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Edwin: Bartender

This past weekend, I heard I Mother Earth on the radio.  I think it was "Used to be Alright", but it might have been "Another Sunday".  It was definitely an Edwin tune, because I immediately wondered what had become of him. I know Edwin left I Mother Earth in 1997,
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Ongoing History of My Music Formats

I started collecting music when I was about 9 years old.  In the very beginning, I collected both vinyl albums and cassette tapes.  I'm not sure when I stopped buying vinyl, but it was after 1987 because I remember buying a 45 of Billy Idol's live cover of Mony Mony.
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When in Rome: Of Dirty Heads and Sublime

There's a new Sublime single getting plenty of airplay these days.  It's actually Sublime with Rome, since Bradley Nowell missed the 27 Club by thiiiiis much. Here's Sublime with Rome's Panic. Previously receiving plenty of airplay was Lay Me Down, a sweet little ditty by Dirty Heads featuring Rome.  Here's
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AWOLNATION

Have you guys heard that new song by AWOLNATION called Sail? It's got a cool sound to it.  Here it is: <sarcasm> I wish our local new rock station would pick up this single and play it.  I never hear it! </sarcasm>
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Rebecca Black vs. The Beatles

I'm not sure what the big deal is with the lyrics to Rebecca Black's Friday. As you'll see, the lyrics align perfectly with one of my favourite Beatles songs. If you've been living under a rock the last two weeks, here's Rebecca Black's Beatles-esque song, Friday. [via The Daily What]
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The New Way Is Now Old School

My daughter has a boom box she plays her music on.  It's got radio and a CD player, that's it. When she wants certain tunes, I kick it old school.  That means I make an audio CD from MP3s and she plays that disc.  I'm actually glad I finally have
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Arcade Fire Hit Mainstream

Late last night, Arcade Fire upset Lady Antebellum, Lady Gaga, Eminem and Katy Perry to win the most prestigious Grammy Award, for album of the year.  Most people, it seems, hadn't heard of Arcade Fire. In fact, a website is collecting America's response to Arcade Fire's big win.  You've got
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The White Stripes Break Up

The White Stripes have officially broken up.  Their site is down right now, but earlier it contained this paragraph about their breakup. The reason is not due to artistic differences or lack of wanting to continue, nor any health issues as both Meg and Jack are feeling fine and in
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5 Observations About Coachella 2011

I just got a glance at the lineup for the 2011 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.  Here's the poster, followed by a few observations by yours truly. The first thing I noticed is that Death From Above 1979 is on this bill.  Welcome back, guys.  You were missed.Good
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10 Cool Christmas Songs

Earlier in the month I shared the perfect Christmas playlist.  Now it's time for the 10 coolest Christmas songs. Who says Christmas music has to be awful?  Here are ten cool Christmas tracks. Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis - Tom WaitsSanta Claus Go Straight To The Ghetto -
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