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The Return of Mingering Mikenew

For decades, D.C. songwriter Mingering Mike has refused to reveal his identity to the public. Given the right opportunity, though, he might just be ready.
Washington City Paper  |  Jason Cherkis  |  10-23-2008  |  Music

'Nouns' is Rousing Without Coming Off as Calculatednew

No Age's biggest contribution to the world is deleting cynicism, contempt, and any ideas of starfuckery from the Los Angeles vocabulary.
Washington City Paper  |  Jason Cherkis  |  05-15-2008  |  Reviews

'Jukebox' Give Us the Same Old Channew

Jukebox could've been a mere promotional ploy, good for an iPod commercial or a House of Blues New Year's Eve gimmick. But as a loving salute to the idea of back catalog as salvation, the album is more convincing than Amy Winehouse's career.
Washington City Paper  |  Jason Cherkis  |  01-17-2008  |  Reviews

The Tale of the Takenew

I fell hard for the albums on this list. All of which I stole.
Washington City Paper  |  Jason Cherkis  |  12-20-2007  |  Music

Totally Tubular

The Pipettes' debut doesn't hold water.
Washington City Paper  |  Jason Cherkis  |  08-18-2006  |  Reviews

Rec-Room Rambler

Hobart Smith knew that these sessions proved one thing: He shouldn't have waited so long to commit that banjo to tape.
Washington City Paper  |  Jason Cherkis  |  11-10-2005  |  Reviews

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