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Posted on March 8, 2012 by Charlie

Got Us Where We Wanted

David Myrh is the Swedish pop craftsman who formerly fronted The Merrymakers. Here’s “Got You Where He Wanted,” from his debut solo record, Soundshine. It’s an upbeat tune that got us where we wanted to be: enjoying the fun of … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on March 1, 2012 by Charlie

Root For “The Underdogs”

“The Underdogs” is one of the many great songs on Rialto’s self-titled first record, a 1998 Brit-pop masterpiece. The somber horn lines are reminiscent of The Walker Brothers’ signature hit, “The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore.” The jaded lyrics play … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on February 21, 2012 by Charlie

Tug Of War

Here’s “Tug Of War,” our latest reckless assault on the pop rock music genre. Do not be concerned; there are no long-term studies that conclusively prove that listening will result in irreparable emotional scarring. However, within the first few bars … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on February 16, 2012 by Charlie

First Thing’s First

Though the world hangs in the balance, some urgent matters just can’t wait. Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on February 10, 2012 by Charlie

Seek Passion and Ye Shall Find

Little Tybee is a collection of skilled musicians out of Georgia. “Passion Seekers” is a lush pop song with shades of Melanie, a hint of Rufus Wainright III, and a dash of Maria Muldaur. We think you’ll find it super-yummy-licious. … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on February 2, 2012 by Charlie

Some Rainbows Lead To Fool’s Gold

Here’s Graham Parker and the Rumour with our favorite track from their phenomenal second album, “Heat Treatment.” It’s a perfect example of the punkish, sneering new wave sound coming out of England in the late 70s as a welcome relief … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on January 25, 2012 by Charlie

Return of the Nutty Professor

As it happened, von Shmendrick was not at home due to a prior obligation at the Lipshitz bar mitzvah. Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on January 18, 2012 by Charlie

Studies Indicate That Ignorance Is Bliss

A recent survey conducted by “The Survival of the Specious Foundation,” a local community college think tank, revealed conclusively that ignorance is, indeed, bliss. Social scientists have long suspected this to be true and, ironically, are less happy now that … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on January 11, 2012 by Charlie

The Four-One-One on “Five, Five, Five”

The Winnerys are a pop band out of Madrid that make you remember why you loved the Beatles. Here’s a catchy song from their CD “Daily Urban Times” called “Five, Five, Five.”

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Posted on January 4, 2012 by Charlie

Time To Walk Away

Here’s England’s James Hunter delivering some old school soul like a latter day Sam Cooke. “I’ll Walk Away” is from his 2006 release called “People Gonna Talk.” When you hear something this good, it’s hard to walk away.

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