May 2013
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April 2013
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Apr 11th
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New Band Name
EMPHATICALLY PIXELATED One of my students used this turn of phrase and its poetry immediately caught my attention. I think it’s fitting that this vocal/verbal imagery be used to describe sound as well. In my mind, “Emphatically Pixelated” would be an electronic dance band. I collect band names inspired by everyday conversations, turns of phrase and unexpected wordplay.
Apr 10th
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PLAYLIST: It's Electric!
It’s early afternoon and your office has started to drift into its post-lunch doldrums. There’s only one cure to shake this stupor…and it doesn’t involve chugging a 5-hour energy. Start a one-man dance party at your desk with these electric dance jams: It’s Electric! by rockinbureaucracy on Grooveshark [[MORE]]
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March 2013
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10 Things You Need To Know About Easter infographic by SMACK.
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PLAYLIST: March Madness
With two rounds of play complete, I’m happily in the throes of March Madness. (Go Orange!) However, this time of year the bracket methodology seems to go beyond basketball. The internet offer brackets for cute animals, food trucks, and even Episcopal saints. It’s enough to drive you crazy. Some tunes for this maddening month: March Madness by rockinbureaucracy on Grooveshark ...
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February 2013
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PLAYLIST: Oh Oh Oh!
If it wasn’t already clear where my love of thematic events stems from, my parents hosted an “O” themed dinner party. Bonus points were given to foods that were both round and started with an O—-onion rings, orecchiette, and osso bucco. The nerdery didn’t stop there as they wanted appropriate music too. Luckily, their son inherited their penchant with a musical...
Feb 20th
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PLAYLIST: Best Breakup Songs
When did Valentine’s Day turn into a pink-hued Halloween? At every turn yesterday, I was accosted by chocolate bars, conversation hearts, and no less than 6 varieties of Hershey kisses. And, I ate them all. Which is why I have a V-Day hangover…and we’re breaking up. Imma roll to these breakup songs to ease the pain: Best Breakup Songs by rockinbureaucracy on Grooveshark ...
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January 2013
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New Band Name
YES TO BANANAS! There’s only one way to respond when asked if you want bananas in your smoothie. And that’s how Yes To Bananas! was born. Because of the monkey/Monkee connection, I’m envisioning YTB! as a fun, pop group akin to Fountains of Wayne. I collect band names inspired by everyday conversations, turns of phrase and unexpected wordplay.
Jan 31st
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PLAYLIST: Desperately Seeking Snow
Outdoorsy white male seeking abundant white precipitation for a good time. There has been such a scarcity of snow that I have turned to musical depictions to cure my hankering for the white stuff. **Desperately Seeking Snow by rockinbureaucracy on Grooveshark (Photo via Beaver Brook) [[MORE]] http://grooveshark.com/playlist/Desperately+Seeking+Snow/81542293
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PLAYLIST: Songs for New Beginnings
I recently questioned why the Presidential inauguration had to occur in winter when it was so cold. Clearly, our founding fathers didn’t realize we were going to be freezing outside during concerts, parades, and walks to fancy balls. But then a friend responded, “It’s the perfect time of year to start anew.” And, indeed it is. January’s reflective nights and...
Jan 23rd
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Jan 23rd
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New Band Name
YOUR PATINA SOUL Inspired by some creative thinking exercises and a stack of pennies, a student said this while describing the thoughts of another classmate. A poetic image, I’d like to think that Your Patina Soul would be a little like Nickelback but a LOT less annoying. I collect band names inspired by everyday conversations, turns of phrase and unexpected wordplay.
Jan 22nd
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Jan 18th
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PLAYLIST: Listening Lately - January 2013
Normally, “Listening Lately” is a miscellaneous bin of tracks that I can’t stop playing. This time around, however, a self-imposed travel ban during January has my subconscious wanderlust revealing itself through music. Only after compiling them did I notice a get-up-and-go theme. My luggage may be hibernating but these songs are taking me places … Listening Lately -...
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