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From The Archies To Bieber, 'Monsters Of Bubble Gum Rock' Celebrate 45 Years Of 'Chewy Chewy' Goodness

HuffingtonPost.com | David Moye | Posted 04.19.2012

Read More: Monkees, Punk Influences, Katy Perry, Bubble Gum Music, Sugar Sugar, Frank Jekyll, Video, Ron Dante, Holly-Weird, Talking Heads, 1910 Fruitgum Company, Joey Levine, Ramones, Weird Photos & Videos, Shaun Cassidy, Slidepollajax, Justin Bieber, The Archies, Weird News News

Chew on this: Of all the different genres of rock music, nothing has been more maligned than bubble gum music. The name itself implies sugary confe...

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(Almost) Samba-free Albums From Brazil

Marty Lipp | Posted 05.27.2012

Read More: World Music, Talking Heads, Caetano Veloso, Brazilian Music, Brazil, David Byrne, Caetano Veloso Music, David Byrne Caetano Veloso, Video, Arts News

On O Que Voce Quer Saber de Verdade, Monte shows that she is a master of surrounding her gorgeous voice with gorgeous music.

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The Best of Rock 'n' Roll on Film

John Farr | Posted 05.12.2012

For social gatherings at home built around screening movies, outstanding rock documentaries and concert films are virtually guaranteed crowd pleasers, particularly if your home theater set-up includes a quality sound system.

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Dog Ears Music: Resolution, Regret--and Pt. II Resolution

Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin | Posted 02.29.2012

Read More: The Magic Numbers, Griffin House, Mumford & Sons, Prince, Paul McCartney, Merle Haggard, Danielle Evin, Radiohead, Music, Amy Winehouse, Billy Preston, mp3s, Asaf Avidan & the Mojos, John Coltrane, Talking Heads, Declan O?Rourke, Marilyn Manson, Mike James Kirkland, Bill Frisell, Phil Ramone, David Bowie, Jeff Buckley, Vitamin String Quartet, Dog Ears, Sara Evans, Jamie Lidell, Bajofondo, Entertainment News

This week we review albums by Prince, Vitamin String Quartet, John Coltrane, the Talking Heads, and other artists.

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Dog Ears Music: The Gift List

Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin | Posted 02.15.2012

Read More: The Caretaker, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Nick Drake, ÓLafur Arnalds, Carole King, Danielle Evin, Eula Cooper, Music, Béla Bartók, Chuck Berry, Aretha Franklin, Bo Diddley, mp3s, Brenda Lee, Bill Evans, Pete Townshend (the Who), Talking Heads, Cher, Doris Day, The Troggs, Duke Ellington, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Cole Porter (Vocals by Louis Armstrong), Phil Ramone, Nina Simone, Peter Frampton, Bob Marley & the Wailers, Dog Ears, Carpenters, Entertainment News

This week we review albums by Doris Day, The Talking Heads, Bob Marley and the Wailers, The Caretaker, and other artists.

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Denver Does CBGB's: Hindershot on Talking Heads

Angora Holly Polo | Posted 12.06.2011

Read More: Cbgb, Talking Heads, The Donnybrook Writing Academy, Hindershot, Denver Music, Punk Rock, Denver Around Town, Cover Bands, Covering Music, Denver News

October 29th, Denver bands are covering iconic bands that played the Hi-Dive. The lineup includes local band Hindershot as Talking Heads. We caught up with Hindershot to talk about the process of covering the Heads.

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Susana Baca, the Singing Minister of Culture

Elio Leturia | Posted 11.22.2011

Read More: Minister of Culture of Peru, Susan Baca, Cultura, Talking Heads, Peruvian Music, David Byrne, Latin Grammys, Video, Latino Voices News

As in many parts of the world, being black, female and of a humble origin -- read poor -- is a life challenge. But Susana Baca has overcome.

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Social Media Opens at The Pace Gallery, With Works by David Byrne, Miranda July

Brian Gresko | Posted 11.20.2011

Read More: New-York-Contemporary-Art, Miranda July, New York High Line, Talking Heads, Social Media, Aram-Bartholl, Adam Bell, Byrne-Art, Robert Heneicken, Penelope Umbrico, David Byrne, Pace Gallery, NY Around Town, New York Art, New York News

Word had gotten out about the opening of Social Media at The Pace Gallery in Chelsea -- not surprising, given the show's title.

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David Byrne Builds Inflatable Globe In NYC

nymag.com | Posted 11.12.2011

Read More: New York Contemporary Art, New York High Line, Global Inflation, Tight Spot, Rock Star Artist, Talking Heads, Brooklyn Art, High Line, Global Art, New York, Byrne Art, David Byrne, Pace Gallery, Pace New York, Arts News

Starting on the evening of September 15, you'll hear it as you approach West 25th Street, coming from under the High Line: womp, womp womp. It's a lit...

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Note to GOP Candidates: Stick to ABBA Songs

Michael Sigman | Posted 08.30.2011

The good news for GOP hopefuls is that they need look no further than the ABBA canon when selecting their own theme music.

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The 'Big-Headed People' Of Raymond Lemstra

Posted 08.13.2011

Read More: Een Week, Amsterdam, Talking Heads, Akira, Netherlands, Toro Y Moi, Drawing, Cat Stevens, Groningen, Beautiful/Decay, Raymond Lemstra, Arts News

(Via Beautiful/Decay) Raymond Lemstra is an artist whose work reflects a deep appreciation for both primitive art and the subconscious workings of ...

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Balking Heads

John Krifka | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Charlie Sheen, Ufc, Entertainment, Libya, Politics, Muammar Gaddafi, D'Artoon, Middle East, Talking Heads, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Entertainment News, Moammar Khadafy, Comedy, Political Cartoons, Hollywood, Libya Protests, Entertainment News

.... biggest .... baddest ... ...

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What Do Glenn Beck and Hugh Hefner Have in Common? (Video)

Lee Camp | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Commentators, Msnbc, Talking Heads, Pundits, Cnn, Fox News, Ratings, Lee Camp, Glenn Beck, Comedy, Moment of Clarity, Comedy News

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Best Love Songs Of All Time, By Jerry Harrison, Talking Heads

Jerry Harrison | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Valentine's Day, Playlists, Love Songs, Music, Talking Heads, Arts News

I know that many will have their own list. This list avoids the schmaltzy and overwrought, though I put in Jerry Butler for a taste of that genre and the Ramones for those who avoid being sentimental.

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Shut-Up Wednesdays: A Plea

Michael Brenner | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Politicans, Mixed Messages, Political Speech, Talking Heads, Means of Communication, Communication, Politics News

Never before have we had so many means to communicate; never before have we communicated less. We are caught up in this whirlwind of mindless blather, of incessant motion masquerading as action, and we desperately need some quiet.

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Chris Matthews, Bobby Kennedy and My Ethical Dilemma

Robert Ellis Gordon | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Politics of Fear, Politics, Bobby Kennedy, Talking Heads, Chris-Mathews, Voting, Elections 2010, Prison, Books News

The publisher said do it. The publicist said do it. The agent said do it. My friends said do it. Above all the landlord's insistence that I come up ...

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Who Cares About the Truth?

Christine Bronstein | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Democrats, Midterm Elections, Republicans, Political Campaigns, Msnbc, Talking Heads, Politics and Media, Fox News, Media, Glenn Beck, Campaign Finance, Politics News

George W. won on fear. Obama won on hope. Will Republicans wipeout women in congress this November over money?

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Tom Tom Club: Genius of Live

Gregory Weinkauf | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Tina Weymouth, Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Chris Frantz, Mystic Bowie, Victoria Clamp, Kid Ginseng, Bruce Martin, Blondstreak, Fuzz, Entertainment News

Define "success." When people occasionally ask me to do this, I invariably answer: "Tom Tom Club." Then they go, "What?" And I go, "Here -- listen!" ...

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Four-Cornered in Colorado, Festive Caravan of Thieves Steals the Show

Michael Bialas | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Americana, Four Corners Folk Festival, Sam Bush, Caravan of Thieves, Talking Heads, Pagosa Springs, Bluegrass, Crooked Still, Carrie Sangiovanni, Sarah Jarosz, Solas, Colorado Music Festivals, Entertainment News

The Caravan of Thieves brings a touch of vaudeville, over-the-top theatricality, performance art and an all-but-the-kitchen sink collection of percussion utensils (and a hubcap) to their brand of gypsy swing.

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"TV Is the Thing This Year": My Playlist for the Emmy Awards

David Wild | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, The Good Wife, Loudon Wainwright III, The Stylistics, Billy Joel, Conan O'Brien, Lost, Arcade Fire, The Tubes, Television, Joe Jackson, ZZ Top, Marshall Crenshaw, Cheap Trick, Taj Mahal, Dinah Washington, Ben Folds Five, A-Ha, Tv on the Radio, John Fogerty, Green Day, Wilie Colon, Bob Hope, The Stooges, Wilco, George Clooney, Bob Dylan, Dr. John, Emmy Awards, Tift Merrit, Dianne Reeves, Michael Penn, Mad Men, Talking Heads, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Men of a Certain Age, Dire Straits, Randy Newman, Ben Lee, Jimmy Fallon, Bruce Springsteen, Entertainment News

Far be it for me to ever correct the Boss, but as it turns out Bruce Springsteen was not a true televisionary; there are not "57 Channels And Nothing On" these days. Please tune in Sunday night, and see for yourself.

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And They Will Ask: Where were you when the Punch Brothers invaded?

Brian Ross | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Gabe Witcher, Talking Heads, Chris Thile, Punch Brothers, Bluegrass, Music, R.E.M., Michael Stipe, Rock and Roll, Punch, David Byrne, Antifogmatic, Entertainment News

There are bands and musicians that redefine a genre of music for the ages. The Beatles in rock. Parker, Monk, Coltrane and Gillespie in Jazz. Tonight...

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'Cracked Actor': An Angry Yet Forgiving Playlist for Mel Gibson

David Wild | Posted 05.25.2011

In the spirit of brotherhood, here's my angry but forgiving playlist for a cracked actor who apparently has some passions in this life that aren't particularly Christ-like. Please know that I'm praying for you, Mel -- in Yiddish.

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Can We Find Common Ground?

Dr. Jim Taylor | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Balanced Budget, Talk Radio, Congress, Earmarks, Talking Heads, Deficit Reduction, Filibuster, British Petroleum, Libertarian, Tea Party, Health Care, Budget Reconciliation, Politics News

I got to thinking about issues on the current political landscape on which I might find common ground. Here's the common ground I found with the Tea Party.

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"Talking Old Soldiers": A Chatty Playlist for Stanley McChrystal

David Wild | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Bonnie Raitt, Alpha Band, McChrystal Rolling Stone, Elmore James, Kanye West, The Strokes, Eminem, Squeeze, World Cup 2010, Sonny Boy Williamson, Pat Tillman, Alison Krauss, The Beach Boys, Lady GaGa, Nancy Sinatra, Rick Springfield, Carbon/Silicone, Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, Talk Talk, Dave Matthews Band, Carrie Underwood, London, John Mayer, South Africa, The Smiths, Xtc, Utopia, George Thorogood, Adam Levine, General Stanley McChrystal, Elton John, Bette Midler, Elvis Costello, B.B. King, Tracy Chapman, Stevie Nicks, Glen Hansard, Bon Iver, Harry Nilsson, Black Eyed Peas, Joe Firstman, Bob Dylan, New Kids on the Block, Carl Smith, Elvis Presley, Tom Waits, Carlene Carter, The Pretenders, Rihanna, Southside Johnny, Taylor Swift, Talking Heads, Coldplay, Wimbeldon, Ben Folds, Oasis, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Brad Paisley, Girlyman, Entertainment News

Here's a loose-lipped playlist for Stan the Man, a dude with a big ego and a very mixed record who finally accomplished the impossible -- actually stealing some of the cultural spotlight away from Lady GaGa.

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Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology): A Playlist For Earth Day

David Wild | Posted 05.25.2011

Here's an Earth Day playlist of songs about taking better care of Planet Earth, better care of one another and better care of ourselves.

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