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Austin Powell


Austin Powell is the former managing editor of the Daily Dot. His work focuses on the intersection of entertainment and technology. He previously served as a music columnist for the Austin Chronicle and is the co-author of The Austin Chronicle Music Anthology.

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There’s a song for that Facebook breakup

When you really want to show how you're feeling about a new relationship—or, alas—a breakup, you of course need to choose the right song.

On Feb 10, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Obama rocks the vote

Obama comes up with a mad mix of music that should please all demographics.

On Feb 9, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Is Mitt Romney a Pinterest user?

Sadly, no. But he should be.

On Feb 9, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Online fans rally around Deftones bassist emerging from coma

In the first sign of progress since June 2010, Deftones bassist Chi Ling Cheng is shown in a new video lifting his leg twice on command.

On Feb 8, 2012 by Austin Powell

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YouTube right now! Tom Green’s “O.R. Redux”

Forget "The Bum Bum Song." Watch comedian Tom Green reprise his real one-hit wonder as part of the Canadian rap group Organized Rhyme. 

On Feb 2, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Introducing Das Racist DuckTales

Huey, Dewey, and Louie, meet Heems, Kool AD, and Dapwell. You have a lot more in common than you realize. 

On Feb 1, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Blake Griffin’s undisputed dunk of the year

To quote Utah Jazz guard C.J. Miles, "Blake Griffin = Captain Planet."

On Jan 31, 2012 by Austin Powell

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“At Last,” mom achieves YouTube fame

To help his mother pursue her lifelong dream  of becoming a professional singer, a redditor posted her audition video to the social news site. Reddit responded in kind. 

On Jan 24, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Danzig feeds the beast on Yelp

This hilarious parody account pokes fun at the former Misfits singer through the lens of various Yelp reviews.  

On Jan 23, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Behind the digital curtain of Daytrotter

Austin producer and songwriter Matt Oliver has been on both sides of Daytrotter's studio console. Now he's counting down the top 25 tracks he recorded for the indie music network. 

On Jan 20, 2012 by Austin Powell

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YouTube right now! “My First Hardcore”

Coming soon to a Warped Tour stage near you: eight-year-old Juliet. 

On Jan 19, 2012 by Austin Powell

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SOPA author calls Wikipedia’s protest a “publicity stunt”

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith announced that debate over the controversial Stop Online Piracy Act will resume in February. 

On Jan 18, 2012 by Austin Powell

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She likes you better on Facebook

This catchy tune will ring true—if you've ever been disappointed by what your Facebook friends are like in person.

On Jan 16, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Daytrotter: Indie music’s most endearing social network

Cofounder Sean Moeller discusses the music discovery site’s new London studio, Live sessions, and the push towards paid membership.

On Jan 13, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Spin gives a permanent home to Twitter music reviews

Enter @SpinReviews, 140-character summaries of the latest music.

On Jan 11, 2012 by Austin Powell

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