The Meaning of the Grateful Dead’s “If I Had the World to Give”
“If I Had the World to Give” by the Grateful Dead is a true deep cut, but it still holds
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The Meaning of Steely Dan’s “Hey Nineteen”
Steely Dan’s “Hey Nineteen” is a song for the old guys out there who have aged out of being of
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The Meaning of Crosby, Stills & Nash’s “Southern Cross”
As a lifelong sailor and former schooner captain, “Southern Cross” by Crosby, Stills & Nash has never been far from
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The Meaning of Elton John’s “Bennie And The Jets”
Elton John’s “Bennie And The Jets” is a timeless piano rock classic that chronicles what it’s like to be a
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Frankie and the Witch Fingers Tore Apart Charleston Pour House, Again (Photos + Review)
It’s not often that a band comes to Charleston and has the Pour House buzzing for months before the show
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The Meaning of Alanis Morissette’s “You Oughta Know”
“You Oughta Know” was the breakthrough hit for Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette. Released in July of 1995 as the lead
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The Meaning of Soulja Boy’s “Kiss Me Thru The Phone”
2000s rap sensation Soulja Boy had an international hit in 2008’s “Kiss Me Thru The Phone”, a song about missing
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The Meaning of Sublime’s “Pawn Shop”
“Pawn Shop” by Sublime is a fan-favorite track off their 1996 self-titled album, famously released following the death of frontman
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The Meaning of Kings of Leon’s “Use Somebody”
“Use Somebody” by Kings of Leon is one of the most popular rock songs of the early 2000s. Released in
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The Meaning of the Grateful Dead’s “Bird Song”
“Bird Song” is one of the Grateful Dead’s most enchanting compositions. It’s a song that often contains some of the
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The Meaning of Earth, Wind, & Fire’s “September”
Earth, Wind & Fire’s 1978 hit single “September” is a timeless party anthem that can be enjoyed all year round,
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The Meaning of the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Soul to Squeeze”
“Soul to Squeeze” is a curious case of a Red Hot Chili Peppers song. It was originally recorded during the
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The Meaning of Mac DeMarco’s “For the First Time”
Mac DeMarco’s “For the First Time” is a synth-laden bop that comes early in his 2017 album, This Old Dog.
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CannonandtheBoxes Release Full-Length Debut Album, High Life
Looking at the above album cover, you might expect High Life by CannonandtheBoxes to be an album filled with stoner
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Abstract – That Rapper – “Vibe” feat. LaTeeDa
Here’s a name that we’re excited to see back in our new music section: Abstract – That Rapper. The Charleston-based
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Wolf Mask – “NEVERSETTLE”
Wolf Mask, the experimental psych rock quartet led by Ross Bogan dropped a new single last week called “NEVERSETTLE”, in
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A Tuesday Night with The Nude Party at Charleston Pour House (Photos + Recap)
On Tuesday, September 12th, North Carolina-based rock band The Nude Party returned to the Charleston Pour House, bringing their newest
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The Meaning of Led Zeppelin’s “Heartbreaker”
“Heartbreaker” is a legendary track from Led Zeppelin’s 1969 sophomore album, Led Zeppelin II. Coming at the midpoint of the
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Invisible Low End Power – “The Force”
Wolfgang Zimmerman’s Invisible Low End Power have released the second single, “The Force” from their debut album, SPACEPRINTS, due out
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The Meaning of the Grateful Dead’s “Stella Blue”
When it was done just right, “Stella Blue” had the potential to bring some of the most beautiful moments during
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Big Something Announce New Album, Headspace, Share Single “The Mountain”
NC-based Big Something’s latest song, “The Mountain”, dropped last week as the lead single to their upcoming seventh studio album,
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Jerkweed Release Cover of Taking Back Sunday’s “Cute Without The ‘E’ (Cut From The Team)” (Video)
Jerkweed is a new band formed by Charleston musicians Dylan Swinson (guitar/vocals), Matt Zutell (guitar/vocals), and Ryan Hanifin (bass/vocals), performing
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The Meaning of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit”
Not only is “Smells Like Teen Spirit” the most popular Nirvana song, it’s also one of the most iconic songs
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The Meaning of Bob Dylan’s “Shelter from the Storm”
Bob Dylan has many famous songs, and there are several periods throughout his life where fans debate his best work
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Runaway Gin – A Tribute to Phish to Showcase New Rhythm Section at Lofi Brewing
Runaway Gin, Charleston’s renowned Phish tribute band, announces a new rhythm section in advance of their Fall 2023 tour dates.
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