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Music is one of the industries where it's easy to put people into little boxes that are comically true or annoyingly false. Everybody knows the typical bassist stereotypes: We're failed guitarists, all slappa da bass, and fat tones come from bellies or beards. Whether you agree with the stereotypes or not, you've definitely heard them. …
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The moment I saw the pre-sale tickets for Jimmy Eat World on Facebook, I knew November 13, 2019 was going to be a special night. It didn't disappoint! There was still snow on the ground from Burlington's first storm of the season, and it was definitely too cold to be standing outside in nothing but …
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We all know what happened when I reviewed my friends' favorite tracks, but what would happen if I asked my friends what they think about my favorite song? Better yet, what is my favorite song? Picking just one was difficult, but I decided on Boston Manor's "Halo" for its catchy choruses, energetic instrumentals, and pure rock-ability. Is …
So, you're in a band. You spent hours in the studio, and now you have a single/EP/album. You want people to listen to it. But how? One answer to this age-old question is pretty simple, but understandably intimidating to think about: Music reviews! Deciding to send out your music for review is a big step, …
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New Politics is one of my favorite artists to see live for their invigorating stage presence, but their latest album, An Invitation to an Alternate Reality, brings the same amount of energy straight into your headphones. Released on November 1, 2019, An Invitation to an Alternate Reality is the Danish group's fifth studio album, coming after their tenth …
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