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Stop, Collaborate, and Listen
The myth of teamwork in pop music.
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John Roderick is the singer/songwriter for Seattle band The Long Winters. His
John Roderick is the singer/songwriter for Seattle band The Long Winters. His column appears every Monday on Reverb.It’s…
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There is, of course, a lot of competition between bands. It’s an
There is, of course, a lot of competition between bands. It’s an obvious thing to say–like saying there…
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Exposing the Poker Skills of the Sasquatch! Class of 2008
So Im sitting at a table with Dave Bazan, Ben Gibbard, and a President...
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A few years ago I was invited to join a small, friendly
A few years ago I was invited to join a small, friendly poker game that was just starting…
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Jonathan Coulton built his entire career on the Internet. The rest of
Jonathan Coulton built his entire career on the Internet. The rest of us are supposed to follow.A friend…
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Behind My Music: Vol. III
I concentrated on music almost completely from a desire to never have to watch soap operas during lunch…
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I’ve talked a little bit about rock and roll lifers, but there
I’ve talked a little bit about rock and roll lifers, but there are many different types and I…
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Behind My Music: Vol. II
Even as grunge wannabes started applying for jobs at Amazon and buying regular shoes, the music scene in…
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Seattle in 1994 was like Dawson City in 1898, two years after
Seattle in 1994 was like Dawson City in 1898, two years after the gold rush. The bloom of…
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Behind My Music (Before the Long Winters)
In my youth, rock culture was too dull-witted to take seriously.
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For those readers unfamiliar with the work of my band, The Long
For those readers unfamiliar with the work of my band, The Long Winters, I’m going to delve into…
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Stay Away From My Chili
Ive known fellows who, when asked if they had given any thought to their retirement plans, pointed with…
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I’ve had a very busy week, flitting from this high-society party to
I’ve had a very busy week, flitting from this high-society party to that glamorous music industry shindig, hobnobbing…
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I’ve always enjoyed taking long walks around Seattle, especially late at night.
I’ve always enjoyed taking long walks around Seattle, especially late at night. Nosing around in secluded neighborhoods, sneaking…
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Keep Your Hands Off My Chili Supply
I've known fellows who, when asked if they had given any thought to their retirement plans, pointed with…
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A touring indie-rock band crashed at my place last night and it
A touring indie-rock band crashed at my place last night and it was a sobering reminder of some…
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Its Not the City That Never Sleeps, Its Me
But I wont bore you with the many celeb sightings and sex parties during my trip to New…
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Why Id Rather Hang With Alan Parsons than my Indie Rock Peers
Maybe because I relate to him more.