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John Doe Balances Punk and Country With X and the Sadies
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John Doe Balances Punk and Country With X and the Sadies

Several years ago musician John Doe toured with Wilco, who were taking fans’ requests of what songs the group should perform onstage through their Website. Continue reading John Doe Balances Punk and Country With X and the Sadies

Mike + the Mechanics
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Mike + the Mechanics

When Genesis’ Mike Rutherford started Mike + the Mechanics 30 years ago, it was more of an informal musical solo project as opposed to a proper band. Continue reading Mike + the Mechanics

Midge Ure at the Iridium
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Midge Ure at the Iridium

The Ultravox frontman played a solo set during a two-night stand at the famed Iridium in New York’s Times Square. Continue reading Midge Ure at the Iridium

Led Zeppelin
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Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin Physical Graffiti (Deluxe Edition) Swan Song/Atlantic/Rhino by David Chiu One of the greatest double albums in rock,  Led Zeppelin’s … Continue reading Led Zeppelin

The Juliana Hatfield Three
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The Juliana Hatfield Three

Twenty-two years later, the trio of Juliana Hatfield, Todd Philips, and Dean Fisher have reunited for a new record Whatever, My Love and a tour. Continue reading The Juliana Hatfield Three

Katrina Leskanich
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Katrina Leskanich

It only seems appropriate that the former singer of Katrina and the Waves released her first new album in 10 years on the eve of “Walking on Sunshine”’s 30th anniversary. Continue reading Katrina Leskanich

Scissor Sisters’ Ana Matronic Dishes on Duran Duran, Drag-Queen Lingo and Playing the Tower of London
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Scissor Sisters’ Ana Matronic Dishes on Duran Duran, Drag-Queen Lingo and Playing the Tower of London

An interview with Scissor Sisters’ co-singer Ana Matronic from 2012. Continue reading Scissor Sisters’ Ana Matronic Dishes on Duran Duran, Drag-Queen Lingo and Playing the Tower of London

Remembering Visage Singer Steve Strange
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Remembering Visage Singer Steve Strange

The British New Romantic movement lost a pioneer on Thursday when it was reported that Visage singer Steve Strange died of a heart attack at the age of 55. Continue reading Remembering Visage Singer Steve Strange

Killing You Softly: Jolie Holland’s Croon Is Pure Blue
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Killing You Softly: Jolie Holland’s Croon Is Pure Blue

Jolie Holland’s music is steeped in haunting American Gothic imagery. Continue reading Killing You Softly: Jolie Holland’s Croon Is Pure Blue

Father John Misty
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Father John Misty

Don’t be misled by the title of John Tillman’s (a.k.a. Father John Misty) latest album. Continue reading Father John Misty

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