Actors moving on to the music business is in no way a new idea, however it’s an incredibly hazardous one. For every intriguing project involving Scarlett Johansson singing Tom Waits songs there lies a Bruce Willis band, or a Shaquille O’Neal hip-hop record. Credence is clearly lent to the project when, in the case […]
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The Artists in Profile: She and Him
March 13th, 2008 by Eric Atienza · 1 Comment
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Women in Music: Kickin’ off with Kaki King
March 11th, 2008 by stolte-sawa · No Comments
Georgia-born drummer, New York City busker, womens’ health advocate and guitar slapper, one Ovation and two hands1: meet Kaki King, Listen In’s first Woman In Music.
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The Artist In Profile: Lykke Li
March 6th, 2008 by Jacob Nicolas · No Comments
I’m not sure which blog first pointed me in the direction of Lykke Li, but whoever it was I’d like to thank them.
You may not be sure exactly how to pronounce her name, but don’t worry. That won’t stop you from enjoying her music - trust me, I speak from experience. Stockholm, Sweden native Lykke […]
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Artist Profile: Iron & Wine
February 22nd, 2008 by stolte-sawa · No Comments
Remember that M&Ms commercial that aired a ways back; the one that made you feel like you were being lulled into a chocolaty childhood dreamland? Mmm. So sweet, so silky. Melts in your ears. That may have been your first taste of Iron & Wine.
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Artist Profile: Eli Young Band
February 14th, 2008 by Brandon Kiser · No Comments
Fans of country music have been watching what they have come to know as true country music slip away day by day, and witnessing it’s replacement become a little more teenage. There is one band, however, that may have the ability and surging fan base to provide a sliver of light in the dying form […]
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Artist In Profile: Tim Fite
February 7th, 2008 by Kimberlee Morrison · No Comments
For many hip-hop purists, there is a particular sound they have grown accustomed to hearing. Outside of this small box they will not consider anything hip-hop. However, like all other forms of art, hip-hop is about expression. An unfortunate side affect of putting hip-hop into a box is often the penchant for those who feel […]
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Artists in Profile: Flotation Walls
January 24th, 2008 by Eric Atienza · No Comments
In the world of American indie-rock Columbus, Ohio isn’t exactly on the radar of most people looking for up-and-coming bands. It’s considered flyover territory by many but if the five members of Flotation Walls have anything to say about it the mid-sized Midwestern burg will soon have the eyes and ears of critics and fans […]
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The Artist In Profile: Nico Vega
January 10th, 2008 by Jacob Nicolas · No Comments
It would be easy to write off the sultry Aja Volkman as simply rehashing the “I’m a girl and I can scream too” shtick, but if you scrape past the surface of Nico Vega, you’ll find that she and her bandmates are much more than meets the eye.
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The Artists in Profile: The Gutter Twins
January 3rd, 2008 by Brandon Kiser · No Comments
It is most likely that you haven’t heard of them - yet. However, if there is one new rock collaboration to look forward to in 2008 it is The Gutter Twins. Comprised of Mark Lanegan and Greg Dulli, both successful rock musicians, The Gutter Twins signed with Sub Pop records in July of 2007.
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Amel Larrieux: Profile of an Underrated Artist
December 27th, 2007 by Kimberlee Morrison · No Comments
Amel Larrieux has spent most of her recording career being an underrated artist. In the mid ’90s she debuted as part of the Hip-Hop/R&B duo Groove Theory whose sound was simple, melodious, edgy and incorporated a positive message. The project was envisioned to set its members up for stardom - with Bryce Wilson as a […]
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