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Jack the Conqueror

Jack the Conqueror

By Colin Rich on June 4, 2012

Behold, the very mortal dilemma of a rock god.

Posted in Featured | Tagged blunderbuss, jack white, music, the white stripes | Leave a response

Hot Summer Jams

Hot Summer Jams

By Nicolle Walkling on May 1, 2012

Summer is a time for adventure at its best. And what better to go with an adventure than a killer soundtrack?

Posted in Music | Tagged music, Springsteen, Summer, The Hold Steady, The Ramones, Wine | Leave a response

Polyphonic Spree: Indie Rock's Best Live Show

Polyphonic Spree: Indie Rock's Best Live Show

By Wendell Gee on April 19, 2012

Finding gold in the quest for meaningful rock & roll.

Posted in Excerpts | Tagged best concerts, Concerts, indie, live, music, polyphonic spree, rock | Leave a response

The Dose Makes the Poison

The Dose Makes the Poison

By Nick Brown on April 12, 2012

Applying Paracelsus’ theory, “All substances are poisons,” to daily life.

Posted in Featured | Tagged bieber, music, Paracelsus, poison | Leave a response

The Verdict: Elvis vs. The Beatles

The Verdict: Elvis vs. The Beatles

By Maija Gustin on April 12, 2012

We hoped it would never come to this, but The Basement is prepared to lay to rest an age-old music debate: when it comes to the best of pop/rock/pop-rock, is it Elvis or The Beatles?

Posted in Excerpts | Tagged albums, elvis, live, music, pop, rock, singles, the beatles | Leave a response

Survey Says: Live Music and Mixed Emotions

Survey Says: Live Music and Mixed Emotions

By The Basement Staff on April 9, 2012

Does one have to enjoy a band’s music to enjoy their show?

Posted in Excerpts | Tagged Concerts, Jimmy Buffet, Ke$ha, Lady Gaga, music, Survey Says | Leave a response

I think vinyl is great and you should too

I think vinyl is great and you should too

By Nicolle Walkling on March 22, 2012

Collecting and listening to albums on vinyl is more than just a trendy habit.

Posted in Culture | Tagged album, hipsters, music, vinyl | Leave a response

Music, TV and a Comparison of Metrics

Music, TV and a Comparison of Metrics

By Colin Rich on March 13, 2012

Will bands become less tied to the album?

Posted in Culture | Tagged 24, album of the year, grammys, law and order, lost, music, television | Leave a response

How does one find love in a hopeless place, anyway?

How does one find love in a hopeless place, anyway?

By Brandi Allen on February 29, 2012

Rihanna is failing to live up to the role model status she has garnered for herself.

Posted in Culture | Tagged britney spears, chris brown, eminem, love the way you lie, music, rhianna | Leave a response

Serial song monogamist

Serial song monogamist

By Jordan Gamble on February 24, 2012

What does the habit of listening to the same few songs over and over say about our culture?

Posted in Culture | Tagged circle of life, culture, mmbop, music, pop, whitney houston | Leave a response

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