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Sandi Thom - Smile...It Confuses People
A Breath of Fresh AirThere's something instantly likeable about singer-songwriter Sandi Thom. Her debut album, “Smile...It Confuses People,” is big on personality. It's quirky, energetic and soulful.Thom gained fame...
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Dustin Kensrue - Please Come Home
Thrice Frontman Finds His RootsThe concept of a lead singer taking a break to record a batch of stripped down, acoustic tunes is no new idea to the punk or hardcore communities. Although the sound is completely different, past solo attempts are...
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Modest Mouse Reveal Details of New Album
Modest Mouse have revealed details of their forthcoming We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank. Their first album with ex-Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr, will also feature Shins main man James Mercer on three tracks. The album hits stores March 20th...
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Brian Eno to Produce Next Coldplay Album
With a resume that includes producing U2, David Bowie, Talking Heads and Paul Simon, Brian Eno has taken the reigns for Coldplay's yet-to-be-titled fourth album. Without going into details of the pairing, Eno did say that the album "will be very...
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Frank Black - Fast Man Raider Man
Something...Anything...PleaseDouble albums often walk a fine line between ambitious and pompous; just as often, one can be mistaken for the other. Frank Black's career has had moments of both. On his new double album, Fast Man Raider Man, he's more...
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mxdwn EXCLUSIVE - Of Montreal Added to Coachella Lineup
We can confirm that Of Montreal will be performing at Coachella. However, the date of the performance and line-up position have not been disclosed.
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Sparta - Threes
Three is the Magic NumberBreak- ups are never easy. After the painful split of At The Drive In, the members (and the devotion of fans) split into two bands: The Mars Volta and lesser known Sparta. While Team Volta’s trippy Spanish...
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EMI Merges Capitol and Virgin
In an effort to deliver $217 million in annual savings, EMI is merging its North American pop, rock, and urban operations. Capitol and Virgin will now be consolidated to form The Capitol Music Group with Jason Flom--who joined EMI as chairman/CEO of...
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