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Pat Ferrise

Pat Ferrise grew up loving ”the punk rock” and “new wave.” His years at one of the nation’s top college radio stations ultimately led him to a 15-year run as music director of alternative music icon WHFS Washington/Baltimore. Rolling Stone magazine named him of the most influential programmers of the 90s. He’s recorded two albums under the moniker Trampoline for the now defunct SpinArt label. He lives in Baltimore and takes no credit for writing this bio.
Happy birthday Joey Santiago: Remembering Meeting the Iconic Pixie

Happy birthday Joey Santiago: Remembering Meeting the Iconic Pixie

Music News Videos January 11, 2015 No Comments on Happy birthday Joey Santiago: Remembering Meeting the Iconic Pixie

Joey Santiago, the iconic guitarist for the Pixies, turned fifty this month — January 10th, to be exact. I first

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U2’s The Edge Angers Environmentalists, But Now Closer to Malibu Mansion Dream

U2’s The Edge Angers Environmentalists, But Now Closer to Malibu Mansion Dream

Daily News Music News New Music Top News September 21, 2014 No Comments on U2’s The Edge Angers Environmentalists, But Now Closer to Malibu Mansion Dream

With all the controversy and backlash over U2’s free download of their new album “Songs of Innocence” guitarist The Edge

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Video of the Day | Coachella Preview Edition: The Replacements

Video of the Day | Coachella Preview Edition: The Replacements

Videos April 10, 2014 No Comments on Video of the Day | Coachella Preview Edition: The Replacements

The Weeping Elvii are pumped for The Replacements appearance at the Coachella Music Festival tomorrow night. Perhaps the legendary ‘Mats

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Video of the Day | Throwback Thursday: “Sunday Morning” by The Velvet Underground

Video of the Day | Throwback Thursday: “Sunday Morning” by The Velvet Underground

Videos October 31, 2013 No Comments on Video of the Day | Throwback Thursday: “Sunday Morning” by The Velvet Underground

Throwback Thursday daydreams of Lou Reed.

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Video of the Day | Throwback Thursday: “Could You Be The One” by Hüsker Dü

Video of the Day | Throwback Thursday: “Could You Be The One” by Hüsker Dü

Videos October 3, 2013 No Comments on Video of the Day | Throwback Thursday: “Could You Be The One” by Hüsker Dü

Minneapolis trio Hüsker Dü released their double album Warehouse Songs and Stories in 1987. It included one of their best and most

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Video of the Day | Throwback Thursday Edition: “Breather” by Chapterhouse

Video of the Day | Throwback Thursday Edition: “Breather” by Chapterhouse

Videos September 5, 2013 No Comments on Video of the Day | Throwback Thursday Edition: “Breather” by Chapterhouse

1991 was a good year for atmospheric music. Chapterhouse, a five piece band from Reading, England, was part of a

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The Obits Rousing Release “Bed & Bugs” Out September 10th

The Obits Rousing Release “Bed & Bugs” Out September 10th

Interviews August 26, 2013 No Comments on The Obits Rousing Release “Bed & Bugs” Out September 10th

The Obits are set to release Bed & Bugs on September 10th on Sub Pop Records.  The band has delivered

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Video of the Day: “Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin” by Loretta Lynn

Video of the Day: “Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin” by Loretta Lynn

Videos August 9, 2013 No Comments on Video of the Day: “Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin” by Loretta Lynn

Yesterday, the Obama Administration announced that Loretta Lynn will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.

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Video of the Day | Throwback Thursday Edition: “Sick of Myself” by Matthew Sweet

Video of the Day | Throwback Thursday Edition: “Sick of Myself” by Matthew Sweet

Videos August 8, 2013 No Comments on Video of the Day | Throwback Thursday Edition: “Sick of Myself” by Matthew Sweet

Matthew Sweet is one of the great power pop songwriters of the last three decades. He’s best-known for his landmark

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Video of the Day: “Is That Enough” by Yo La Tengo

Video of the Day: “Is That Enough” by Yo La Tengo

Videos August 7, 2013 No Comments on Video of the Day: “Is That Enough” by Yo La Tengo

This week, Yo La Tengo unveiled a companion to their animated video for “Ohm.” Also directed by Donick Cary, “Is

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