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  “And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.”-The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald   We’ve entered May and we’re all with Fitzgerald on his sentiments: [...]

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Jack White returns to the basics

When I first listened to the live stream of Jack White’s Blunderbuss on iTunes, it was like a breath of fresh air. As a classic and modern blues fan, Jack White is the best of both worlds, and he’s finally getting back to his roots. Between the sound of screeching guitar riffs and a slow [...]

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Joe Pug pierces the soul in “The Great Despiser”

If you’re an enthusiast of the indie singer-song writer/folk type, chances are you’ve heard of Joe Pug. He’s got the spirit of Bob Dylan with his poetic lyrics, tinny instruments and hearty harmonica routine (but he’s got a much prettier voice…sorry Bob) and he’s made a name for himself in the genre since the release [...]

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R.I.P Adam Yauch (a.k.a. MCA) of the Beastie Boys

The musical community witnessed an extreme loss today. Adam Yauch, or Adam MCA as he was known, died this morning. Adam was 47 years old and died of cancer. Adam Yauch was one of the three members of the Beastie Boys, a band that was instrumental in the mainstream acceptance of hip-hop starting with their [...]

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New Song From The Gaslight Anthem

You can now stream American-punk rockers The Gaslight Anthem’s new single at Rolling Stone’s website. On the track, entitled “45,” singer Brian Fallon sings, “Turn the record over.” You can be the judge of whether his band’s sound has made a turn-around in terms of their sound or not. The Jersey band’s album is set [...]

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Jack White Says Electronic Music Lacks Life

In a recent interview with MTV, Jack White was asked whether he would be making electronic music if he was starting up his career in this decade. His response? White said that due to his upbringing in the tradition of American southern music, like country, rock-a-bility and bluegrass, or as he calls it, “living” music. [...]

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