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Alabaster

Gideon Resnick | Posted 05.05.2012

Gideon Resnick

My tender heart wept for my soul, My love, my alabaster.

Isidore Part 2: Jeffrey Cain's Journey From Church Fan to Kilbey Collaborator

Karen Shepard | Posted 04.21.2012

Karen Shepard

In 2003, Jeffrey Cain, formerly of Remy Zero, met one of his music idols, Steve Kilbey. The two subsequently teamed up as "Isidore." Isidore's long-awaited second album, Life Somewhere Else, comes out this week.

Jeffrey Cain Discusses Isidore's New Album, 'Life Somewhere Else'

Karen Shepard | Posted 04.15.2012

Karen Shepard

In the mind-bending words of pre-released meta-song "Reappearance," Isidore has "re-attuned, re-aligned the opening into your mind" and happily, completed second album, Life Somewhere Else.

Jason Gilbert

If You Are An Adele Fan, You Probably Want To Visit This Country

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Gilbert | Posted 02.02.2012

Ask yourself two questions: 1. How many times did you listen to "Rolling In The Deep" last month? 2. How badly do you want to travel to Australia?...

Do We Care About The Lyrics Anymore?

Lucas Kavner | Posted 01.28.2012

Lucas Kavner

Music, in general, might be missing its lyrical heroes. Who are our real poets in 2011? With Occupy Wall Street and the recession and the slipping middle class, it seems like the right time for a new icon to emerge. One that speaks more directly to us, without hiding.

Why I Write

Neeli Rhodes | Posted 12.25.2011

Neeli Rhodes

This blog is a place for writing, a world where one can appreciate the power of the written word.

Behind the Scenes With Kurt Elling

Elysabeth Alfano | Posted 11.20.2011

Elysabeth Alfano

Who doesn't love listening to live jazz at The Green Mill? When jazz greats, such as Kurt Elling, take the stage, it is easy to understand why The Green Mill is often referred to as legendary.

Pop Music Is Human Nature

Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D. | Posted 11.14.2011

Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D.

I've got a proud confession to make: I'm a pop music junkie. Drizzy Drake, Britney, Adele, Nicki, Ke$ha, you name it. I love it. But I've got to admit...

A Love Song For Barbra

Alan and Marilyn Bergman | Posted 10.03.2011

Alan and Marilyn Bergman

To hear Barbra Streisand sing a song we've written is to know why we chose to become writers. She always gets exactly what we mean in a lyric. And more. How do you sing a question mark? A smile?

Musically, The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same

Maggie Lamond Simone | Posted 11.17.2011

Maggie Lamond Simone

I couldn't help wondering what the heck my daughter is listening to these days and why it is even allowed on the radio. Things have changed so much since I was a kid, it seems.

Sondheim's Lyrics: Rhymes, Reasons and Religion

Michael Sigman | Posted 05.25.2011

Michael Sigman

Though I grew up in an agnostic household, I was rarely in doubt that a spiritual force was afoot. Music, specifically what's come to be called "The Great American Songbook," was our religion.

He's "That Guy": A Fireside Chat With Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson's Benjamin Walker

Jon Chattman | Posted 05.25.2011

Jon Chattman

This isn't your grandparents' Broadway. That's probably the best way of describing Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, a wicked, wacky and rocking new musical.

Peruvian Rock Star Releases Climate Change Themed Song and Video

Levi Novey | Posted 05.25.2011

Levi Novey

One of Peru's most popular musicians has released an optimistic climate change anthem as the title track of his latest album Amazonas.

Madoff and Miracles: How I Lost My Life's Savings and a Poem Saved My Life

Kim Rosen | Posted 11.17.2011

Kim Rosen

Poetry is a direct route to the riches of the interior life. It is available to everyone at any hour of the day or night, and it doesn't cost a thing.

Fared Shafinury: Austin Singer-Songwriter Learns The Hard Way Not To Jam In Tehran Park (VIDEO)

Diane Tucker | Posted 05.25.2011

Diane Tucker

Classically trained musician Fared Shafinury grew up in Corpus Christi, went to college at the University of Texas, and yet somehow always felt too Iranian for South Texas. So the American singer-songwriter moved to Iran.

Chris Brown & Rihanna: A Wake-Up Call?

Michelle Renee | Posted 05.25.2011

Michelle Renee

The thing that gets me the most about the recent Chris Brown and Rhianna incident is that it actually has taken this type of public situation to get people talking about domestic violence

Battle Hymn of Barack Obama

Stephen C. Rose | Posted 05.25.2011

Stephen C. Rose

By Stephen C. Rose Battle Hymn of Barack Obama Yes, I watched his lonely protest standing up against the war Then I heard his stirring c...

Obama On Pop Culture: I Don't Want Filth On The Air

CBN | Posted 05.25.2011

David Brody recently sat down with Sen. Barack Obama in a one-on-one interview. Brody asked Obama what should be done about the negative tone in today...