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Ebony And Indemnity: Gibson Settles Over Lacey Act Violations

posted: August 7, 2012

Prominent guitar maker Gibson will avoid federal prosecution by paying $350,000 in damages after admitting to possible violations of the Lacey Act. Gibson had been the target of a Justice Department probe since 2009 for…
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Air Traffic Controller Takes Off With 'NORDO'

posted: August 7, 2012

“Thinking of You,” the final track on Air Traffic Controller’s new album NORDO begins just like any other folky love song. Bandleader Dave Munro quietly strums his acoustic guitar, languidly composing a simple song “for a…
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The Bieber Bump

posted: August 7, 2012

Madison Beer isn’t a household name yet. But if the stars continue to align for her, then she’ll be damn near inescapable in a few months’ time. You see, Beer has been picked by none other…
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Exclusive Q and A: Cherri Bomb Separate The Girls From The Boys

posted: August 7, 2012

Being in an all-girl rock band requires three key things: tough skin, business savvy, and, most importantly, an insane amount of talent. The four young ladies who make up alt-rock group Cherri Bomb have got…
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Soundcheck: Nas Gets Nasty…Again

posted: August 7, 2012

Nas is back on top with his latest offering. Life Is Good, his tenth studio album is full of examples of why Nas is regarded as one of the greatest emcees of all time.  His…
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Drake Is Featured On Aaliyah's New Song. Yes, That Aaliyah.

posted: August 6, 2012

On Sunday, Canadian rapper Drake released a new track from the deceased R&B singer Aaliyah, who died in a 2001 plane crash in the Bahamas at the age of 22. The accident, while tragically cutting short her…
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