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Going Meme Shopping With Carly Rae Jepsen
Only Carly Rae Jepsen could have her entire fandom go to town over a song masquerading as an anthem for commercialism. Last month, the artist ... -
Nicole Moudaber Is In The Mood
Remember that club you visited one drizzly October night in Paris, the one at the bottom of a steep, narrow staircase that smelled like spent ... -
Are Genres Arbitrary?
Two metalheads walk into a bar. The first notices the other’s t-shirt and asks,“TesseracT? Is that the progressive metal band?” “As if!” The second metalhead ... -
Gateways to Jazz Addiction
Jazz may be fine like wine, but you don’t need to be a sommelier to enjoy a good vintage, and you don’t need to be ... -
Three Bad-Ass Indy Bands
When not reviewing the greatest albums of all time, or thinking about what to say about those big name acts, I like to listen to ... -
Justin Timberlake, Can't Stop The Feeling
The DNA of a strong song for an animated film—in Western terms, anyway—can be traced to (1) lyrics about perseverance, following one’s dreams, building self-confidence, ... -
A Duo of Jazz Trios You Should Know
What is a jazz trio? A band at a classy wedding, featuring a clean sound and a dash of schmaltz? Experimental trios GoGo Penguin and ... -
Jesus Is Growing Up
For Jesus On The Mainline, less is definitely not more. When you walk into your first show, you will find yourself wondering whether the band ... -
Five Defining Progressive Rock Albums
Progressive rock, born in the 1960s out of the desire to push the boundaries of rock, calls for musical sophistication over accessibility. Characterized by complex ... -
As Lions Brings Back the Passion
Ever go to a rock show and end up loving the opening band’s set the most? That’s common for fans seeing As Lions live. In ...
