Every [two weeks?] Jamie Hale takes a long, hard look at the music industry and the blog scene that feeds it. Here, he releases those findings and makes snarky, sarcastic remarks. Admittedly, both Jamie and Knox Road are a part of this scene. So sue us. Last time on Hype Hype Hooray: Brittany and Jamie… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] Ranch Fest: The Secret Idaho Music Event of Your Dreams Pt. 3
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[Hype Hype Hooray] Ranch Fest: The Secret Idaho Music Event of Your Dreams Pt. 2
Last time on Hype Hype Hooray: Jamie and Brittany get an invitation to a super-secret Idaho music festival/party. They accept! After receiving the secret directions, they pack up the car and begin the journey. Will they find glory? Shame? Or will the experience be overall neutral? Find out more this week in Ranch Fest: The… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] Ranch Fest: The Secret Idaho Music Event of Your Dreams Pt. 2
Larkspur
A lot of people like to hate country music as a whole. “I like mostly everything,” they’ll say, “except country. I HATE country.” But isn’t it interesting how many country haters just ADORE Johnny Cash? “Well, that’s different, that’s OLD country.” Look, there is definitely a difference between say, Patsy Cline and Toby Keith and… Continue reading Larkspur
[Hype Hype Hooray] Ranch Fest: The Secret Idaho Music Event of Your Dreams Pt. 1
Every [two weeks?] Jamie Hale takes a long, hard look at the music industry and the blog scene that feeds it. Here, he releases those findings and makes snarky, sarcastic remarks. Admittedly, both Jamie and Knox Road are a part of this scene. So sue us. When you move from a big east-coast city to… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] Ranch Fest: The Secret Idaho Music Event of Your Dreams Pt. 1
[Hype Hype Hooray] The Dumb New Pitchfork Movie Will Prove Bloggers Are Gods
Every [two weeks?] Jamie Hale takes a long, hard look at the music industry and the blog scene that feeds it. Here, he releases those findings and makes snarky, sarcastic remarks. Admittedly, both Jamie and Knox Road are a part of this scene. So sue us. I love movies, no lie! I love art house… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] The Dumb New Pitchfork Movie Will Prove Bloggers Are Gods
Boy Eats Drum Machine
If you go to shows in Portland, you’ve probably heard Boy Eats Drum Machine. What, do you all live in Portland? I DIDN’T THINK SO. The Oregon musician, known in real life as Jon Ragel, comes to shows armed with a turntable, saxophone, one drum and enough energy to light up a stadium. Ragel plays… Continue reading Boy Eats Drum Machine
[Hype Hype Hooray] How The Ridiculous Wrath of Technology Made My Nightmares a Reality
Every [two weeks?] Jamie Hale takes a long, hard look at the music industry and the blog scene that feeds it. Here, he releases those findings and makes snarky, sarcastic remarks. Admittedly, both Jamie and Knox Road are a part of this scene. So sue us. I would sometimes have waking nightmares about my external… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] How The Ridiculous Wrath of Technology Made My Nightmares a Reality
[Hype Hype Hooray] Please Allow Me to Ramble About Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist
Every [two weeks?] Jamie Hale takes a long, hard look at the music industry and the blog scene that feeds it. Here, he releases those findings and makes snarky, sarcastic remarks. Admittedly, both Jamie and Knox Road are a part of this scene. So sue us. I forgot this week was my week to write… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] Please Allow Me to Ramble About Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist
[Hype Hype Hooray] “If I’m in a coma, can you keep track of indie music for me?”
Every [two weeks?] Jamie Hale takes a long, hard look at the music industry and the blog scene that feeds it. Here, he releases those findings and makes snarky, sarcastic remarks. Admittedly, both Jamie and Knox Road are a part of this scene. So sue us. I have an addiction. It’s a horrible, all-consuming addiction… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] “If I’m in a coma, can you keep track of indie music for me?”
Does the Siren Festival’s facelift really hurt anybody?
Yes. Yes it does. But I say that with a hint of over-dramatics. The Siren Music Festival has gathered thousands of music fans to Coney Island every year for the last ten years, boasting free admission to see great veteran acts (New York Dolls, Broken Social Scene, Built To Spill, Ted Leo, etc.) and young… Continue reading Does the Siren Festival’s facelift really hurt anybody?