Alex Peak, Author at Pop 'stache

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Campaign Songs: The B-Side

written by: Alex Peak on August 28, 2012

At the end of the campaign trail, kissing babies must get old.

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Garbage Was Always Good

written by: Alex Peak on July 18, 2012

What happens when three music producers and a red-headed Scottish girl form a band?

Cherry Popper
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The Grisly Hand Welcome Listeners to Kansas City with Open Arms

written by: Alex Peak on July 3, 2012

Their essence goes beyond just boogieing down—The Grisly Hand’s songs are about self-discovery, relationships and finding one’s roots.

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Like Max Fischer, Rushmore Chooses Tunes Wise Beyond its Years

written by: Alex Peak on June 7, 2012

While dark humor and a cast of quirky characters are standard for Anderson, another diagnostic feature of his films is the soundtrack.

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Alabama Shakes – Boys & Girls

written by: Alex Peak on May 1, 2012

With Boys & Girls, the Alabama Shakes are chiseling out a spot for retro rock in today’s overly polished music arena.

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How Kimya Dawson Became A Household Name

written by: Alex Peak on April 18, 2012

Ultimately, the film’s level of success was in part due to the supporting music. It’s as if the songs in the soundtrack were written for the movie.

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Hoots & Hellmouth – Salt

written by: Alex Peak on April 12, 2012

If Mumford & Sons, The Avett Brothers and Brett Dennen had an affair, their love-child would be Hoots & Hellmouth.

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Songs to Mix With Your Whiskey

written by: Alex Peak on March 16, 2012

“Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite, and furthermore, always carry a small snake.” —W.C. Fields Sometimes all you need is a little bit of whiskey—whether to get the creative juices flowing, take the edge off awkward family get-togethers or just to get through the day. Even W.C. Fields agreed. Whiskey mixes […]

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American Idolatry: ‘Talent’ Shows Lack Talent

written by: Alex Peak on March 14, 2012

Apparently, long gone are the days of demo tapes, aspirations, creating a fan base and undergoing back-breaking work to get your foot in the door. Instead, any talentless bloke is welcomed into an audition room to face scrutiny from a panel of has-been celebrity artists (think William Hung singing “She Bangs”). This international fascination with […]