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Archive for Music

"Dreaming" of M83

Written By Matt Jordan

Apr 27, 2012 | (0) Comments

With each album release, the members of M83 have expanded their fan base and reached a new level of success. Their latest, Hurry Up, We're Dreaming, is easily the biggest jump of their career, garnering...

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Remembering Dick Clark

Written By USA Character Blog

Apr 23, 2012 | (0) Comments

The world of entertainment was saddened yesterday to learn of the passing of 82-year-old Dick Clark, the man whose name has been synonymous with New Year's Eve for decades, and the host of the cultural...

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"Hold On" to the Alabama Shakes

Written By Matt Jordan

Apr 17, 2012 | (0) Comments

We all have different tastes in music, but it seems that just about everyone is on the same page when it comes to the Alabama Shakes. The buzz started with the September 2011 release of...

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Yuja Wang (and Her Hands) on Tour Now

Written By USA Character Blog

Apr 13, 2012 | (0) Comments

Faster than a speeding bullet...wait, that's Superman. But watch these Character Approved hands during this performance of "Flight of the Bumblebee." They belong to Yuja Wang, the 25-year-old concert pianist who became an Internet sensation...

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"Ho Hey" For the Lumineers!

Written By Matt Jordan

Apr 9, 2012 | (0) Comments

At some point everyone has that group or song that they try to convince everyone around them to love. My own personal music crusade of the year is folk-pop group the Lumineers. The moment I...

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Nicki Minaj Poised to Have a Super Year

Written By Matt Jordan

Apr 2, 2012 | (0) Comments

After a string of mixtapes, Nicki Minaj released her first album in 2010. Pink Friday was a bit of a slow burner on the charts, culminating with the hit single "Super Bass" in 2011. During...

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The Magnetic Fields Find Love at the Bottom of the Sea

Written By Matt Jordan

Mar 26, 2012 | (0) Comments

It's unusual for a group to be hitting their most diverse period after 20 years of releasing records, but the Magnetic Fields have always been a bit unusual. The band recently released their 10th full-length...

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Spring Break: The Playlist

Written By Matt Jordan

Mar 23, 2012 | (0) Comments

Whether you spend your spring break on the beach or in your front yard, you're going to need some great music to go along with it. Here are five Character Approved songs that capture the...

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  • Matt Jordan

    Matt Jordan

    Matt Jordan began writing about music in 2004 when he founded the blog You Ain't...

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  • Robert Diamond

    Robert Diamond

    Robert Diamond is the founder and editor-in-chief of BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the...

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    Fashion and Beauty Editor Kristin Booker is fast becoming a well-known face around the New...

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    Jaime Derringer is founder and editor of modern design blog Design Milk , which has...

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    Ron Hogan helped create the literary Internet by launchingBeatrice.com in 1995. He curates a popular event...

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    John Hill is an architect with over ten years of professional experience, an adjunct professor...

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    The managing partner of Lovely day and founder of TBD, Jerri is a social innovation...

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    The Wooster Collective are husband-and-wife team Marc and Sara Schiller. Celebrating street art, their mission...

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    Bags Hooper graduated from The University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Computer Science. He...

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    Chad Smith has more than 15 years experience designing projects worldwide. His professional experience includes...

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