I was raised in the era of Beautiful Music, a radio format more commonly known as Muzak (although the company programmed other formats, and other people provided Beautiful Music). It…
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Dan Walsh
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Can you make a lullaby record that is not boring? The answer is “Yes” because Justin Roberts just did. Lullaby is a gorgeous, engaging and beautiful record. The perfect album for a pre-bedtime ritual. The string arrangements, the vocals – it’s Justin Roberts in top form. Again. I first heard this album 4 hours after
Dan Walsh
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After a looooooong hiatus, Milwaukee’s The Figureheads are back with a new batch of hip hop for kids. The trio consists of Greg Marshall, Jeremy Bryan and Dave Olson. The new album Holy Monkey Mixtape is a tight, cohesive album with smart, thought-challenging lyrics at the forefront. Listen closely or you might miss the message. It serves as great conduit to educate
Dan Walsh
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Randy Kaplan is new school with tip of the hat to the old school. Actually, he’s fully immersed in old school blues. Randy’s gift lies in sharing the blues, yet telling a story the kids can connect to. He doesn’t take shortcuts or cut corners. His latest album, Mr. Diddie Wah Diddie is 24(!) tracks
Dan Walsh
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Hullabaloo won’t release their new record, Raise a Ruckus, until early September. That hasn’t stopped them from releasing a second video for the album, the first being “Out Standing.” “Dad Upside Down” is a country tune based on palindromes in the family – Sis, Mom, and Dad. So enjoy this grin-inducing video and song from
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Jeff Giles
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If you had to go away for awhile and you could only take five of your favorite albums with you, which ones would you choose? Yes, we know it isn’t a fair question, but that hasn’t stopped us from asking music fans who happen to be recording artists in their own right. This edition of
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Jeff Giles
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If you had to go away for awhile and you could only take five of your favorite albums with you, which ones would you choose? Yes, we know it isn’t a fair question, but that hasn’t stopped us from asking music fans who happen to be recording artists in their own right. This edition of
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Jeff Giles
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I’ve reached the point where I’ve stopped watching most trailers, because A) my kids won’t be quiet long enough for me to hear anything and B) every movie gets at least half a dozen of the damn things before it reaches theaters, so if you want to be surprised by anything that happens during the
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Jeff Giles
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If, like me, you shed a silent Gen X tear when Reading Rainbow was forced off the air a few years ago, and if, like me, you felt bad for longtime host LeVar Burton, whose public quest to drum up funding for his (utterly worthwhile) show came to naught, you’ll be happy to learn that
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Jeff Giles
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Would you want to be stranded with Recess Monkey
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Drew Holloway
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First off. Love that this is talking about “records.” I have so many fond memories of being in my basement with full access to my dad’s collection of LP’s and 45s. I loved the giant sleeves and artwork, the act of getting the record out and putting the arm down on one of my favorite
Dan Walsh
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Kid folk duo Hullabaloo are set to release their new album, Raise a Ruckus on September 4th. The album is the duos 10th release and doesn’t see them stray too far from their to folk, twangy rock sound. The album has a couple of guest artists too. Molly Ledford of Lunch Money, GRAMMY winners Buck
Jeff Giles
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With a new album under their belts, Boom and Dr. Rock prepare to head off to a deserted island with their favorite LPs
Jeff Giles
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The Fleas frontman weighs in on the band’s new album, Invisible Friends, and what’s next in his busy career
Jeff Giles
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All I can tell you is that I watched this entire thing with a big, stupid grin on my face, and I’d really like to see the movie right now. Also: Q*bert sighting!
Billy Kelly
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Billy Kelly loves his dog — and a few other famous canines, too!
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