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During the song “Hollywood Hills,” Alice Underground’s sings, “This is the dream/My name is on the Marquee.” Taken from The Cambria Sessions, it’s an upbeat track, complete with thumping, big band-worthy drumming. However, there’s a touch of melancholy running through it as well. When they sing, “Never die/Never get old,” …
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It seems like so much longer than a year ago that Summertime ’06 came out. It was a project that defined Staples as one of the stronger lyricists in a new generation of rappers, and his commentary–both in music and interviews alike–is always refreshing and welcomed. The announcement of Prima …
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Every once in a while an artist seemingly comes out of nowhere with music that will blow listeners away. Such is the case with Chloe Baker (AKA Bitter Kiss) and her EP Love Won’t Make You Cry. There is not a weak link on this five song album in …
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