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Lana Del Rey's SNL Appearance: A Mainstream Gambit
posted: December 26, 2011
If you have a life outside of the Internet, then there’s a good chance that you haven’t heard of singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey. In that case, consider yourself introduced. Del Rey, the handle of one…
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Vocal Points: A Gift From Us To You
posted: December 25, 2011
Christmas comes once a year, and this year we’d like to give you free downloads of songs by some of the best and most distinct voices on OurStage. The seemingly bottomless pool of talented vocalists on…
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Exclusive Q&A: Future Islands Gaze Out 'On the Water'
posted: December 22, 2011
Future Islands is one of those few bands whose bizarre name is actually very indicative of the kind of music they create. The group has become known for their unique post-wave synthpop sound, centralized around…
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The Wizard of Oz
posted: December 21, 2011
Who says that practitioners of Americana have to be American? Lee Coulter hails from the land down under, not the one between sea and shining sea. Nonetheless, his self-described brand of funkacana feels as American…
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Riffs, Rants & Rumors: From 'Sunfield' to 'Citizen' with Damien Youth
posted: December 21, 2011
In the murky, mysterious world of musical cult heroes, terms like “well-kept secret,” “hidden treasure” and the like are as common as logorrheics in a debate club; they’ve become so ubiquitous that they lose all…
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Live Wired [Review]: The Maine 12/17
posted: December 20, 2011
No matter how much you love a band’s music, their live show can fall flat when it lacks enthusiasm, especially in a small, intimate venue. Luckily, this was not the case on Saturday night, as The…
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