Archive for the 'Music' Category
Nielsen measures the American Idol phenomenon
0 Comments Published by Professor Les May 15th, 2008 in Music, Current Events, Pop Culture.The Nielsen Company today released some interesting data about the American Idol phenomenon. I’m pleased to share these key highlights, some of which include references to David Archuleta.
TV ratings
Viewership this season is being propelled by the 35-49 age demographic which comprises 29 percent of the audience. The 50-64 demographic comprises 23 […]
The long shadows of social media networking bode well for David Archuleta
0 Comments Published by Professor Les May 13th, 2008 in Music, Community Dialogue, Current Events, Pop Culture.Yours truly is planning a research essay on the impact of social media networks upon the standings of American Idol contestants once the season closes next week. Naturally, local interest has been huge with the presence of David Archuleta. Perhaps unlike any other season, the online buzz, so to speak, is what has defined this […]
A broad musical collage — Dumpstaphunk, Rjd2, Crystal Castles, Gnarls Barkley, to name a few — at Positively 4th St. Music
0 Comments Published by Professor Les April 8th, 2008 in Music, Pop Culture.Editor’s Note: Wendy Christensen from Positively 4th St. Music brings a broadly-based musical collage to this week’s report from the store located in the street level of the Stoneground Building on 400 South.
New reggae is coming to the store. Also, check out hot-styling hats from local company Discrete.
REVIEWS & HIGHLIGHTS:
DUMPSTAPHUNK — April 11th @ The […]
Too numb to emote: Trouble in the Mexican emo scene
0 Comments Published by Professor Les March 31st, 2008 in Mexico, Music, Community Dialogue, Hispanic heritage, Current Events, Pop Culture.Editor’s Note: The Selective Echo is always pleased to bring guest postings from Mark Alvarez, a Salt Lake City attorney who is living in Mexico with his wife, Lorena. Mark shares a well-informed perspective about anti-emo protests and violence that have occurred in Mexico City and Queretaro.
“A civilization could be judged by the diversity it […]
David Archuleta, The Beatles, and American Idol
0 Comments Published by Professor Les March 19th, 2008 in Music, Current Events, Pop Culture.As a professionally trained musician and as a music critic and researcher, I have been quite critical of the American Idol phenomenon. Near the beginning of the second season and well before Kelly Clarkson genuinely earned the stripes of her first-season prize, I penned a column lambasting the show for making this process so bland. […]
Jose Gonzalez, Dengue Fever, Great Northern fresh highlights at Positively 4th St. Music
0 Comments Published by Professor Les March 18th, 2008 in Music, Pop Culture.Editor’s Note: With spring just around the corner, it’s time to see what’s new at Positively 4th St. Music, courtesy of Wendy Christensen. The store is located in the street level of the Stoneground Restaurant Building on 400 South, just across the street from the City Library.
Look out for new local products and poster designs […]
