CMJ 2011: Interview With Danny Ross
Oct 21, 2011 10:58 AM by ptortsDanny Ross the government employee has a had a rough week. Danny Ross, the Beatles-inspired singer-songwriter, has had a week of new found freedom. Before embarking on a mini East Coast tour (the "Laid Off Tour") that begins on the last night of CMJ, Danny took a few minutes out of his recently opened schedule to chat about the music industry, its position in a suffocated economy, and what CMJ really means to musicians.
Label of the Week: Jagjaguwar
Oct 11, 2011 8:31 PM by Nick CalafatoDealing largely in the rock, indie and folk genres, Indiana's Jagjaguwar label has carved a fine name for itself with releases by numerous critically acclaimed artists.
Staff Playlist: Pop Tarts
Oct 7, 2011 6:00 AM by Michael VerityPop music, by definition, can be a lot of things. Frank Sinatra was the original pop star. Paul McCartney wrote some of the poppiest ditties in the history of, um, popular music. R.E.M. claimed in their heyday they were just a "pop band." For the purpose of this playlist, what we call pop music is kind of like pop tarts: sweet treats that are the perfect way to start the day. And, both the toaster pastry and the music are portable.
On the Scene: Bristol
Oct 6, 2011 1:50 PM by WillPortishead, Tricky and Massive Attack all came to define Bristol in the 90’s, turning a British city once known for being a slavery port into a thriving centre of underground culture.
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Moves Like Jagger ft. Christina Aguilera
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Sexy and I Know It
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Someone Like You
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Call Me A Mack
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Guajirita
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