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The Howling Hex: XI

by Pitchfork Media on Wednesday, August 29th, 2007 at 2:00 AM

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On his latest record, Neil Michael Hagerty hedges his post-modern tics in favor of three-minute, riff-based rawk that reminds us this is the same rock zealot who convinced Pussy Galore to... More...
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Artanker Convoy: Cozy Endings

by Pitchfork Media on Wednesday, August 29th, 2007 at 2:00 AM

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Incorporating elements of jazz and dub, this eclectic group can recall some of the Beastie Boys' better homegrown funk instrumentals, as well as the dusky post-rock of Chicago's Tortoise / Isotope... More...
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Live Review: Timberlake in Edm.

by jam! on Wednesday, August 29th, 2007 at 1:15 AM

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EDMONTON -- Justin Timberlake is a twerp. Here's this scrawny American white kid with literally Mickey Mouse origins who basically bought his way into being the No. 1 pop/R&B superstar in the... More...
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Live Review: Poison in Toronto

by jam! on Wednesday, August 29th, 2007 at 12:55 AM

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TORONTO -- Although they did put together a string of songs, Poison's performance Tuesday evening at Toronto's Molson Amphitheatre was almost as much about plugging products and television... More...
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One AM Radio inspired by trip

by jam! on Wednesday, August 29th, 2007 at 12:47 AM

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Three years ago, The One AM Radio -- a.k.a. singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Hrishikesh Hirway -- brought us an album of the sweetest music this side of heaven. A Name Writ in Water... More...
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Brockway Biggs ditches 'Pimp Tea'

by jam! on Wednesday, August 29th, 2007 at 12:44 AM

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Troy Neilson arrived in Ottawa two years ago, already a known quantity on the hip-hop scene in his native New Brunswick. As the notorious Pimp Tea, Neilson had taken his ribald raps as far as... More...
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Calgary Jazz fest strikes chord

by jam! on Wednesday, August 29th, 2007 at 12:32 AM

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They were dancing in the street and jumping off of buildings in downtown Calgary yesterday -- it's just all part of the C-Jazz Carnivale. More...
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Kanye West Unveils “Graduation,” Badmouths All-Star Hip-Hop Jams

by Rolling Stones on Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 11:10 PM

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Last night Kanye West officially previewed his new album, the excellent Graduation, to a lively, packed house at a midtown Manhattan movie theater across the street from his record... More...
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New Album Releases, 8-28-2007: Lyle Lovett, Ben Harper, Ringo Starr

by Blog Critics on Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 7:20 PM

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Lyle Lovett and his Large Band make with the swingtime. Best likely sounding pick this week is Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, It's Not Big It's Large. This is Lovett's eighth original... More...
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Keyboardist Doug Riley dies

by jam! on Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 6:45 PM

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(CP) - Celebrated arranger and keyboardist Doug Riley, considered to be a pillar of the Canadian music industry, has died of a sudden heart attack. More...
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Last night Canadian singer-songwriter Feist and a choir of indie-rock all-stars hit a Winnebago in midtown Manhattan to rehearse for their performance of “1 2 3 4″ on Late Show... More...
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i believe in music

by Darius Lux on Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 2:25 PM

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as the great communicator of ideas and ideals, as a thumpin spark of life and still a resting place, a stormy night and sunkissed day, as the sweetest lover that could ever wash all over you and a... More...
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Jimmy Eat World Tour; Band of Horses, M.I.A. Join CMJ

by Spin.com on Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 2:10 PM

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Plus news on Underworld and Nina Nastasia & Jim White. More...
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U2’s Next Album Is “Making Itself,” Says Daniel Lanois

by Rolling Stones on Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 2:10 PM

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In June, Rock Daily reported that acclaimed artists/producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois were starting work with U2 on the band’s next album, the follow-up to 2004’s How... More...
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All hell breaks loose: The Misfits have announced details for their thirtieth “Anniverscary” tour. Although original lead singer Glenn Danzig will not completely be back in... More...
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COC experiments with DJs

by jam! on Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 12:48 PM

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TORONTO (CP) - The Canadian Opera Company is collaborating with some rappers and DJs to put on a series of free hip-hop events. More...
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Bo Diddley has heart attack

by jam! on Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 12:20 PM

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GAINESVILLE, Fla (AP) - Bo Diddley was in stable condition at a Florida hospital after suffering a heart attack, his publicist said Tuesday. More...
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The Clutters Don't Believe a Word (Chicken Ranch)

by Spin.com on Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 12:10 PM

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Unruly Music City rockers struggle to catch onstage fire. More...
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Every week The Rock Life follows Los Angeles band Whitestarr as they attempt to make it in the music biz. But who’s following The Rock Life? We are! Here’s our fifth report: ... More...
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This Delicate Thing We've Made by Darren Hayes

by MetaCritic on Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 11:27 AM

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The third album for the former Savage Garden singer. [Rock, Pop] More...
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Every Tuesday Single Minded highlights new tracks hitting stores (or the Web) this week. On Fridays, come back for rarities, remixes, mash-ups and more. Paul Anka, “Mr.... More...
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Yesterday, while Rock Daily was parsing rumors about Britney Spears’ now-almost-certain major comeback performance at September 9th’s MTV Video Music Awards, the star ’s... More...
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Bo Diddley in Stable Condition After Heart Attack

by Rolling Stones on Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 11:10 AM

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Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bo Diddley is in stable condition today after spending three days in Gainesville’s North Florida Regional Medical Center’s intensive care unit. Diddley... More...
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Amy Winehouse's father-in-law calls for boycott over her drug problems

by jam! on Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 10:42 AM

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LONDON (AP) - The father-in-law of singer Amy Winehouse said Tuesday that fans should stop buying her records to force her to seek help for drug addiction. More...
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Daft Punk Screens 'Electroma'; Lou Reed Duets with Killers

by Spin.com on Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 10:10 AM

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Plus news on Danger Mouse and the Thrills. More...
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Springsteen, E Street unveil tour

by jam! on Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 9:48 AM

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Bruce Springsteen is hitting the road with the E Street Band for a fall tour, and it includes two Canadian stops. More...
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Hometown rap star Nelly and Jermaine Dupri to host St. Louis ball

by jam! on Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 9:31 AM

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ST. LOUIS (AP) - Hometown rap star Nelly and producer Jermaine Dupri will host a formal gala Sunday in St. Louis, with Janet Jackson, Ashanti, Ruben Studdard and Erykah Badu planning to attend, a... More...
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Czech-born pianist to be interred in native land 10 years after death

by jam! on Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 9:29 AM

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NEW YORK (AP) - The remains of Czech-born American pianist Rudolf Firkusny are to be laid to rest in a cemetery in the Czech Republic 10 years after his death. More...
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Misson: Man Band tracks a reality show’s efforts to restore four former boy-banders to their chart-topping glory. RS’ Rock Reality Show Recaps track our efforts to be sympathetic to... More...
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Spears eyed in child abuse probe

by jam! on Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at 8:20 AM

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Britney Spears is being investigated for possible child abuse, reports TMZ.com. More...