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“Pluribus”: Be Happy, Definitely Worry
"Pluribus" is a thought-provoking new series that questions that nature (and price) of happiness in a very edgy way.
John Visconti
John Visconti is a lifelong music and movies aficionado with wide-ranging tastes, from The British Invasion and Motown, to the blues, a dash of jazz, on through to power pop, funk, retro soul, folk, bubblegum and metal. He digs film noir, screwball comedies, classic B movies, and Toho’s original Godzilla series. In the late 1980s, John was a writer and editor for the KISS fanzine Fire. A friend once called him “the human incarnation of an entertainment encyclopedia.” After long stints in the worlds of publishing and IT, he’s currently working in healthcare. You can check out his blog, John V's Eclectic Avenue at http://jveclectic.blogspot.com.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Your Love”
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Marshall Crenshaw: 10 Under-the-Radar Gems
Marshall Crenshaw has been making excellent power-pop for years. He's still at it. Just in case you missed 'em, here are some must-hear gems.
“Frankenstein”: Guillermo del Toro’s Creation
Director Guillermo del Toro has been captivated by the "Frankenstein" tale since childhood. His new version is haunting.
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The High Frequencies are marrying New Wave with Power Pop and a bunch more cool things. We checked out their new album.