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Shout Out to popolio Goodie Boxers – Austin

popolio.com One Year Anniversary Mixer Goodie Box items were donated by the following artists and organizations (in no particular order).  So, I just wanted to give a golden shout out and sincere thank you to each.  Extra thanks to Phil Dutra, who not only was our talent, but donated many items including CDs and t-shirts.   Most are artists and organizations featured on popolio during »

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Bright Light Bright Light uses SXSW popolio photos — Austin

Bright Light Bright Light aka Rod Thomas recently asked permission to use the popolio pic-olio of his SXSW Showcase that  I shot and featured  back in March.  Permission is required and the due credit is appreciated.  Check out our original Rod Thomas (it was before the name change) pic-olio here and the BLBL flickr stream here.  Our pics start »

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10 Questions for Bright Light Bright Light (The Artist Formerly Known as Rod Thomas)

Rod Thomas was one of  the SXSW Artists that we featured in a popolio pop quiz here and sxsw show pic-olio here.  Last month he announced a name change from Rod Thomas to Bright Light Bright Light. Get a taste of the BLBL sound with “A New Word To Say” before reading our 10Q interview with the Artist »

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sxsw show pic-olio: 3/18/09 Rod Thomas@18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn — Austin

Continuing our sxsw show pic-olio series (this is 2 of 3) this week (featuring this month’s SXSW pop quiz Artists) next up is UK artist, Rod Thomas, whose folk/pop stylings are a refreshing new sound to these stuck-in-their-listening-ways-ears.  I did get to talk to him a bit and he seemed like an unassuming nice fellow who was nervous about his gigs »

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Letter from the Editor

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 6:27 PM To Whom It May Concern: Two things are on my brain right at this moment — St. Patrick’s Day and SXSW.  So, Happy St. Patrick’s Day and for those in Austin for SXSW this week — Enjoy! Right off the bat, we’ve had the most pop quizzes featured in March 2009 than »

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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 [...]