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on March 9, 2010 -
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Upgrading to Pandora One

For most of us, listening to music is something we simply cannot live without. You remember the days of the portable cassette player and then moving to a new generation of portable CD players. Just in the last few years we have gone from carrying around CD players to carrying around iPods, iPhones, and a variety of other media players that will allow us to listen to our collection of albums and in most cases even the radio. But is AM/FM radio all [...]

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on March 8, 2010 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Ironsides

It is rare to find a band who brings light to the meaning of talent. But the band that I am sitting with today does that and then some. Not only do they look and sound like they need to be on center stage at Warped Tour, but they also sound like they belong on the radio and on your iPod. These guys are from Indianapolis, Indiana and I cannot believe that it took me this long to find out about them. They scream here and there, which I usually do not like, but it is so well done [...]

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on March 3, 2010 -
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Announcing Perfecto at Sea with Paul Oakenfold

As many of you know, I am addicted to dance music. Listening to guys like Armin van Buuren and David Guetta there is no stopping my love for this genre. But there is one DJ that holds a special place in my heart. I have actually had the chance to see this DJ multiple times and in various countries, and most recently saw him from the front row at Club Rain in Las Vegas, Nevada. When I heard that this DJ would be jumping on a cruise ship and spinning [...]

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on March 2, 2010 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Janus

The band that I am sitting with today needs no introduction. They bring to the stage a sound that is nearly impossible to replicate and a certain style that deserves some attention. They are dressed exactly how they sound, their album cover matches their style to perfection, and their sound begs for more. If I had to rate them on a scale of 1 to 10 as far as their overall image and branding is concerned, I would give them an 11. Sharing the stage with bands like the Sick [...]

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on February 26, 2010 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Jason Firebaugh

The guy that I am sitting with today has a story to tell. He actually has quite a few stories to tell. Good thing he is a singer and a songwriter. He tells his stories on stage with a guitar in his hand. Outside of the fact he is about as laid back as they come, he is also an incredibly nice individual. His skills on the acoustic matched with him trained vocals talents makes him a great excuse to see a live show. His songs have unique titles and you can tell, just off [...]

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on February 21, 2010 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Ryan Horne

The guy I am sitting with today has some serious talent that you just can’t afford to miss. He brings not only raw talent to the stage in his guitar playing abilities, but his songwriting is some of the best I have ever heard. Not to mention that he is one of the nicest and most humble guys in the music industry. He works his butt off producing music and tours every chance that he gets. I have a hard time fitting him into a genre, but all across the board he produces [...]

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on February 18, 2010 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Lorelei

When you first see what this band looks like you cannot help but wonder what they sound like. Giving you an almost Enya sort of feel from their website/MySpace design and their photography you assume you will get hit with a soft ambient sort of sound. But you will get pretty much the exact opposite. This band that I am sitting with today takes a sound like what you expect from Evanescence, tosses in some almost techno beats, and then dishes out [...]

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on February 12, 2010 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Vedera

It is rare for me to listen to a female singer and actually like what I hear. I don’t know if it is the fact that I feel most of their voices all sound the same, or the thought of them writing lyrics that they could never relate to. But when I first heard the voice of the band I am sitting with today I practically fell off my chair. Not only does her voice give you chills but the instrumentals behind her are spotless. Having toured with guys like the Fray and Jack’s [...]

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on February 5, 2010 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Remember Paris

It is rare that I come across a band that not only has talent but also has the personality of a best friend. The guys that I am hanging out with today are some of the nicest guys I have ever met and better yet match the style and genre of bands like Panic at the Disco and Fall Out Boy to a T. Just by looking at their photos you can tell they know how to have fun. But as soon as you turn on a track you also know they understand what it means to be get down to [...]

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on February 2, 2010 -
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The 2010 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

I love going to concerts. I enjoy the thrill of having a ticket in my hand and being excited days, weeks, sometimes even months before the show. I like piling as many friends as I can in my car, heading to the venue, finding parking, and waiting in line with fans that are all here for the same reason as me. Then comes the thrill of waiting for the headlining act to take the stage. It seems like nothing else matters until the lights drop and the crowd goes [...]

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