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Jonathan Jones readies Utah, Idaho tour in support of Community Group
Jonathan Jones of We Shot The Moon is coming to you, Utah! Yes, the piano man behind the acclaimed indie pop troubadours We Shot The Moon is striking out on his own to support his latest solo effort, Community Group. He's got a swell band…
January shapes up exciting 2011 music scene
January brought with it some stunners. I won’t bore you with exposition; let’s just get to the music. 5. Braids — Native Speaker Native Speaker is mysterious and draws a bit long. It’s even kind of clumsy. Somehow, though, Native Speaker…
Children Of Mercy: Tales and Teachings From The World Of Independent Music
Art by Kathie Bayne Disclaimer: Folks, if you don't know by now, your further searches into this project will show that, yes, this is my project. And I am basically using my own pull to advertise my own work. I am the editor and…
Recession Proof Music: Top Ten EPs of 2010
I'm not sure if the recession really had much to do with it, but short track lists didn't seem to be in short supply this year. In my tenure as an indie music blogger and investigator, I've usually been able to pick out a couple EPs…
SomaFM powers discovery, bucks Web radio trends
For some years now, I've been listening off-and-on to SomaFM's astounding radio station Indie Pop Rocks! and have, as a result, been introduced to some music that has stuck with me over years of listening, from Yo La Tengo and Pavement to…
Chiptunes For President
"Dawn Metropolis" by Anamanaguchi Last week, Jared featured an article spotlighting the music of “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.” I now feel it is my solemn duty to take MusicGeek.org’s Chiptune virginity. According to Wikipedia, “A…
Star Trek inspires bizarre musical efforts
Star Trek, a show that's inspired millions of geeks around the world (myself included,) has perhaps inevitably spawned some very bizarre musical tributes. From filk to electronic remixes, Gene Roddenberry's 1965 masterpiece has lasted 45…
Green Day's 'Warning' an album screaming political transition
Warning Green Day is an influential and largely controversial punk-influenced rock band that came out of the punk/ska scene of Berkley, Calif., in 1987. The evolution of their albums suggests a move from self-involvement, indulgence, and…