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Interview: Visqueen's Rachel Flotard Sends a Powerful Message

Michael Bialas | Posted 11.06.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Emerald City, Laos, Message to Garcia, Neko Case, Kim Warnick, George Flotard, Rock, Ben Hooker, Jon Rauhouse, Cnn, Seattle, New Jersey, The New Pornographers, Tom Cummings, Cheap Trick, Cristina Bautista, Rachel Flotard, Power Pop, Underground, Elo, Kstw, Nodepression, Entertainment News
Michael Bialas

Rachel Flotard, the do-it-all frontwoman for power-popping, Seattle-based Visqueen is planning a fundraiser, promoting a record, running her own label, preparing for a trip to Southeast Asia in December and hustling to book a major tour for 2010.

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The Return of Stryper

Mark Joseph | Posted 10.29.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Oz Fox, Robert Sweet, Tim Gaines, Masa Itoh, "The Yellow & Black Attack, Billboard, Michael Sweet, Rock, Four Leaf Clover, La Mirada, Japan, Stryper, Entertainment News
Mark Joseph

Because the members of Stryper were devoutly religious and refused to separate their beliefs from their music, they were relentlessly mocked by a rock press that couldn't mentally process the four boys from La Mirada.

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Whodunit? Mile High Experience Leaves Roger Daltrey Breathless

Michael Bialas | Posted 10.27.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Pete Townshend, Paramount Theatre, Garth Hudson, Concert Tour, The Who, John Entwistle, Levon Helm, Roger Daltrey, Colorado, Keith Moon, Rock, Frank Simes, Denver, Mile High, Simon Townshend, Chieftains, Entertainment News
Michael Bialas

Going above and beyond the call of rock star duty, Roger Daltrey went the extra miles before a not-quite-sellout crowd at the Paramount Theatre in Denver.

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TV on the Radio Singer Kyp Malone Flies Solo, Sort Of

Jon Chattman | Posted 10.20.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Rain Machine, Falsetto, Kyp Malone, Tvotr, Rock, Tv on the Radio, Solo, Entertainment News
Jon Chattman

As I found in an enlightening interview, the singer is more focused on making music than making headlines merely for making a solo record.

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Music's Biggest Quitters: 20 Who Quit

Spinner | Spinner Staff | Posted 10.13.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Steve Perry, Monkees, Prince, Zack De La Rocha, 000 Maniacs, Natalie Merchant, Michael Nesmith, Kiss, Music, Rock, Artist Formerly Known as Prince, Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis, Ace Frehley, Judas Priest, Tom Fogerty, Rob Halford, John Lennon, 10, Quitters, Jason Newsted, Brian Wilson, Metallica, Beach Boys, Cat Stevens, Rage Against the Machine, Abba, Izzy Stradlin, Holly Johnson, Fugees, D'arcy Wretzky, Dee Dee Ramone, Pop Music, Lauryn Hill, Noel Gallagher, Beatles, D'arcy, Guns N Roses, Ramones, Mase, Entertainment News

They say winners never quit, but in the music biz there's something to be said for going out at the top of your game. Whether they left for greener p...

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ACL 2009 Festival Highlights: Them Crooked Vultures, Dirty Projectors, Bon Iver, Pearl Jam and More

Stephanie Keller | Posted 10.07.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Music, Dave Matthews, Todd Snider, Josh Homme, Live Music, Bands, Daniel Johnston, Erika Wennerstrom, Folk, Festivals, Ghostland Observatory, John Paul Jones, Rock, Austin, Dave Grohl, Felice Brothers, Alison Mosshart, Avett Brothers, Jack White, Dead Weather, Grizzly Bear, Wellies, The Excitement Plan, Bon Iver, Deer Tick, Dirty Projectors, Ben Harper, Austin City Limits, Indie, Andrew Bird, Heartless Bastards, Pearl Jam, Acl, Them Crooked Vultures, Remade Horizon, Devotchka, Tvc, Entertainment News
Stephanie Keller

Three days, 130 bands, eight stages. Downpours and all, there was no shortage of enjoyed spectacle and divine sounds over the weekend at the Austin City Limits Festival.

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Corot-7b: New Planet Discovered; Astronomers Say There's Solid Ground

AP | SETH BORENSTEIN | Posted 11.16.2009 | Home

Read More: Gas, Corot7b, Lava Planet, Thuringer Observatory, Carnegie Institution, Science, Corot, Rock, Astronomy and Astrophysics, New Planet, Astronomy, Lava, Extrasolar, Solid Ground, Corot-7b, Home News

WASHINGTON — Astronomers have finally found a place outside our solar system where there's a firm place to stand – if only it weren't so b...

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On the Rise: A Call to ARMS

Jon Chattman | Posted 11.16.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: He-Man, Uk, Arms, Grizzly Bear, Harlem Shakes, Myspace, Atmospheric-Warming, Sex, Brooklyn, Kids Aflame, Indie, Rock, Todd Goldstein, Pop, Melodic, Entertainment News
Jon Chattman

"I've been sort of kicking myself for not writing Grizzly Bear's 'Two Weeks. Too perfect," Golstein said. "I'm going to cover it just so I can make myself feel a little better."

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Rocker Kerry Livgren of Kansas Suffers Massive Stroke

Mark Joseph | Posted 10.19.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Vinyl Confessions, Rock, Rock Star, Kerry Livgren, Ronnie James Dio, Kansas, Stroke, Entertainment, Keyboardist, Music, Entertainment News
Mark Joseph

Kerry is a philosopher, and my life has been greatly enriched not only by his work with Kansas, but also by his solo albums.

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iTunes Psychology: Your Playlist, Your Self

eSarcasm | Posted 10.19.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Miley Cyrus, John Mayer, Playlists, Alanis Morissette, Lil Wayne, Apple iTunes, Apple, Music, Classical, Rap, Nickelback, Beyonce, Rock, Shakira, Flo Rida, Jazz, Creed, Comedy News
eSarcasm

Songs by John Mayer: You're either (a) an overgrown frat-boy douche or (b) a horny teenage girl. Songs by Miley Cyrus: You're either (a) a preteen girl or (b) a middle-aged male sex offender.

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CDs: Richard Thompson -- Still Brilliant, Still a Rock God, Still Getting Boxed

Michael Giltz | Posted 10.17.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Fairport Convention, Nick Drake, Folk, Boxed Sets, Pink Floyd, Richard Thompson, Music, Rock, Linda Thompson, Entertainment News
Michael Giltz

For most musical acts, getting a boxed set is the grand finale to their career. The most successful pop duo of all time, Hall & Oates, gets their first boxed set in October. Richard Thompson has four.

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"The Best of Times" for Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy

Jon Chattman | Posted 09.04.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Jonas Brothers, Rock Music, Muse, Mars Volta, Oliver Stone, Eminem, Mike Portnoy, Progressive Rock, Black Eyed Peas, Adam Lambert, Rock, Rite of Passage, Theatrical, Pyrotechnics Passover, Hannah Montana, Drummer, Dream Theater, Metal, Entertainment News
Jon Chattman

"...the core of our fans have always been a combination of musicians, metal fans and prog fans. We've never been the "flavor of the month".

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Afghanistan's Youth Defy Parents And Rock To Western Pop (VIDEO)

Global Post | Posted 08.30.2009 | World

Read More: Afghan Youth, Shakira, Afghanistan, Afghan, Turkish Music, Indian Music, Music, Rock, Western Music, Taliban Afghanistan, Pop, Afghanistan's Youth, Video, Afghan Music, Afghanistan Music Huffington, Afghanistan Parents, Afghanistan Singing, Herat Afghanistan, Shakira Afghanistan, Afghanistan Dance, Afghan Rock Music, Afghani Video Sex, Afghanistan Shakira, Http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/30/Afghanistans-Youth-Defy-p_n_248136.Html, World News

By Jean MacKenzie and Mohammad Sediq Behnam HERAT -- Sex, drugs and rock n' roll: It's the young person's menu of choice the world over. Afghanis...

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Shalita O'Neale Pays it Forward

Timothy Cooper | Posted 06.28.2009 | Eyes & Ears

Read More: Leadership, Shalita O'Neale, Leaders, Run DMC, Child Abuse, Child Watch, Children, Adopt, No Child Left Behind, Rock, Thought Leaders, Foster Care, Children's Health, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Adoption, Eyes & Ears News
Timothy Cooper

Youth should be sitting around the table with the policy and decision-makers, as no one knows the foster care system better than the youth who've lived in it.

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Maybe You've Heard...the Inaugural Edition

Marissa Moss | Posted 06.05.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: River City Rebels, The Wild Light, Billy Corgan, Beyonce, The Rural Alberta Advantage, Rock, Music, New Music, Cbgb, Kings of Leon, Delta Spirit, Saddle Creek, Blind Pilot, Bruce Springsteen, Pavement, Indie Rock, Radiohead, Entertainment News
Marissa Moss

Now for this week's edition, a roster of bands you might not know, but should...

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New Tunes On Monday: Yusuf (Cat Stevens), Ben Harper and Relentless7, Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band, New York Dolls, and Paul Potts

Mike Ragogna | Posted 06.03.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Conor Oberst, Mick Jagger, Steve Miller, A&M Records, Hayley Westerna, Dave Matthews, Briatain's Got Talent, James Morrison, Josh Groban, Bobby Ewing, David Johansen, ZZ Top, Lumberjack Records, Ewan McColl, Elvis Costello, Glam, Simon Cowell, Classic Rock, Cats, Saddle Creek Records, Jason Boesel, Roberta Flack, J. Geils, Terry Sylvester, Punk, Johnny Thunder, Cat Stevens, Nina Rota, The Hollies, Pam Ewing, Sylvain Mizrahi, Omaha Beach, Justin Oberst, Pop, Steve Conte, Sarah Brightman, Classical, Nebraska, Procol Harum, Neil Young, Rock, Yusuf, Franco Zefferelli, Matthew Sweet, Dallas, Nik Freitas, Macey Taylor, Teaser and the Firecat, Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band, Brian Delaney, Chris Cornell, Taylor Hollingsworth, Sami Yaffa, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Gunnar Nelson, Bright Eyes, Paul Potts, Tracy Chapman, Ernest Hemingway, Ben Harper and Relentless7, Hunter S. Thompson, Todd Rundgren, Ben Harper, Nelson, The Animals, Indie, New York Dolls, Ennio Morricone, The Rascals, Bob Dylan, Nathaniel Walcott, Tea for the Tillerman, Romeo & Juliet, Sylvain Sylvain, Buddha and the Chocolate Box, The Band, The Wallflowers, Album Reviews, Huffpost Review, Music Review, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

Ever since Cat Stevens embraced Islam, the West has been clueless when it comes to accepting the former superstar. His latest release, Roadsinger, is a good start in rebuilding that emotional bridge to Stevens.

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Lil Wayne Calls it a Wrap on Rap

Youth Radio -- Youth Media International | Posted 05.10.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Hip Hop, Rap, King-Anyi Howell, Hip-Hop, Youth Radio, Rock, Lil Wayne, Youthradio, Rolling Stone, Joaquin Phoenix, Sake 1, Entertainment News
Youth Radio -- Youth Media International

Originally published on Youthradio.org, the premier source for youth generated news throughout the globe. By: King-Anyi Howell It's no secret that ...

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Damn Right I Got Michael Jackson Tickets

Matt Stewart | Posted 05.09.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Billie Jean, Uk, O2, Off the Wall, Concerts, England, Dangerous, Thriller, Bad, King of Pop, Jacksons, Music, Rock, Concert, London, Jackson 5, Michael Jackson, History, Beat It, Pop, Entertainment News
Matt Stewart

Like the million other people who bought tickets, it came down to simple joys. I want to see one of the planet's great shows with my own two eyes.

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Booker T. Jones Q&A

Adrianne Murchison | Posted 05.07.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Memphis, Potato Hole, Carlos Santana, Outkast, The Roots, Booker T. Jones, Rock, Willie Nelson, Entertainment News
Adrianne Murchison

Jones: "'Hey Ya!"' was just a fun song for me to do. I've always liked OutKast. They push the limit. But I would say The Roots are closest to my style and making the kind of music that I've made."

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HuffPost Reviews: Neil Young - Fork In The Road / Simon & Garfunkel - Live 1969

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.07.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: The Graduate, Pegi Young, The Weepies, Paul Simon, Gas Guzzler, Larry Knechtel, Blues-Rock, Rosetta Stone, Iraq, Obama, Neil Young, Rock, Matthew Sweet, Battery Powered Car, Bush, Lincvolt, Fuel Efficiency, Living With War, Middle East, Joe Osborn, After the Gold Rush, Legacy Sttudios, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Simon & Garfunkel, Anthony Crawford, The Everly Brothers, Mother Nature, Retro, Chad Cromwell, The Raiders, Architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright, Fred Carter Jr., New York City, Bio-Fuel, Niko Bolas, RAK Studios, Mike Nichols, Jazz, Kings of Convenience, Wall Street, Grunge, San Francisco Chronicle, Bob Irwin, Entertainment News, Youtube, Rick Rosas, Afghanastan, Hal Blaine, Starbucks, Itunes, Lincoln Continental, Art Garfunkel, Al Saracevic, Harvest, Brazilian, Trans, Bach, BartóK, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

Many will appreciate Fork In The Road's altruism, and it would be refreshing if Neil Young disciples dedicated whole projects like this to the causes of their hearts.

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HuffPost Reviews: Leonard Cohen - Live In London / Yeah Yeah Yeahs - It's Blitz! / Nickel Creek's Sara Watkins - Sara Watkins

Mike Ragogna | Posted 04.30.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Linda Ronstadt, Dino Soldo, Richard Thomspon, John Paul Jones, The Chieftains, Jimmie Rogers, Tim O'Brien, Cylon, Capitol Records, Dave Rawlings, Battlestar Galactica, Neil Diamond, Kris Kristofferson, Led Zeppelin, Robbie Robertson, Bela Fleck, The McGarrigle Sisters, Sean Watkins, New Wave, Sara Watkins, Benmont Tench, Punk, Leonard Cohen, Gillian Welch, U2, Warner Bros Records, Bow Wow Wow, Entertainment News, Rickie Lee Jones, Bill Adama, Joni Mitchell, Jeff Buckley, Bob Metzger, Pop, O2 Arena, The Webb Sisters, Chrissie Hynde, Adidas, The Strokes, Kate Voegle, Bob Wills, Paul Simon, Chris Eldridge, Sharon Robinson, Edie Brickell, Rock, Nickel Creek, Nick Zinner, Rafael Bernardo Gayol, Steve Lillywhite, Rayna Gellert, Ronnie McCoury, The Louvin Brothers, Jon Mark, White Stripes, Alex Woodard, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Elektra Records, Bob Marley, Dan Wilson, Chris Thile, Javier Mas, Avenue C, Karen O, Laura Roslin, Roscoe Beck, Alternative, Bob Dylan, New York City, Tom Waits, Emmylou Harris, John Hartford, Chris Rea, Ben Lee, Jon Brion, Annabella, Svengali, I-Threes, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

Leonard's voice really has grown better over the years, Yeah Yeah's new album is 42 minutes of electronically retro-licious pop, and Sara Watkins is as a serious lyricist with a mission.

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Springsteen Sells Out -- To Wal-Mart!

Lisa Derrick | Posted 01.25.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Walmart, LGBT Issues, Entertainment, Walmart Equality, LGBT Rights, Walmart Unions, Walmart Bruce Springsteen, Rock, Music Retail, Bruce Springsteen, Bruce Springsteen Wal-Mart, Wal-Mart, Wtf, Entertainment News
Lisa Derrick

There are a number of reasons Springsteen's move to sell exclusively through the mega-retailer is, um, really confusing, if not downright contradictory to the Springsteen hagiography.

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Are MGMT Douchebags? Does it Matter?

Chris Goldberg | Posted 01.15.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Rolling Stone, Youtube, Pop Music, Music, Rock, Douchebags, Mgmt, Electric Feel, Time to Pretend, Mgmt Douchebags, Entertainment News
Chris Goldberg

Music is music. Does it really matter what a band looks like -- or even acts like -- as long as you dig their music?

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Rock Dudes in Makeup

Shawn Amos | Posted 01.13.2009 | Style

Read More: Music, Style, David Bowie, Kiss, Rock, Makeup, Marilyn Manson, Twisted Sister, Style News
Shawn Amos

What is it about grown men who want to wear makeup? Just in time for the holiday parties, we present our favorite she-men of rock.

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Deluxe of the Draw: R.E.M., Warren Zevon, Peter, Paul and Mary, and Juno

Mike Ragogna | Posted 12.25.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Carl Wilson, Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, Greg Calbi, Paul Stookey, Christmas, Cd, Michael Cera, J.D. Souther, Apple, Peter Buck, Folk, Lindsey Buckigham, Capitol Records, Gregg Ogorzelec, John Stewart, Belle & Sebastian, Stevie Nicks, Arrested Development, The Bristols, Digital Download, Ellen Page, Mike Mills, Phil Everly, Mary Travers, Bill Berry, Cheryl Pawelski, Barnes & Noble, Punk, Jason Reitman, Carlos Grasso, Borders, Michael Stipe, Paul & Mary, Glenn Frey, David Lindley, Toronto, Buddy Holly, Dana G. Smart, Jay Boberg, Canada, Rock, Trio Los Panchos, Athens, Mitch Easter, I.R.S., Asylum Records, Warren Zevon, Southern California, Labor Day, Compact Disc, John David Souther, Don Dixon, Hindu Love Gods, Feist, Yo La Tengo, Don Henley, Kimya Dawson, Amazon, Peter Yarrow, 45s, Jim Croce, Texas, Juno, Best Buy, Jon Stewart, Georgia, John Denver, Jr. James & the Late Guitar, New West, Jackson Browne, Astrud Gilberto, Itunes, R.E.M., Peter, Ppm, Hib-Tone, Peter Paul, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

In case we didn't know the holiday season was fast approaching... a spate of CD box sets, hits compilations and expanded, Deluxe Editions of some of our favorite albums are usually tell-tale sign.

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