Sub Pop Records recently reissued Jeremy Enigk’s Return of the Frog Queen, a circa-96 solo debut whose first printing remains, justifiably, a much-sought-after cult classic. It also has become, over…
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David Medsker
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I have an all-female band. And my big joke is that every time we hit a town, if it was guys, they’d be saying, ”Where’s the guitar shop?” With the girls, they all say, ”Where’s the Whole Foods store?”
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David Medsker
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In which I execute a pivot so sharp that only John Cleese can effectively prepare the audience for what’s about to happen. And so he does. And a new Dizzy Heights tradition is born.
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Ken Shane
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Aaron Neville has had an impressive career with his brothers and as a solo artist but his biggest hit came in 1966
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Jack Feerick
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(Archive.) Some names have been changed to protect the privacy of the individuals concerned. May — June 2017 Here’s the thing about Roscoe’s Basement, for me: It’s not just a…
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Rob Ross
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Once again, Popdose strives to bring you different artists on the pop spectrum. This time, we present Julie Nathanson, a name you may be familiar with in the world of…
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Beau Dure
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There’s a formula for power-pop success that simply isn’t used as often as it should be: Have a killer hook, simple and memorable, suitable for jamming and mixing things up,…
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David Medsker
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The idea of an orchestral album by Midge Ure isn’t a question of when, but rather why it took this long for it to happen.
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Rob Ross
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Popdose is pleased and proud to bring you the exclusive premiere of “Untethered”, the new video and first “lead” track from Black Box Theory, the latest offering from Gretchen’s Wheel…
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Rob Ross
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Popdose is happy to introduce you to someone new – Paige Calico – and to share her latest video, “Arm Candy” – yet another of our “choice picks”! To give…
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Ken Shane
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The Brighter Side of Darkness hit inspired a parody song that did even better
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Rob Ross
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Once again, historian/author/film producer and Memphian Robert Gordon delivers a book about the music of his hometown; a musical spectrum that spans wide and deep. Along with that book, Memphis…
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Justin Vellucci
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High Plains today quietly released a follow-up to Cinderland, its brilliant debut and, hands down, one of last year’s best records. But, before you go all googly-eyed on me, take…
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Justin Vellucci
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If you like your modern-day interpretations of 60s trash-rock booze-drenched, then you’ll want to tune into Joan and The Rivers, a San Jose-based, EP-prone trio that released two, you guessed…
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Keith Creighton
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There are only two types of music fans in this world, those who believe Propaganda’s audacious German synth pop opus, A Secret Wish, from 1985 is one of the greatest…
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Ken Shane
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The original version of “Harlem Shuffle” made more of an impact as an influence then it did on the charts
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Justin Vellucci
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Fans of early Amos Lee — in other words: well-crafted acoustic soul — mustmustMUST tune into Spencer Kilpatrick, a Reno, Nev.-based songwriter who previewed the single ”Lungs” on Soundcloud just…
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Dw. Dunphy
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Writer Bob Makin, producer of the weekly Makin Waves column since 1988, announced his column will be an official partner for the Asbury Park Summer Concert Series this year.
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Rob Ross
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Popdose is very excited and pleased to present the video for “Ooh Girl”, the new single release from The Red Button, featuring Peter Noone on JEM Records. It is, undoubtedly,…
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Dw. Dunphy
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Give David Myhr’s Lucky Day a chance and it will reward you in return.
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Dw. Dunphy
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There was nothing hip about Karen and Richard, and that’s why they succeeded.
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Ken Shane
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Cliff Nobles had a big hit in 1968. The only thing it was missing was … Cliff Nobles
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Justin Vellucci
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The new record from the Norwegian composer Kaada is a beautiful thing, immense in scope yet startlingly intimate. But, while it plays on a theme — Death; the record, after…
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Robert Cass
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Tahiti 80 have never chased trends, but they aren’t preoccupied with setting them, either. Each new recording is the chance for a fresh start.
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David Medsker
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In which I get absolutely owned by my Facebook friends, and an idea is born… *maniacal laugh*
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Ken Shane
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Johnny Nash’s trip to Jamaica in 1968 led to one of the first U.S. reggae hits
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Rob Ross
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Popdose presents – exclusively – from Brooklyn-based indie blues-soul singer/songwriter James VIII his newest track, “Blueberry Wine”. With such a wide range of influences, James VIII’s sound is not easily…
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Justin Vellucci
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Frog Eyes’ frontman Carey Mercer has said Violet Psalms — the band’s goodbye record, out late last week on Paper Bag — was written and recorded like a debut, ”when…
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Rob Ross
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I’ve never liked the concept of the “guitar gods” – Page is alright, but I look at Zeppelin as a whole; I never cared for Eric Clapton and there are…
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Rob Ross
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Brighton-based duo Immersion, made up of Wire frontman Colin Newman & Minimal Compact’s Malka Spigel, will release their new album Sleepless on June 15th via ‘swim~’. Popdose is pleased to…