I have some pretty straight forward chick rock to bring your way today. I have really been enjoying the band, Love Like Fire now for most of the year since I was introduced to them at the station. The band hails from San Fransisco and WOXY did a …
27 August 2007
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According to a published report, Morrissey recently turned down an offer to reunite his former band The Smiths for a 2008-2009 reunion tour. The deal is reported to have been worth 75 million and include 50 shows. It was also said that the only required members for this …
24 August 2007
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Have you heard Blood Red Shoes yet? If not then this is your lucky day, as they are really beginning to make some noise overseas and I am betting it spreads here to the states in due time as well. The band is currently finishing up their debut album, …
21 August 2007
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I’m a big fan of Hrishikesh Hirway and his project known as The One AM Radio. The soft ambient sounds covered over by Hrishikesh’s smooth vocals are just what the doctor ordered for me on a cool evening in just about any season. I also just recently …
17 August 2007
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It has been alot of fun digesting the new album from Caribou the past couple weeks (who you may remember was formerly known as Manitoba). The new album, Andorra is a melodic and definite grower for me. The first song was easy to dive into, and is still …
13 August 2007
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Here is a band that I found pretty easy to dismiss right away based on the band name and the album cover, (pictured), but like any sometimes humble blogger, I am willing to admit when I am dead wrong. Not only is this album a good one, but it …
9 August 2007
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And now for something totally different. The Budos Band are an 11 piece that brings some pretty sensational instumental music to the forefront with their new album Budos Band II. The group consists of drums, bass, guitar, electric organ, two trumpets, baritone saxophone, and a percussion section employing …
6 August 2007
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I was always a big fan of Pedro The Lion, so naturally I wondered what might be next once Bazan and former percussionist TW Walsh parted ways and dropped the PTL band name last year. It did not take long for Bazan to resurface, with his Fewer Moving Parts …
31 July 2007
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The second half of the bill last night featured [atg]Ra Ra Riot[/tag], fresh off of their second appearance in the WOXY.com lounge yesterday afternoon. After the tragic loss of drummer John Pike earlier this year, the band have continued on and are getting more and more sure of themselves. …
26 July 2007
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Maps are another band that have taken me by surprise here in 2007. With a sound that falls somewhere between Air and Boards Of Canada for me this band from the UK. The band also pulls some influence from early shoegaze acts like Ride. Then, they took …
25 July 2007
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