Monthly Archives: June 2010
Blast from the Past: Ben Lee
Here is the music video for Ben Lee’s song “Away with the Pixies.” The song was released on the album Grandpaw Would in 1995, and Liz Phair sings back-up vocals on the song.
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Happy Birthday Z Berg!
Happy 24th birthday to Z Berg, who writes all the lyrics and music for The Like!
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Song of the Day: “Carpetbaggers”
Song of the day on 6-28-2010 is “Carpetbaggers” by Jenny Lewis and Jonathan Rice:
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Who Are They Now Game: Round Two
Round One of “Who Are They Now” was a hit (click here to see it), so we’re back with Round Two. What musicians/bands did these mystery children become? A clue for each child will come soon. Mystery Child #1: Mystery … Continue reading
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In Bb 2.0 Project
Click here to check out a music project called In B flat. You can click play on any, some, or all of the videos – it will sound good. The videos can be played simultaneously — the soundtracks will work … Continue reading
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How To Discover New Music (Part 3)
Part 1 of “How to Discover New Music” (read it here) was about music podcasts. Part 2 (here) was about attending concerts. Part 3 is about interviews and playlists. Read, listen to (audio), or watch (video) interviews with artists you like, especially … Continue reading
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Gulf Coast Benefit: Ben Lee, Kaki King, Rachael Cantu, Silverlake Chorus
On Thursday July 1st at The Mint in LA, a Gulf Coast Benefit concert will feature the following line-up: 8:00 – Rachael Cantu 8:45 – Carina Round 9:30 – Ben Lee 10:15 – Silverlake Chorus 11:00 – Kaki King To … Continue reading
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Song of the Day: Rooney
Song of the Day is a new song by Rooney called “Holding On.” Here is a live video of “Holding On” from a few days ago:
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The Like: LA Times Feature + Troubadour Tonight
Click here to read a fascinating LA Times feature about The Like called “Looks Like the Future’s Bright.” The article sheds light on the 5 year gap since the 2005 release of The Like’s debut album and Release Me, which … Continue reading
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