: Michael Bolton, “Soul Provider”
In Bull Durham, Kevin Costner’s character Crash Davis chides Nuke LaLoosh (Tim Robbins) for his laziness and lack of focus on the game of baseball. “You got a gift,” he says. “When you were
Read More »Unsolicited Career Advice for… Jennifer Lopez
Wasn’t aware that Uncle Donnie had a hand in the movie business until I found this missive. Of course, the “properties” he’s pushing probably explain why. Still, wouldn’t it be cool to see J-Lo
Read More »CD Review: Indigo Girls, “Poseidon and the Bitter Bug”
Indigo Girls – Poseidon and the Bitter Bug (2009, Vanguard) Purchase this album (Amazon) To a 19-year-old roiling with existential crises, the Indigo Girls’ major label debut was the perfect soundtrack for indulgent hours
Read More »Unsolicited Career Advice for… Jimmy Buffett
Here’s another missive from the Skwatzenschitz archives, which I explained a bit last time. I’m not sure how Jimmy Buffett reacted to Uncle Donnie’s advice, but, to the best of my knowledge, he hasn’t
Read More »NYC Benefit Alert: Kelly Buchanan
In March of this year, independent singer/songwriter Kelly Buchanan suffered a traumatic brain injury while playing street hockey at a rink in downtown Manhattan. The injury left her unable to speak, stand, or walk
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