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Five Pencil Songs You’ve Probably Never Heard

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I'm a California transplant living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For the most part, I love my new home - the accessible public transportation, the history, and of course the cheesesteaks. Still, every once in a while I get homesick. I made…
Bob Dylan Drawn Blank Series

Bob Dylan’s “Drawn Blank Series”

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For over five decades, Bob Dylan has impacted the political, philosophical, musical and artistic world. The performer has sold more than 110 million albums on his way to becoming one of the most accomplished songwriters in history. Most notably…

Andrew Combs Hits the Road

Andrew Combs took the music world by storm nearly one year ago when his debut album Worried Man rained down on record stores, radio stations, and concert venues across the globe. American Songwriter Magazine thought highly enough of it to name…
Pencil Beats

The Best Pencil Beat Videos on the Web

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Have you ever been sitting at your desk, either processing an idea or just bored, only to find yourself making a quiet drum beat with your pencil? Perhaps you've never made the beats yourself, but maybe you remember a kid in one of your classes…
Guy Clark

Interviews with Guy Clark

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Last week, legendary songwriter and artist Guy Clark released his first studio album in four years.  The album features eleven new tracks, ten of which were written by Clark along with a group of Nashville A-Listers, including Rodney Crowell,…
Drawn Album Art

The Best of: Hand-Drawn Album Art

I can appreciate a good photograph or a digital art piece on a record cover as much as the next audiophile, but there’s something extra special about album artwork that’s illustrated by hand. Here are five brilliantly sketched album covers…
Poetic Lyrics

Poetic Lyrics, Studio 602’s Top 10 of All Time [Video]

Poetic Lyrics Poetic lyrics really add to the song quality and add depth. A great poetic lyric has the ability to make the listener think deeply about the world they live in, staying in their mind throughout their day, or even a lifetime. From…
Summer Movies

The Books, Movies, and Music of Summer

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It's summertime, and that means lazy days reading by the pool, late nights watching your favorite movies, and road trips filled with your favorite tunes. Click on the images below to see a list of some of the best books, movies, and music of…

Old Crow Medicine Show, Old Time Made New

Old Time Music Making a Comeback Old Crow Medicine Show's music is a blend of Old Time music with the stage presence of a hard hitting rock act. It'd be difficult to find a band in contemporary music who has so successfully amalgamated the…
Blackwing Sessions

Blackwing Sessions: Good Music for a Good Cause

Blackwing Sessions Concert to Benefit K-12 Arts and Music Programs Last week, Palomino announced that the third night of the Blackwing Experience at the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity will feature a concert benefiting the Blackwing Foundation.…