Big Mama Thornton was a seminal figure in the development of rock and roll but she’s never gotten her due
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Rob Ross
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This has quite a story, as per the press release that came along with this album – Faith Evans Ruch may remember her new album, Lessons in Falling, as the…
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Dw. Dunphy
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A generation of the “raised right” clearly know nothing of civility.
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Rob Ross
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This latest album from Virginia native Dori Freeman has all the ear-markings of a quality release; a warm, embracing voice; melodies and top of the mark accompaniment. And Letters Never…
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Robert Cass
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Let there be Bread. (Sorry, I don’t have any Phish. You’ll have to ask Jesus about those bootlegs.)
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Rob Ross
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I’ve been a fan of A Fragile Tomorrow for several years now. I reviewed their last two albums here on Popdose and had the opportunity to speak with/interview the twin…
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David Medsker
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Thomas Dolby is one of the few people to have enough money to have Oprah killed. Not that he would.
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Rob Ross
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We at Popdose are very fond of Populuxe, Brooklyn’s trio of heavy pop hitters. A band that shows varied influences yet has a thing of their own, which isn’t easy…
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Ken Shane
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In 1969 two of Motown’s greatest groups teamed up for a smash single
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Justin Vellucci
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Five days ago, David Grubbs released one of the best records of his storied career and a real contender, especially in avant-indie circles, for Record of the Year. The LP…
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Daniel Suddes
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In memory of Tobe Hooper, we look at the three movies he directed for Cannon Films in the ’80s.
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Justin Vellucci
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It’s starting to become the definition of stasis. Godspeed You! Black Emperor released a new LP, Luciferian Towers, the band’s sixth, today on Constellation Records and, while it’s certainly far…
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Allison Johnelle Boron
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Sarah Ragsdale first caught my attention back in August when I told you about her single/video for “This Kiss,” which embraces wholesome, happy-go-lucky sounds so desperately needed in these dark…
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Ken Shane
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In the last couple of years, we have had powerful returns to form from classic soul men William Bell and Don Bryant. Now we can add Lloyd Price, whose new…
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Rob Ross
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Popdose introduced you to Brothers Prince, the twin Prince brothers (!) in June, who impressed us with their first offering, the perfectly-summer-y track, “Sun To Rise”. The Oakland natives are…
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Justin Vellucci
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It starts with the guitar and the guitar alone, amplified slightly but not distorted, its complicated figures as crystalline as frosted glass. It advances, carefully, with the occasional pitter-patter of…
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Beau Dure
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Some people get crankier when they get older. They drift off and sit in front of whatever TV shows best reinforce their stereotypes and validate their disdain. But unlike decreasing…
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Rob Ross
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Popdose is pleased to share with you a new track from New York’s own Jeremy & The Harlequins. A “classic” rock & roll love song, Jeremy Lublin (vocals/writer) offers, “‘With…
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Dw. Dunphy
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The leader of prog rock giants Frost* confirms the band is on solid ground after “Falling Satellites.”
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Justin Vellucci
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For the better part of the last two decades, The National has been providing me and others like me with the soundtrack for our adulting. Now, I’m not talking, necessarily,…
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Jack Feerick
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(Archive.) Monday, July 11, 2016 Roscoe’s basement has no gigs scheduled until autumn, but our summer is remarkably productive. We played four originals at the Bug Jar — two of…
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Justin Vellucci
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Black Wine is dead. Long live Black Wine! Everyone’s favorite New Jersey punk trio played its final show Aug. 13 at Brighton Bar in Long Branch, N.J., bringing to an…
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Rob Ross
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We’ve been fans of Charleston, South Carolina’s A Fragile Tomorrow at Popdose for several years. Now, lead singer/guitarist Sean Kelly is stepping into the light on his own with his…
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David Medsker
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Have you thanked your mother lately? No, seriously, thank your mother.
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Rob Ross
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Grant Hart, the legendary singer/songwriter/drummer for Husker Du has died at the age of 56, according to reports, after a long battle with cancer. At around 2 a.m. Eastern time,…
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Ken Shane
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What was the first rock and roll song? It depends on who you talk to and to some extent how you define rock and roll. Some would say it was…
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Rob Ross
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If songs are children and Indigo Dreamers are the parents then Lessons of Blue is the documentation of the growing pains, nostalgia, and joy of maturation. The album began three…
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Dw. Dunphy
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The leader of the iconic progressive rock band Jethro Tull preps an anniversary tour.
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Allison Johnelle Boron
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I’ve got a soft spot for anyone who, like me, moves to LA from the midwest. Austin David, originally from Michigan, relocated to the City of Angels and is cranking…
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Rob Ross
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Don Williams, the Country Music Hall of Famer known as the “Gentle Giant,” died Friday, September 8th, after a short illness. An internationally popular country star, Williams recorded dozens of…