Though Gideon King’s band sounds more like a digital music publication than a collaborative group of musicians, “City Blog” is actually an amalgamation of who’s who when it comes to…
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Justin Vellucci
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Inconsistencies, dagnammit! I want to really, really like, to love, to adore The Turbosonics‘ new CD, Tres Gatos Suave, a meaty slab of surf from one of Pittsburgh’s mightiest purveyors of the form. But,…
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Rob Ross
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This is the new, second single from Australia’s The Glorious; their new album, Falcon, will be released in the U.S. on January 8th, 2016, but in the meantime, Popdose is…
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Thierry Côté
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Even the best laid plans never quite work out as expected. When David McAlmont first met Bernard Butler in London’s Jazz CafÁ© in 1994, both were still reeling following acrimonious…
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Dave Lifton
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New Orleans-based Nigel Hall has given us a debut album that shows a solid command of ’70s R&B and funk.
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Rob Ross
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This seven-piece (!) Brooklyn-based outfit comes with a Broadway/theatre pedigree, as it’s driven by Kyle Jarrow, an Obie-award winning writer and his wife, lead singer, Lauren Worsham, who’s a Tony…
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Ken Shane
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Robert Parker and the legendary Wardell Quezergue collaborated on a ’65 smash
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Rob Ross
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Over this last year, Rhode Island’s Jenn Vix has offered up two very fine single tracks that Popdose has had the pleasure of introducing you to. Now the Rhode Island…
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Rob Ross
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It’s become something of a rarity in these last two decades or so to hear the story or motivation as to the writing of songs; it’s a lost art, and…
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Rob Ross
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These five songs are a good introduction to Patrick Breen, a New York City-based singer-songwriter who’s been making the rounds for a few years. More Than Magic is his recorded…
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Rob Ross
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So now we’re on boxset number three – the period that truly defined The Who, as they transitioned from “pop” band to “rock legends”. After their one year stint with…
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Rob Ross
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This year’s welcome return of England’s post punk provocateurs The Pop Group saw their first album in over 30 years, the critically-acclaimed Citizen Zombie – and now, they have released…
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Ken Shane
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The world lost a musical giant when Allen Toussaint died this week
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Dave Lifton
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Some thoughts on New Orleans music legend, Allen Toussaint, who passed away last night (Nov. 9).
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Rob Ross
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How I missed this on its release in early 2014 is beyond my comprehension, but after seeing them a few nights ago on PBS’ “Music City Roots: Live From The…
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Justin Vellucci
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You’ve got to hand it to Canadien Carey Mercer, the principal performer-songwriter behind the baroque pop outfit Frog Eyes, whose Pickpocket’s Locket LP is licking ears these days around these parts:…
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Rob Ross
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With all the recent talk and writing about the return of the original Zombies, touring and performing their 1968 masterpiece Odessey & Oracle, I thought it might be nice to…
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Ted Asregadoo
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Coldplay, Solomon Ray, Rush, and The Wild Wild in the Single Play spotlight this week!
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Rob Ross
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This terrific video – and fantastic song – hit the net a few days ago. Now Popdose is proud to share with you the newest video and latest track from…
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Rob Ross
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This is rock and roll, the right way – the way we first experienced it as kids – songs about women, life, aggravation – at a breakneck pace and full-on…
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Ken Shane
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A rare foray into the ’80s for a neo-soul smash with a classic soul pedigree
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Rob Ross
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Twenty years old, still a student and my God, what a songwriter and singer. Julien Baker of Memphis, Tennessee unleashes her solo debut album, Sprained Ankle, and this is one…
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Rob Ross
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Jeffrey Foucault has been around for a while; two albums with a project called Cold Satellite and four solo albums. This latest effort, Salt As Wolves (the title taken from…
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Allison Johnelle Boron
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It’s rare in 2015 to find an artist who’s straight-up blues. So many would-be blues artists (would-be meaning “would have been 50 or 60 years ago) feel pressured by…
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Rob Ross
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Warm and languid, Zeke Duhon’s sound is the perfect complement to the encroaching cold. And the six songs that make up this debut E.P. fit the mood. Layered and textured,…