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Punk Oral History Tells Viletones Trip to NYC: Play CBGBs, Get Stabbed, Blow SNL
February 03, 2010
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Filed under: Exclusive, Holy Hell, Book Club, CanadaIt's been said that they were famous before they ever played a show. With an unpredictable singer and an unbridled sound, legendary Toronto punks the Viletones were just as known for their antics...
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Jay Reatard's Death Caused by Cocaine and Alcohol, Autopsy Reveals
February 03, 2010
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Filed under: News, Holy HellAs word spread last month about Memphis garage rocker Jay Reatard's untimely passing, one question still remained: why did he die at just 29 years old? Fans got their answer Wednesday, as Memphis' Commercial Appeal repo...
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Andy Samberg Happy to Get Rock Star Recognition
February 03, 2010
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Filed under: Concerts and Tours, News, New Music, Exclusive, Television'Saturday Night Live' funnyman Andy Samberg has won an Emmy award for a musical collaboration with Justin Timberlake and recorded an album with his Lonely Island band that feat...
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Kiss Take on Mini Kiss in Super Bowl Ad
February 03, 2010
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Filed under: News, TelevisionFrom caskets to dolls, Kiss has always taken pride in selling out. Its upcoming Super Bowl commercial for Dr. Pepper, is certainly no exception. The ad will star Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley and the rest of the band a...
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'You Light Up My Life' Songwriter Makes Bail in Sexual Assault Case
February 03, 2010
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Filed under: News, Holy Hell, I Fought the LawAcademy Award-winning songwriter Joseph Brooks will be able to walk free and fight the molestation and rape charges put against him. According to the Associated Press, Brooks posted the $1.25 million c...
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Potent Quotables: Ozzy Not so Foxy
February 03, 2010
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Filed under: Potent Quotables"I never got good-looking chicks. We'd get beer bottles thrown at us, not frilly underwear." --Ozzy Osbourne Even at the peak of his rock god reign, the Prince of Darkness admits he didn't have many admirers. Aw.
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Ash Broadcasting Q&A and Performance on Livestream Today
February 03, 2010
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Filed under: Concerts and Tours, News, New Music, ExclusiveRemember back in 2007 when Ash said they would never put out another album, yet, curiously, insisted they weren't breaking up? They meant it, man. If that confuses you, maybe today is your...
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Zooey Deschanel Starring in HBO Pilot About Groupies
February 03, 2010
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Filed under: News, TelevisionIt's gearing up to be quite a busy year for actress Zooey Deschanel. Along with the arrival of her and M. Ward's She and Him 'Volume 2' next month, Deadline Hollywood confirms that she's foraying into television by sta...
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Phoenix's Thomas Has Mixed Emotions Over Grammy Win
February 03, 2010
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Filed under: News, Grammy AwardsWhile Phoenix's 2009 album, 'Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix' has sparked buzz around the French export, the band never realized they would actually go home with the Grammy for Best Alternative Album on Sunday night.
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Gogol Bordello Announce 'Casa Gogol' Festival Tour
February 03, 2010
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Filed under: Concerts and Tours, NewsIt's not as if Gogol Bordello never tours, but the New York gypsy punks have something special in store when they return to the road in April: they'll be headlining their own traveling festival, Casa Gogol.
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Celeb Doppelganger: Joe Strummer
February 03, 2010
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Filed under: Celebrity Doppelganger Joe Strummer of the Clash (left) and James Allan of Glasvegas (right) Considering their many similarities, we suspect it's not entirely a coincidence that Glasvegas frontman James Allan bears such a striking re...
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Gorillaz Bassist Murdoc Previews 'Plastic Beach' During Pirate Broadcast
February 03, 2010
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Filed under: Songs, New MusicEarlier today, AOL Radio's Top Alternative station was hacked into by Murdoc Niccals, the misanthropic, booze-swilling and entirely fictional bassist for Gorillaz. For nearly 40 minutes, Murdoc spun some of his favorit...
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Roberta Flack Focusing on Beatles Tribute Album
February 03, 2010
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Filed under: News, New Music, ExclusiveBackstage at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards, soul icon Roberta Flack soaked up the adoration earned by her legendary status. As she talked with Spinner in the hallway, her duet partner on the night, Maxwell, w...
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Black Grape to Reform for First Gig in 12 Years
February 03, 2010
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Filed under: Concerts and Tours, News, UKBlack Grape are to reform for a one-off gig at London's Coronet Theatre on Apr.1, frontman Shaun Ryder has announced.The band -- including original members Danny Saber and Kermit -- have agreed to reform fo...
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Coldplay Simpsons Episode is Broadcast in US
February 03, 2010
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Coldplay, the latest in the long-line of musicians deemed important enough to warrant a guest appearance on 'The Simpsons,' saw their episode of the animated comedy on Jan. 31.Chris Martin and company's episode will be screened on Sky 1 in the UK...
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Pet Shop Boys Play 'Surreal' Gig in Fan's Front Room
February 03, 2010
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Filed under: Concerts and Tours, News, UKElectro pop duo Pet Shop Boys have performed a surprise gig in a fan's front room, in a stunt celebrating 30 years of the Brit Awards.A competition won by fan Lorraine Sands in Twickenham, south west London...
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Garbage Look Towards New Album
February 03, 2010
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Filed under: NewsFive years on from their last studio album, Garbage have hinted that new material may be on the horizon. Singer Shirley Manson wrote on her Facebook page on Monday (Feb. 1), "Guess who I just spent a week in the studio with? Would...
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Billy Bragg to Perform in Play in London
February 03, 2010
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Filed under: Concerts and Tours, News, UKSinger-songwriter Billy Bragg is to create and perform new songs in collaboration with director Mick Gordon for a new work, 'Pressure Drop,' which will run in London from Apr. 19.Described as "part play, pa...
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We Are the World, 'Clay Stones' -- Free MP3 of the Day
February 03, 2010
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Filed under: Electronic, Free MP3 Download of the Day Artist: We Are the World Song: 'Clay Stones'Album: 'Clay Stones' [iTunes]Sounds Like: The Knife, RoyksoppDownload: 'Clay Stones' (MP3)[Get Winamp] [Download Help]
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Muse Join U2 as Glastonbury Headliners, Stevie Wonder Probable
February 03, 2010
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Filed under: Concerts and Tours, News, UKMuse were officially revealed as the second headliner for this year's Glastonbury Festival by event organiser Michael Eavis on Tuesday (Feb. 2) at a trade conference at London's Olympia 2 hall.The Devon neo...
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