“The Office” meets “Spinal Tap” in a new tell-all memoir about a marketing flunky at a major record label. Today, Dan Kennedy, author of Rock On: An Office Power Ballad shares his hilarious behind-the-scenes stories - of overpaid executives and corporate incompetence. Also: Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip share their brand of electro hip-hop poetry.
An Industry Insider Tells All
Dan Kennedy took what he thought was a dream job with Atlantic Records in 2002. But instead of carrying on the legacy of legendary signees like Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones, Kennedy found himself at sea in the music business, with an assortment of clueless executives and downright weirdos. ...
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Erykah Badu: "New AmErykah, Part One (4th World War)" (Universal Motown)
Neo-soul was born in the early 90s, but became really popular a little over ten years ago, when R&B singer Erykah Badu released her first album. That record, “Baduizm,” sold almost three million copies, gave her two Grammys and ...
Neo-soul was born in the early 90s, but became really popular a little over ten years ago, when R&B singer Erykah Badu released her first album. That record, “Baduizm,” sold almost three million copies, gave her two Grammys and ...
Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip
London rapper Scroobius Pip makes music that is part satire on pop culture, part mundane things like cruising bars. He joins us to talk about his inspirations, from God to capital sins
Advice From the Guy Upstairs
I've been posting SXSW tips from my friend and current Austin resident Vic. As it turns out, there are former Austinites among the ranks here at WNYC. Robby from the 26th Floor weighs in with guidance on everything from BBQ to how NOT to catch a cab.
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