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Don't hate Robert Smith because he's beautiful... Blogmania: catch it! There's been some kind of blog explosion over at Backbeat Online today. Cast your gaze upon live reviews of Rx Bandits and the Pseudo Dates; a slideshow of Machine Gun Blues' swan song; news of Sleeper Horse's drummer search; details...

By Michael Roberts

August 13, 2008

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Don't hate Robert Smith because he's beautiful...

Blogmania: catch it!

There's been some kind of blog explosion over at Backbeat Online today. Cast your gaze upon live reviews of Rx Bandits and the Pseudo Dates; a slideshow of Machine Gun Blues' swan song; news of Sleeper Horse's drummer search; details about Magic Cyclops' disappointing finish in the big air-guitar contest; a Twist & Shout sales update; a fond farewell to the Erica Brown Band; word of a laptop-jacking involving the Epilogues; and the debut of Fascination Street, a new blog by singer-songwriter Rachel Pollard, who was inspired to take on the challenge after reading (and getting irritated by) a mixed review of a Cure concert by yours truly. Glad to be of service.

Other stuff? The Cat's Pajamas models fashionable "Defend Denver" t-shirts, ready just in time for the Democratic National Convention, and Cafe Society visits a memorial to the downtown Buca di Beppo. And Demver features photos of assorted DNC security measures, including a locked fire hydrant. No gushing allowed. -- Michael Roberts

Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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