It must be giveaway season here at ENS, it seems like I have had quite a few in recent months, and this one just might be the best one yet. If for some reason you are not familiar with The Clash and Joe Strummer, stop now and close this …
27 June 2008
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I’m a huge baseball fan, seriously, like more than I am willing to admit here. My love for the national pastime started way before I was serious about music and it continues to this day (I’m a huge Reds fan), at times running neck and neck with my music …
26 June 2008
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One of the bands that seems to at least owe a little to bloggers since their start is Cold War Kids. It seems like it has been almost 3 years since I first mentioned them here, wait, it was. Say what you want about them, but the first two …
26 June 2008
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Bob Pollard is one busy guy, constantly creating new music, with already enough music to fill 4 full albums (or more) since parting ways with legendary Ohio band Guided By Voices. I have been impressed with his latest album, Robert Pollard Is Off To Business, which is the first …
24 June 2008
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I figure now is as good a time as any to start a new feature here called “Vinyl Watch” that will cover all of the new releases and re-issues that are out or coming out on vinyl. It seems that the resurgence of vinyl is starting to land everywhere, …
23 June 2008
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If you are late to the boat, there is still room. What I mean is if you slept on the release of the amazing Thao Ngyuen album earlier this year, We Brave Bee Stings And All and then missed her performance here in Cincinnati not long afterwards, there is …
20 June 2008
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The only thing I like as much as collecting vinyl is giving it away to like minded music nerds. That is why the contest I have to announce today is an exciting one. If you are familiar with the Verve Remix albums that have been released over the …
18 June 2008
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I have really been enjoying this new My Brightest Diamond album over the past month or so, and now it is hitting indie record store shelves today! A Thousand Sharks Teeth is a true gem, with songs that start soft but build to some exciting and addicting moments throughout.
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17 June 2008
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Ron Sexsmith has one of the more recognizable voices in music today. His smooth and distinct crooning has had my attention ever since I fell for his great album, Cobblestone Runway back in 2002. During his career, Ron has collaborated with the likes of Chris Martin from Coldplay, …
16 June 2008
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As some of you know, I have become in recent years, a bit obsessed with collecting vinyl. Yes, I buy music and don’t download leaks….I know I know, stupid right? At any rate, one of the sites that I frequent, Aural Exploits has been churning out some amazing …
13 June 2008
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