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Junior Prom’s debut EP

OH MY GOD I needed some Junior Prom this morning. Last time I wrote about them I called it “Bright Music Monday,” but, you know, President’s Day was yesterday, so basically this Tuesday is like a Monday. And damn do I need a kick start this week. Winter labors on but Junior Prom […]

Lee

Burn Down The Charade

What makes you feel alive?

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Bogan Via

Bogan Via is a duo out of Phoenix that makes my heart go aflutter. Madeleine Miller’s sweet falsetto is gently contrasted with Bret Bender’s raspy baritone. The songs heavily rely on the duo’s vocals, but the angelic instrumentation also makes me swoon.

Also, these words from Bender make it that much sweeter:

About […]

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Serena Andrews

Serena Andrews is a tough one to crack. One minute she’s singing a Broadway-ish, super radio-friendly single, the next she’s getting all bizarro and experimental. She could probably go for something in between the two and gain a bit of consistency. Not that I don’t enjoy the eclecticism, I just think […]

Jamie

A bunch of little kids cover Phoenix's "Lisztomania"

The kids in the chorus at PS22 are used to covering popular songs for popular people. But now they’ve taken on Phoenix’s “Lisztomania” and BOY do they ever take it on. “Breathtaking” is the word that comes to mind. These kids sound great! And the song sounds great! And just everything comes […]

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This Thursday in NYC = Just about everybody

Um. I just took a look at my concert calendar. This coming Thursday (June 18) has an absurd amount of awesome shows. If you live in the area, please attend one of them. I know some are sold out, but you can work your magic. Most links will take you directly to buying […]

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Phoenix’s Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix …enough said

Yes, yes, yes. YES. Where the hell did this come from? Since as far back as I can remember (United in 2000 included), I’ve been putting Phoenix tracks on my friends’ mixtapes, thinking of them as one of those great indie unknowns (in the States at least), save for one of […]

Jamie

Phoenix announce U.S./Canada tour

Phoenix is coming to the U.S.! Oh and a couple dates in Canada. They’ll be touring on their upcoming album, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, and I’m sure playing all your old faves too. Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix comes out May 25 and will probably be all the rage.

6.12 Manchester, […]

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New Phoenix song from upcoming album ‘Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix’!

Wow. I’m currently at work but I couldn’t resist this post! Thanks to Berlin Battery I just found a new song on Phoenix’s website called “1901”. You can get it for free download there so hit up their site! Phoenix has delivered some wonderful pop gems in the past and they fail […]