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What else we were talking about
The news, video picks and short reviews melophobe posted in the days around November 23. They’re kept as they ran, so some of what they point to is long gone.
2008
5 posts
Friday, November 21
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Saturday, November 22
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Sunday, November 23
Wednesday, November 26
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2009
24 posts
Friday, November 20
News
Jason Segel guests at Swell Season show (hilarious vid)
He wants to tell you exactly what he's working with
News
Springsteen to (finally) release Darkness On The Edge of Town box set
If you have the Born To Run box set, you know how good this going to be
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Saturday, November 21
Monday, November 23
News
Lykke Li wonders "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?"
None of us will ever be able to get over the 60's.
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Tuesday, November 24
News
Double shot of Radiohead: Mixtapes and an attempted lashing
Do you like Thom Yorke's taste in music? Well then you can listen to his mixtapes.
News
Panda Bear got asked about his next solo record. Panda Bear answered.
Dishing on the direction of record number 2
News
Jim James talks about future plans for MMJ and Monsters of Folk
Beginning stages for new MMJ, one day down the road for new MoF
News
Download a Yo La Tengo show: live in Portland (soundboard/audience matrix)
21 tracks including two Dylan covers
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Wednesday, November 25
News
Ginuwine's "Pony" Deconstructed Through Dubstep (Remix)
One of the best is messed with (but in the right way)
Thursday, November 26
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2010
17 posts
Saturday, November 20
News
"Going Home" with Vonnegutt (No, Not Kurt)
though I would go home with Kurt Vonnegut, may he rest in that big mess in the sky
Monday, November 22
News
Synth Attack! Fresh Material From M83, Cut Copy & Atlas Sound
a mixtape, a single and a very, very, very epic description
Video pick
Tuesday, November 23
Video pick
Wednesday, November 24
News
Ticket Giveaway! Black Angels at Wonder Ballroom on November 28!
put your name in the pot before sunday to get a chance to win!
News
Tegan and Sara Channel Their Inner Chipmunk in a Christmas Song
a less grating version of a classic
Video pick
Friday, November 26
Song battle
Shad's "Rose Garden" vs. Rick Ross' "MC Hammer"
18Shad's "Rose Garden"5Rick Ross' "MC Hammer"Final vote.
2011
6 posts
Monday, November 21
Song battle
Cocteau Twins - Sugar Hiccup vs. Handsome Boy Modeling School - The Truth
1Cocteau Twins - Sugar Hiccup6Handsome Boy Modeling School - The TruthFinal vote.
Tuesday, November 22
Song battle
Desert Noises - Highway Cars vs. Iron & Wine - Walking Far From Home
3Desert Noises - Highway Cars2Iron & Wine - Walking Far From HomeFinal vote.
Wednesday, November 23
Song battle
CunninLynguists - Stars Shine Brightest vs. Kaskade - Eyes
5CunninLynguists - Stars Shine Brightest6Kaskade - EyesFinal vote.
Thursday, November 24
Video pick
Song battle
Madden Brothers ft. Kreayshawn & Hollywood Holt - Firetruck vs. J. Cole ft. Jay-Z - Mr. Nice Watch
2Madden Brothers ft. Kreayshawn & Hollywood Holt - Firetruck1J. Cole ft. Jay-Z - Mr. Nice WatchFinal vote.
Friday, November 25
Song battle
Blue Scholars - Cinemetropolis vs. Awol One and Factor - Never Gonna Take Us Out
1Blue Scholars - Cinemetropolis0Awol One and Factor - Never Gonna Take Us OutFinal vote.