As we approached the mid-point of 2010, we paused to reflect back on the great records we’ve heard. Too often, we hear people complain that there aren’t any great new records coming out. Our complaint, is that there are so many great records that people aren’t paying attention to. For all the hype behind...
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Over the course of the last three weeks, we’ve given you an A to Z preview of the best of SXSW. Our ears are still numb, after listening to mp3′s of every single band playing the festival. With SXSW finally here, we thought we’d give you a round-up of the ten bands we deem...
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Here’s the first video from the debut album by TDOA faves, The Soft Pack. You can read the interview we did with them last year, here.
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We remember a time when Rolling Stone used to do a wrap-up issue at the end of each year with their critics top ten. Now every website on the planet (including ours!) spews out their own, holier than thou list. But RS used to have the decency to ask the popular artists of the...
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After reviewing the entire 1000+ songs on the SXSW torrent, reading, listening and watching videos. This our list of the 10 bands you must see while at SXSW. If you’re not at SXSW, these are the bands that you should be rushing out to see. Our criteria: 1) Not a one-hit wonder. They’ve got...
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Here at TDOA we’re fortunate because we only talk about music that we like. Getting an opportunity to talk to a member of one of our favorite new bands was a special treat. We’ve been overwhelmed by the generosity of bands that have agreed to put up with our interview questions. More to come...
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Please keep in mind that once we’re thru the end of the alphabet, I’m going to do a couple of posts adding some bands I didn’t hit the first time. Between getting through most of the SXSW torrent and getting hit up by some of the bands playing, I’ve found alot of great new...
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As I’ve said before, I’m really trying to focus on the SXSW thing. A to Z, doubling back to get the bands I miss the first time, yadda, yadda, yadda. But I had to stop when I heard the East Hundred album (interview coming next week. EEEE!) and now I’ve got to stop again....
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