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Video Spotlight: Dear And The Headlights

Artist Features May 25, 2010

After their show at the Murray Theater last year, Ian Metzger and PJ Waxman of Dear And The Headlights were great enough to answer a few questions for us. They discuss informational gems such as what they think of digital exposure and how they’ve approached creating a follow up to a successful album.

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Video Spotlight: Neon Trees

Artist Features May 18, 2010

In this video interview, we catch a glimpse of Neon Trees not long after “inking” their deal with Mercury Records, and get to see them before their roller coaster ride began. Neon Trees give us four stories about the origin of their band name (all of which are entertaining; one of which is actually true), touch on their record deal, discuss their songwriting influences and philosophy, and talk about some of the more interesting aspects of their band dynamics.

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Out of the Mouths of Babes and Sucklings…The Guitar Solo is Back!

Rants April 27, 2010

No, I’m not just quoting scripture here. I’m stating a fact that the rising generation is signaling the return of the guitar solo.

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2010 EMP Pop Conference: “Cell Phones” Panel

Industry News April 19, 2010

SEATTLE — Mobile phones and their impact on the music business and fans was the topic du jour at EMP’s Pop Conference on Friday, April 16, 2010, in Seattle. Of the three lecturers, two were decidedly academic and one was, well, involved…

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Label Me This

Industry News March 16, 2010

It’s about conversation. It’s about communicating a fear, a love, a secret, a fantasy, a philosophy—in essence, a story. What’s the one thing music is not about? A label. Or is it? That being said, let’s start a dialogue—or more accurately, continue one. With a steady supply of raw and delicious tunes, the music industry is now, more than ever, thriving in a place of uncertainty. Music has reached an [...]

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OK Go Leaves EMI

Industry News March 10, 2010

OK Go has struck out on its own. The band has left the EMI family of corporations to form their own enterprise, a homemade upstart called Paracadute.

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