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There's Nothing Wrong With Dad Wrong

A quick Google search for the phrase “Dad Rock” brings up 200,000 results. The top hit is an Urban Dictionary definition, followed by an interview with Jeff Tweedy of Wilco, where he reclaims the ...

The Separation of Art and Artist

Not that it matters in today's political climate and economic crisis, but a few days ago, President Obama reiterated that he thinks Kanye West is a jackass, this time on the record. But an import...

The Little Things

Just like great books, movies and art,  you can keep re-visiting some songs to find new nuances you didn’t noticed before. Whether it’s a sigh between chords, a scratch on the strings or even a cou...

Between the Covers

Foals Cover Gwen Stefani's “Hollaback Girl” The opening drum beat and melody to Gwen Stefani’s “Hollaback Girl” are instantly recognizable in the Foals’ cover. But the smooth British accen...

Available Now: VSQ Performs The Hits of 2012 Vol. 1

VSQ Performs the Hits of 2012 Vol. 1 highlights some of the year’s most popular hits so far with stellar string arrangements that roar with a new energy. Hear songs from Fun., Of Monsters and Men...

From the Vault Friday: Guns N' Roses

Though Axl Rose has always seemed to have an appetite for destruction, recent events have proven that the same can’t be said for his interest in Rock N Roll Hall of Fame recognition. Earlier this...

Available Now: Vitamin String Quartet Performs The Hunger Games

Although the post-apocalyptic setting of The Hunger Games presents a rather bleek mind-set, the dramatically sweeping soundtrack is a rich cushion of melodies from some of the most talented artis...

Songs for Rainy Days

We've talked at length about the rainy days of the heart, and the rainy days of the mind. All that's left is the rainy days of the natural world. I don't know what it's like where you're surfing ...

Between the Covers: Edition 1

Nelly – “Hot in Herre” Jenny Owen Youngs covers "Hot in Herre" Who could forget Nelly’s 2002 hit “Hot in Herre?” It inspired many covers even by non-rap groups (looking at you, Coldplay), i...

Songs Through Time: Love Will Tear Us Apart

As it was explored last time, there are certain songs that are forever fresh because they are powerfully covered in every era. These are the songs that wriggle their way into the minds of listene...