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Monthly Archives: February 2011

An Alterna-Darlingside Mixtape

by Darlingside | February 28, 2011
The band Darlingside itself is much like a mixtape– a well-groomed sequence of discrete moving parts. On our Q&A page, a thoughtful fan recently inquired, “If you were a character from Lord of the Rings, who would you be and why?” This week, in honor of that well-considered query, We present a mix of Alterna-Darlingside [...] Read more »
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College Radio In Review

by Sam | February 25, 2011
Last weekend, we had the dubious honor of playing four gigs in two days. It was an honor because we love playing gigs–especially when they’re so time-efficient–and because all four of them were great fun.  In fact, the whole point of being in a band (for us at least) is in trying to get other [...] Read more »
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Stirrings of a New Tune

by Darlingside | February 24, 2011
On Wednesday, we found ourselves knocking around on a new chord progression. While playing with string textures, we locked in on a clean, country-style electric guitar tone that we’re very happy with. Yay DON! Keep in mind, this is just a seed…
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Portrait-Battle by Tracy and Taylor

by Darlingside | February 23, 2011
A few weeks ago, we received this fantastic pair of submissions from Tracy and Taylor, who informed us that they were the result of a competition to see who could create the best Darlingside picture using “Paint.” Click to enlarge. We are all winners today.
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Spoiler Alert!

by Darlingside | February 22, 2011
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A Spring Mixtape

by Don | February 21, 2011
This year, if only in my hopeful imagination, Spring has arrived early. In honor of the impending shift in seasons, this here mixtape features tunes that fall on the more hopeful, springier side of my musical leanings. Which is not to say I’m going “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” on you. Some of these are still [...] Read more »
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Download “Eva”– Pay With a Tweet or Facebook Post

by Darlingside | February 19, 2011
[Editor’s Note: This download has expired. Check our website headlines and Facebook wall for more opportunities coming soon!] So here’s the deal.  We’re doing a final push to win this showcase at South by Southwest.  We’re offering our new live track, “Eva,” in exchange for your help in promoting us and getting out the vote!  [...] Read more »
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A Long Drive In Review

by Sam | February 18, 2011
When last I wrote a Week In Review, the band was driving back from North Adams, MA on roads covered with a treacherous mix of sleet, snow, ice, and rotten banana peels. This week we were back on the roads, and we were more than happy to exchange the disastrous New England weather for a [...] Read more »
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Interactive Lab #1

by Darlingside | February 17, 2011
In January 2009, Don, Dave, and Auyon spent an afternoon doing a writing exercise that started with 8 arbitrary rules, the likes of “must feature an animal,” and “must include a time of day.” This resulted in a short verse, by Don, about an easily flustered pet turtle that takes comfort in the peace and [...] Read more »
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Virtual Valentine by Kayla and Erica

by Darlingside | February 16, 2011
In the spirit of naked, winged babies and candy hearts, this week’s submission is compliments of Kayla and Erica of Northampton. We’re all yours!
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