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  • Aug 13 News

    Lou Reed’s early 'Pickwick Records' recordings set for release in new compilation

    Lou Reed’s early 'Pickwick Records' recordings set for release in new compilation

    Alex J. Robinson

    Light in the Attic Records has curated the first compilation of Lou Reed's early work at Pickwick Records, entitled Why Don’t You Smile Now: Lou Reed at Pickwick Records 1964-65.

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  • Aug 13 Album Reviews

    King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard - Flight b741

    King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard - Flight b741

    The Needle Drop

    One of the band's most feel-good albums.

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  • Aug 13 News

    Knocked Loose announce North American tour ft The Garden, Drain, and Militarie Gun

    Knocked Loose announce North American tour ft The Garden, Drain, and Militarie Gun

    Lurk

    Knocked Loose has announced their headlining North American tour, following the release of their latest album, You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To, and their support stint on Slipknot's 25th anniversary tour. The tour will feature select support from The Garden, Drain, and Militarie

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  • Aug 13 News

    Xiu Xiu release two new singles and videos from forthcoming album

    Xiu Xiu release two new singles and videos from forthcoming album

    Jeremy J. Fisette

    Experimental band Xiu Xiu (made up of Jamie Stewart, Angela Seo, and David Kendrick) have releaed two new singles from their forthcoming record, '13" Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips'.

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  • Aug 13 News

    Christopher Owens (formerly of Girls) announces first solo album in nine years

    Christopher Owens (formerly of Girls) announces first solo album in nine years

    Tyler Roland

    A dozen years after the iconic indie rock group dissolved, former lead singer/songwriter Christopher Owens has announced his first solo album since 2015. Entitled I Wanna Run Barefoot Through Your Hair, the effort succeeds 2015's Chrissybaby Forever. The record is no doubt influenced by the hardships Owens

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  • Aug 13 News

    Barack Obama Shares his 2024 Summer Playlist

    Barack Obama Shares his 2024 Summer Playlist

    Steve Acedo

    A little over halfway into the year, Barack Obama has finally shared his song of the summer picks with us.

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  • Aug 12 Album Reviews

    Parannoul - Sky Hundred

    Parannoul - Sky Hundred

    The Needle Drop

    Sky Hundred is a bit of a regression from After the Magic.

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  • Aug 12 News

    Drum Corps International 2024: Bluecoats win World Championships

    Drum Corps International 2024: Bluecoats win World Championships

    Tony Le Calvez

    The Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps won first place this past weekend at the 2024 Drum Corps International (DCI) World Championships in Indianapolis. After an undefeated season, the Bluecoats emerged with a final score of 98.7, followed by the Boston Crusaders in second with 97.4 points, and The

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  • Aug 12 News

    Beabadoobee lands first #1 album with This Is How Tomorrow Moves

    Beabadoobee lands first #1 album with This Is How Tomorrow Moves

    Nickolas 'Saz' Davis

    Filipino-English singer-songwriter Beabadoobee is hitting new heights with her third studio album This Is How Tomorrow Moves as it tops UK charts in its first week of release.

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  • Aug 12 News

    Estate of Isaac Hayes threatens legal action against Donald Trump over music use

    Estate of Isaac Hayes threatens legal action against Donald Trump over music use

    Albert Genower

    The family of legendary soul singer Isaac Hayes has demanded that Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump stop playing Hayes’ song “Hold On (I’m Coming)” at his campaign rallies.

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