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Sweeter in Her Story: The Ultimate Gabriella Cilmi Interview — Free MP3 Download
What would you say to one of your favorite musicians if you were given the chance to hang out for a while? For me, this would be Aussie singing sensation turned European pop star
Read More »The Vinyl Diaries: The Beatles, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”
Rob Smith meditates on memory, music, and the Beatles in "The Vinyl Diaries."
Read More »Book Review: “Trust Me, I’m Dr. Ozzy”
If the idea of Ozzy Osbourne writing a health-and-wellness column seems ludicrous — I mean, this is Ozzy we’re talking about, the inchoate wet-brain that you’ve seen shambling across your teevee screen — well,
Read More »Bob Lefsetz Hasn’t Gotten Over The Art Chick From High School
Bob can't just give advice to the myriad young acts who don't read his columns. He has to present it with awkward metaphors about high school, which he probably learned from the movies.
Read More »Cratedigger: David Ackles, “American Gothic”
David Ackles released his masterpiece, "American Gothic," in 1972. Critics loved it, but the public didn't get it. Ken Shane remembers this lost classic
Read More »Mix Six: “The New Wave Effect”
I was too young to experience many of the groups and performers featured here when they were in their prime. Sure, I heard the music of Led Zep, Dylan, the Rolling Stones, the Who,
Read More »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 Gets ‘Faced: The Ultimate Drinking Mixtape
A couple months ago, Jeff mentioned to me that he was thinking of putting together the Ultimate Drinking Mixtape in time for St. Patrick’s Day. I got so excited that I persuaded him to
Read More »Bookshelf: Holiday Gift Ideas
So you say that your finances are under more pressure than Rod Blagojevich and you still have gifts to buy for the holidays? Join the club. When you think about it, books make a
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