Big robots, big monsters, medium-sized thrills.
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Rob Ross
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Does Ezra Furman ever get tired? No sooner than The Year Of No Returning appears, he (along with the fine folks at Bar None) delivers Day Of The Dog, an…
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Jack Feerick
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We who take it as a vocation to criticize the efforts of others must take great care to keep our own behavior above reproach. It is particularly bad form to…
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Dw. Dunphy
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Death? Taxes? Shut up, you hack. Here are five things that always happen for no logical reasons…
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Ken Shane
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One unforgettable song made Mel Carter immortal
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Scott Malchus
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On paper it sounds like this shouldn’t work: a Broadway musical based on the animated film Shrek, a movie that made fun of musicals and other animated films. In fact,…
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Justin Vellucci
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Nirvana’s In Utero always has been ripe with context. Upon release in 1993, it wasn’t just the group’s third full-length record proper; it was arguably a middle-finger to the industry…
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Elizabeth Barker
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In the chorus to her new song “Making Light,” Tanya Donelly references a lesser-known but fan-beloved Belly B-side called “Spaceman.” For anyone who’s followed her music through the years –…
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Rob Ross
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Ska: The Rhythm Of Liberation is a very serious study of the upbeat, rhythm-based music that was born in Jamaica. While other books have been written about the “2 Tone”…
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Chris Holmes
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20 spooktacular songs to liven up any Halloween party, courtesy of your pals at Popdose.
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Rob Ross
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This double CD compilation by England’s Smoke Fairies – Katherine Blamire and Jessica Davies – is a delightful gathering of early material. Rich with harmonies, guitars, melody and nods towards…
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Scott Malchus
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Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson are back at it. The stars of the hit comedy, The Wedding Crashers, reunite for The Internship starring as two salesmen who find themselves suddenly…
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Jonny Balfus
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When you were in school you went to parties. You sat around accomplishing not too much and, when The Tune came on, everyone chimed in on the big sing-along…
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Matt Wardlaw
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Michael Sweet of Stryper talks about the band’s new album, No More Hell Left To Pay in our exclusive interview.
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Dave Steed
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College radio staples, The Smithereens and Sneaker Pimps highlight this week of Bottom Feeders.
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Dw. Dunphy
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How could such a loveable show turn so shrill? And is there really a mother?
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Michael Parr
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It’s the Friday Five! Shuffle through five random tracks from your library and share it with the Popdose community.
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Dw. Dunphy
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The second chapter of the Arena Mode saga goes up for Kickstarter funding in mid-October.
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Dw. Dunphy
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Help alternative rock band The Choir complete their fifteenth album, Calling All Monkeys
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D.X. Ferris
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Welcome back to Suburban Metal Dad, Popdose’s resident webcomic. Read a new one every Monday and Friday. Click the pic to enlarge. They have ’em everywhere, huh? Tell us in…
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Mike Heyliger
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Icon For Hire’s debut album, Scripted, debuted on the Billboard 200 Album chart, peaked at # 4 on the iTunes Rock chart, and charted at # 19 overall. Their videos…
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Rob Ross
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Seeing The Bongos live is always a joyful event. But last night was the first time I had the chance to see them on the heels of a new album…
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Sara Maria Vizcarrondo
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John Krokidas loves The Smiths, and though not an note of Mos was used to make his period drama Kill Your Darlings, the scent of that band is all over…
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Rob Ross
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This autobiography from the Hollies/Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young mainstay isn’t your standard book of revelations. It is one of those rare musical life reflections that, although dishing some “dirt”,…
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Ken Shane
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Two music legends unite in a remarkable collaboration
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Ted Asregadoo
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The Basement Tapes, ”I’m Walking Away” You know, music from New Zealand isn’t only about Flight of the Conchords or Lorde. I’ve featured The Basement Tapes before, and wouldn’t feature…
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Rob Ross
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This Portland, Oregon trio – Carolyn Berk, Emily Kingan and Kerby Ferris – bring a strongly rhythmic, atmospheric 7th album. Themes of love, longing and loneliness permeate the lyrics. The…
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Dave Steed
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Billy Corgan clashes with Mark Slaughter and Michael W. Smith in this week’s Bottom Feeders.