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What if Drake wrote another “9am in Dallas” that actually mentions Dallas
On the run up to Drake’s show at Gexa Energy Pavilion on Wednesday May 16, I wrote a post for Dallas Observer about a hypothetical sequel to the Canadian hip-hop star’s 2010 freestyle titled “9am in Dallas”. It’s kind of fun getting into an artists voice and writing lyrics. I’d like to do the same for […]
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John Singer Sergeant opens for Sarah Jaffe on Cinco de Mayo
Last week, I wrote a short post on John Singer Sergeant, opening for Sarah Jaffe with Zhora Saturday May 5th at Granada Theater. I’m surprised I haven’t seen local synth-pop band Zhora live yet. I dug their self-titled demo EP and cling to anything that refers to the film Blade Runner. I’m also sorta digging Sarah Jaffe’s cropped […]
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The Problem With… Justin Bieber’s “Boyfriend” – DC9 At Night
This week, I take on Justin Bieber’s drowsy single “Boyfriend”. The screencap above suggests the song even put Bieber to sleep. The Problem With… Justin Bieber’s “Boyfriend” – Dallas Music – DC9 At Night.
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Nick Mamatas – Let us put an end to Geek Pride
A subculture is not a counterculture. A consumer culture is not a subculture. We are not all in this together. Your social Laws (Godwin’s, etc.) are as insipid as any aphorism your grandmother might have cross-stitched and put on display two generations ago. What you think is cool is not cool. What you decide is […]
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B.o.B.s “So Good”: Whats Wrong With Treating Your Lady To A Trip To Argentina? – DC9 At Night
This week, I praise B.o.B’s sunny, globe-trotting track “So Good”. B.o.B’s knack is illustrating an evocative picture using lyrics and inviting listeners to join in on it. This occurred a couple years ago with the depressing, plebeian image of making wishes out of aircraft in the track “Airplanes” B.o.B.s “So Good”: Whats Wrong With Treating Your Lady To A Trip […]
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Granada Theater band preview: Sleeper Agent
Band Preview: Sleeper Agent – Granada Theater. This is my first post as Internet Guru Intern at Granada Theater in Dallas. I hope to learn from these guys and build connections to help me reach my goals.
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The-Dream-South Side Music Hall-3/30/12 – Dallas Music – DC9 At Night
The-Dream-South Side Music Hall-3/30/12 – Dallas Music – DC9 At Night.
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The Video. Katy Perry’s “Part of Me”
This is one of those moments where I wish I waited for the video to review a pop song, so I could have something extra to comment on. With the Marine Corps theme, the video for Katy Perry’s “Part of Me” calls to mind the U.S. Navy recruitment plot line in the Simpsons episode “New Kids on […]
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In Defense of… Estelle’s “Thank You”
In both of my columns this week, I’m taking on UK singles that just debuted on the Top 40 in the States. It’s odd hearing tracks that have already released across the pond and had a run of publicity from popular music sites. I think the sense of hip exclusivity with these belated albums is […]
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The Rest of the Fest: One Last Look Back at 35 Denton – DC9 At Night
My review of Danny Brown’s show starts right after the intro. While I listen to a great variety of genres, all of which 35 Denton accommodated this past weekend, I prefer the energy the crowd provides in both hip-hop and screaming rock shows. I think what makes these shows are more energetic is the accessible vocalization. The crowd […]
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