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The return of the old school
Gotta love the way this new Common track sounds - like it’s straight out of Planet Rock, straight b-boy style. Universal Mind Control by Common(ft Pharrell): I wonder who did the music? I assum… more »
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The return of the old school
benmeza wrote 1 day ago: Gotta love the way this new Common track sounds - like it’s straight out of Planet Rock, strai … more »
...like Joy Division but Better Dressed
benmeza wrote 2 weeks ago: I think somewhere way back I promised a Certain Ratio post so here it is. They were a long time mem … more »
...been a while.
benmeza wrote 2 weeks ago: So I have been neglecting this poor blog for a few weeks but no worries because I kept a list on my … more »
Antena & the Scr***m Poles
benmeza wrote 3 weeks ago: …one of the great things about living in Austin is hearing absolutely random good music any ti … more »
NEWS FLASH - Legend Tom Waits to tour with three dates in Texas!
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benmeza wrote 1 month ago: I missed this News Flash from back in March when it was first announced but I’m trying my best … more »
Anyone else remember the 8 track?
benmeza wrote 1 month ago: …we had this one and I think I listened to the title track a zillion times: Abracadabra by th … more »
How I chose to take back one my favorite songs
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benmeza wrote 1 month ago: ….before you heard Iggy Pop’s songs chopped up into bits to sell whatever shiny new prod … more »
Bitch, you breakfast
benmeza wrote 1 month ago: …introducing Le Le - the french trio who warmed hearts with their romantic electro hit “ … more »
10:15 on a Saturday Night
benmeza wrote 1 month ago: 10.15 Saturday night And the tap drips Under the strip light And I’m sitting In the kitchen si … more »
The Tom Tom Club
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benmeza wrote 2 months ago: …really like this band. Most everyone has heard Genius of Love or at least a song that sample … more »
Austin Punk & Hardcore
benmeza wrote 2 months ago: …talking about the home front for a second, Austin actually had more than just a notable blues … more »
Wire
benmeza wrote 2 months ago: …I always use this song as an example of how good Wire could be. They actually had another so … more »
I feel it closing in
benmeza wrote 2 months ago: I just like this song and have been rocking it all day today for no particular reason. Digital by Jo … more »
Bob James reminds you what the early 80s were like
benmeza wrote 2 months ago: Angela by Bob James - aka the theme from Taxi. … more »
Gary's in the Dark
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benmeza wrote 2 months ago: …it’s rare that someone kind of demented learns to turn their fears & neuroses aroun … more »
Look Sharp
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benmeza wrote 3 months ago: …for the longest time I only knew Joe Jackson from super cheesy album covers. For some reaso … more »
Gina X & A Number of Names
benmeza wrote 3 months ago: There is a great compilation out called Disco Not Disco - Post Punk, Electro, and Leftfield Classics … more »
Josef K
benmeza wrote 3 months ago: I know this band was a big influence on Franz Ferdinand and probably would have been a bigger influe … more »
B-52s
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benmeza wrote 3 months ago: I know they are probably more remembered for their early 90s kitschy pop tunes but the B-52s used to … more »
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