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Written by Parisa Eshrati  Every PIBE blog comes with a handmade collage. This one is obviously Captain Beefheart inspired Play It By Ear is an ongoing series by T&E writer Parisa where she shares music discoveries along with informational tidbits, anecdotal musings, interactive dialogue, reader prompts, and whatever else spills out of her brain. This installment features yet another deep dive of outsider music, a pop quiz on Captain Beefheart’s Trout Mask Replica, hyper specific songs about printing presses, psychedelic obscurities, and asks the age old question…can people genuinely enjoy listening to The Shaggs? (*ShoCKInG:: ThE AnSweR mAY SurPrIse YOU!!”)
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Written by Parisa Eshrati
Play It By Ear is an ongoing series by T&E writer Parisa where she shares musical discoveries along with informational tidbits, casual musings, interactive dialogue, and whatever else spills out of her brain.
This very special "Weird Al" Yankovic themed blog may seem like a long-winded fanatic story about the "Weird Al" meet-and-greet experience (it kind of is), but it actually weaves narratives and obscure factoids from all around the music world that somehow connect to the Al Universe. You’ll read about ancient Balinese traditions, desert cowpunk bands, unintentional recordings in music history, and even an interview with videographer Charley Brown, the producer of an '80s variety sketch and musical public access program called the TWIT show in Tucson, that may or may not have been an influence on Weird Al’s cult classic movie UHF. This and so much more, only on Play It By Ear! Written by Parisa Eshrati  Collage feat. Koko Taylor. Made by Parisa Play It By Ear is an ongoing series by T&E writer Parisa where she shares musical discoveries along with informational tidbits, casual musings, and whatever else spills out of her brain. This Earth Day-themed installment covers music related recycling tips like how to recycle CDs, plastic sleeves, guitar strings, and more! Plus other random music recommendations from Chicago blues singers, German doom metal, and 2000s nostalgia.
Written by Parisa Eshrati  Play It By Ear is an ongoing series by T&E writer Parisa where she shares musical discoveries along with informational tidbits, casual musings, and whatever else spills out of her brain. This post discusses the Denver punk scene, recent jazz and neosoul releases, and the search for the "perfect" pop sound.
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It's Bandcamp Friday, which means it's time to open thy wallet! Need help figuring out what to purchase today? Below is a list of some recommended independent artists that deserve your ears and your support.
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