There are some noticeable trends among the music that is sent to me via snail mail. More often than not, my suspicion is raised
Belle & Sebastian have always been one of the finest examples of how simplicity and intricacy are not exclusive entities in music. The Glasgow-based
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One hit wonders are certainly a fascinating concept. An artist with the fortune of executing one brilliant idea can live quite a luxurious lifestyle
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What artist doesn’t want attention? Many of them send out hordes of e-mails and MySpace invitations to the point where it nearly seems like
Seeing a rock band take the stage without a drummer can be like watching an artist try to paint without a canvas. The ideas
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Although they may not realize it, high school students are in incredibly unique circumstances. They have a general comprehension of the occupational process and
Now that Flight of the Conchords have achieved immense and well-deserved success stateside, a brighter light has shined upon New Zealand’s prosperous music scene.