Archive | February, 2012
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3 Reasons Dawes is the next Hugh Grant [Musings]

Hugh Grant is as quintessential to romantic comedies as non-prescription glasses are to an indie show. He’s got sappy lines, inexplicable affection from womenfolk and adorableness (despite that whole hooker thing). As a member of the womenfolk class, I admit to wasting away many evenings unable to turn off “Two Weeks Notice.” Lately, though, I’ve [...]

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Creating Your Own Instruments

Musicians can testify to the inherent pleasure that comes with making music, but there are few things more satisfying than making your own instruments. Music is a very personal passion and the ability to construct your own instrument adds a whole new layer to the singularity of one’s performance and interaction with music. Of course, [...]

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5 Songs You Should Listen to Now [That Aren't by Lana Del Rey]

Oh, Lana Del Rey. You have divided the indie world like the Super Bowl divides football loyalties. Your SNL performance made babies cry, and your songs are now omnipresent on stations that play good music and those that just pretend to. Your album has topped charts across the Internet and the globe, yet… I think [...]

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