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the song reminds me of a slower, less rocking Silversun Pickups.  Don't count these guys out as another rock band, there is something special here, and his voice despite leaving me wanting more out of him is great. Reminds me of …

Sometime during this past summer, between Iowa and Utah I fell in love with Townes Van Zandt, probably one of the best places in the world to discover him. The song is so clever and sad, much like Townes himself. The …

Last night was one of the greatest concert experiences of my life and it all happened at the last minute and was a giant risk.  Muse has taken a spot at my (like they are to most of the world) top …

I will say this. I LOVE everything this man does. His vocals, his rhythms, everything is addictive and just puts me in a great musical mindset. Clay's voice is not your average voice type, as you probably know, but it is …

To Be a High Powered Executive was probably the first band I found at Ropeadope that I truly fell in love with (I know some of you may hate me for that), but WOW these guys I wish they will still …

Thank Louis for this blast from the past. I know that for as long as I ever hear Otis Redding I will remember sitting at the Ropeadope fake office learning how important Otis Redding was to the world. This may be …

When I listen to these guys I get a somewhat reminder of The Extraordinaires (turns out Old Canes includes members of Boys Life and The Appleseed Cast!). But the comparison is only the beginning of talking about this band. The drums …

So I've been hearing about Japandroids from all angles in the last week.  Finally did something about it and got their album, it's nice to have new music.  Such a good feeling about them, seeing them do these songs …

My music guru Steve has been OBSESSING about these guys for as long as I can remember.  They are alittle heavy to handle the first listen, there really is so much going on, it just makes your brain want …

I love when I can actually listen to the opening band without hating them, which doesn't happen too often. Meet Say Hi the project and workings of Eric Elbogen and a rotation of musicians they kept me way beyond …

When I saw David Bazan a few weeks ago he let the crowd ask questions in between songs.  One of the questions stuck into my mind more than any other, "What was harder to give up religion or drinking?" …

Lately most of the bands I've heard trying to make it in Philly have all sounded the same, they all want to be Dr. Dog.  These guys, though, have an awesome sound, and good to see Philly bands putting out good …

I was told about these guys a long time ago, but one of my good friends.  He always used to tell me how good they were, and I believed him after seeing The Neighborhood Choir live a few times, …

So here's the story...Netherfriends is the masterpiece mixture of the crazy mind of my buddy Shawn mixed with a ever changing lineup of bandmates, notice the drumming is particularly good. Now I know I'm not just biased here, this …

I LOVE bands that can transform themselves throughout their career, never truly being happy with their sound for more than a few albums.  Thrice have once again done just that.  A band formerly known as being one of the …

I have been searching for one of their songs online for at least 3 months, don't worry I'll buy an album when I see them soon.  This is one of the most addictive songs I have ever heard I just can't …

Definitely one of the most exiciting releases we've had in a long time. Spaceheater's Blast Furnace are a west coast band with talent.  The album is a wonderful collection of songs that make me wish I played saxophone more …

Ok so I'm going to be honest here. I'm not sure at all what to say about this band.  The song is catchy as hell, and they were kinda fun live.  But do I love their music? I'm not sure.  The …

There is nothing to say about this guy except that the music is perfect.  It gets better and better every single time you listen to it, which at this point is alot for the Ropeadope office.  Greg Hester will …

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