Authors: Dean O Hillis
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The Mynabirds’ Laura Burhenn: I’ll Paint the Ponies
The Mynabirds’ Laura Burhenn wants to sing you a love song on new album Lovers Know. – SLUG Mag … read more
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Shake Your Head Yes: The Mynabirds – Lovers Know
In the few years between The Mynabirds’ debut and its convoking follow-up, Generals, Laura Burhenn has honed her voice to a lovely sheen. … read more
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Local Review: MiNX
The chameleon-like duo of Ischa Bee and Raffi Shahinian are definitely trying to make an impression on our local music scene. With a staggering 45 free tracks available to download from their website (minxband.com), they are certainly one of the most prolific. … read more
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Pet Shop Boys – Pandemonium CD/DVD Review
When The Pet Shop Boys first toured in 1989, it was a decidedly unique event. The end result was a complete eschewal of the traditional rock concert format, instead incorporating a theatrical approach with stunning visuals, multiple costume changes and the songs themselves being presented as themed concepts complete with filmed backdrops. They have continually expanded on this formula, creating a show that is both visually incredible and undeniably memorable. … read more
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Madonnaʼs Celebration Video
“Celebration” is punctuated by very quick shots interlaced together, culminating in a gathering/party of the dancers of her recently wrapped “Sticky & Sweet Tour.” Madonna, of course, is center stage throughout.
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On Meeting the Pet Shop Boys
Meeting a favorite artist or band can be a religious experience. One is given that rare chance to grab an autograph, a picture with their idols, a chance to tell that artist how much their music has meant to them, or just the opportunity to smile/wave/gawk at them. When my long-time favorites Pet Shop Boys announced their Fall “Pandemonium” tour with a chance to purchase a “VIP Meet and Greet” package, I jumped at the opportunity. … read more
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Aimee Mann @ The State Room
Aimee Mannʼs music is comforting, melodic, beautiful and despite the unfortunate and incorrect critical tag line of it being “depressing,” (I would have chosen “realistic” if I wrote reviews back in those days) very uplifting. I was extremely excited about seeing her live for the first time, in a new venue (the great new The State Room), and especially in such an intimate setting: The State Room boasts a capacity of 300. … read more
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Tori Amos – Midwinter Graces review
I can think of no greater feat than a Christmas/Holiday album helping to get you in the mood for the forthcoming holidays in October. If ever a modern artist was suited for recording a holiday/seasonal album, it must be Tori Amos. … read more
![Erasure – The Innocents 21st Anniversary Review](https://dev.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/erasure-the-innocents-1.jpeg)
Erasure – The Innocents 21st Anniversary Review
Most people that know my musical taste know that I’m a huge Erasure fan. In fact, I would say it is an honest assessment of my fandom to state that Erasure is probably my favorite band of all time. Twenty-one years after its release, one of Vince Clarke and Andy Bell’s greatest albums has definitely stood the test of time. … read more
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Pet Shop Boys Christmas EP Review
The Pet Shop Boys Christmas EP reviewed by Dean O Hillis. … read more