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New Kids On The Block: Willow Smith and Diggy Simmons

posted: October 22, 2010

Move over Bieber¦there’s a new batch of fresh-faced, super-kids coming for your crown, and they’re packing some serious street cred. In addition to breakout internet stars like The Astronomical Kid (14-year-old Brooklynite Brian Bradley), two…
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Q&A With The Gaslight Anthem

posted: October 21, 2010

The Gaslight Anthem is a band forging a combination of rock, punk, blues and folk while staying true to the standard “Jersey rock” sound. The band’s second full-length album The ’59 Sound, put them on…
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Soul Searching: Sock on the Door Playlist

posted: October 21, 2010

Welcome to our first Soul Searching special! Ever have one of those moments with that certain someone when you think to yourself, I wish I had some jams to make this moment a bit more…
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The Theatrical Hip-Hop Revolution

posted: October 21, 2010

Despite signs that the revolution is under way, cultural elitists scoff audibly at the mention of hip hop vis-í -vis theater, musical theater and opera. In fact, the revolution began long ago”some say with the Greeks…
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Tune Up: Caring For Your Guitars

posted: October 21, 2010

Many guitarists send their instruments in for repairs and setups, so we’re devoting this week’s Tune Up column to giving pointers on guitar care and offering suggestions for when to have them. . .wait for…
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Behind the Mic: Why Bands Need YOUR Help to Stay Healthy

posted: October 20, 2010

Musicians without health insurance can run into huge problems on the road. When they get sick or injured, many of them simply can’t see a doctor because they can’t afford treatment. According to a recent…
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