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A blog about music in all its forms, Rock Candy is the work of Kevin Coffey, the music critic and reporter for the Omaha World-Herald.
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Category Archives: Mike Mogis
Listen to new Conor Oberst, Big Harp on ‘Stuck in Love’ soundtrack
Jennifer Connelly and Greg Kinnear will take center stage in “Stuck in Love,” an indie drama film about a novelist, his ex-wife and their kids. But the music of Mike Mogis and Nate Walcott of Bright Eyes will be in the … Continue reading
Posted in big harp, Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis
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Rock Candy Q&A: James Valentine of Maroon 5
Before James Valentine rocked sold out arenas as Maroon 5′s lead guitarist and the songs he wrote sold millions of copies, he went to Lincoln Southeast High School. He played in bands such as Square and Happy Dog. He played … Continue reading
Posted in interview, James Valentine, Maroon 5, Mike Mogis
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The Faint drops its first new tracks since ‘Fasciinatiion’
The Faint has been on tour lately in anticipation of Saddle Creek’s re-release of “Danse Macabre” coming this month. Apparently, they’ve been laying down new tracks, too. Anyone following the band should have noticed it’s been posting photos from its … Continue reading
Live Review: First Aid Kit plays slow set, ends with a bash
The Waiting Room Lounge had a packed house last night, especially considering it was a Monday night and the perfomers were a little-known Swedish folk duo. Of course, First Aid Kit is known a little better around these parts because they … Continue reading
Posted in ARC, Bright Eyes, First Aid Kit, live review, Mike Mogis
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Listen to Mike Mogis play on the new M. Ward single
When M. Ward decided it was time to record a new album, he called on old friend and fellow folk monster Mike Mogis for some help. A portion of Ward’s upcoming album, “A Wasteland Companion,” was recorded in Omaha at … Continue reading
Posted in ARC, Mike Mogis, Monsters of Folk
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First song from First Aid Kit’s new album (recorded in Omaha)
Back in May, I wrote about Swedish folk duo First Aid Kit recording in Omaha with Mike Mogis of Bright Eyes. Mogis, Nate Walcott and a variety of other Omaha musicians recorded with the band for the album. Today, the … Continue reading
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Bright Eyes covers White Stripes’ “We’re Going To Be Friends”
Conor Oberst – Photo by Alyssa Schukar/The World-Herald For part of a charity project, Conor Oberst and his pals in Bright Eyes covered the White Stripes’ “We’re Going To Be Friends.” (Listen over at Pitchfork.) The female singing parts are … Continue reading
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Mike Mogis in the studio with First Aid Kit
Klara Söderberg, Mike Mogis and Johanna Söderberg in the ARC control room. CREDIT: thisisfirstaidkit.com Bright Eyes is on a bit of a touring break right now, but Mike Mogis never stops working. In fact, he’s in his ARC Studios in … Continue reading
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Stream new Low Anthem song, “Ghost Woman Blues” (mixed by Mike Mogis)
The Low Anthem Shortly before I did a big profile on Mike Mogis and his ARC studio (check that out here) back in May, indie rock group the Low Anthem told Paste that their new record would be mixed by … Continue reading
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Bright Eyes album finally has a release date, album title
Conor Oberst sits in Slowdown’s back stage area. (Photo by Alyssa Schukar/The World-Herald) Finally, we have some information. Bright Eyes will release “The People’s Key” on Feb. 15 through Saddle Creek Records, according to a press release. It was rumored … Continue reading
Posted in Bright Eyes, Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis, Saddle Creek
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