Tag Archives: blues

The Weekly Urchin Recap

Posted on 3 March 2013 by

By Geo Ong Currently on view at the Whitney Museum of American Art in Manhattan is an exhibit called Blues for Smoke, ‘a wide range of contemporary art, music, literature, and film through the lens of the blues.’ The exhibit … Continue reading →

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Chicago Blues 101 with Conan O’Brien

Posted on 14 June 2012 by

By Geo Ong All this week, our beloved Conan O’Brien has taken his show to Chicago. I love the man, but I haven’t had a chance to watch his show for a year (someone tells me that you need a … Continue reading →

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The Urchin Mix Tape

Posted on 29 November 2011 by

Artist: The Black Keys Song: Lonely Boy I’m a bit of a newcomer to the Black Keys appreciation bandwagon. But after watching the ‘Next Girlfriend’ music video where a maniacal T-Rex puppet incites partially-clad women to fight over him, I … Continue reading →

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The UM Road Trip Playlist

Posted on 6 September 2010 by

Well, dear readers, this is the final week before the Urchins hit the road. Here is our final installment of songs, so we hope you continue to enjoy our picks! “Way Out” By Yeah Yeah Yeahs Selected by Geo: This … Continue reading →

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