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Is MF Doom Getting Advice From Lauryn Hill?new
The indie rap star misses another gig, which isn't helping rumors that a fake Doom appeared at a San Francisco show earlier this year. But he's not the only artist whose strange behavior is disappointing audiences.
Tags: MF Doom
Five Songs of 2007 Help Put Politics Back in Our Playlistsnew
Religion and politics were the two topics you're not supposed to bring up in mixed company or, until pretty recently, in your songs.
Weekly Alibi |
Marisa Demarco |
10-02-2007 |
Music
Houston's Ten Worst Songsnew
… and we're still not as bad as Dallas
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
10-02-2007 |
Music
Houston's Very Best Songs Evernew
When we originally set about attempting to catalog a list of Houston's top songs ever, we thought it was a stretch. How could there be a list of ten, much less 100, world-recognized songs from this relative backwater of a music city? In fact, the exact opposite is true.
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax and Chris Gray |
10-02-2007 |
Music
The Hip-hop Arm of Beatport is Ready for the Big Takeovernew
The download site has quietly revolutionized the distribution of electronic music in much the same way that iTunes has altered digital music delivery for the unwashed masses. And now, two and a half years later, the Beatport brain trusts are about to change the game again with hip-hop.
Ex–Catheter and Tall Bird Turns to a Rock-Poster Icon for Career Reinventionnew
Brian Standeford first met the Sub Pop art director Jeff Kleinsmith when Standeford's old band, the Catheters, was signed to the label in the early 2000s. Now Standeford turns to Kleinsmith for advice as he pursues poster design.
Seattle Weekly |
Brain J. Barr |
10-02-2007 |
Music
A Van Halen Fan Comes to Termsnew
Despite my aversion to reunion concerts, nostalgia erodes the best of defenses, and I've laid down the cash to see Van Halen.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Shaun Brady |
10-02-2007 |
Music
Pop Montreal Shows Locals Lovenew
The annual Pop Montreal festival is imminent, promising a tidal wave of cool and unusual acts from all across the map. The second half of the festival’s name isn’t being ignored, though, with loads of locals on board, some of whom have neat news to share on the label front.
Montreal Mirror |
Rupert Bottenberg |
10-01-2007 |
Music
Tags: Pop Montreal
Milwaukee's Turner Hall Ballroom May Host Concerts Againnew
Under the proposed operating agreement, the organization that runs the Pabst and Riverside Theaters would also book concerts at the long-dormant, historic venue.
Shepherd Express |
Evan Rytlewski |
09-28-2007 |
Music
Undergrind Atlantanew
Emerging rap scene defies old-school stereotypes.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
09-27-2007 |
Music
Homeboys Make Some Noisenew
House calls give live music scene life support.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
09-27-2007 |
Music
How Can Musicians Go Solo When Bandmates Won't Go Away?new
It's almost impossible to imagine rock 'n' roll as music that isn't created collectively.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Karl Byrn |
09-27-2007 |
Music
Music Farm of S.C. Gets New Ownersnew
The rumor floating around town that the famous, and at times, infamous, downtown venue has been sold is true. John Ellison and Marshall Lowe plan to overhaul the site physically and continue with bands there as soon as possible.
Charleston City Paper |
Julie Hallman |
09-27-2007 |
Music
Venerable Recording Studio Third Ear Closesnew
The studio's building was sold and is scheduled for demolition. So far, an affordable new locale hasn't been found, and as musicians increasingly using home studios, the economics of the recording business are grim.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Paul Demko |
09-27-2007 |
Music
How Records are Made and Playednew
You start with PVC.
Houston Press |
Chris Gray |
09-26-2007 |
Music
