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… in which Chris and Michael take a little time off for the holidays, so for your edification we present the show that started it all: airdate May 31st, 2008. Mailbox Numero Uno The Black Angels – You on the Run Supergrass – Diamond Hoo Ha Man Birds of Avalon – Measure of the Same [...]


… in which Chris Haghirian and Michael Byars share some holiday music selections which are both traditional and notsomuch.  Here’s to getting your halls decked, your bells jingled, and your toes mistled! show29 Michael Jackson – intro (slightly altered – so subtle you probably won’t notice) 11 Acorn Lane – Jingle Bells The Jackson 5ive – [...]


… in which we see if Michael can survive without his notes (just barely), we see if Chris can expand his section from two songs to three (absolutely), and we hear new sounds ranging from edgy and industrial to poppy and hooky.  You’ll get your usual dose of concert preview information, and a little taste [...]


… in which we hear from a couple bands making sweet sounds in our area, one of the leading lights in the neo-soul movement presents a tasty compilation, and two legendary artists from vastly divergent fields remind the listening public why they deserve the adoration they get.  All that, plus Ink Magazine‘s Chris Haghirian shares [...]