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Tyler the Creator, Pretty Lights, and Chromeo headline this year's TBD Fest in West Sacramento, California, September 18-20.
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Music Review: Mika – ‘No Place in Heaven’
The English singer-songwriter's gift for melodic, catchy, socially perceptive glam-pop with literate lyrics and operatic sizzle is undimmed on his fourth studio album.
Read More »I Shall Be Released: Music News from Miley Cyrus, Muse, Motörhead, Third Eye Blind, Ben Folds, Disclosure and More
Plus Gregg Allman, JD Souther, Mick Jones, Indigo Girls and more.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – ‘AG Drive Soundtrack’
A game soundtrack with a driving beat that makes for a good plain listen.
Read More »Music Review: Bananarama – ‘Megarama’ [3-CD Set Reissue]
The internationally renowned Brit girl group's deep remix catalog is chronicled in a new 3-CD set of dance/club hits and rarities.
Read More »Music Review: Aradia – ‘Citizen of Earth’
‘Citizen of Earth’ is an interesting listen for fans of experimental electronic music bringing together a varied palette of sounds.
Read More »Interview: Reviving the Feeling, Brothers in Rhythm on Kylie Minogue’s “Where Is the Feeling?” Turning 20
Two men who were integral to allowing Minogue to unlock her muse were Dave Seaman and Steve Anderson (Brothers in Rhythm). In this interview, they reunite to recall the road to “Where Is the Feeling?” in their own words.
Read More »Are You Listening? 2014 in Music [Lenny Kravitz, Kimbra, Shakira, Chris Brown, Kelis, and More]
2014 was all about 'Food' (Ninja Tune)―the kind one-time hook girl turned chameleonic chanteuse Kelis was serving.
Read More »Music Review: Royksopp – ‘The Inevitable End’ [Their Final Album]
Norwegian band Royksopp releases their fifth and final album.
Read More »Music Review: Prince – ‘Art Official Age’ and ‘PLECTRUMELECTRUM’
Two relatively cohesive (and very different) albums by the Purple Yoda.
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