Category: Music
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A Bio of System of a Down
Written by Samuel Phineas Upham System of a Down, sometimes known as just “System,” is an alternative rock band that formed out of Los Angeles. Known for their political undertones, the band consists of four Armenian members. Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian and Shavo Odajian. The band enjoyed moderate local success in the early days, playing…
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The Life of Dave Brubek
Written by Phin Upham Dave Brubek, born December 6, 1920, began piano at the age of four. He was a California native, and he showed an early aptitude for music. Within a few years, Brubek had found a spot in local jazz bands by the 1930s. By the time he’d enrolled in college, he’d formed…
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The Story of Daptone Records
This article was written by Phineas Upham There is a soul revival happening, and a large portion of its best music is coming from one major label. Daptone Records, based out of Brooklyn New York, came into play after the label Desco was shut down. Desco was the brainchild of Gabriel Roth, who would later…
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Everything is Wrong: A Bio of Moby
Written by Samuel Phineas Upham Richard Melville Hall, the man who would become Moby, was born on September 11, 1965. He grew up in Harlem, New York. His parents gave him the nick name “Moby” after Herman Melville’s whale of the same name, believing that his small stature did not fit the regal name given…
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A Portrait of Josh Homme
Written by Samuel Phineas Upham Queens of the Stone Age is just one of a number of bands that can proudly wear the badge of having Josh Homme perform with them. Homme is Queens’ only reoccurring member, a position he has held since 1997. At the age of 14, Homme formed a rock band with…