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Concert Review: Ladytron 6/13
Artists mentioned:(Photo courtesy of Karen C.)Ladytron's Mira Aroyo (center) with Daniel Hunt (left), Reuben Wu (right) and Helen Marnie's hair (at the top right corner)Band: LadytronOpening Band: DatarockDate: June 2008, Friday the 13thThe night was young. Datarock took the floor right at half past eight and had our attention the whole...(read full post)
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Brazilian Girls album out in August
Artists mentioned:Brazilian Girls. Neither members are from Brazil nor girls... well one is a girl. They were quite fun to see when they played here last year with Ladytron. Preceding their self-titled debut album and their second album, Talk to La Bomb, is New York City. Expect it in stores August...(read full post)
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NIN free sampler EP available now
Artists mentioned:Trent baby's done it again. :-)I'm quoting their MySpace bulletin...Nine Inch Nails is pleased to offer a free EP featuring songs from the talented group of artists who will be supporting NIN on the Lights In The Sky tour this summer.The EP contains high quality, DRM-free, fully tagged MP3 files...(read full post)
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CD Review: Ladytron - 'Velocifero'
Artists mentioned:I have been waiting for this for a quite a while. To be exact, I've been waiting since I interviewed them last February. :-) At any rate, this is one of the music addict's take on Ladytron's latest and greatest.The opening track is "Black Cat". Think "Turn It On" and...(read full post)
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I love iTunes gift cards! Part 4
Artists mentioned:And freebies too...1. “When Your Mind’s Made Up” and “Falling Slowly” by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova – I chose these tracks for my two free song credits I received when I got The Swell Season tickets online. Even though these are both great, I favor “When Your Mind’s Made...(read full post)
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Free Shows at the Loft This Week...If I Pick You.
Artists mentioned:I have of tickets to give away...thanks to the lovely people at the Loft, who are hosting some pretty awesome line-ups in the coming weeks...This week, I have two pair to give away. Aren't you excited? If you want to enter both, be my guest. In case you're wondering, I...(read full post)
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The Hives Ticket Giveaway.
Artists mentioned:Sure, it's last minute, but this is how fun things work.I have a pair of tickets to the Hives show at the Loft tomorrow (which is May 15)...do you want to go? Well, then shoot me an email with your name. I'll let you know tonight if you won.email me!...(read full post)
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Show Review: The Swell Season 5/13
Artists mentioned:The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre was chillaxing last night while listening to The Swell Season. Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova of the film Once brought in a packed audience to the 2,750-seat venue. I sat with my bloody nose alllllll the way at the top balcony in the middle...(read full post)
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New NIN album 'slipped' out online. For free.
Artists mentioned:Yesterday was the release of yet another Nine Inch Nails album entitled The Slip. This time it’s online and FREE. Trent baby said on the May 5 blog entry, “(thank you for your continued and loyal support over the years - this one’s on me.)” This pushes him back up...(read full post)
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Coldplay's give away of 'Violet Hill' starts today
Artists mentioned:Go to Coldplay.com for a *free* download of "Violet Hill" off their upcoming album, Viva La Vida. It's only available for one week starting today, so get it while it's out there. Have a listen to "Violet Hill" on their Myspace as well. Viva La Vida hits US stores June...(read full post)
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Kate Nash at the Variety.
Artists mentioned:So, I'm a little behind with this, but I saw Kate Nash play at Variety Tuesday night, and it was pretty amazing. Despite the fact that I was surrounded by 13-year-old girls and their moms, it was a good time. Nash definitely knows how to connect with her crowd and...(read full post)
