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Friday, Jan 6, 2012 at 1:41 PM
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By Michael Tedder

Amadou & Mariam Release New Single

Amadou & Mariam Release New Single

"Dougou Badia," featuring Santigold and Nick Zinner. Read »

Tracks
Monday, Nov 14, 2011 at 10:07 AM
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By Michael Tedder

Download That "Breaking Bad" Song

Download That

German electronic group Apparat release free instrumental version of "Goodbye." Read »

Woods
Tuesday, Jun 7, 2011 at 3:48 PM
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By Ross Green

Latest from Woods: Uneven "Sun and Shade"

Latest from Woods: Uneven

The Brooklyn indie folk band continues its run of uneven releases with Sun and Shade, an album whose lo-fi folk-pop gems outshine its overlong instrumental jams. Read »

alicia keys
Friday, May 6, 2011 at 5:21 PM
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By Elizabeth Bougerol

Alicia Keys’ One Night Only Anniversary Show

Alicia Keys’ One Night Only Anniversary Show

The singer-songwriter-pianist celebrates a milestone with a very special performance at the Beacon June 30. Read »

the cars
Tuesday, Mar 22, 2011 at 3:09 PM
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By Elizabeth Bougerol

The Cars' New Video "Sad Song" (Shot in DUMBO!)

The Cars' New Video

Watch "Sad Song" by the Cars, the second video from their first new album in 24 (!) years Read »

esben & the witch
Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 at 2:15 PM
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By Elizabeth Bougerol

More Dark, Scary Brits: Esben & the Witch MpFree, Tix On Sale

More Dark, Scary Brits: Esben & the Witch MpFree, Tix On Sale

Esben & the Witch, the spooky, howly Brighton, England folk-rock trio, played their very first U.S. shows last fall ... Read »

callers
Friday, Nov 26, 2010 at 11:24 AM
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By Elizabeth Bougerol

MpFree: How You Hold Your Arms, by Callers (@ LPR Monday)

MpFree: How You Hold Your Arms, by Callers (@ LPR Monday)

Tonight, Sara Lucas, Ryan Seaton and Don Godwin throw an album release party at (Le) Poisson Rouge for Life of Love... Read »

oh land
Monday, Nov 15, 2010 at 12:30 PM
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By Elizabeth Bougerol

Oh Land (@ Mercury Tonight) on 5 Great Cover Songs, Her First NYC Apt

Oh Land (@ Mercury Tonight) on 5 Great Cover Songs, Her First NYC Apt

Danish electropop jewel Oh Land's first Williamsburg apartment had rain pouring in the windows and a clogged WC. Read »

shara worden
Thursday, Oct 21, 2010 at 3:55 PM
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By Elizabeth Bougerol

Shara Worden’s Favorite Cover Songs

Shara Worden’s Favorite Cover Songs

Musical chameleon Shara Worden (My Brightest Diamond) is never not working on some new and inspiring—and potentially wackadoo, but in the best way--project. Read »

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