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Pertinent Playlist #14: Spoon Take Cover

By No Earplugs on April 3, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Everyone who’s anyone knows that Spoon is one of the most underrated bands around. Their style and unique sound is unmatched. However, to hear them cover others is a cover lover’s dream.

Vectralux Evolve on Follow-up

By No Earplugs on April 1, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

“This is a more organic and group effort than the first record. Kelly and I share a common love of British Invasion and Prog Rock. Hannibal is authentically a 90s alt-rock vet. All three of us were KISS fans.

John Mayer Bares All

By No Earplugs on March 27, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Mayer’s solo tour is a stripped-down, acoustic marvel. He mentioned during the performance how appreciative he was that, “All of you showed up for just me and my guitar.”

Goodmood Moves On

By No Earplugs on March 26, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

There is no argument that Goodmood has assisted many in the music community. An obvious silver lining is Covid has waned and bands are touring again.

Kmieciak Loosens the Handcuffs

By No Earplugs on March 15, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

‘Within Shadows’ is a menagerie of sounds which may feel right at home on a ‘Twin Peaks’ soundtrack, but more introspective than creepy.

A Good Start for The Bad Ends

By No Earplugs on January 28, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The sound of The Power and The Glory seems to have launched from left field. A band sprung from some unfamiliar place yet wielding the sonic prowess of a group exhibiting the tight and right sounds of grizzled music veterans (which collectively, they are).

R.E.M.’s ‘Chronic Town’ Celebrated

By No Earplugs on December 15, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

The five-song EP Chronic Town was R.E.M.’s debut, released on August 24, 1982. This date marked the introduction of something completely different, changing the American music landscape forever. The band soon became college rock architects and icons.

R.E.M. Explored with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

By No Earplugs on September 30, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

McDuffie prompted Mills to create a piece which they could perform together. In short order, Mills came up with Concerto for Violin, Rock Band and String Orchestra. It’s an incredible concerto considering the life he’s led through rock music. Fans were able to delve deep into Mills’ creative mind, as well as find those recognizable R.E.M. nuggets from yore.

Was it the Bourbon or the Beyond?

By No Earplugs on September 17, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Neil and Liam Finn of Crowded House turned in a high-point performance with their last-minute decision to make the trek to Louisville. Although the band was not in full force, the boys kept their original one-hour slot.

Adrian Belew is Still a Genius

By No Earplugs on July 27, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Trent Reznor claims, “Adrian Belew is the most awesome musician in the world,” and Frank Zappa once chimed, “Adrian Belew reinvented the electric guitar!”

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