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The Best 20 Covers of 2010

So, we’ve gone through all of our favorite original songs of 2010 already. Now, it’s time to pay attention to the non-originals: the covers we enjoyed most this year. Dagnabbit, cover songs are squirrely; they are very hard to do well. Even we four at Speakers in Code know that, and all we can do is … Read more

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Neon Indian Plays Fallon

I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the first time I listened to Neon Indian’s “Terminally Chill,” I was sitting in my recliner, letting my Radioshack back massager work its magic, and sipping on a glass of red wine. A relatively new project by composer Alan Palomo, Neon Indian creates hazy pop, centered around “the … Read more

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Full Report: Pitchfork Music Fest (Day Three)

Photo credit: Katie Guymon I trekked to Chicago last weekend to attend the Pitchfork Music Fest for the first time ever. Knowing that I’m simply not as quick and nimble as I once was, coupled with the fact that my “bounce back capabilities” aren’t completely intact, I only bought tickets for Sunday’s line-up (what I … Read more

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10 to Spin | Donora

Pittsburgh trio Donora knows how to have a good time. How do I know? Well, for starters, their 10 to Spin below has a roller skating theme. And the video they released for their sophomore album, Boyfriends, Girlfriends, features hot tubs, pinatas, balloons, barbeques, karaoke, making out after fighting, and lotsa confetti. Have a look/listen. … Read more

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Jam of the Day | Sleeper Agent – Get It Daddy

Sleeper Agent is a band that is better left described in bullet-list format. No need to go to all deep on this one folks – which is more of a compliment than a dig, since they wear their musical-hearts on their sleeve. Listen to our Jam of the Day, “Get It Daddy,” and you will … Read more

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Jam of the Day | The Naked and Famous – Punching in a Dream

I’m guessing we’ve all seen that episode of Friends where Phoebe and Rachel go running for the first time together, and hilarity ensues as Phoebe begins running much like a small child in a field of daises. Well, I’m pretty sure I caught myself doing something similar yesterday while listening to a running mix I … Read more

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Jam of the Day | Neon Indian – Polish Girl

Raise your hand if you have an affinity for old-school Nintendo. More than likely that took care of the the dudes in the crowd. Now – raise your hand if you like music that makes you want to shake your ass. That’s exactly what I thought. You ladies are are so predictable. Now you may … Read more

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The Best Songs of 2011 | 50 – 26

Check out songs 100-76 and 75-51. Keep up with our ever growing list on Spotify! 50 The Black Keys – Lonely Boy [buy the album] [more Black Keys on Speakers] 49 Steve Earle – Waitin’ on the Sky [buy the album] [more Earle on Speakers] 48 Frightened Rabbit – Fuck This Place [buy the album] … Read more