Julie Dyer

Editor-in-Chief and in general badass at making sure you're an informed music citizen. She's currently working as a professional startup hustler with a side hobby as a champion for the independent music industry. Email Julie or follow her on Twitter.
NewsFROM THE NEWS NEST: How Your Father’s Favorite Music Shapes Your Taste
June 22. 2011 | By Julie Dyer

FROM THE NEWS NEST: How Your Father’s Favorite Music Shapes Your Taste

You consider yourself a music snob. Or an enthusiast. Or a newbie. Whatever you group yourself under, we’re willing to bet your pops’ music tastes have somehow shaped yours.

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Live ReviewsLIVE REVIEW: Yeasayer, Smith Westerns, Hush Hush @ the Fillmore, 5/26/11
May 27. 2011 | By Julie Dyer

LIVE REVIEW: Yeasayer, Smith Westerns, Hush Hush @ the Fillmore, 5/26/11

Last night felt more like a variety show, but all brought some serious strengths, and really, how can you have a bad time at the Fillmore? You can’t.

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Free StuffFREE EP: Revolver
March 09. 2011 | By Julie Dyer

FREE EP: Revolver

Tell us the best dives near the Rickshaw Stop and you could score a free EP from Revolver.

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NewsNEWS: Neko Case Auction To Benefit 826 National
March 09. 2011 | By Julie Dyer

NEWS: Neko Case Auction To Benefit 826 National

Neko Case auctions off some prized possessions to benefit 826 National.

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Free StuffChromeo (FREE MP3 Download)
February 07. 2011 | By Julie Dyer

Chromeo (FREE MP3 Download)

Chromeo is the happy place where electro and funk make sweet sweet love on the dance floor.

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Live ReviewsLIVE REVIEW: Wallpaper & K. Flay @ Slim’s 1/28
January 29. 2011 | By Julie Dyer

LIVE REVIEW: Wallpaper & K. Flay @ Slim’s 1/28

So you like funk and having a good time? Then Wallpaper is definitely for you.

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NewsNOW PRESENTING…Atlantic/Pacific
January 17. 2011 | By Julie Dyer

NOW PRESENTING…Atlantic/Pacific

Relive your ’90s obsessions Wednesday night at Milk.

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NewsNOW PRESENTING…Little Bridges + The Hundred Days
January 13. 2011 | By Julie Dyer

NOW PRESENTING…Little Bridges + The Hundred Days

Great songwriting comes together at the Shattuck Down Low on Friday. Don’t miss it.

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