Shaun Hamid is back tossing his voice into the TV arena with me.Á‚ We hope that in the coming weeks you, our readers, will help continue our conversations about television…
The first half of the last day of CMJ was something of a random draw, with there only being one band I was determined to see that day (Pattern Is…
The third day of CMJ began at Fontana’s, with Austin, TX folk duo the Lovely Sparrows. This is one of the shows I was looking forward to, as occasional contributor…
By day four, this CMJ hound needed a bit of a rest – which, in CMJ terms, means I went to one show instead of five. Truthfully, the one show…
Juliana Hatfield – When I Grow Up: A Memoir purchase this book (Amazon) Á¢€Å“Á¢€¦ if you’re timid and looking for mercy, stay on the road that leads to a more…
“But suddenly a mighty tumult arose, and there were cries of “The werewolf!” “The werewolf!” Terror seized upon all Á¢€” stout hearts were frozen with fear. Out from the further…
Welcome to Song-Off’s first ever theme week – Halloween! Each day this week we’ll be posting a new matchup featuring songs about some of the most familiar Halloween creatures. Every…
You’re a female high school student and an aspiring journalist who enters into a contest sponsored by a local newspaper, hoping to win the prize of a summer internship at…
Last week Bootleg City featured a 1978 concert by AC/DC to celebrate the release of their new album, Black Ice, which came out on Tuesday. This week I’m moving down…
The good people at NBC stream next week’s season premiere of 30 Rock in its entirety; Yours truly helps Rotten Tomatoes pay tribute to the most prolific killers in slasher-flick…
Marvin Gaye – My Love Is Growing from Let’s Get It On (Deluxe Edition) (2001) Mavis Staples – This Little Light from We’ll Never Turn Back (2007) B.B. King –…
[kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/epQi1YsVT3k” width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /] Mainstream Rock: The Who, “You Better You Bet” (1981) Zack Dennis: Every time I get hooked in by Pete Townsend’s synthesizers, I feel kind…
Necessity is the mother of invention. I just didnÁ¢€â„¢t make it to the multiplex this week, but, fearing reprimand by my masters here at Popdose, figured I had to come…
Remember how day one of CMJ was all about the blogs? Well, day two was also sort of all about the blogs, or at least one in particular, NYC-based Ear…
The first day of CMJ (or the College Music Journal’s Music Marathon, should you prefer to be proper) this year was all about blog showcases, with New York City’s music…
Grab a hold of something, folks, and take a deep breath. Next week is Halloween, the unofficial start of the holiday season. Christmas Club accounts are starting to turn around,…
Is there such a thing as a casual Trash Can (or Trashcan, if you prefer) Sinatras fan? I ask that since every TCS fan I’ve met has been nearly obsessive…
Meet Restaurant, or Restavrant, depending on how the person writing about this crazy Texas duo interprets the band’s logo. Equal parts Flat Duo Jets, Timbuk 3, Black Keys and Chickasaw…
Last night I had a dream Á¢€¦ of long-faded memories, and basic-cable infomercials: Voiceover: RememberÁ¢€¦this? John McCain: Á¢€Å“Who is Barack Obama?Á¢€ VO: ThatÁ¢€â„¢s right Á¢€¦ they’re the hits youÁ¢€â„¢ve come…
Its unthinkable now. A crusty old rock band packing up family and crew to play a series of concerts at the Giza Necropolis. To kick out the jams at the…
The career of a music writer certainly does have its perks. While it very often lacks in financial reward, it occasionally compensates with rewards of a more soul-satisfying sort. Last…
I will not rest until Simply Red covers this song. For someone who has gotten almost as cover-friendly in his autumn years as UB40, I’m frankly surprised this hasn’t happened…
You know, I don’t rant in public too often (yeah, right), but I’ve been getting really annoyed with iTunes and my iPod lately, so I think it’s time I let…
It’s not easy being popular. I should know — some popular people told me. I could’ve asked them why it’s not easy, but I was a freshman at the time,…
A few years ago, my dad took a vacation to Hawaii. While he was there, he tried surfing for the first time. Even though he’s a good athlete, and solid…
Starting out as a trio called the Strutters, singer/songwriter Mark Kjeldsen along with rhythm section Bobby Irwin and Ron FranÁƒ§ois re-branded themselves as the Sinceros, trading in New Wave and…
Violent Femmes – “Add It Up” Built to Spill – “Carry the Zero” — n n n {democracy:17} — Two weeks ago, the extraterrestrial hitchhiker Neil Young held off a…
DOWNLOAD THE FULL MIX HERE The other day, I was listening to my local NPR station, and they have this weekly feature called “The Do List” where they list events…
When you hear the name “Don Dixon,” you’re probably more likely to think of him in terms of his production career than for his accomplishments as a singer and songwriter…