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The Rock ‘n’ Roll Hierarchy of Steelesque
Steelesque has been making headlines as of late. Their debut ep, Johnny on the Spot, is being release by U.K. label, Tuppence a Bag Records, they’re playing the Three Rivers Arts Festival on June 11th,...
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Viva La Fontaisiste!
When did the musical entertainer die? I would opine that, at least within indie-rock circles, it was the rise of “shoe-gaze.” The name alone implies an audience whose focus is shifted away from the...
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Durham, NC Native, Rob Nance, Releases Debut Album
Durham, North Carolina native, Rob Nance has just released his debut album Lost Souls and Locked Doors and if you need to wet your whistle on a modern take of Americana, Rob is your man. Lost Souls...
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Steve Martin at Heinz Hall: What is High Brow?
Monday night Steve Martin and his backing bluegrass band, The Steep Canyon Rangers, graced the stage of Heinz Hall to a sold out crowd. Edie Brickell also joined in on stage from time to time. It’s...
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The Ubiquitous American Culture, or How I Became A Roman
What does Herod the Great and Israeli, world-pop sensation, Idan Raichel, have in common? Not much really other than the fact that Herod built an outdoor theatre in Caesarea in what is now modern day...
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Feature: “Cockroaches” by Julz Cunda
With the backing of Joanna Haughton’s agency RepPittsburghHipHop.com, Julz Cunda is establishing himself as a legitimate player in the Pittsburgh hip hop scene. He reps his hometown without...
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New Goody Mob, “Age Against the Machine,” Drops Today
Listen to the single “Special Education” here: http://soundcloud.com/blackice-bell/goodie-mob-special-education Filed under: Announcement/News
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Sovron Court: Waves and Wheels
Sovron Court is Cameron Sharp. Sovron Court is much more than just Cameron Sharp, however. Sovron Court is a warm memory, a sense of acceptance, enlightenment, tragedy, joy, and hope. Sharp’s songs...
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Chicago Modern Rocker, Kevin Presby, Dials it Back a Notch
Is it a cliche when modern rockers “get back to their roots” and make an acoustic album? Kind of. But, hey, we all gotta stay sane, somehow. The high energy of our youth gets a little dark and the...
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P.F. Seth @ Rex Theater this Friday.
P.F. Seth plays a stripped down set best described as “dirty folk rock.” Armed with a telecaster and harmonica, he rips through his high energy set full of thought provoking lyrics and unforgettable...
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Built Upon a Mid-Western Foundation, Night Moves Pushes Americana into the...
In an age dominated by communication the regional aspect of music seems to have been lost. If you live in Pittsburgh, for example, you aren’t limited to what Pittsburgh has to offer or what...
View ArticleThe Innervenus Music Collective Releases Two New Projects
Musicians and labels alike are realizing that the old formula of recording, promoting, and releasing music is no longer sufficient. From the decline of CD sales to the death of radio the music...
View ArticleRepackaging Our Early Century’s Post-Punk Characteristics, Atlas Release...
Is it too early to bring back the sounds of Interpol and the Strokes? Admittedly, those bands were a breath of fresh air at the turn of the century, though they soon proved they were one-trick...
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The Unexpected Genre Bending, Suavity’s Mouthpiece
If your ears could sneeze they would at the mere mention of the band name “Suavity’s Mouthpiece.” The name conjures up nothing in the way of genre and even the band members refrain from illuminating...
View ArticlePittsburgh Synth Artist, Good Jeans, releases debut EP
Good Jeans is Derek January, an ambient, synth driven musician from right here in the Steel City. His debut EP, Amusement, dropped at the end of the last year and has already garnished support from the...
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Despite the industry ilk, Trace Cyrus is his own man.
Photo: Fred Blauth Trace Cyrus spoke with me before his show at Altar Bar on April 27th. Miley’s brother. Billy Ray’s son. Shirtless, covered in tattoos, and without removing his sunglasses he...
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