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Artist Spotlight: Exitmusic

The lesbian from Boardwalk Empire sings in an awesome band.

Jess G. —

Jun 18, 2012

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Song Spotlight: Lykke Li x Gold Panda

British producer Gold Panda has remixed Lykke Li’s “Sadness is a Blessing.” Click, listen, fawn!

Jess G. —

Apr 15, 2011

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Lists/Top 10s

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OPEN THREAD: Favorite Albums of 2010

It’s time for year-end lists galore! Jess G. shares some of her favorite albums of 2010. What were yours?

Jess G. —

Dec 14, 2010

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CMJ 2010 Artist Spotlight: Gold Panda

Today we’re introducing British electronic producer Gold Panda. His stunningly beautiful debut album is ‘Lucky Shiner,’ and he’ll be performing several shows next week at the 2010 CMJ Music Marathon…

Jess G. —

Oct 16, 2010

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CMJ 2010 Artist Spotlight: Bikini

In the lead up to the 2010 CMJ Music Marathon, we’re giving you a preview of some of this year’s anticipated showcasing artists. Here’s the low down on New York-based…

Jess G. —

Oct 6, 2010

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Heard It On TV: CAKE and Apple

Apple’s commercial for the newly updated iPod Nano features “Short Skirt/Long Jacket” by CAKE. If you’ve only heard the band’s radio singles, there’s definitely more to love — from twangy…

Jess G. —

Sep 25, 2010

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Phasefest: Come See Homogay Bands In Our Nation’s Capital

Do you like queer events and music, AND do you happen to live in the DC metropolitan area? If you leapt into the air and screamed “YES,” then check out…

Jess G. —

Sep 21, 2010

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Heard It On TV: The Temper Trap and Diet Coke

Diet Coke has recently revved up the rotation for its mesmerizing commercial featuring “Sweet Disposition” by The Temper Trap, an Australian band with U2-inspired guitars.

Jess G. —

Sep 19, 2010

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On Loving ‘F**k You’ By Cee-Lo

Last Thursday, Cee-Lo Green (one half of Gnarls Barkley) debuted “F**k You” from his upcoming album, ‘The Lady Killer.’ The song has now racked up almost 2.5 million views, with…

Jess G. —

Aug 26, 2010

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Heard It On TV: AT&T and Nick Drake

AT&T’s latest commercial features “From The Morning” by English singer-songwriter Nick Drake. Jess G.’s first encountered his music a decade ago on Young Americans, a TV series starring then-unknown actress…

Jess G. —

Jul 22, 2010

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M.I.A. Gets Messy, Ted Leo Gets Tired and The Best Videos Get Animated

Indie-rocker Ted Leo is not retiring and tells fans to spend 10 f*cking dollars on his album. M.I.A. performs on Letterman, new videos from The Avett Brothers and Flying Lotus,…

Jess G. —

Jul 19, 2010

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Heard It On TV: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros and Ford

The new Ford Fiesta commercial features “Janglin’ ” by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, a 10-piece pop folk band from Los Angeles.

Jess G. —

Jul 13, 2010