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Laura Roppe's debut CD "Girl Like This" is a refreshing new Country Music sensation that will turn the Country Music scene upsidedown! Filled with a dizzying array of infectious country numbers, the ...
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Published: Jul 25, 2008
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Appraising valuable vinyl records is a job for the experts. The article discusses the increase in vinyl record sales and the tricky subject of appraising vinyl records with vinyl expert and appraiser...
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Published: Jul 21, 2008
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A fresh, new 'Blues' musical is just starting to take shape and will be headlining locally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in August. Read about this project and the new Blues music that will take the mu...
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Published: Jun 19, 2008
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When buying or selling vinyl records, it is important to know what they are worth. In this article, let's explore one of the foremost authorities of vinyl record appraising, "Mighty" John Marshall.
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Published: May 25, 2008
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Can a rock band make music exclusively through cyberspace? Meet Project 43, a remarkable 'cyber' union of talented musicians that are doing that, and doing it very well. Come and explore their wond...
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Published: May 05, 2008
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With digital sales being the main online sales source for music, most independent artists turn to CDbaby or iTunes to sell their music. iLike2rock.net is making a move to undercut most independent mu...
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Published: Mar 19, 2008
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Through the digital revolution, vinyl has endured because it has something no other format has, a personal connection with not only superior sound, but with unique album cover art that is part of our ...
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Published: Feb 25, 2008
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The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper album was a unique album cover package that even started rumors that paul was dead and has influenced many album cover designers to this day. Prior to this release, the Beatl...
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Published: Feb 25, 2008
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Album cover art historically catered to recognizing some customers will purchase an album just for the cover art and album cover art is a unique depiction of the evolution of our society.
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Published: Feb 25, 2008
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Framing album cover art is a developing medium to display classic or controversial albums covers from yesteryear. We explore a company that specializes in this personal and growing art form.
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Published: Feb 25, 2008
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Vinyl records have become more popular in recent years and so have the customized programs and transferring services to transfer these beloved audio treasures to different formats. This makes the rec...
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Published: Feb 15, 2008
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Music/record shops are part of our culture, and while many seem to be closing up shop, there are still those record stores that endure and keep the historic tradition alive. let's explore what is bei...
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Published: Feb 01, 2008
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With Nielsen Soundscan not counting all the 'indie' record shops that sell vinyl, the vinyl sales figures are not a true representation of the 'real' sales figures. Independent stores must be counted...
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Published: Jan 24, 2008
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Album cover artist Roger Dean is famous for his creative artwork and covers for the progressive rock band Yes and has designed and painted covers for other bands as well.
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Published: Jan 16, 2008
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The 'big box' retailers of vinyl records have lots of competition for the 'vinyl dollar' as many "Mom & Pop" are now going online and selling used, quality vinyl records.
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Published: Jan 16, 2008
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When Alex Steinweiss accepted his assignment at Columbia Records in 1939, he developed album cover art; a way to sell the music in brightly colored and specially designed album packages, instead of th...
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Published: Jan 09, 2008
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From the early 40's to this day, naked and nude images on album covers have sold millions of vinyl records. Come along for the journey as we explore this fascinating part of music and pop culture his...
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Published: Jan 09, 2008
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Artist Daniel Edlen has a new medium and use for discarded vinyl records. Come explore the fabulous things that Daniel is doing with vinyl and our pop culture and music history.
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Published: Jan 09, 2008
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Insuring your valuable collectibles is easy with a company called Collectibles Insurance Services. With valuation guides, references and other resources, they are able to provide affordable insurance...
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Published: Dec 30, 2007
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With the value of vinyl records so subjective, it is important to have them professionally apprasied. An interview with record appraiser and music historian Stephen M. H. Braitman explains the detail...
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Published: Dec 10, 2007
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Even with the music distrbution channels changing, this Canadian youth loves the vinyl record and shares his insights into why this historical medium is "on fire" north of the border.
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Published: Nov 24, 2007
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Jamie Robertson, lead singer for the Canadian rock band Mr. Completely, shares his thoughts about the band, their music and the passion they have for the music, in a "behind the scenes" look at the ba...
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Published: Nov 24, 2007
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Jeriko, a new artist out of L.A. brings a refreshing sound to pop/rock with her new EP entitled "From Me To You."
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Published: Nov 22, 2007
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A short look at the life and times of John Lennon and the waste it is that he was shot to death.
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Published: Nov 22, 2007
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Sounding a bit like Tori Amos, with a sprinkle of Sinead O'Conner and Evanescence mixed in, this NYC-based rock out fit is poised to make a splash on Modern Rock Radio
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Published: Nov 20, 2007
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The power-rock trio of Van Random are blazing a vapor trail across the west coast with their jumpy-pop meets the Clash sounds.
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Published: Nov 19, 2007
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A review of the band's debut CD "Picking Up The Pieces" shows that they adeptly blend 70's classic rock with today's progressive rock to create a musical masterpiece.
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Published: Nov 17, 2007
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A new avenue has opened up for independent artists and bands to have their music heard: the Atlanta-based Manifest Media Inc., is launching the Indie Dish network and will play indie artist's videos
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Published: Nov 17, 2007
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With an emotional edge, Chelsey Austin's debut CD is an honest and sincere effort that is sure to please any fan of eclectic musical styles.
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Published: Nov 16, 2007
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Many teams have adopted a specific song to help get their team energized and to rev up the home crowd.
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Published: Nov 16, 2007
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Collecting as a hobby is can be both profitable and personally rewarding.
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Published: Nov 16, 2007
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With many economic elements taken into account, let's explore the sales predictions for the 2007 holiday shopping season.
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Published: Nov 16, 2007
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A unique rock band from New York, New York, Salazar brings infectious and melodic music to their debut CD.
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Published: Nov 12, 2007
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The Atlanta-based rock band uses real-life situations and emotions and blend these factors perfectly to the music they perform. Adeptly communicating their lyrics to innovative soundscapes, Modern Ro...
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Published: Nov 12, 2007
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As the sales of vinyl slowly increase, so does the hobby of vinyl record collecting as more and more peole "tune in" to this fascinatingh hobby.
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Published: Nov 06, 2007
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The rock band Radiohead has taken the music industry by surprise with the success of their new album "In Rainbows," which is only available via their web site and asks the fans to pretty much pay what...
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Published: Oct 26, 2007
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I can remember many commercial jingles that were quite effective in selling the products that they were promoting. But now it seems companies don't have jingle writers, rather they use popular and so...
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Published: Oct 03, 2007
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An eclectic mix of musical styles, Iwori meshes iconic influences with straight-forward rock and roll to produce an impressive CD release called "Abandon All Plans."
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Published: Sep 25, 2007
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Never sounded dated, Canadian rock band Mr. Completely adeptly mixes classic rock with today's new sounds.
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Published: Sep 25, 2007
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Modern rock group J P Corwyn's debut CD release is a refeshing take on rock and roll with engaging, passionate songs
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Published: Sep 25, 2007
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With an abundance of musical experience and the heart and soul to match, Fremont John's new CD "Timeline" is one for the ages.
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Published: Sep 25, 2007
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In our last of a three-part series about album cover art, we again look at famous album covers and explore the influence that major retailers have in censorship.
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Published: Sep 20, 2007
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In part two of the series about historic and controversial albums covers, we again explore these trouble-making art projects from a variety of rock and roll bands.
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Published: Sep 20, 2007
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In this three part article series, we will explore many of rock's most historic and controversial album covers, including albums by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Blind Faith, Jimi Hendrix and many ...
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Published: Sep 20, 2007
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We explore a few well known duos from the 1960's, who actually recorded and released records under another, more obscure name before hitting it big.
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Published: Sep 17, 2007
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Rock and roll has provided us with many unique band names throughout the years. We explore some of the more common "initial" bands and briefly discuss their history.
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Published: Sep 17, 2007
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With famed producer Sylvia Massey Shivy (Tool, Dishwalla, Johnny Cash)at the helm, the rock band Basic Rock Outfit has released their debut CD to rave reviews. This is a review of several of the song...
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Published: Sep 06, 2007
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Describes the influence and historical importance of album cover art and lists various resources one can explore.
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Published: Aug 29, 2007
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Learn more about Vinyl Record Day, created to celebrate this historical audio format on the day that Edison invented the phonograph, August 12, 1877.
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Published: Aug 14, 2007
