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Sound and Vision: Wanted: An Out and Proud Gay Or Lesbian Chart Phenomenon!

posted: May 18, 2012

Gays and lesbians have come a long way in entertainment since the days when George Michael had to have faith and pretend to want a woman in the “Father Figure” video to sell millions of…
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Sound And Vision: 10 Things to Look Forward to in 2012 (Featuring Soundgarden, the Stone Roses and Freddie Mercury — Alive Again!)

posted: December 30, 2011

A US Presidential election, Summer Olympics mania (London’s calling”again!), Rihanna’s film debut (in Battleship, out May 18) and the possible end of the world. Those are a few of the things I won’t be looking…
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Riffs, Rants & Rumors: Rockin' Holiday Gift Guide

posted: December 7, 2011

The holiday season is supposed to appeal to all of our finer instincts as sentient earthlings ”at least that’s the idea that’s been inculcated in us practically since birth. So why is its annual arrival…
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Sound And Vision: Foster the People's Chart Challenge — Is There Life After "Pumped Up Kicks"?

posted: December 2, 2011

Foster the People just might be the pop anomaly of 2011. The trio of Los Angeles-based twentysomethings led by founder and namesake Mark Foster looks like a boy band (only cuter), plays instruments like rockers…
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Download July Editor Picks For Free On Facebook

posted: July 3, 2011

Despite what Florence and The Machine may say, the dog days aren’t over just yet.  In fact, they’re just beginning.  With the summer heat coming on in full force, it’s the perfect time for a…
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Sound And Vision: Reunited Bands Try To Make Lightning Strike Twice

posted: May 6, 2011

For the love of money. According to Sting, when I interviewed him in 1996, there’s no other reason to bring a band back from the dead. Yet one must assume that Sting”who’s had a gold…
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