“Jeff Tweedy is a twat,” one former major-label president told me at the height of the singer’s travails with Reprise. Though acknowledging the enduring merit of Wilco’s music, the executive–who didn’t even work for Warner Brothers–marveled at Wilco’s desire to make “indulgent albums” for what had become the music industry’s largest corporation. “It’s unacceptable at […]
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What’s The Big Deal With Wilco?
June 26th, 2008 by Steve Mock · No Comments
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What’s the Big Deal With MTV?
May 31st, 2008 by Kimberlee Morrison · No Comments
When MTV was launched in 27 years ago, its purpose was to play music videos. This noble concept gave way to a pop culture phenomenon, forever changing the dynamic of celebrity culture. MTV became the place to spot the next big thing, and played a huge role in the break-out careers of artists like […]
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What’s The Big Deal With Stone Temple Pilots?
April 11th, 2008 by Evan Mix · No Comments
I’m probably going to get slammed for this one. Here’s the thing: I don’t get Stone Temple Pilots. I never did. Here’s a band that rode the coattails of grunge into 17.5 million album sales (and counting). A band that’s probably canceled more tour dates for rehab and court dates than it’s actually played. But […]
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What’s the Big Deal with Vampire Weekend?
March 28th, 2008 by Eric Atienza · No Comments
In late March 2007 as I was getting off the subway I picked up a copy of the most recent issue of The L Magazine. The week’s feature was “8 New York Bands You Need to Hear” and I, always on the lookout for bands I need to hear, eagerly paged through the to […]
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What’s the Big Deal with Radiohead
March 14th, 2008 by Kimberlee Morrison & Tanya Payne · No Comments
1993’s ode to nihilism “Creep” may have put Radiohead on the map but the unspectacular song offered no indication of the direction this band’s scope of vision. What “Creep” did show was that lead singer/song writer Thom Yorke knew how to pen timely anthems that could speak to the outcast in everyone. So with such […]
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What’s the Big Deal With OneRepublic?
March 8th, 2008 by Brandon Kiser · No Comments
One of the newest popular bands on the scene, OneRepublic has taken it by storm. Their first single, “Apologize” (which I’m about 90% sure you’ve heard) is catchy, dramatic and rhythmic. The second single they’ve released has about the same attributes, but is a tad more upbeat than the aforementioned “Apologize”.
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A “Diggin’ the Crates” Special Installment: What’s the Big Deal with Analog Sound?
February 15th, 2008 by Evan Mix · No Comments
Records are big, fragile, unwieldy, and generally inconvenient. Digital alternatives like MP3s and CDs are, on the other hand, small, portable, durable, easily reproducible, and generally convenient. Plus, you look totally trendy with your iPod (keep telling yourself that). So, why would anyone bother with vinyl? Why not melt all your records down into some […]
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What’s the Big Deal with Music Piracy?
February 8th, 2008 by Eric Atienza · No Comments
We’ve all heard the stories. Peer-to-peer (P2P) pirate lords distribute thousands of albums for free across the Internet, single-handedly bringing down the music industry as we know it. In retaliation the organization representing the “Big Four” music labels (EMI, Universal Music Group, Sony BMG, and Warner Music Group), the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), […]
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What’s the Big Deal with the Grammys?
February 1st, 2008 by Eric Atienza · No Comments
On February 10, 2008 The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences will celebrate - thanks in part to a deal with the striking Writers Guild of America - the 50th anniversary of its illustrious Grammy Awards. Bands and artists from across the country and globe will wait with bated breath, hoping against hope to […]
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What’s the Big Deal with Alicia Keys?
January 18th, 2008 by Kimberlee Morrison · No Comments
Alicia Keys took the music world by storm in 2001 when she was discovered by music legend Clive Davis and released her first single Fallen. In 2002, Keys went on to win five – count them – five Grammy Awards from her debut LP Songs In A Minor including Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, Best […]
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