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Interview With Body Language

David DeanNovember 21, 2011

What might the synergy of 1970s soul and funk yield if they could be combined with the principles of ever-resilient 80s electro, and just a touch of a crooner’s burnished tone? More than likely, the resulting amalgam will include Brooklyn quartet, Bo... Read More...

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Photographer Feature & Interview: Leigh Righton

David DeanSeptember 19, 2011

Respecting and making a connection with both her subject and and its environment are two of the fundamental keys to Leigh Righton's ability to create imagery with her impact. The Vancouver, Canada based artist focuses on portraiture and enjoys dabbli... Read More...

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SO Much Talent: Interview with Indigo Charlie

Zhila ShariatSeptember 8, 2011

At only age 19, Indigo Charlie has already worked as Solange Knowles’ personal assistant, attended FIDM, interned at Georgio Armani, and released a hot summer single. We caught up with this go-getter and are looking forward to more great music an... Read More...

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Urban Cone Interview

David DeanAugust 17, 2011

Nearly one year ago, from the depths of Sweden’s prominent electronic music scene, emerged Stockholm ensemble Urban Cone. As time encroaches on the first anniversary of the band’s celebrated debut single “Urban Photograph”, it seems many are watching... Read More...

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Ancient Crux Interview

David DeanAugust 12, 2011

I’m not going to preface this article with a bunch of things we all know; that the Internet helps bands to get their music out to audiences and keep in touch with them. We’re at least halfway through that digital era, so I won’t bore you with tha... Read More...

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Interview With Pink Skull

David DeanAugust 9, 2011

An expanded lineup finds Pink Skull founding members Julian Grefe and Justin Geller evolving from East Coast staples to the house band for much of undiscovered space. Following the release of 2009’s Endless Bummer comes a new album to be released Sep... Read More...

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KNOX, KNOX, Who’s There?

Micah LeFebvreAugust 1, 2011

When brother and sister duo Nic and Eliza retreat to their basement to work on the electro-acoustic songs of K N O X, they emerge with music that evokes an oddly energetic nostalgia. Their combination of a truly acoustic performance—clicking tongue... Read More...

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An Inspirational, Funny, Behind the Scenes Interview with Rob Riggle

David DeanJuly 21, 2011

It’s hard for me to explain how wonderful of an experience it was talking with actor/comedian/writer Rob Riggle. You know him from his stint on Saturday Night Live, his three years as a correspondent for The Daily Show, and multiple movies and shows ... Read More...

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And If You Don’t Know, Now You Know: Scott Aukerman

David DeanJuly 7, 2011

You might not realize it, but the majority of your favorite comedy today via: Internet, movies, podcasts, television, all great comedy in general, stems from the “alternative comedy scene” that really started to grow in the early to mid nineties. You... Read More...

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Interview With Samantha Ronson

David DeanJune 9, 2011

You know Samantha Ronson right? Yeah you do. We wanted to get to know her a little better. Not the Samantha Ronson from tabloid magazines, but the one who is a DJ, who comes from eccentric parents and has some talented siblings in twin sister/fashion... Read More...

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In-Depth Conversation & Big Smiles with Comedian Nick Thune

David DeanMay 11, 2011

You know Nick Thune right? He’s that guy with over 3 million Funny or Die views of his viral video “masturbation”, he’s the guy that made Jay Leno’s short stint on prime time worth recording then fast forwarding to only the sketches he was in, he’s t... Read More...

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Kumail Nanjiani Will Make You Laugh Hard

Zhila ShariatMay 10, 2011

You’ve heard the same old story before: Born and raised in Pakistan, never seeing comedy once until moving to Iowa to attend college at 18, and being deathly shy, is the road comedian Kumail Nanjiani took to becoming now one of the most sought after ... Read More...

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T.J. Miller Interview: Amazingly Funny & Honest

David DeanMay 5, 2011

I know T.J. Miller as one of my favorite comedians. You probably know him or recognize him from "Chelsea Lately," or his co-starring roles in movies like Cloverfield, She’s Out of My League, Unstoppable, Get Him to the Greek, or you know his voice fr... Read More...

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Garfunkel & Oates Are All Over Your Face

David DeanApril 27, 2011

Garfunkel & Oates by Chad Nicholson Over a late night phone call, I had the pleasure to interview Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci of Garfunkel & Oates. However, the recorder didn’t record, and I was left cussing a lot. These ladies are bus... Read More...

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