Monthly Archives: October 2011

Song of the Week: “Gloria” – Patti Smith

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

If I had to pick a list of the greatest opening lines in rock and roll, the opening of Patti Smith’s “Gloria” would be right at the top.  When Smith softly sings “Jesus died for somebody’s sins, but not mine,” … Continue reading →

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Song of the Week: “Sympathy for the Devil” – The Rolling Stones

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzAEtLPSzRg Despite however many times it is played or referenced, “Sympathy for the Devil” just like Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone” becomes more complicated and interesting with each listen. Sure, there’s shock value. How could there not be with … Continue reading →

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Anna Rose Covers Arcade Fire’s “My Body is a Cage”

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

Songwriter Anna Rose (who I recently interviewed) released the video for her awesome cover of Arcade Fire’s “My Body is Cage”.  Definitely check it out.

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10 Essential Albums to Listen to in Autumn (Part Two)

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

Elvis Costello – King of America Elvis Costello has lots of brilliant albums (too many to name, actually), but King of America is his absolute masterpiece with its foray into country and Americana. If the his early albums were an … Continue reading →

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10 Essential Albums to Listen to in Autumn (Part One)

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

Autumn is my favorite time of the year.  And like every season there are so many records that perfectly capture the feeling and aura of the cool days and chilly nights.  Here’s just a few of my favorites.  Part Two … Continue reading →

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Song of the Week: “The Only Living Boy in New York”

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

Today is Paul Simon’s 70th birthday, so I thought today would be a perfect time to write about one of my favorite Simon & Garfunkel songs – “The Only Living Boy in New York”.  If I’m being totally honest, the … Continue reading →

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Q&A With Evan, Jordan and Aaron From California’s Jupiter

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

Jupiter is made up of three brothers from Temecula, California. Having always been songwriters, but never singers, this album has been a creative stretch. After years of being in bands with an ever revolving door of members, Jordan, Evan and … Continue reading →

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Q&A With Songwriter Anna Rose

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

The daughter of composer Alan Menken and a ballet dancer, 26 year old singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist ANNA ROSE is currently busy composing the follow-up to her phenomenal 2010 debut album Nomad.  First introduced to the guitar at age 5 during a … Continue reading →

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Q&A With Singer-Songwriter Laura Warshauer

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

Singer songwriter LAURA WARSHAUER launched her full-length album The Pink Chariot Mixtape on June 14th, 2011 on Pink Chariot Music. This led to her last single ‘To Will and Kate’ which is one of the four songs produced by Thom Panunzio. Laura recently received … Continue reading →

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Steve Jobs: The Man Who Changed the Way We Listen to Music

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

Despite my grievances about sound quality lost through MP3s and shrinking artwork, there’s no doubt that Steve Jobs and the iPod changed the way the world thinks and listens to music. The man was an innovator in many ways, and … Continue reading →

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