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The Rock Hall in 2011: Your Recommendations

Wednesday, April 07, 2010 By Mayer Danzig

Hats off to fans of the late Johnny Maestro for their overwhelming response and thanks to everyone who participated in our Rock Hall Nominations discussion. Judging from your responses, there is a strong feeling that progressive and glam rock are overdue for recognition by the Hall. Here are your nominations: Johnny Maestro – Maestro, lead […]

Filed Under: Alt-Country, Contests, Pop, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Alex Chilton, Big Star, Brooklyn Bridge, Gram Parsons, Johnny Maestro, Kiss, Marc Bolan, Moody Blues, Neville Brothers, New York Dolls, Paul Westerberg, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Replacements, Rush, T Rex, Yes

Kiss Off! A Special Twangville Playlist, Part 4

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 By Mayer Danzig

I could go on for weeks picking tracks for this playlist. Alas, this will be my final installment. Now I turn it over to you, residents of Twangville. What songs have I missed? Daylight, Mike Errico If my life were a movie you’d be buried in the credits, you’d be woman #2 with her head […]

Filed Under: Downloads, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Atlanta, Ben Folds, Boston, Butch Walker, Gigolo Aunts, Marvelous Three, Mike Errico, Minneapolis, New York, Paul Westerberg, Replacements

I Want My MTV!

Monday, November 24, 2008 By Mayer Danzig

Remember when MTV and VH1 used to play actual music videos? Well apparently the big-wigs at the music video channel discovered YouTube and thought, “hey, we should do this ourselves.” Here, here. Having spent countless hours over the past week staring at my computer screen watching videos, I’m happy to a few choice blasts from […]

Filed Under: Indie, News, Pop, Rock, Videos Tagged With: a-ha, Cameo, LA, Michael Penn, Minneapolis, Replacements

Friends of Twangville

Polls

What is your favorite new release for week of May 2?

  • Webb Wilder – Hillbilly Speedball (52%, 13 Votes)
  • Esther Rose – Want (36%, 9 Votes)
  • Kassi Valazza – From Newman Street (8%, 2 Votes)
  • Missy Raines & Allegheny – Love & Trouble (4%, 1 Votes)
  • Jedd Hughes – Nightshades (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 25

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