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Mainstream Music Sucks. There, I Said It

| Abby H., Newton, MA | Posted 01.01.2012

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This is a teen-written article from our friends at Teenink.com. Music is a powerful thing. It evokes feelings and has the power to bring people tog...

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OMD at Terminal 5, First U.S. Show in 23 Years

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: British Bands, Pop Music, Orchestral Manouevres in the Dark, Synth-Pop, Popular Music, Pretty in Pink, John Hughes, Omd, Entertainment News
Michael Giltz

I think Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark was almost as surprised as I was by the mob of people who showed up for their first U.S. concert in 23 years. But there the audience was, faithful fans who weren't just there to hear "If You Leave."

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Does America Also Need Cultural Health Care?

Rob Patterson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Health Care Bill, Digital Music, European Healthcare, Belfast, The Hague, Small Business, Government Bailout, Australia, Music Business, Austin, Affordable Health Care, Government Spending, Ireland, Spain, Socialized Healthcare, Canada, Sxsw, South by Southwest, Cultural Exports, Independent Record Labels, Creeping Socialism, Louisiana, Irony, Liverpool, Major Record Labels, American Music, Pepsi, Germany, Louisiana Music, Scotland, Health Care Vote, Miller Beer, Universal Health Care, Sxsw 2010, Government Subsidies, Israel, Berlin, Arts Council, Health Care Debate, New Zealand, England, Exports, Chevy, International Health Care, Arts Funding, Monster, International Music, Alternative Rock, Pop Music, Sobe, Yorkshire, Great Britain, Popular Music, Zone, Barbados, Health Care Reform, Japan, Music Industry, Socialism, Entrepreneurship, Rock and Roll, Global Competitiveness, Wales, Entertainment News
Rob Patterson

The majors were an almost ghostly presence at SXSW 2010. The indies have now seized the day within the leading-edge music market.

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Tearing Down the Walls: In Praise of Joe Henry

Leonce Gaiter | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Joe Henry, Richard Pryor, Pop Music, Singer/Songwriter, Willie Mays, Popular-Music, Entertainment News
Leonce Gaiter

If you don't know him, check out Joe Henry. He is a shockingly talented man making music that can make you giddy. He is a shockingly talented man who can break your heart.

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Exclusive: Nellie McKay Talks About Her Best Album Yet

Michael Giltz | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Animal Rights, Activism, Doris Day, Popular Music, Broadway Musicals, Broadway, Big Band, Music, Movies, Nellie Mckay, Entertainment News
Michael Giltz

Nellie McKay's fourth album, Normal As Blueberry Pie, is a warm and quietly marvelous tribute to Doris Day. It hits the sweet spot in combining her talent and sensibility (future-retro?) in one focused project.

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