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Monday, April 25th, 2011, 10:34 am in Style & Culture
My Morning Jacket, Chromeo, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Atmosphere all to hit Bangor
By Kegan Zema

If you went to last year’s KahBang music, art and film festival — or you heard about how fun it was from your friends — you’ve probably spent the past few months wondering who is playing in …


Sunday, April 24th, 2011, 10:42 pm in Style & Culture
By Kegan Zema

When one of the people I looked up to the most passed away just over two years ago, the headline for his obituary in this newspaper was simple: “The kid lived for music” — a quote …


Wednesday, April 20th, 2011, 11:48 pm in Style & Culture
By Kegan Zema and Sarah Mann

Death is a tough subject — apparently it’s not one complicated enough to stop one student from writing and producing her own play on the topic.
“She Looks Good in Black,” which opens tonight in the Black …


Sunday, April 17th, 2011, 10:34 pm in Style & Culture
Captain Hollow, Foam Castles and The Milkman’s Union
By Kegan Zema

It’s uncommon that three Maine bands will release material within two weeks of each other — it’s even more rare that all three EPs are spectacular in their own distinct way.
Portlanders Foam Castles and The Milkman’s …


Wednesday, April 13th, 2011, 9:34 pm in Style & Culture
By Kegan Zema

The now-internationally celebrated Record Store Day was started by none other than Bull Moose Music employee Chris Brown — naturally they’re going to do things right.
On Saturday, independently-owned record stores across the globe will be selling …


Wednesday, April 13th, 2011, 9:27 pm in Style & Culture
By Kegan Zema

It’s that split second before we hit the “share” button that we become the most self-conscious. Who isn’t guilty of asking that one simple question before posting something: “What is everyone going to think?”
The hundreds of …


Sunday, April 10th, 2011, 9:02 pm in Style & Culture
By Kegan Zema

The best thing about a Girl Talk concert is that it’s not about Greg Gillis, the wild-haired dance commander striking his best crucifixion pose atop a table piled with gear.
The real star of every show is …


Sunday, April 10th, 2011, 8:48 pm in Style & Culture
Strong vocals and melodies can’t defy rock stereotypes
By Kegan Zema

CD Review – The Nebs – “After All”
Turn the car radio to your favorite classic rock station and you know what you’re going to get: Eddie Van Halen solos, Journey sing-alongs and that Tom Petty tune …


Friday, April 8th, 2011, 10:45 am in Style & Culture
By Kegan Zema

The best thing about a Girl Talk concert is that it’s not about Greg Gillis, the wild-haired dance commander striking his best crucifixion pose atop a table piled with gear.
The real star of every show is …


Sunday, April 3rd, 2011, 10:05 pm in Style & Culture
By Kegan Zema

It’s clear the 2000s are over — especially considering all the retirements and half-assed resurrections from the biggest names of the last decade.
But I feel like the 2010s haven’t started yet. By now, we are almost …