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Conspiracy of Owls – Puzzle People

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

When I think of the Detroit music scene, I think of a huge amount of musical diversity: the soulful sounds of Motown, Mick Collins’ gritty garage rock with The Gories and The Dirtbombs , the brash hip hop of MCs like Eminem and Guilty Simpson, and the analog synths of the early Detroit Techno scene. [...]

ScissorMix Vol. 3: Memorial Day Mix

Friday, May 28, 2010

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It’s the first long weekend of the summer and that means it’s time to find a backyard with a grill, hang out with friends and listen to some tunes. So this mix is designed for those who enjoy lounging in the sun, cold beer in hand, while patiently waiting for the next round of meat [...]

High Places (Allez-Allez Remix)

Friday, July 11, 2008

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Back in the day — now easily over a decade or so — my old friend Sam and I used to share a kebab over at Crystal, skate around the Sommerset parking lot (badly) and engage in friendly arguments about music. While the doner ingestion (and resultant swamp-ass) and skateboarding have steadily slowed to a [...]

Statehood

Monday, November 5, 2007

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This is the first of two posts of bands with the word “State” in their names. Other than that, they have very little in common. First off, is Washington D.C’s Statehood, the newest project from former-Dismemberment Plan rhythm section Joe Easley and Eric Axelson, Vehicle Birth’s Leigh Thompson and vocalist Clark Sabine. I don’t want [...]

SK Reports: Touch & Go 25th Anniversary Bash

Monday, September 11, 2006

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I am currently still in Chicago until Wednesday and am probably too giddy over what transpired over the last 3 days to objectively report on The Touch & Go Records 25th Anniversary Party that just went down. Saw about 18 of the 25 acts over 3 days at the Hideout on Wabansia. Will post plenty [...]

Relay

Wednesday, August 30, 2006

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I’m not sure what prompted me to pick up Swervedriver’s classic Raise back in high school, but ever since then I’ve had a real soft spot for swirling, shoegazing guitar rock. Add some solid melodic direction underneath the wall of sound and you end up with some of the all time classics — Daydream Nation, [...]

The Changes

Wednesday, August 23, 2006

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I first posted The Changes way back on November, 17 2004 and I cannot believe that it’s creeping up on two years since I first heard “When I Wake,” a near perfect pop song that still hasn’t lost its luster. Well, good things come to those who wait, and on September 26th, I highly recommend [...]