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Coming soon: interview with ‘superhero’ Micropixie

I am in the process of editing an interview with San Francisco-based Micropixie, a singer I’ve been crazy about for several years now. I haven’t mentioned her yet, but I’ve been planning to do that interview ever since I started … Continue reading

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Japanese music has really come of age

Like many Americans I am fascinated by Japanese culture. Of course I appreciate the deeply traditional parts of their culture — gardens, calligraphy, geishas, sushi, martial arts. But what I really love is Japanese pop culture. Just about every generation … Continue reading

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The Widest Smiling Faces interview — melancholy and optimism coexist

 How does an indie musician become successful? I wish I knew. But I am sure of one thing, there isn’t any magic person or company or website out there who will make it happen. You have to do it … Continue reading

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Loving the Alien – Little Green Mixtape (or maybe not so little)

As a longtime science fiction buff, I have been very excited by recent news that there could be life on Saturn’s moon Titan. Of course, it’s a lot more likely that it will turn out to be a chemical process … Continue reading

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One to watch – The Pursuits

Here’s another recent discovery that struck a chord with me. They’re from Nashville, but I hear no discernible twang. Their songs are sweet, full of emotion, with some interesting rhythms. I especially love it when the chorus comes in on … Continue reading

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