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Media News Roundup

Posted on March 7, 2013 by admin

Hawaii passes Steven Tyler Act Would ban “unwanted photos or videos of others in private moments.”  Nice idea, but do celebs really get the right to say “pay attention to me now, but not now”? How Sen. Rand Paul used … Continue reading →

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Glee covers Jonathan Coulton’s version of Baby Got Back without and credit to him

Posted on January 18, 2013 by admin

About seven years ago, singer/songwriter Jonathan Coulton recorded a brilliant acoustic version of Si Mix A Lot’s “Baby Got Back,” turning the rap into a sweet ballad. Take a listen: Lots of fun, and a very distinctive cover.  No way … Continue reading →

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What is Gangnam Style? And how did it turn Klingon?

Posted on January 14, 2013 by admin

Last fall our friend Charley Reed gave us an in-depth analysis of the insanely popular Korean video Gangnam Style.  Me?  I added in the wonderful parody video of Klingon Style!  We talked about it in class today, so if you … Continue reading →

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How did Leonard Cohen’s song Hallelujah become an anthem?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by admin

It’s a long story, and there’s actually a book out on the subject.  But here’s a link to The Atlantic’s short version of the comprehensive history of Leonard Cohen’s best known song (with videos!). Leonard Cohen’s original: Jeff Buckley’s version: … Continue reading →

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Girl Talk & Girl Walk Links

Posted on October 5, 2012 by admin

Here are links to posts talking about mashup artist Gregg Gillis’s performances as Girl Talk, and of the great dance film Girl Walk // All Day. Link Ch. 7 – Meet Girl Talk’s Gregg Gillis Link Ch. 7 – Girl … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Why Gangnam Style matters to us – Part 2

Posted on October 3, 2012 by admin

This is part 2 of Charley Reed’s guest post on the  global phenomenon (even galactic at times) Gangnam Style! You can read Part 1 – What the heck is Gangnam Style, anyways? here. There is no telling what plans manager Scooter … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: What the heck is Gangnam Style, anyways? Part 1

Posted on October 2, 2012 by admin

Today’s guest post is from Charley Reed, who does public relations work of the University of Nebraska at Omaha.  He’s also the guy I turn to when I need critical analysis of pop culture issues such as censorship and the … Continue reading →

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Link Ch. 7 – PlainFire chases the musical long tail

Posted on May 10, 2012 by admin

Parker Loghry is a sophomore organizational communication major at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He grew up in St. Libory, Nebraska, a town he describes as having “a hundred people, two bars, and one gas station.”  So of course … Continue reading →

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Link Ch. 7 – Lyle Lovett in concert

Posted on March 21, 2012 by admin

Texas singer/songwriter Lyle Lovett told Billboard.com in 2008 that despite selling more than 4.6 million albums, he’s “never made a dime” from his recordings.  Instead, he’s made all his income from performing and touring.  So why does he record?  It’s … Continue reading →

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Link Ch. 7 – Is the music industry dying? Or just the recording industry?

Posted on March 20, 2012 by admin

In February of 2011, a graph was making the rounds based on data attributed to Bain & Company showing a huge growth in the music industry peaking in about 2009 followed by a fairly sharp drop off.  The graph was … Continue reading →

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