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The Shondes pop quiz 2.0 – Art Disaster Artist

Posted on March 10, 2010 under , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

We welcome back The Shondes, one of, and quite possibly, the first band I ever featured at popolio.  A lot is going on for The Shondes in 2010.  They’re coming to SXSW to play Art Disaster at the Beauty Bar next Tuesday, March 16, 2010.  Check the flyer  for all the deets.  And, they’re getting ready to unleash »

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The Shondes play Off-SXSW Art Disaster@Beauty Bar Next Tuesday 3/16 – Austin

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The Shondes were one of the first bands I featured when popolio first kicked-off in 2008.  I did a popolio podcast interview with one of the members and it was only my second one ever!  I even went out to the Austin stop of their tour at the time, and though I didn’t make a formal post out »

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Scott Wesley pop quiz 2.0 – chicago beats…by SXSW Artist

Posted on March 9, 2010 under , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Scott Wesley is the first of three Chicago-area artists that we will be featuring who are playing this Official SXSW Party.  Scott has been working on his sophomore release, Seconds to Years, for close to ten years and is just about to unveil it after all these years of blood, sweat, and tears.  Congrats to him.  Enjoy his pop quiz! March 9, »

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Ume pop quiz 2.0 – SXSW Artist

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One-girl-two-guys post-punk ATX band, UME, have gotten some rave reviews pretty much across the board, not only for their sound, but for their live show, too.  Their SXSW showcase will be on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at as 10PM at Submerged (333 E. 2nd Street).  For more go to SXSW.   Editor’s Note:  I believe UME  has provided the first link »

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Tuesday Tease

Posted on March 9, 2010 under , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

March 9, 2010 A popolio selection of today’s New Releases.

Miguel Bosé Cardio

Broken Bells Broken Bells

Gorillaz Plastic Beach

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Greatest Hits [original recording remastered]

The Knife Tomorrow, In A Year

Patty Larkin 25

Anais Mitchell Hadestown

Selena La Leyenda

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