After a period of silence and retreating back to my “comfort food” diet of The Beatles, The Who, Big Star, etc., it’s nice to hear something new and uplifting in…
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Justin Vellucci
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He’s going it on his own again and it sounds great. Tomorrow, after a decade-plus at the helm of the thought-rock ensemble/b(r)and Skeletons, Matt Mehlan will strike out on his…
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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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Justin Vellucci
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I cannot stop listening to The Painted Bird / Amidst, a carefully self-released affair that is, without question, the most riveting and enveloping record I’ve reviewed in months. How’s that…
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Rob Ross
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Ork Records: New York, New York is the vital compilation of all the output from the legendary New York City label of the late 1970’s. Earlier this year, for Record Store…
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Allison Johnelle Boron
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In the vein of other iconic voices (both literal and lyrical) from the past few years, including Taylor Swift and Christina Perri comes New York’s Alice Sungurov, a 15-year-old who’s…
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Rob Ross
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Five albums into his solo career and English-born, New York-bred Edward Rogers delivers a grand slam of a release with this offering, Kaye. Dedicated to the late, great Kevin Ayers…
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Rob Ross
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A name I hadn’t heard before, but was impressed by on first listen. Warm and melodic, this New York based songwriter offers up his (I believe) second full length album. …
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Rob Ross
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Upbeat piano-pop by native New Yorker Ryan Hobler is my nod for “Single Of The Week” – catchy, well-crafted. Airy and light with that early ’70’s Harry Nilsson/Gilbert O’Sullivan pop-ness…
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Dw. Dunphy
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Two pairs of tickets are up for grabs to see SpaceGhostPurrp in NYC.
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Dw. Dunphy
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A new PBS music program promises no Celtic nothing…but gives you Train instead. Who has failed?
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Dw. Dunphy
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What might the recent legal win for property rights mean for comic book creators?
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Dw. Dunphy
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Popdose’s year-end wrapup continues with Dw. Dunphy’s favorites from 2011.
Jeff Giles
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I’ve had Live at Shea Stadium for a couple of weeks now, and I’ve spent them alternating between watching 30-minute chunks of the film and struggling with what to say…
Bob Cashill
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Liza Minnelli has a new CD, titled Confessions. There’s a lot to confess regarding her film and TV career–and cause for celebration, too.
Molly Marinik
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BOTTOM LINE: An incredible dance show, unlike anything you’ve seen before. The Groovaloos are a dance company from LA. They’re hip-hop dancers with diverse backgrounds who came together a while…
Bob Cashill
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Bob Cashill has just gotten back from Taking in a screening of Ang Lee’s latest. Does he wish he could give it back? Read this week’s No Concessions to find out.
Bob Cashill
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New Yorkers aren’t a sentimental bunch. But there are some things we’re fiercely protective of. One of those is the 1974 crime drama The Taking of Pelham One Two Three….
Taylor Long
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They may only have an album and a Christmas EP behind them, but Glasgow’s Glasvegas are already performing like a big-time rock band. Grabbing the attention of the US late…
Taylor Long
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“Everyone is guilty,” Akron/Family sang at their second gig at Union Pool, but if their performance was any indication, that fact isn’t getting to them. The bi-city band, based in…
Tom Werman
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(Editor’s Note: Since Popdose’s earliest days, we’ve been blessed with some of the smartest and most music-savvy readers on the Web — and so, when we unexpectedly made the acquaintance…
Taylor Long
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The first time I heard A Love Supreme, I was on a train coming back from MacArthur Airport in Islip, Long Island. I was in my senior year of college…
Dw. Dunphy
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Cover bands and karaoke hustlers, I am sorry. I have been far too rude to you for far too long. Accept my penance.
Ben Wiser
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Hola Amigos! I know it’s been a while since I last rapped at you, but with being a new dad and all, I’ve been busier than a one-armed bass player….
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