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February 2008

March of the Internauts

Monday, February 25, 2008

The armies of hyper-specialized bloggers and critics storm the well-trodden beaches of print-based commentators, including WNYC's own culture critic-at-large, John Rockwell.

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Culture Megastores

Monday, February 18, 2008

While wandering along Berlin's Spree River, culture critic John Rockwell comes upon what could only be considered a Barnes & Noble and Tower Records on steroids, only to find out it was created on a whim by a fortune made from janitorial services and old age homes.

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Acoustics and Repercussions

Monday, February 11, 2008

Ever wonder what a difference the setting can make? Culture critic John Rockwell gets jolted out of his seat when, during a recent trip to Berlin, he's confronted by the additional musical beauty that can be made through proper acoustical construction.

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The Grateful Dead

Monday, February 04, 2008

While walking on Prince Street, culture critic John Rockwell begins to hear voices emanating from the ether, leading him to ponder the rise of the ambient soundscapes of such artists as Brian Eno and John Cage.

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