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An expert at blending musical genres, Citizen Cope (a.k.a. Clarence Greenwood) tells stories with music while incorporating hip-hop beats, quiet piano melodies, a hint of pop and more than a hint of blues. Hear Greenwood's brand of self-styled "urban poetry," live in concert from WXPN…
An expert at blending musical genres, Citizen Cope (a.k.a. Clarence Greenwood) tells stories with music while incorporating hip-hop beats, quiet piano melodies, a hint of pop and more than a hint of blues. Hear Greenwood's brand of self-styled "urban poetry," live in concert from WXPN…
The dark sounds of The Courage of Others didn't come to Midlake easily: The band spent a year writing and scrapping new material before it even began to work on the songs that would make up the new album. The result sounds isolated and withdrawn without devolving into desolation: A glimmer of…
I have a hard time letting go of things, I guess its in my nature, I’m a Water Dragon, I wonder if it has anything to do with the five fingers I have on each of my claws, I’m still having trouble with Neil Young, how I really wanted to see him friday night, I [...]
Music is often a more effective way to communicate our grandest ideas, because words alone can diminish feelings that seem so spectacular on the inside. Take the latest release from electronic artist Ernest Gonzales. Been Meaning To Tell You is an entirely instrumental album, but its 13 intricately…
Coheed and Cambria is an American progressive rock, punk rock, heavy metal and post-hardcore band from New York. Coheed and Cambria’s albums are concept albums based on science fiction comics written by lead singer Claudio Sanchez called The Amory Wars. In November 2007, they gained worldwide…
Tom DeLonge is also the front-man, guitarist and vocalist for Blink 182. When Blink 182 was not together, he formed Angels And Airwaves.The band is made up of:Tom DeLonge — lead vocals, rhythm guitar (Blink 182 and Box Car Racer)David Kennedy — lead guitar, keyboards (Over My Dead Body, Hazen…
James William “Jimmy” Buffett was born December 25, 1946. He is a singer, songwriter, author, businessman and movie producer. Jimmy Buffett is one of the most successful musicians-turned-businessman. He is a best selling writer and oversees two restaurant chains named after his most famous…
Making eiderdown-plush folk-pop songs buoyed by sweet harmonies, the Norwegian duo takes a surprisingly bold political stance on its recent album Declaration of Dependence . As its members' voices met in perfect confluence at WFUV, accompanied only by acoustic guitar, those in Studio-A quickly…
In 1979, Hart formed the post-hardcore punk band Husker Du with Bob Mould, and became an underground icon in the decade that followed. Shortly after the group split in 1987, Hart began a solo career, recording five solo albums between 1988 and '99 (plus two more as leader of Nova Mob). His…
Hushed at one moment and powerfully projecting the next, LaVere brings a funky, Southern soul-infused vibe to her live shows. The singer and upright bassist (and now actress) plays tracks from her latest releases with her trio.
Hushed at one moment and powerfully projecting the next, LaVere brings a funky, Southern soul-infused vibe to her live shows. The singer and upright bassist (and now actress) plays tracks from her latest releases with her trio.
The music video was inspired by three quotes. One from Stairway To Heaven, another from The Book Of Daniel and this one:“Last night I had a dream,a most amazing dream.I was hunting zombies.It was my favorite dream ever!” — Chris 1210:02:16 May All Your Dreams Come True Video [.mpg] LYRICS by…
If you were to ask my opinion, I would have to say yes, at least more sense than I used to make, back when I didn’t write any of this stuff down. You see folks, here is the problem, I should be out there working, to much time spent thinking at home. Don’t get [...]
The Soft Pack brings a lot of swagger to its garage-rock sound. There's a load of gimmick-free confidence in the band's hooks, as its distorted guitars and driving drums demonstrate that less can be more. The Soft Pack's self-titled full-length debut is straighter than black coffee, and…
This five-song playlist is for when misery gives way to catatonia, but you don't want to gain so much weight that you're stuck moping around on a Rascal-brand motorized cart. Sure, you may not be able to summon the energy to wipe the Pringle dust off your tattered bathrobe, but there are…
The young British soprano Kate Royal grew up in a pop-music household with a singer-songwriter as a father. But she found her way to classical music and now has a blossoming career. Hear her sing Mahler in concert with the L.A. Philharmonic.
The wait is over, music lovers. Today we're announcing our lineup for the opening night showcase at this year's South By Southwest festival and conference. Spoon will headline the show, which will be webcast on NPR.org and broadcast live on five NPR member stations, beginning at 8 p.m. ET,…
A music festival featuring 30 Seconds To Mars, AC/DC, Them Crooked Vultures, Deftones, Stone Temple Pilots, Bullet For My Valentine, Megadeth, Motörhead, Wolfmother, Volbeat, Aerosmith, Rage Against The Machine and many more. June 11-13, 2010 Donington, Derby, UK
While performing in Boston's intimate coffeehouse circuit, Paul built a strong reputation while opening for John Gorka and eventually signing with a label. Paul quit his day job in 1992, ready to throw himself into his music career. Since then, Paul has won 14 Boston Music Awards, published a…
Birdland Music And Recording in Lansdale, PA is run by Baird Parker, son of Charlie Parker, Jr.Charles “Bird” Parker was born August 29, 1920 and died March 12, 1955. Charlie was an American jazz saxophonist and composer and is still one of the most influential musicians. He was given the…
Why do all the songs chosen to accompany Olympic figure skating sound as if they were lifted from a wedding in 1974? Why, on Monday night, was the theme from Love Story followed immediately by the theme from The Way We Were ? More to the point, if you could pick the music Olympic figure skaters use…
EMI Records is reportedly looking for someone to buy the famed Abbey Road Studios, where The Beatles recorded most of the band's music. According to Reuters, the London-based studio has been put on the market to help the label shore up its debt.
When the continent-straddling bluegrass group launches into the Grammy-nominated "Crystal Merchant," a meticulously crafted studio session springs to life. Once the band plays, it's easy to forget the technique involved, because the music is so engaging. Here, the group pulls off a…
(Thanks, Aubree!) Back in the '90s, whether you were from Seattle, Olympia or Portland, a riot grrl or not so much, pro-Nirvana but anti-Pearl Jam (or vice versa), or whether you thought that Dwarves album cover (link not safe for work!) was perfect...
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