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Slayer Releases Pinball App For iPhone and iPad; Innocent Suffer
It's somewhat old news, but definitely worth mentioning: Metal legends Slayer have released a game, "Slayer: Pinball Rocks," on the iTunes store. Click "read more" for more info.The game, which promises hours of wholesome fun--as well as...
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Andrew Bird and Ian Schneller Collaborate on Guggenheim Installation
Popular multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird and sculptor Ian Schneller are teaming up to develop and exhibit entitled "Sonic Arboretum" for the Gugggenheim museum's summer concert series Dark Sounds. The exhibit will premier in New York on August 5th....
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Dirty Projectors/Björk Collaboration To Come Out June 30th
Prolific experimental rock band Dirty Projectors have teamed up with magical Icelandic pixie Björk to record an EP, Mount Wittenberg Orca, which is set to drop this week. Click "read more" for more info.The collaboration came about as the result...
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Zach de la Rocha Organizing Arizona Protest Concerts
In a move which will surprise no one, Rage Against the Machine frontman Zach de la Rocha has announced that he is organizing a series of concerts and a boycott of Arizona venues to protest the state's recently passed, totally not racist at all...
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Of Montreal Announces New Album, Offer First Song
Athens-based indie gods of Montreal have announced the Sept. 14 release date of their new album, False Priest. More after the jump. The new album promises to be a bit of a departure from previous efforts, with guest appearances from R&B singers...
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Let's Do the Time Warp Again! [Goldfrapp, Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club, tUnE-yArDs Live at the Hollywood Bowl]
Unlike last week's afrobeat extravaganza, this time the unifying theme at the latest installment of KCRW's World Music Festival was strong, leading women. Though hailing from California, Cuba and England respectively, tUnE-yArDs, the Orquesta Buena...
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We're Looking for Newswire Writers
Are you looking to gain experience in the world of music news writing? Well, MXDWN is hiring interns! Click “read more” for more information on the position. Here at MXDWN, we are a supportive, close-knit gang, constantly communicating with...
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Wavves Pushes LP Release Date Forward to July 1
Noise-punk outfit Wavves has pushed the release of their upcoming album, King of the Beach, up to July 1 via iTunes and July 13 for other digital services. Initially scheduled for a August 3 release via Fat Possum Records, the record reportedly...
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