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David Medsker
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I thought there would be tons of songs about princesses. I had maybe four.
David Medsker
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I am not afraid to admit that the themed shows are better because my friends’ song suggestions are better than mine.
Popdose Staff
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Good day, Monday morning quarterbacks! Once upon a time, long ago (well, not THAT long ago), Popdose had the Friday Mixtape feature, a regular fixture of the site. It was…
Beau Dure
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In an era full of quirky bands, XTC may have been the quirkiest. Their debut album featured primary singer/songwriter Andy Partridge leering at the Statue of Liberty amid musical settings…
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Popdose Staff
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Can a song change the world? Popular music has always been looked on as something of a disposable pleasure: reflective of its times, sure, but meant to be played among…
Rob Ross
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And as quickly as we premiered “She Makes Me Laugh”, here now is another brand new track from The Monkees’ forthcoming album, “You Bring The Summer” – this one written…
Dw. Dunphy
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Enter to win Pugwash’s ”Play This Intimately (As If Among Friends)” on ruby red vinyl!
Dw. Dunphy
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Pugwash is a band that jumped in the time machine in 1969 and, fortunately for us, arrived right on time now.
Dw. Dunphy
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Before this year closes, here are some more releases we should talk about…
Dan Wiencek
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Andy Partridge thought XTC’s breakout album never sounded right. Now it does.
Dw. Dunphy
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Dw Dunphy provides seven and two for you from 2013. None of them are Yeezus.
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Matt Wardlaw
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Susanna Hoffs drops by the Popdose lounge to talk about the latest Under The Covers album, her ongoing collaboration with Matthew Sweet.
Chris Holmes
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Let’s take a look back at the 10 finest moments from XTC’s catalog as written by Colin Moulding.
Chris Holmes
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You can’t say these eight bands didn’t have their chance to do it one last time before the world came to an end.
Dan Wiencek
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30 years ago, XTC seemed poised for their commercial breakthrough. Appearances were deceiving.
Chris Holmes
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Chris Holmes offers a selection of songs that helped him fall in love with some of his now-favorite artists, such as Randy Newman, Wilco, and Waylon Jennings.
Popdose Staff
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We’re such geeks that we even think about albums with great second-to-last songs.
Dave Steed
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The next to last week of Bottom Feeders features the most eclectic artist in the series. This week it’s the letters X and Y from the Billboard rock charts.
Tony Redman
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Way Out Wednesday returns for a spell with a mixtape of songs commemorating the Scripps National Spelling Bee!
Chris Holmes
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Chris Holmes provides an overview of ’70s rock band Be Bop Deluxe. Led by guitarist extraordinaire Bill Nelson, Be Bop Deluxe produced some of the most rewarding rock music of the decade.
David Medsker
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Merry Christmas, Popdose Nation. God knows you’ve earned this. AC/DC – Mistress For Christmas Band Aid – Do They Know It’s Christmas (12 inch mix) The Bird and the Bee…
Dw. Dunphy
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The Popdose staff curates this mix to be a companion through the headlong rush to the winter solstice.
Dw. Dunphy
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The second installment of Dw. Dunphy’s countdown includes three-lettered prog legends like Yes, ELP, and…XTC?
Michael Parr
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This week’s Friday Mixtape features tracks from Catherine Wheel, Trashcan Sinatras, Matthew Sweet and many more!
Dave Steed
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Since I don’t like to combine letters in this series, today’s post covering the letter X is, well, tiny. Sorry, no X-Japan, Xavion, Xavier, Xyster, or Xymox here, but we…
Ted Asregadoo
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DOWNLOAD THE FULL MIX HERE Last year, the Popdose staffers compiled their favorite songs of all time. We were asked to submit 100 songs that we absolutely love, and I…
Dw. Dunphy
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Welcome back. Are you feeling comfortable? Good. Right about now, you’re sitting casually in your seat, perhaps in a chair staring at the monitor, perhaps bundled up on the couch,…
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