Category Archives: Pop

Synthesized dreams

I feel kind of like an obnoxious monthly magazine columnist writing so sporadically on this website- but I can promise you that it’s because of the ridiculous amount of work that’s been building up over this semester and just general … Continue reading

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Don’t you cherish me to sleep?

After a hectic month of internshipping, playing at a concert and acquiring gigabytes of new music, it’s time to attempt another post. This time, Bon Iver’s blissful second album will be the subject, simply because I have never heard such … Continue reading

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Smile! (From Scotland)

The Scottish have their own way with music. Contrary to the popular image of Scottish people being abrasive, loud people who basically drink a lot (or is that the Irish? It’s quite confusing), I am led to believe that the … Continue reading

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The genius that is Andrew Bird

In spite of having Andrew Bird in my iTunes since about one year, it’s pretty sad that I didn’t realize that he’s quite the brilliant musician until three days ago. I’ve been listening to his music on repeat, and never … Continue reading

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Electroswing, wtf?

I’m almost certain that I haven’t heard a musical genre as far fetched as this one. Procured from a friend of mine on campus, Caravan Palace is quite an interesting band that makes, as far as I’m concerned, some of … Continue reading

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Random Gems I found on the Internet.

I tried really hard, but I couldn’t find any decent music on the internet this time. So what I decided to do was put together a lot of these songs I found with the help of numerous sources and curiosity. … Continue reading

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Piano Rock Anthems to remember

Crash Kings by Crash Kings (Custard/Universal Motown 2009) I decided to stop listening to Mama’s Gun continuously on end for a little while, partially because I realized there are only 8 songs on their only album so far and partially … Continue reading

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The King of Melancholy abdicates, finally

To The Sea by Jack Johnson (Brushfire Records 2010) Verdict: 9.5/10 Jack Johnson’s music was probably the most mellow and melancholy set of tunes the world had ever come across. Recording almost 3/4 of his songs using nothing but an … Continue reading

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Stoned

The Virgins by The Virgins (October 2008) Verdict: 9/10 Sorry, I couldn’t find any bad music this week. It’s fairly simple, given today’s most popular stuff, but it’s not stuff that I would particularly take any interest in listening to, … Continue reading

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Pretty boy gone hard (This time for real)

Who I Am by Nick Jonas & The Administration (Hollywood 2010) Verdict: 8.5/10 It’s pretty good. I seriously hate the Jonas Brothers’ music. They’re a bunch of rich boys who use their good looks to basically get every teenage in … Continue reading

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