I belatedly took the time to watch the film about one of my favorite bands the other night. A Skin, A Night was released, and purchased by me, about a month ago along with a companion EP, The Virginia EP by The National.
The band, who’s Cincinnati roots …
10 July 2008
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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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Bo Diddley passed away today at the age of 79. Diddley did alot in his time as a musician and is one of the few guitarists I know of that had a beat named after him. The “Bo Diddley Beat” is most widely represented on the song, “Who …
2 June 2008
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Cincinnati continues to churn out great local music of late. The newest band to impress my ears from the area are The Host, a group that upon first taste might seem a to have more of a hard edge than I usually gravitate towards. However, the rough and …
14 May 2008
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Just in case you only visit this music blog (cause everyone is posting it) even though we doubt you do, here are the two videos of My Morning Jacket performing this past weekend on Saturday Night Live. Remember, Evil Urges is due in stores next month, can’t wait!
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12 May 2008
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There is something oddly addictive about the music of ((sounder)), something ever so familiar yet is nothing like you have ever heard before. It dips in and out of several genres and is the type of discovery I love to get my hands on. Especially since ((sounder)) was …
8 May 2008
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Just ran across a new video from Interpol that I wanted to share with you today. The vid is for “Rest My Chemistry”, another tune from their 2007 album, Our Love To Admire. Not your average music video either. Apparently, visual artist, and Interpol fan Aaron Koblin, …
6 May 2008
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Mates Of State have alot going on, a new album, a new addition to their family, and now a tour for this summer as well. The husband and wife duo have always done well here in Cincinnati as well, playing the Desdemona Festival a few years back, and will …
30 April 2008
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