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Listen Up: Rave On Buddy Holly

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 By Mayer Danzig

When Buddy Holly died in a tragic plane crash in 1959, the world lost a tremendous musical talent. Only 22, Holly demonstrates a depth of talent rivaled by few in rock history. As important, he inspired generations of rock artists who now return the favor with a wide-ranged tribute to the rock legend. The sheer […]

Filed Under: Pop, Reviews, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Black Keys, Buddy Holly, Cee Lo Green, Detroit Cobras, Fiona Apple, Florence and the Machine, Graham Nash, Jenny O, John Doe, Jon Brion, Justin Townes Earle, Karen Elson, kid rock, Lou Reed, My Morning Jacket, Nick Lowe, Paul McCartney, She and Him

Mayer’s Picks: Best Songs of 2010, Pt. 1

Tuesday, December 28, 2010 By Mayer Danzig

Not So Sure and How Good You Are, Joe Pug (from the Lightning Rod Records release Messenger) Quite simply, I couldn’t decide which of these songs I liked better so called it a draw. Both are shining examples of Pug’s songwriting prowess: thoughtful lyrics, engaging melodies and a captivating performance. Down in the Bowery, Alejandro […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Alt-Country, Americana, Best of Year, Downloads, Folk, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Roots, Soul/R&B, Streams Tagged With: Alejandro Escovedo, Amy Correia, Butch Walker, Cee Lo Green, Jason and the Scorchers, Joe Pug, Jon Dee Graham, Justin Townes Earle, Kasey Anderson, Kay Hanley, Palmdale, Susan Cowsill, The Hold Steady, The Russians, The Stone Foxes

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Polls

What is your favorite new release for week of November 6?

  • Eliot Bronson – Arrive (44%, 35 Votes)
  • Kings of Leon – O My Beloved (13%, 10 Votes)
  • Eddie 9V – Down Here (13%, 10 Votes)
  • Willi Carlisle – The Universal Bubba (11%, 9 Votes)
  • Grayson Capps – The Weight of the World (8%, 6 Votes)
  • Lizzie No, Olivia Ellen Lloyd, Brandi Waller-Pace – Outlaws’ Almanac (5%, 4 Votes)
  • Jack Blocker – Big Jefe (5%, 4 Votes)
  • Johnny Delaware – On God’s Time (1%, 1 Votes)
  • Lacy Green, Adam Wright, Thomm Jutz – Shakespeare’s Bones (1%, 1 Votes)
  • Michelle Malone – Christmas with Michelle Malone and The Hot Toddies (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Sufjan Stevens – Worst Christmas Ever! (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Janky Bungag – Hangin’ Out & Hangin’ On (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 80

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