http://www.smellslikemusic.net Latest Music News Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:03:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 2336446http://www.feedburner.com When I’m away at school, I never listen to the radio. It’s not like I don’t want to; I just don’t have the means of actually listening to a station due to my lacking of how to work the stereo in my dorm room. I’d rather not go through the ... http://www.smellslikemusic.net/best-and-worst-christmas-songs/ If you are like me, then you know what an important role coffee plays if your life. You anticipate that latte in the morning, and you struggle to make it to your midday shot of espresso. 800-4-coffee is a coffee gift basket business that offers a break from the ordinary ... http://www.smellslikemusic.net/800-4-coffee-why-send-flowers-when-you-can-send-coffee%e2%80%a6-and-music/ New York has always been a place for artist to showcase their talents, photographers, musicians and filmmakers; all who want to introduce themselves and their work to their community. On Thursday, October 16, an Armenian as well as local New York Artist, photographer, musicians and filmmaker, Haik Kocharian, showed the ... http://www.smellslikemusic.net/a-night-of-music-and-art-in-the-city-that-never-sleeps/ As a teacher of middle school students I’m always interested in students tastes in music. It is no surprise to me that my school has its share of Jonas Brothers t-shirts on the backs of many middle school girls and that is the level of musical interest I expect. But ... http://www.smellslikemusic.net/music-and-the-middle-schooler/ Mia Tyler, daughter of Aerosmith’s legendary frontman Steven Tyler, recently released her autobiography, Creating Myself, on August 26th, a tell-tale turn of events about growing up in a dysfunctional rock n’ roll family. In her memoir, Tyler dishes about childhood life on the road with Aerosmith, meeting her sister Liv ... http://www.smellslikemusic.net/mia-tyler-releases-autobiography%e2%80%93-creating-myself/ Kanye West is back in the industry spotlight a little more than a year after he released his critically praised album, Graduation. On November 25th, his new album, 808s and Heartbreaks, is being released nationwide. Finishing his saga of ‘college-based’ albums, West is ready to grow up and focus on ... http://www.smellslikemusic.net/kanye-west-releases-808s-and-heartbreaks-on-november-25th/ He was one of Seattle’s fearless leaders in the 90’s. He’s paired up with Tom Morello and Eddie Vedder to front some of the biggest supergroups in alternative rock history. He’s covered everyone from Michael Jackson to Bob Marley to Led Zeppelin. But does Chris Cornell have what it takes ... http://www.smellslikemusic.net/chris-cornell-releases-new-solo-album-scream-on-november-4th/ Thanks to a friend in the industry, I was given the opportunity to take part in the CMJ ‘08 Music Marathon and Film Festival which took place in NYC from October 21-October 25th. The CMJ Network works to connect music fans and industry professionals with new bands. Through all forms of ... http://www.smellslikemusic.net/cmj-music-and-film-festival-102108-102508/ Like most Americans with an internet connection and a functioning television, I have been besieged by election coverage for something like the last seventeen years. From the early days when everyone wondered what exactly was wrong with Mike Gravel, through the brief period when it looked like at least one ... http://www.smellslikemusic.net/my-presidential-election-playlist/ Alex Sacco and Brooks Milgate make up the two-man piano/drums duo known as Hey Now, Morris Fader. Hailing from just outside Worcester, the pair is busy preparing for the release of their second album, Ride The Fader, which will be released on November 7. Sacco and Milgate began their musical journey ... http://www.smellslikemusic.net/interview-with-hey-now-morris-fader/