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Neutral Milk Hotel Reunion
April 29, 2013

5 dates on the books now, and a full international tour in the rumor mill
Mavis Staples New Album & Song
April 20, 2013

The dream team of Mavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy continues….
The National New Album & Song
April 11, 2013

The first taste from the National’s upcoming album, trouble will find me.
Laura Marling “Where Can I Go”
March 10, 2013

First look at her new album “Once I was an Eagle”

In Defense of Van Halen (By a Guy Who Just Drove 4 Hours to see Them)
May 2, 2013

There’s been a movement within people who are roughly my age to dismiss Van Halen’s music entirely. I drove four hours to see them with …
Band of Horses Cover Jason Molina
May 1, 2013

Ben Bridwell dons the Magnolia Electric Co. shirt and pays homage to the late great.
Yo La Tengo @ The Orange Peel 4/27/13
April 30, 2013

Despite being a band for going on 30 years now, my personal exposure to Yo La Tengo has actually been quite limited. Here’s what I …
Which One’s Pink? – The Pink Floyd Story
March 20, 2013

An in depth look at the self imposed mystique surrounding one of the world’s greatest rock bands.

Tom Petty - Not Quite Greatest Hits Playlist: Tom Petty – Not Quite Greatest Hits Playlist

In 1993, Tom Petty released his Greatest Hits album featuring 16 of his most well known tunes and 2 new ones - a cover of Thunderclap Newman's "Something in the Air" and the (rightfully) presumptive hit "Mary Jane's…
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In Defense of Van Halen (By a Guy Who Just Drove 4 Hours to see Them): In Defense of Van Halen (By a Guy Who Just Drove 4 Hours to see Them)

There’s been a movement within people who are roughly my age to dismiss Van Halen’s music entirely. I drove four hours to see them with David Lee Roth in Greensboro North Carolina last spring, and my reaction to their…
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Yo La Tengo @ The Orange Peel 4/27/13: Yo La Tengo @ The Orange Peel 4/27/13

Despite being a band for going on 30 years now, my personal exposure to Yo La Tengo has actually been quite limited. Here's what I do know. - Based on my three years of high school spanish, I think that their ba…
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Podcast Ep 2 - Us and Them: Podcast Ep 2 – Us and Them

We are back in action, hoping to avoid a sophomore slump in this week's MOR Talkin' Tunes podcast. This week's podcast features Curt, Heather, and our long-form writer extraordaire Kevin Cenedella fresh off his new piec…
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Which One's Pink? - The Pink Floyd Story: Which One’s Pink? – The Pink Floyd Story

I want you to think about Pink Floyd for a moment. I want you to think of your favorite song or album. Think of every experience you’ve had associated with their music. Have you synched Dark Side of the Moon up with t…
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Shovels & Rope - Gasoline: Shovels & Rope - Gasoline

The Moving Picture Boys

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Langhorne Slim & The Law "Salvation" - Merchants of Rock Front Porch Session: Langhorne Slim & The Law "Salvation" - Merchants of Rock Front Porch Session

General Specific Media

Langhorne Slim & the Law perform "Salvation" from their upcoming album "Be Set Free" due out June 5t… Go to video page

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My Morning Jacket & Band of Horses - Isn't It a Pity 8/26/12: My Morning Jacket & Band of Horses - Isn't It a Pity 8/26/12

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A killer rendition of George Harrison's "Isn't It A Pity" by Band of Horses and My Morning Jacket du… Go to video page

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100 Riffs (A Brief History of Rock N' Roll): 100 Riffs (A Brief History of Rock N' Roll)

Chicago Music Exchange

Alex Chadwick plays 100 famous guitar riffs in one take giving you a chronological history of rock n… Go to video page

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Jason Isbell - Alabama Pines Acoustic: Jason Isbell - Alabama Pines Acoustic

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Merchants of Rock presents Jason Isbell in an acoustic performance of "Alabama Pines", the first tra… Go to video page

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Lee Fields & The Expressions "Faithful Man": Lee Fields & The Expressions "Faithful Man"

Yours Truly

Watching Lee Fields and the Expressions performance of "Faithful Man" is asking for your definition… Go to video page

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BAHAMAS - Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out (Bruce Springsteen): BAHAMAS - Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out (Bruce Springsteen)

Southern Souls

Video and mix by Mitch Fillion (www.southernsouls.ca) Go to video page

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Take Away Show #93 _ Bon Iver (full version): Take Away Show #93 _ Bon Iver (full version)

Vincent Moon / Petites Planètes

Filmed & edited by Vincent Moon Sound by Benoit Furic & Dominique Ciekala Produced by La Blogotheque… Go to video page

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Shaking Through: Floating Action: Shaking Through: Floating Action

Weathervane Music

1 SONG IN 2 DAYS: Vol. 1, Number 5 in the Shaking Through 2010 series features Seth Kauffman's enigm… Go to video page

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Bad Dream by Zaac Pick: Bad Dream by Zaac Pick

Josh Pick (JLP Studios)

Zaac Pick performing a solo acoustic version of his song ‘Bad Dream’ at a Vancouver Antique shop. T… Go to video page

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Storytellin’
December 17, 2012
5 Spot
December 17, 2012
Long Form
December 17, 2012
Live Shows
December 17, 2012

New Tunes

Laura Marling “Where Can I Go”
First look at her new album “Once I was an Eagle”
Low “So Blue”
Slow build and pounding piano are a recipe for success.
Kurt Vile “Wakin’ On a Pretty Day”
Having caught Kurt Vile live a few years back I …

On The Turntable

Jim James – Regions of Light & Sound of God
MMJ Front man gets his soul on..
Floating Action – Fake Blood
This self described “lo-fi Carolina funk” hits the mark.
Van Morrison – Astral Weeks (1968)
Van Morrison’s masterpiece always seems to sound fresh.