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The Friday Five: May 11, 2012

Michael Parr May 11, 2012 10

It's a very special Friday Five, dedicated to little Evan James.

New Music: The Explorers Club, “Grand Hotel”

Dave Lifton March 1, 2012 0

I love new music. And I love old music. Therefore, by extension, there are very few things I love more than when new bands make old music. Jangly Beatlesque pop? Bring it on. The

Popdose 2011: Mike Duquette’s Top Catalogue Projects

Mike Duquette December 21, 2011 1

According to crazy people, next year will see the wholesale demise of compact discs as well as the heroic efforts of Jon Cusack saving the world from cataclysmic disaster. With that in mind, you’d think the year’s

Popdose 2011: Michael Fortes’ album highlights of the year

Michael Fortes December 16, 2011 0

Michael Fortes looks back on five major musical highlights as part of Popdose's 2011 year-end wrap-up

Popdose 2011: Ken Shane’s Favorite Albums of the Year

Ken Shane December 14, 2011 9

There was a lot of new music released this year. Ken Shane wades through it all to find a handful of albums with real staying power

A Fan’s Notes: Jon Stebbins, “The Beach Boys FAQ: All That’s Left To Know About America’s Band”

Ken Shane November 15, 2011 2

Jon Stebbins has penned fine books about Beach Boys Dennis Wilson, and David Marks. "The Beach Boys FAQ" aspires to be the last word on the history of the band

SMiLE-ology: Inside The Beach Boys’ SMiLE Sessions

Popdose Staff November 8, 2011 6

Literally almost fifty years in the making, last week saw the release of The SMiLE Sessions, a boxed set of material from the Beach Boys chronicling their work on the famous lost album from