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Before I Met You
I thought I’d seen pretty boys in my time, that was before I met you… Continue reading Before I Met You
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Grime Grows Wings
Light travels faster than the speed of sound. But music, one of the many vessels through which sound travels, moves in unorthodox, non-linear trajectories. Before I started my career as a music writer, I was always buoyed by the ways in which a sound, or genre, from the farthest corners of the world, found its way to the otherside. Continue reading Grime Grows Wings
Transit 22 Releases ‘A Song for Rhune’
In an honorable nod to one of his most devoted fans, Canada-based rapper Transit22 has released a bittersweet tribute track, ‘A Song for Rhune.‘ A 12 year old devoted supporter who had donated his birthday money to support Transit22’s (Daniel Bennett) “Dark Day// Good Morning” kickstarter campaign, Rhune and his mother had recently attended and met Bennett at a US show. Being a father himself, and … Continue reading Transit 22 Releases ‘A Song for Rhune’
Ceschi Ramos, Moodie Black, Onry Ozzborn and Esh in Orlando
Ceschi Ramos, Moodie Black, Onry Ozzborn and Esh in Florida | Ten Years of Fake Four Continue reading Ceschi Ramos, Moodie Black, Onry Ozzborn and Esh in Orlando
Pay Per Post, Babay!
The xenophobia ironed a pancake Continue reading Pay Per Post, Babay!
Lana Del Rey Sings a Little Ditty
Lana Del Ray (a.k.a. Lizzy Grant) belts out two of her self proclaimed ‘gangster Nancy Sinatra’ singles that shook up buzz about the up and coming star, and have been separately featured as the artists most admirable songs. The distinction of these little ditties was put in new terms from the lovely Lana Del Rey, as well. “Hollywood pop” and “sad core”… Enjoy! I have been. On repeat. 🙂 Continue reading Lana Del Rey Sings a Little Ditty
Love Life
“I never expected a bowl of cherries I’m just a virgo trying to find my own version of the virgin mary And when I let them carry me to a cemetary I wanna be buried with a pocket full of clarity” – ‘Slug’ Sean Michael Daley of ‘Atmosphere’ Continue reading Love Life
When Life Hands You Angels: A Dedication to My Foxy and Fabulous Aunt Lisa
For My Awe-Inspiring Aunt Lisa, A Lovely Lassie with a Selfless Spirit and Majestic Charm. Little Ditties featuring Nina Simone performing ‘I Put a Spell on You’, originally written by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins in 1956. For all of Life’s Angels, a Little Ditty Dedication to one of Mine. Continue reading When Life Hands You Angels: A Dedication to My Foxy and Fabulous Aunt Lisa
Fallen for You
The March of 2000 release of ‘High Fidelity’ centered as much, if not more, on the addiction of vinyl records and songs that shape the soul as it does with the surmounting challenges of love. In the creation of the obscure and greatly profound selection of heartache focused sound, tracks on the ‘High Fidelity’ soundtrack feature an appropriate juxtaposition of well known pop music, underground indie artist on the rise, obscure ’60s bands and famously groundbreaking artists that include Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan and the Velvet Underground. Continue reading Fallen for You
7 of the Best Musical Movies That Stand the Test of Time
These movies feature some of the best music that will stand the test of time. Continue reading 7 of the Best Musical Movies That Stand the Test of Time
Sleep the Clock Around
And the moment will come when composure returns
Put a face on the world, turn your back to the wall
And you walk twenty yards with your head in the air
Down the Liberty Hill, where the fashion brigade
Look with curious eyes on your raggedy way
And for once in your life you’ve got nothing to say
And could this be the time when somebody will come
To say, “Look at yourself, you’re not much use to anyone”
Continue reading Sleep the Clock Around
I Was Scared
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPgiy47t0OI
A Stereogum Little Ditty with Rivers Cuomo
Writing Your Own Music: Sound and Lyrics
Writing Your Own Music: A My Blog Guest Post on Composition in Sound, Lyric and Musical Endeavors
An Intriguing and Impressive Guest Post from rising star in creative writing, Nicola Winters (on behalf of Phoenix Software, a student store that provides software for students) The Gulkin Gazette
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Kids: An MGMT Little Ditty Double Dose
MGMT ‘Kids’ Acoustic Cover by The Kooks and a USC Student Collaboration turned internet sensation! A Double Dose of Little Ditty from The Gulkin Gazette. Continue reading Kids: An MGMT Little Ditty Double Dose
Guitars and the Science of Making Music
From the delicate jangle of indie pop to the screaming sound of a heavy metal solo, what is it that turns the simple striking of strings into an amplifies sound like no other? The physics of sound and other intricacies of what lies behind the making of music. A welcomed My Blog Guest Premier Post provided by the insightful scientific perspective of Stephanie at MyBlogGuest.com ~ The Gulkin Gazette: Behind The Music Continue reading Guitars and the Science of Making Music
