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LTR (Long Term Review): Darci Monet’s Fusion

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Darci Monet Fusion Released:  May 12, 2009 Darci Monet has a powerful set of lungs and she uses them to full effect on Fusion.  A singer-songwriter rock voice in the tradition of Bonnie Raitt and Heart, she sings like she’s got something to prove.  Mama’s singing for supper »

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LTR (Long Term Review): Bat For Lashes’ Two Suns

I first Just Picked Up Bat For Lashes’ Two Suns here and then I reviewed “Daniel” here and “Pearl’s Dream” here.  Now, I’m reviewing the whole set.

 LTR (Long Term Review) Full Release Review

all over the place

carries a tune

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part of the chorus

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featured soloist

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conducting the choir

  Bat For Lashes Two Suns Released:  April 6, 2009 “Indie pop” sounds  like an oxymoron, »

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LTR (Long Term Review): Tarra Dei’s Loved

So, here’s the second EVER Edition of NEW FEATURE LTR (Long Term Review).  Kickin’ it off this week with not 1, but 2 reviews.  Check out the first  review of El Paso, TX artist, Aux.78’s, A Worn Ballad, originally posted on Tuesday just below this post.  This is a review of Tarra Dei’s Loved.   She’s  a new artist »

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LTR (Long Term Review): Aux. 78's A Worn Ballad — El Paso

This post kicks off a NEW FEATURE  — LTR (Long Term Review).  This is my very first full-length album review for popolio.  I’ve reviewed singles before in our Single and Listening feature, but never a full-length project. Aux.78 was previously featured in a pop quiz here.  In celebration of this new feature, I’ll be reviewing another artist’s album this »

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SOCE, THE ELEMENTAL WIZARD’S TOP 10: Analog Videos – INTRODUCTION

Out hip hopper, Soce, the Elemental Wizard, and popolio go way back.  Okay, as far back as 2009.  We featured him in a pop quiz  last March, showcased one of his videos in April, and he even donated CDs (and other items) for the goodie boxes we gave away at our One Year Anniverary Mixer in September.  So, we’re [...]

Lisa Marshall pop quiz 2.0 – Austin

Name:  Lisa Marshall
Genre:  Soul/R&B
Forthcoming Release:  Simple EP
Release Date:  January 2010 (Self-Released through Honeysuckle Records)
This, That, or the Other 

These are hard. …
 
1. Straight-Up Funk or Down-and-Dirty Punk? Can I say Soul?
2. Lyrics or Beats? Lyrics
3. Fan-Favorite or Critics’ Darling? Fan-Favorite
4. Closed Fist or Open Hand? Open Hand
5. Wall Flower, Life of the Party, or Dancing Your @$$ off? Life [...]

popolio podcast: Interview with JADA

freddie beat speaks to up-and-coming Boston-based pop/R&B girl group, JADA — made up of April, Elle, Lauren, and Jacyn.
They discuss their sound, the singles, their first video, the upcoming debut release, girl groups, meeting En Vogue, opening for Boyz II Men, knowing Jojo, being Boston artists, and more.
Song snippets included in the show are “American Cowboy” and “Break [...]