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Boom Townnew

The Willamette Valley's Electronic Music Scene Comes of Age.
Eugene Weekly  |  Alex Notman and Kevin Piaskowski  |  07-18-2013  |  Music

Repent Now: Christian Metalheads Take Over San Antonionew

As part of the mostly Christian Screaming the Prayer heavy metal tour, Dallas’ Fit for a King comes to S.A. as proof that, at the very least, praying doesn’t hurt: the band’s initial output, Creation/Destruction, holds the record for most debut album first-week copies sold in their label’s, Solid State Records, history.
San Antonio Current  |  Enrique Lopetegui  |  07-14-2013  |  Music

One and Donenew

Even though most listeners associate him with only one song, Gotye created a whole album of songs worth hearing over and over.
Jackson Free Press  |  Micah Smith  |  06-13-2013  |  Music

Comeback Kid 10 Years Laternew

Hardcore band Comeback Kid comes to The Palladium in Worcester, Mass. to celebrate its debut album, which came out 10 years ago, with the band's original singer.
Worcester Magazine  |  Cade Overton  |  06-11-2013  |  Music

Phoenix’s ‘Bankrupt!’ Boasts Broader Rangenew

Thomas Mars and the band Phoenix show great growth on their new album.
Jackson Free Press  |  Micah Smith  |  06-02-2013  |  Music

Turn That Music Downnew

From loss of conversation to loss of hearing, music levels at bars are damaging for patrons.
VUE Weekly  |  Ryan Stephens  |  05-30-2013  |  Music

Short and Sweet, No Longer Obsoletenew

Whether it's coercion from record companies or an imperfectionist's stance on music crafting, bands have a tendency to blend the bad in with the good.
Jackson Free Press  |  Micah Smith  |  05-20-2013  |  Music

George Jones: No One's Gonna Fill His Shoesnew

Recalling the quintessential country's singer's lasting influence.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte)  |  Mark Kemp  |  04-29-2013  |  Music

Mr. Record Man: Willie Nelsonnew

In the Houston of 1959 and 1960, Willie Nelson was just another unknown musician. But not for long.
Houston Press  |  William Michael Smith  |  04-25-2013  |  Music

Higher Scoresnew

Underappreciated as an art form, video-game music deserves a second (and third and fourth) listen.
Jackson Free Press  |  Bret Kenyon  |  04-19-2013  |  Music

Three area programs deliver music (and more) to kids, in spite of threatened arts budgetsnew

The Chorus Project, Girls Rock NC and KidZNotes showcase the range of opportunities and impacts such arts programs can have.
INDY Week  |  Ashley Melzer  |  04-18-2013  |  Music

CL editor debates "Accidental Racist" at 'New York Times'new

When a Times editor invited me to participate in a debate about the controversial Brad Paisley/LL Cool J song, my feelings about it had already evolved several times.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte)  |  Mark Kemp  |  04-11-2013  |  Music

Guitar Lightnin’ Lee’s Crescent City Bluesnew

New Orleans blues guitarist and vocalist Guitar Lightnin Lee performed at CS’s in Jackson last month. The Ninth Ward resident is bringing his mix of blues and New Orleans R&B to Martin’s Lounge April 19.
Jackson Free Press  |  Larry Morrisey  |  04-11-2013  |  Music

Jacuzzi Boys play Rollins’ Fox Fest, free and open to publicnew

The Miami band never disappoints with a wild romp of a live show.
Orlando Weekly  |  Ashley Belanger  |  04-11-2013  |  Music

Exploding Hearts 4Evernew

10 years ago, a car crash wiped out Portland’s biggest punk band. Finally, the sole survivor tells all.
Willamette Week  |  Emilee Booher  |  03-28-2013  |  Music

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