Mainstream Rock: INXS, “Suicide Blonde” (1990) John: I was always appreciative of INXS for holding X back until 1990 so I could accurately say their best stuff was back in the ’80s. There are currently 272 used copies of X available on Amazon for one cent each. Vrabel: Was "/>

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Soul Serenade: Teddy Pendergrass, “Live In ’82″ (Win the DVD!)

Ken Shane March 31, 2011 2

In 1982, Teddy Pendergrass was on top of the music world when he performed in London. A few weeks later, a tragic car accident changed everything

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The Second Day of Mellowmas: Warm Lovin’ Mellowmas

Jeff Giles and Jason Hare December 2, 2010 53

Mellowmas has just begun and already Jason has become weak (and nauseous). See why as the dynamic duo listen to some warm lovin' Wilson Phillips on Day Two!

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Soul Serenade: Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, “Wake Up Everybody”

Ken Shane June 10, 2010 1

Last weekend I attended a Triple-A radio conference in Philadelphia. The event is called Non-Comm (as in noncommercial radio), and I’ll be writing more about it soon. One of the highlights of the conference,

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The Friday Mixtape: 2/26/10

Rob Smith February 26, 2010 6

Rob Smith provides some soulful sides to get us through winter's last throes, in this week's Popdose.com Friday Mixtape

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Bootleg City: Mayor to Mayor

Robert Cass January 29, 2010 34

The mayor of Bootleg City is back! And in case you have no idea who that is, the mayor is me! Thank you, thank you, you’re too kind. But if it’s not too much

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The Popdose Podcast: Episode 4

Jason Hare December 18, 2009 18

Don’t know what to get your friends and loved ones for the holidays this year? If they’re lovers of merriment, obnoxious humor and immature behavior, we can think of no better gift than The

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CD Review: The Revelations featuring Tre Williams, “The Bleeding Edge”

Ken Shane October 7, 2009 7

Last year, the Revelations featuring Tre Williams released their Deep Soul EP, which was not only one of my favorite recordings of the year, but one that I voted for in the upcoming “Top

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Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 67

Dave Steed September 2, 2009 37

Dave Steed's got, Steed's got, Steed's got what you need -- which is, of course, another incredible installment of Bottom Feeders. This week: the letter P!

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Chartburn: 2/29/08

Jeff Giles February 29, 2008 26
Mainstream Rock: INXS, “Suicide Blonde” (1990) John: I was always appreciative of INXS for holding X back until 1990 so I could accurately say their best stuff was

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