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Thanksgiving is a time for oven-baked turkey, slow cooked vegetables, massive amounts of pie, and of course, family chaos. The holidays simply aren’t complete without a bit of craziness in the family kitchen. That’s why this year, we’re ditching the traditional Thanksgiving songs, and bringing you a platter filled with a few random, strung together songs, all representing what Thanksgiving means to us. It’s a little random, a little crazy, and a lot like the holidays.

So between the first forkful of green beans and stuffing, to the last spoonful of ice cream and pie, take a moment to yourself to breathe, plug in the ipod, and remember a few songs that make up the holidays, by enjoying this random mash up of tracks.

Arlo Guthrie: “Alice’s Restaurant”

Let’s just start this article off right, with Arlo Guthrie’s “Alice’s Restaurant”, the ultimate Thanksgiving song. Having just recently discovered this little gem, I felt compelled to share with you all, the world who has been missing out. Now I know, I know, it’s from 1967, so you youngins are thinking about brushing it off. But trust me-it’s a winner. It’s 18 minutes of pure hilarity, based off a true story. Plus, isn’t it still cool to know the songs that no one else knows? That’s right hipsters, this one’s for you.

R. Kelly: “Trapped In The Closet”

To me, R. Kelly is nothing short of a genius for the success he’s had with his “Trapped In The Closet” saga. It’s a guilty pleasure, sure, but beginning Thanksgiving Day, the entire series will air on IFC. Continue reading ‘The Editorialist: 5 Songs To Keep You Sane This Thanksgiving’

• There is nothing more R. Kelly-sounding than Black Panties.
• The coolest public lectures ever.
• A little too soon, Mick?
• The last place you expected to hear Stevie Wonder.
• Neon Indian takes on cyberspace.
• Album artwork of the century.

• R. Kelly’s terrifying octogenarian transformation.
• More Lana is always good.
• And Rush Limbaugh is so much more respectful of women…
• A kangaroo dance would definitely not be as popular.
• Biden!
• Jackson vs. Jacksun.

• Generous Gaga.
• Really, Rihanna?
• If you can’t wait for more Trapped in the Closet…
• High praise from John Lennon.
• Breaking news: Obama can do the “Gagnam Style” dance.
• “I also press pause.”

While all you Black Friday fanatics are scouring the shelves for the latest technology, I’ll be hanging out at home, powering up the ol’ Mac, and getting ready to witness history. That’s right, my friends, I’m talking about the release of R. Kelly’s latest installment of Trapped In The Closet.

With 20 new chapters already in the bag, R. Kelly is promising that the hip-hopera will pick up where it left off, no doubt revealing new twists and turns, while solving long questioned mysteries, such as “Where is Chuck?”

“‘Trapped in the Closet’ is forever,” Kelly told TIME. “I’ve got like a hundred chapters to come.”

Could there be a better Thanksgiving weekend treat? Check out Trapped In The Closet on IFC Nov. 23 at 9pm. In the mean time, give yourself a little sneak peak at the Chapter 23 trailer right here.

If you like R. Kelly, check out OurStage artist J-Lyriq

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While all you Black Friday fanatics are scouring the shelves for the latest technology, I’ll be hanging out at home, powering up the ol’ Mac, and getting ready to witness history. That’s right, my friends, I’m talking about the release of R. Kelly’s latest installment of Trapped In The Closet.

With 20 new chapters already in the bag, R. Kelly is promising that the hip-hopera will pick up where it left off, no doubt revealing new twists and turns, while solving long questioned mysteries, such as “Where is Chuck?”

“‘Trapped in the Closet’ is forever,” Kelly told TIME. “I’ve got like a hundred chapters to come.”

Could there be a better Thanksgiving weekend treat? Check out Trapped In The Closet on IFC Nov. 23 at 9pm. In the mean time, give yourself a little sneak peak at the Chapter 23 trailer right here.

If you like R. Kelly, check out OurStage artist J-Lyriq

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• Sound and Vision: The Fall of R&B: How Pop Is Selling Its Soul for a Dance Beat
• Greg Banks Vs. R. Kelly

• We’d go crazy if we could only listen to Alanis all day too.
• Happy birthday, Rabbit!
• You can never get enough Trapped In The Closet. And you don’t really have any choice.
• An interesting collaboration.
• That’s a strong assertion, Machine Gun.
• Award for the most perceptive tweet: Big Boi.

• R. Kelly’s tour is just starting to sound like an orgy.
• Who knew he worked at a petroleum company?
• That’s a lot of hits.
• Scalp your tickets now.
• Psy will not be held liable for any dance–off related incidents.
• Even Marilyn Manson is probably scared to get a note like this.

Today’s new albums are an eclectic batch in the world of pop! Looks like female vocalists are taking over this week.

The Killers - Battle Born (9/17)
The band’s fourth LP after their year-and-a-half hiatus.

Carly Rae Jepsen - Kiss (9/18)
The Canadian popstar’s sophomore album after skyrocketing to fame earlier this year with her smash hit of the summer “Call Me Maybe.”

Continue reading ‘New Release Roundup: The Week of September 18th’

Pony Boy, the brainchild of Marchelle Bradanini, is a self-described “junkyard country” group that sounds like a dusty old Ford rumbling down a deserted road. Having already put in time as a member of the eclectic Bedtime for Toys, Bradanini channeled her rediscovered love of classic country, blues, and Americana into her latest project. We caught up with her to chat about her poetic past, her distaste for manicured pop, and what really separates her from R. Kelly.

OS: You’ve been involved in some eclectic musical projects in the past such as Bedtime for Toys or you DJing project Pony vs. Tiger. What got you interested in the aesthetic of your current band?

MB: I started out just as a girl with a guitar influenced by Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan. Then, I ended up starting a band with some friends and that was about playing music that a group of people came up with collectively at a different point in my life. When that band broke up, I was trying to figure out what I was doing next. Oftentimes you get asked to DJ after playing a show, and I had a pretty decent vinyl collection. While I was working out exactly what the solo project would be, I started getting asked to DJ all over the place. The nice thing was that those gigs were for people who wanted rock ‘n’ roll or classic country, and it was a great opportunity to go back and rediscover all of these old, great artists that I love: John Prine, The Allman Brothers, and even Ram Jam [laughs]. There’s the electronic DJ scene, but then there are also people who want to hear actual songs that were initially released on vinyl. Getting into that scene was really great because I got to work on playlists all day. Continue reading ‘Exclusive Q and A: Pony Boy Talks Poetry, Pop, and Production’