Over the past couple of years, I have made countless irrelevant analogies, pretentious statements, contentious contradictions and flat out dick-moves. Not only that, but I’ve spent some years as a music director, columnist, on-air personality, public speaker and all-around attention whore.
Tag: music
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Califone’s latest inspires film
It’s hard to admit in an article with a really big picture of my face right next to it that I was amused by music about the sun, rainbows and the scientific method, all of which are meant to get children excited about going to school.
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Band blends lyrical styles in sophomore album
Port O’Brien’s new album “Threadbare” works better as a full album and captures the experience of growth and change.
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Yacht’s new album appeals to any music fan
There is nothing inaccessible about Yacht’s new album entitled “See Mystery Lights.” It’s the kind of album I could show anybody and anybody would like it. In fact, I bet it’s on mtvU right now.
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‘A Clear Blurr’ is the clear choice for ‘Blink 182’ faithful
Anything strongly reminiscent of Blink 182 is fine in my book. The relatively new pop-punk rock band A Clear Blurr is one such band, with a vibrant new album and a whole lot of potential.
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Bored with the bookstore? SLO has alternatives
Moving to San Luis Obispo opens many doors when it comes to shopping at local, privately-owned businesses. When it comes to music and books, it can be tempting to just walk down to El Corral Bookstore, but next time you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, check out these locals businesses instead.
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WOW: musical events
The WOW Block Party has become synonymous with club booths and free gifts. This year’s lineup also includes several musical performances live on Dexter Lawn.
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Wind Ensemble puts memories of D-Day to music
This Saturday Cal Poly’s University Wind Orchestra and Wind Ensemble will put on its concert “Visions,” in which the sacrifice and glory of D-Day will be reenacted through music.
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Au Revoir Simone’s new record will put you in your place
They are three girls, who look like they just stepped out of the Urban Outfitters catalog, singing softly and coaxing gentle melodies out of a pile of synthesizers and Casios.
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Respect talent: don’t steal your entertainment
During the past decade, online piracy has become rampant and a blatant disregard for artistic copyright socially acceptable. Online piracy isn’t just theft, it’s theft of the very artistic talent we claim to value the most.
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Death Set albums inspire feelings of young rebellion
“Rad Warehouses “to” Bad Neighborhoods,” released on Counter Records as a collection of the first two EPs by Australian natives Death Set, gives me the same rush, inspiring me to argue with my parents and fail pre-algebra all over again.