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Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:57:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 not for the popophobic. popolio no popolio popolio.com@gmail.com popolio.com@gmail.com (popolio) © Mandrake Arts & Media not for the popophobic. http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/10/the-shondes-pop-quiz-2-0-art-disaster-artist/ http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/10/the-shondes-pop-quiz-2-0-art-disaster-artist/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:51:20 +0000 freddie beat http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/?p=10910 http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/10/the-shondes-pop-quiz-2-0-art-disaster-artist/feed/ 0 Amanda Palmer,Art Disaster,Art Disaster 2010,Art Disaster Austin,Beauty Bar,Beauty Bar Austin,cabaret,City on Fire,classical,Dear One,Fanatic,indie 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. 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 their sophomore set, My Dear One. March 10, 2010  Name:  The Shondes Genre:  Rock Forthcoming Release:  My Dear One (Fanatic Records) Release Date:  May 4, 2010  This, That, or the Other 1. Straight-Up Funk or Down-and-Dirty Punk? Down-and-Dirty Punk 2. Lyrics or Beats? Lyrics 3. Fan-Favorite or Critics’ Darling? Fan-Favorite 4. Closed Fist or Open Hand? Closed Fist 5. Wall Flower, Life of the Party, or Dancing Your @$$ off? Wall Flower   Fill in the Blank 6. Music keeps me alive! 7. If I wasn’t a musical artist I’d be just please not a party clown...                                                       8. My favorite all-time music video is Well.  I'm embarrassed to say that I didn't really grow up watching music videos or have MTV or anything.  I got some REM videos as a present once and I remember watching them over and over.  But, recently I've been enjoying all the Who Killed Amanda Palmer videos.  I think it's exciting how people are doing all kinds of different and creative stuff with videos.                                                   9. If I could have a super power it would be flying because, well, sorry to be cliché, but come on, that's just awesome.  Or, wait, maybe breathing underwater? 10. Peace, Love, and Happiness should change to Hmmm...Don't think I'd want to do away with any of those things!  Can I just add Integrity and Justice?  Short Answer 11. Musicianship means:  Physicality, being in the moment, love of craft and process. 12. If I could convey one perfect thought or sentiment through one perfect song it would be:  Well, I think it changes with every song you write, what the perfect thing you're trying to convey in that one song, but recently I’ve been trying to find the perfect way to convey loneliness. 13. If I could change one thing about myself it would be:  To laugh more! 14. Wild Card!  Come see us in Austin at SXSW!  Art Disaster 3/16 at Beauty Bar! 15. The most important thing to me RIGHT NOW is:  My Dear One!  Please buy it when it comes out and stuff!  The Shondes favorite all-time videos?  Editor's Note:  Here's the Intro and Part 1  for the song, "Astronaut," (of the Who Killed Amanda Palmer video series The Shondes were talking about).   It's the title of artist Amanda Palmer's debut album and a play on Twin Peaks (look it up, if ya' don't know).  All the video singles string together to form a film of sorts.     (http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ts_mdo.jpg) Listen to "Make it Beautiful" from The Shondes forthcoming sophomore release, My Dear One.  Click on the cover to go to their MySpace Page. popolio no http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/10/the-shondes-play-off-sxsw-art-disasterbeauty-bar-next-tuesday-316-austin/ http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/10/the-shondes-play-off-sxsw-art-disasterbeauty-bar-next-tuesday-316-austin/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:40:18 +0000 freddie beat http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/?p=11019 http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/10/the-shondes-play-off-sxsw-art-disasterbeauty-bar-next-tuesday-316-austin/feed/ 1 http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/09/scott-wesley-pop-quiz-2-0-chicago-beats-by-sxsw-artist/ http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/09/scott-wesley-pop-quiz-2-0-chicago-beats-by-sxsw-artist/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:59:01 +0000 freddie beat http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/?p=10881 http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/09/scott-wesley-pop-quiz-2-0-chicago-beats-by-sxsw-artist/feed/ 0 alternative,Chicago artists,chicago beats,chicago beats by CHICAGO.COM/MUSIC,Chicago music,Chicago.com,chicago.com/music,electronic,experimental,Four Winds,indie,Karma Police 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 ... 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! (http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/sw.jpg)March 9, 2010 Name:  Scott Wesley Genre:  Pop/Rock Forthcoming Release:  Seconds to Years (Four Winds) Release Date:  March 2010 This, That, or the Other 1. Straight-Up Funk or Down-and-Dirty Punk? Straight-Up Funk 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? Wall Flower Fill in the Blank 6. Music keeps me from losing my mind. 7. If I wasn’t a musical artist I’d be a full-time Jimmy John's employee.                                                        8. My favorite all-time music video is “Karma Police” by Radiohead.                                                      9. If I could have a super power it would be to teleport because I could escape Chicago’s harsh winters. 10. Peace, Love, and Happiness should change to Love, Love, and Love.                       Short Answer 11. Musicianship means:  Team work.  If you can’t work together, you’ve got nothing. 12. If I could convey one perfect thought or sentiment through one perfect song it would be:  All you need is love, love is all you need. 13. If I could change one thing about myself it would be:  I’d be taller.  Whoever said size doesn’t matter is a liar.  Being short sucks! 14. Wild Card!  The Beatles are the best band ever. 15.  The most important thing to me RIGHT now is:  Family, happiness, and, of course, making music.  Scott Wesley's favorite all-time video! Radiohead-Karma Police (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1adyp_radiohead-karma-police_music) Uploaded by pghj2005 (http://www.dailymotion.com/pghj2005). - See the latest featured music videos. (http://www.dailymotion.com/us/channel/music) (http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/sw2.jpg) Listen to "Your Last Song" from Scott Wesley's long anticipated sophomore album, Seconds to Years. Click on the pic (album cover image not available at press time) to go to Scott Wesley's MySpace Page. popolio no http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/09/ume-pop-quiz-2-0-sxsw-artist/ http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/09/ume-pop-quiz-2-0-sxsw-artist/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:58:08 +0000 freddie beat http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/?p=10908 http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/09/ume-pop-quiz-2-0-sxsw-artist/feed/ 0 Austin bands,Estranged,experimental,Guns 'N Roses,hard rock,indie,punk,rock,Submerged,Submerged Austin,Sunshower EP,SXSW 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. 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 ever for the answer to Number 14. It's kind of  silly. Check it out! (http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ume.jpg) March 9, 2010 Name:  UME Genre:  Indie Latest Release: Sunshower EP (Self-Released) Release Date: 2009 This, That, or the Other 1. Straight-Up Funk or Down-and-Dirty Punk? Down-and-Dirty Punk 2. Lyrics or Beats? Beats 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 of the Party Fill in the Blank 6. Music keeps me from ever having a fingertip on my right pointer-finger or pretty nails (I've had ugly fingers ever since picking up the guitar). 7. If I wasn’t a musical artist I’d be finished with a PhD in philosophy and wishing I were a musical artist. 8. My favorite all-time music video is “Estranged” by Guns N’ Roses (one of my rock fantasies is to emerge from the ocean with a guitar just like Slash... and be flown there in an airplane full of swimming dolphins?!). 9. If I could have a super power it would be big hands and four arms like Vishnu because then I could play the second guitar and keyboard parts I imagine live. 10. Peace, Love, and Happiness should change to Sea, Sex, and Sun. Short Answer 11. Musicianship means:  Passion, freedom and fun - turned up. 12. If I could convey one perfect thought or sentiment through one perfect song it would be: Maybe an enigma that keeps people guessing -- like in "You're So Vain." 13. If I could change one thing about myself it would be: [To be] A little taller so I wouldn't always be at the height of everyone's armpits at shows. 14.   Wild Card! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnZhi5gaX8g "Remember, you can't fool drool…mmmmm!" 15. The most important thing to me RIGHT NOW is:  Finishing lyrics for our new songs and chasing out whatever creature is living in the attic (we've had loud music and lights blaring up there for days, but whatever is up there is not leaving). Ume's favorite all-time video! (http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/UMESSEP.png) Listen to "The Conductor" from UME's latest release, Sun Shower EP.  Click on the cover to go to UME's MySpace Page. popolio no http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/09/tuesday-tease-62/ http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/09/tuesday-tease-62/#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:00:01 +0000 freddie beat http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/?p=10962 http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/09/tuesday-tease-62/feed/ 0 http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/08/chicago-beats-by-chicago-commusic-and-kingtello-official-sxsw-partytap-room-next-friday-319-austin/ http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/08/chicago-beats-by-chicago-commusic-and-kingtello-official-sxsw-partytap-room-next-friday-319-austin/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:54:07 +0000 freddie beat http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/?p=10975 http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/08/chicago-beats-by-chicago-commusic-and-kingtello-official-sxsw-partytap-room-next-friday-319-austin/feed/ 0 http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/08/monarchs-pop-quiz-2-0-sxsw-artist/ http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/08/monarchs-pop-quiz-2-0-sxsw-artist/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:00:19 +0000 freddie beat http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/?p=10481 http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/08/monarchs-pop-quiz-2-0-sxsw-artist/feed/ 1 Austin artists,Birmingham artists,Celeste Griffin,Come On And Move Me,Elvis Presley,folk,Jailhouse Rock,Monarchs,rock,roots,soul,soulful roots-rock Continuing last week's SXSW pop quizzes, consider this one a BONUS! - Celeste Griffin is the soulful, folky, roots-rock voice; face; and frontwoman of Monarchs with a different band line-up in each of the cities she calls home -- Birmingham, Continuing last week's SXSW pop quizzes, consider this one a BONUS! Celeste Griffin is the soulful, folky, roots-rock voice; face; and frontwoman of Monarchs with a different band line-up in each of the cities she calls home -- Birmingham, AL where she grew up and Austin, TX  where she came up.  The Monarchs' SXSW showcase takes place on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at The Ghost Room (304 W. 4th Street) at 9PM.  Go to SXSW for more. Editor’s Note:  Monarchs is the second popolio pop quiz Artist to choose Elvis Presley's “Jailhouse Rock” as their favorite all-time video (answer to Number 8).  The first were another Austin band, The Chibas (http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2009/10/07/the-chibas-pop-quiz-2-0-art-outside-artist/). Fan popolio.com at Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/popoliocom/206800809928?ref=ts)! (http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/monarchs.jpg) Name:   Monarchs              Genre:  Soulful Roots-Rock Latest Release:  Those Words, Those Frames EP (Self-Released) Release Date:  2009 This, That, or the Other 1. Straight-Up Funk or Down-and-Dirty Punk? Straight-Up Funk 2. Lyrics or Beats? Beats 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? Dancing Your @$$ offFill in the Blank 6. Music keeps me aware and keeps me from feeling like I’m going to pop. 7. If I wasn’t a musical artist I’d be a socially-conscious real estate developer of old buildings 8. My favorite all-time music video is “Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis Presley. 9. If I could have a super power it would be [that] I would be able to snap my fingers and have whatever food I want. 10. Peace, Love, and Happiness should change to Truth, Choice, and Fun. Short Answer 11. Musicianship means:  Being able to really listen to a song and give the song what it asks for.               12. If I could convey one perfect thought or sentiment through one perfect song it would be:  A life. 13. If I could change one thing about myself it would be:  I would let myself be still. 14. Wild Card!  I love linen closets.  I have a love affair with my neighbor’s cat.  I love parts in movies when people go to sleep because I feel like I can relax, too. 15. The most important thing to me RIGHT NOW is:  Finish[ing] my thesis.  Right after RIGHT NOW and even more so:  Record[ing] an album. Monarchs' favorite all-time video!         (http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/TWTF-1024x926.jpg)                                                                                                                                            Listen to "Come On And Move Me" from Monarchs' latest release, Those Words, Those Frames.  Click on the cover to go to her MySpace Page. popolio no http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/05/lisa-marshall%e2%80%99s-top-10-%e2%80%9cgot-the-rhythm-in-my-blues%e2%80%9d-videos-%e2%80%93-outroduction/ http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/05/lisa-marshall%e2%80%99s-top-10-%e2%80%9cgot-the-rhythm-in-my-blues%e2%80%9d-videos-%e2%80%93-outroduction/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:03:57 +0000 freddie beat http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/?p=10945 http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/05/lisa-marshall%e2%80%99s-top-10-%e2%80%9cgot-the-rhythm-in-my-blues%e2%80%9d-videos-%e2%80%93-outroduction/feed/ 0 http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/05/the-golden-boys-pop-quiz-2-0-sxsw-artist/ http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/05/the-golden-boys-pop-quiz-2-0-sxsw-artist/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:25:06 +0000 freddie beat http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/?p=10351 http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/05/the-golden-boys-pop-quiz-2-0-sxsw-artist/feed/ 0 acid rock,country,Kontroll Girls,Light My Fire,psychedlic,punk,rock,SXSW,SXSW 2010,SXSW Artists,Texas punk,The Doors ATX band, The Golden Boys' sound has been described as Texas punk.  Their MySpace Page describes them as Rock/Psychedelic/Country.  Obviously, these guys are about the music and don't take genres too seriously and once you read their pop quiz, ATX band, The Golden Boys' sound has been described as Texas punk.  Their MySpace Page describes them as Rock/Psychedelic/Country.  Obviously, these guys are about the music and don't take genres too seriously and once you read their pop quiz, you'll see they don't take themselves too seriously, either.  Keep up with developing details on their SXSW showcase at their MySpace Page. Follow popolio.com on Twitter! (http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/GB.jpg) February 19, 2010 Name:  The Golden Boys Genre:  Roll Latest Release: Thee Electric Wolfman (in San Francisco:  Daggerman & in Berlin:  Alien Snatch) Release Date:  Halloweenia This, That, or the Other 1. Straight-Up Funk or Down-and-Dirty Punk? Straight-Up Funk 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? Dancing Your @$$ off Fill in the Blank 6. Music keeps me from suicide.                                                     7. If I wasn’t a musical artist I’d be a pizza designer.                                                         8. My favorite all-time music video is “Light My Fire” by Doors of Perception.                                                         9. If I could have a super power it would be invisibility because girls locker room.   10. Peace, Love, and Happiness should change to Elvis, Toilet Paper, and Fart Bucket. Short Answer 11. Musicianship means:  Never having to say "I love you." 12. If I could convey one perfect thought or sentiment through one perfect song it would be:   Remember Georgia. 13. If I could change one thing about myself it would be:  [My] Dick size.                14. Wild Card!  Ney Ney buttholio juice harp pancake face MTV. 15. The most important thing to me RIGHT NOW is:  The last piece of pizza. The Golden Boys' favorite all-time video! The Doors - Light My Fire (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8dz2t_the-doors-light-my-fire_music) Uploaded by TheDarkJudgment (http://www.dailymotion.com/TheDarkJudgment). - Watch more music videos, in HD! (http://www.dailymotion.com/us/channel/music) (http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/GBTEW.jpg)Listen to "Kontroll Girls" from The Golden Boys latest release, Thee Electric Wolfman.  Click on the cover to go to their MySpace Page. popolio no http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/04/lisa-marshall%e2%80%99s-top-10-%e2%80%9cgot-the-rhythm-in-my-blues%e2%80%9d-videos-%e2%80%93-1-tina-turner-%e2%80%9criver-deep-mountain-high%e2%80%9d/ http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/04/lisa-marshall%e2%80%99s-top-10-%e2%80%9cgot-the-rhythm-in-my-blues%e2%80%9d-videos-%e2%80%93-1-tina-turner-%e2%80%9criver-deep-mountain-high%e2%80%9d/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:37:28 +0000 freddie beat http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/?p=10918 http://www.mandrakesociety.com/popolio/2010/03/04/lisa-marshall%e2%80%99s-top-10-%e2%80%9cgot-the-rhythm-in-my-blues%e2%80%9d-videos-%e2%80%93-1-tina-turner-%e2%80%9criver-deep-mountain-high%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0