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Interview with Josiah Leming
He’s one of my favorite independent – and often one of the most underrated – artists in music today. I describe him as a musical prodigy when telling folks of his live performance. And now, for those that haven’t yet seen the wonders of Josiah Leming live, he’s hitting the road for the biggest tour – and first national headlining tour – of his career. Stopping in more than 75 cities, Leming will be surely be coming to a city near you in 2013 (see a full list of dates here). As he was gearing up for his trek, I got to chat it up with my talented friend to find…
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Britney Spears, Chancellor Warhol, Coldplay, Kanye West, lady gaga, mariah carey, Radiohead, Ryan Adams, SPELLS, St. Vincent, The Black Keys, Youth Lagoon
Best of 2011: Top 10 Albums
If 2011 could be remembered for one thing, it would be that in 2011 the music industry was saved… by Adele. Selling 5.82 million copies of her sophomore album 21 – numbers that labels haven’t seen in years – she definitely stands out as one of the industry’s heroes. And even though not all albums saw the same success, there were still some seriously good records that dropped this year. Here’s a list of my favorite. 10. Chancellor Warhol: The Silver Factory. Each track from the 14-track, sophomore LP feels like it was hand-picked and perfectly crafted for this compilation. The clever rhymes match with the album’s equally clever title,…
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Best Of, Britney Spears, Coldplay, Foster the People, Jay Z, Kanye West, Kelly Clarkson, lady gaga, Lana Del Rey, Rihanna, Ryan Adams, The Black Keys, Watch the Throne
Best Of 2011: Top 10 Songs
2011 was quite a year for music – some of the biggest albums of our time hit the shelves, legends were made, and newcomers burst onto the scene with feverous vengeance. Listed below are the top ten tracks Tragic Kingdom played on repeat all year long. 10. Foster the People: Pumped Up Kicks. These electronic rockers had a big year and whether you liked it or not, you had to bob your head to the controversial single that seemed to play every 5 minutes on radio all over the country. It’ll be interesting to see where these guys take their next project, but for now let’s retire this catchy number…
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Wednesday Wrap-Up: Everybody Talks Edition
The music world is buzzing this evening with the announcement of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s latest inductees, Amy Winehouse‘s latest (and last) release, and the passing of Barbara Orbison, on the 23rd anniversary of her husband’s passing. And today, Neon Trees – Tragic Kingdom’s pick for best act of 2010 – released a stream of their new single, “Everybody Talks”. The Sixties-inspired track, from their upcoming album Picture Show, is not much of a departure from the band’s successful smash singles, but frontman Tyler Glenn promises Rolling Stone that the new album will be. With a catchy pop hook, it’s clear the band that earned them one of the biggest…
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Artist To Watch: SPELLS
It’s Fall, which means the trees are turning deep shades of reds and oranges and the air is crisp and cool. But Fall also means that new music is dropping just as quickly as the leaves. Some of the year’s biggest and most anticipated releases of the year make their debut during the colder months, (see Coldplay, Ryan Adams, Kelly Clarkson, etc.) and in the midst of all that music, it’s rare that an undiscovered emerging talent makes its way onto Listen! It’s Vetrano. But ever since I first heard SPELLS in the late summer, I haven’t been able to stop listening to his captivating debut EP Escapist. A unique…
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First Listen: Ryan Adams New Single
It’s been a hot second (and here in Nashville, I mean that a bit more literally than I had hoped) since I’ve updated you with some new tunes and the latest and greatest from the music scene. I promise when you see what’s to come you’re going to see it’s been well worth the wait. But, I still feel like I’ve left you to face this hot summer without any new music to cool you off. So as we start to dream of cooler times and the crisp air that fall is to bring, I bring you a glimpse of what’s to come with a first listen of Ryan Adams‘ new…