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Lady Gaga – ‘Alejandro’ (Video)

kate sullivan — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:00:29 +0000

After resuscitating the music video from its coma, the pop star sleepwalks through her newest video.

Poetic Memory: Sam and Ruby (List)

owl and bear — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:11:44 +0000

Sam Brooker is from Wisconsin. Ruby Amanfu is from Ghana. When Ruby first heard Sam perform, she says, “I saw Sam before Sam saw me…It took me about 2.2 seconds before I thought, I want some of that.” When Sam finally got to see Ruby perform, he says she “blew [him] away.” Despite the immediate [...]

Poetic Memory: Erika Davies (List)

chris maroulakos — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:25:04 +0000

If you’ve never heard Erika Davies, then you’ve never heard Shakespeare the way it’s meant to be sung. Her jazzy melodies scoop and flutter above delicately strummed ukulele in irresistible and intoxicating fashion. Serving up a cocktail of jazz standards and charming originals, Davies delivers an enchanting performance, anchored by gorgeous vocals and Amelie-esque charm. [...]

Poetic Memory: Olivia Broadfield (List)

owl and bear — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:39:38 +0000

Given the slightest provocation, most people can’t wait to tell you about their favorite bands, albums, or influences. But when we asked Leicestershire, England’s Olivia Broadfield to compile this list, she demurred. “I don’t really have a very cool taste in music, but then neither is my music very cool, so I guess it makes [...]