December 2011
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Here: wooo my favorite 2011 music →
oodyboocs:
I listened to a lot of new music this year; more than I should have, probably, because much of it I didn’t even like. As Spotify became a bigger part of my listening experience, so, too, did ease of accessibility, which led (and this is my own fault) to gratuitous over-listening and…
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CHECK OUT ANOTHER TRACK FROM THE S/T EP HERE.... →
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1. Wit’s End - Cass : He’s come a long way from scrubbing toilets in Baltimore…but not that long.
2. Apocalypse - Bill Smog of Pasadena, MD : Those scans that turned up of his old zine are also brilliant. The only man who’s still getting at what it means to be a man.
3. Watch the Throne - The Throne : Big Ghost speaks for me.
4. The Gathering -...
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Youth Lagoon - Year of Hibernation
I know I’ve been super behind with my reviews (THIS WEEKEND I PROMISE) but I wrote this one for youth lagoon’s year of hibernation for my junior english class, thought it might be blog worthy?
Anyone who grew up in the dregs of the suburbs created a soundtrack, intentionally or unintentionally, which defined the first eighteen years of life. It includes the song you listened to...
Pirate! Holiday Bash →
pirateplayground:
Pirate! Presents the holiday party to rival all other holiday parties (that are happening on Tuesday, Dec 13th anyway)! With music from Streight Angular, goodbyemotel, and The Poison Oaks! Doors @ 8pm Music @ 9pm 21+ / FREE DJ sets from your friends at Pirate! and friends of Pirate! Come end the year with your friends from Pirate! @ O’Briens with some great music and...
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ATTENTION: PSA HIP- HOP IS ALIVE AND KICKING
By: Bryonna Head for “The Blender with Miss DJ Gemz and DJ Tony Drake”
On November 17th, at the Barking Dog in College Park, Maryland, Hip-Hop was very much alive and kicking thanks to the tremendous amount of DMV talent that was present in the building. Hosted by the lovely Miss Amberly Ellis and B-more’s own Thomas Dawson, each act was very reminiscent of sweet years of 90’s hip hop. The show...
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String Cheese Incident: 11/30 Baltimore, MD @ The...
The crowd goes wild as Bill Nershi casually strolls onto the stage with arms raised high above his head. Carefully taking off one sock at a time, and rolling his jeans up; he is ready for the business of groove. Cheers from the crowd increase in volume as the rest of the band approaches the stage, take their places, and get situated with their instruments. Everything turns blue, and foggy. The...
Hell Yeah, Archives!: Tiny puzzles have tiny... →
hellyeaharchives:
There’s an excellent fall-down-the-rabbit-hole of a story surrounding the discovery/rediscovery of a unreleased Elliott Smith tune making the rounds this month that highlights the challenges and serendipitous joy that archives contain. This one, being music-related and from a favorite artist,…
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