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Computer Dies, But Best of ‘08 Still Comin’
12.08.08 | Permalink | 1 Comment

My MacBook took a massive doodie a couple of days ago. The hard drive inexplicably died. I’m all up in that warranty biz, however, so my precious has been restored on Apple’s dime. I lost a huge portion of my music in the MACFAIL that I’m slowly rebuilding. Good news, though - they slammed the [...]
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Attention Louisville - Help with Job Get?
11.10.08 | Permalink | 3 Comments

I try to avoid the Decibel Tolls becoming too much of a personal blog. But I need some help, dear readers. If you’re in the Louisville metro area, and know of people who are hiring, shoot me an email: kb [at] thedecibeltolls.com. Craiglist and other job boards are nothing but scams and [...]
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A Huge Day
11.04.08 | Permalink | 10 Comments

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Update Your Books, Por Favor
11.03.08 | Permalink | 1 Comment

Mayhaps you’ve noticed that my mailing address listed on the About page has a big ol’ strikethrough across each line. Or mayhaps you’ve noticed that all the Local Action links have completely changed. Astute observers may ascertain that, indeed, Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Bloggins are movin’ on up… or out, or your preferred [...]
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Kenny Bloggins Sells Out
10.12.08 | Permalink | 3 Comments

That’s right. I’m joining ranks with some pretty big, arena-ready, major label blogs. I’m now a contributor/guest writer for I Guess I’m Floating, where I will helm a new feature called Reel Time Reviews.

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Anyone Record the ATP Stream?
09.22.08 | Permalink | 3 Comments

I wasn’t able to listen this weekend. I regret it. I’m sure there are many more like me. So I ask ye… who out there recorded Lilys, Lightning Bolt, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Alexander Tucker, Om, Bardo “Motherfuckin” Pond, Wooden Shjips, My Bloody Valentine, and/or Growing a la WFMU’s stream this weekend? WFMU did not archive [...]
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Looking for a Few Good Writers!
09.19.08 | Permalink | Comment?

In an effort to make this blog, ya know, legitimate, I’m looking for another writer. Maybe two more writers. Why not? Being a contributor to the Decibel Tolls requires no knowledge of how to run a website - I take care of that. I just need a few good writers. I’m looking for thoughtful, articulate [...]
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For My Kentucky Friends - The Dame to Reopen
09.11.08 | Permalink | 2 Comments

Just got word that famed music venue The Dame in Lexington, Ky. is relocating after three months of uncertainty. You heard it here first.

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The New Decibel Tolls Album Rating System Unveiled
08.27.08 | Permalink | 2 Comments

For your consideration, The Decibel Tolls is unveiling a new album rating system that will not only demonstrate an album’s creativity, musical or cultural importance, relevance, or otherwise, but also make reading album reviews fun again. This blog refuses to use the cliched “how many stars did it get” method, or the completely arbitrary number-with-decimal-point [...]
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Special Comment from Kenny Bloggins
08.20.08 | Permalink | Comment?

I’ve got a lot going on this week, so look out. I’m currently working on two different interviews, as well as a relatively in-depth essay on the use of non-commercial broadcast in music. I have a special surprise to unleash this weekend to celebrate the “Holy Shit! My Bloody Valentine is only [...]