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7 Questions With… | Swedish Music Duo W&I

Let’s talk about music, shall we? The commercial stuff that sells all over the world tends to come from the USA, the really fun stuff tends to come from the UK and the good stuff tends to come from Sweden. Don’t believe me? The Cardigans. Robyn. Tove Styrke. ABBA? Go ahead and add W&I to that list. W&I is a Swedish music duo comprised of film composers Ola Wilhelm, 29 years … Continue Reading →

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Weekly Fixation | The Staves Make Breakups Sound Beautiful

When you find yourself going through a breakup or considering initiating one, you can basically put on any Adele song and then follow that with The Staves. More specifically, press play for “Facing West” which, in my opinion, is all about looking at a relationship and saying “I don’t think I can do this anymore” just as the lead singer of this sister-trio says. It’s the perfect song for when … Continue Reading →

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The Weekly Fixation | OneRepublic – Native

Let’s start out with this: I am a big Ryan Tedder fan. Despite the Spencer Pratt resemblance, he is pretty dope and I’d give it a go if the opportunity presented itself. “Give it a go” as in…working it in the studio, of course. Why? Because he’s an top notch songwriter who has worked with some of the industry’s brightest stars including Leona Lewis, Beyonce and Kelly Clarkson. He’s obviously … Continue Reading →

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Build Your Playlist | The Turmoil Edition

This Build Your Playlist takes a look at those all too familiar moments when a person tries to figure out if something or someone is worth fighting for anymore. Maybe it’s a relationship between two lovers or friends. It could even been a work relationship gone sour and one suddenly finds themselves walking around Columbus Circle on a brisk February day wondering what the hell just happened. I started putting together this BYP … Continue Reading →

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The Weekly Fixation | Jarell Perry’s “Simple Things” LP

Jarell Perry has been blogged about on That Fashion Dude numerous times and with his smooth vocals and slick production, I imagine many more posts in the future about this “Alternative” R&B crooner. This week, he becomes a total fixation thanks in part to his debut LP, Simple Things, which he released last month after teasing fans with new tracks ever so often. His single, “Happy 4 U (ft. Thurz),” was … Continue Reading →

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Music | Quick! What Is Bruno Mars’s Best Song?

Pint sized songster Bruno Mars is on the cover of GQ‘s April 2013 issue. He never fails to look dapper when photographed so I won’t ask you at this particular moment what your favorite style moment of his is. I actually want to know what your favorite Bruno Mars song is. In his young career, Bruno has sold almost 10 millions albums and is familiar with hovering around the top of the … Continue Reading →

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Reviews | “Simon Killer” Killed Nothing But My Love for the Cinema

Last week, I went to a screening of Simon Killer, the latest film from director Antonio Campos who produced Martha Marcy May Marlene. While I am unfamiliar with his previous work, I was not encouraged by Simon Killer’s conclusion to seek out any more of it. The film is about a young man, Simon (Brady Corbet), who jets off to Paris after graduating from college and breaking up with his girlfriend. Straight … Continue Reading →

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Listen | Saturday, Monday – The Ocean (ft. Julia Spada)

I’ve been posting about Swedish music act Saturday, Monday since last Fall and even got the chance to sit down with him via email to chat for an exclusive interview. I have been patiently waiting new Saturday, Monday music and even though I was forced to wait months (it actually felt much longer which makes me realize how much I enjoy Saturday, Monday’s music) but things are all better now … Continue Reading →

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Build Your Playlist | The Indie BBQ Edition

Would you look at that! It appears it is time for the latest edition of Build Your Playlist. I have exciting news, too, as this edition completely revamps the series and puts a new spin as to what purpose these mini-playlists will serve. The initial concept was to simply think of a mood and find a few songs that might fit. Moving forward, each BYP edition will still focus on a mood … Continue Reading →

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Music | Solange Live at Webster Hall

Solange, you sneaky little thing! Why didn’t you tell anyone you were gonna be performing at Webster Hall? Good thing I’m a huge fan and just so happen to stumble across the fact that you were, in fact, having a few live shows here in New York City. I purchased tickets with the quickness and was literally counting down the days. I was even surprised at myself because I can’t … Continue Reading →