Friday, May 31, 2013

Music: City And Colour: A Musician Unplugs To Make A Connection

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City And Colour: A Musician Unplugs To Make A Connection
Jun 1st 2013, 06:00

Dallas Green, once a member of the post-hardcore group Alexisonfire, now makes much quieter music on his own. His fourth solo album, recorded under the name City and Colour, is The Hurry and the Harm.

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Billboard.com Music News: The Doors and Ray Manzarek Debut on Social 50 Chart

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The Doors and Ray Manzarek Debut on Social 50 Chart
Jun 1st 2013, 04:06

Both the Doors and its founding member Ray Manzarek enter the Social 50 chart this week, following Manzarek's death on May 20.  The Social 50...

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Billboard.com Music News: Kanye West Reveals 'Yeezus' Album Cover

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Kanye West Reveals 'Yeezus' Album Cover
Jun 1st 2013, 02:06

Kanye West has debuted the album cover for Yeezus. While it's not entirely clear how the package will be presented in its retail form, it looks like...

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Billboard.com Music News: Weekly Chart Notes: How Radio Helped Create Zach Sobiech's Hot 100 Hit 'Clouds'

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Weekly Chart Notes: How Radio Helped Create Zach Sobiech's Hot 100 Hit 'Clouds'
May 31st 2013, 23:04

As previously reported, "Clouds" by late singer/songwriter Zach Sobiech debuts at No. 26 on the Billboard Hot 100, fueled largely by strong sales....

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RollingStone.com: Music News: Rusko Aims High and Samples Jay-Z on 'Takeoff' - Song Premiere

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Rusko Aims High and Samples Jay-Z on 'Takeoff' - Song Premiere
May 31st 2013, 13:00

Click to listen to Rusko's "Takeoff" After self-releasing his Kapow EP last year British dubstepper Rusko has become the latest artist to sign to Skrillex's OWSLA label To celebrate he's streaming a brand-new track from his upcoming EP Lift Me Up out July 2nd "Takeoff" is full-throttle drum-and-bass with amped-up demands for...

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RollingStone.com: Music News: Fela Kuti Laments 'Sorrow Tears and Blood' (Aaron LaCrate Remix) - Song Premiere

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Fela Kuti Laments 'Sorrow Tears and Blood' (Aaron LaCrate Remix) - Song Premiere
May 31st 2013, 13:00

Click to listen to Fela Kuti's "Sorrow Tears and Blood (Aaron LaCrate Remix)" Almost 15 years after Fela Kuti's death his musical influence continues to grow Now DJ-producer Aaron LaCrate honors the legacy of the Afrobeat pioneer and human rights activist with his new collaborative shirt The Baltimore native and leader...

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RollingStone.com: Music News: Blake Shelton Tornado Relief Concert Raises $6 Million

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Blake Shelton Tornado Relief Concert Raises $6 Million
May 31st 2013, 13:50

Blake Shelton's "Healing in the Heartland" benefit concert raised more than $6 million for victims of a deadly tornado last week in Oklahoma The Associated Press reports Proceeds from ticket sales and pledges will go to the United Way of Central Oklahoma  Blake Shelton Usher Sing 'Home' at Oklahoma Benefit Concert Shelton headlined the televised...

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Billboard.com Music News: Nicki Minaj Confirms 'American Idol' Exit

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Nicki Minaj Confirms 'American Idol' Exit
May 31st 2013, 14:08

Rapper Nicki Minaj followed Mariah Carey's lead on Thursday afternoon,announcing via Twitter, "Thank you American Idol for a life changing experience...

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RollingStone.com: Music News: As I Lay Dying's Tim Lambesis Makes Bail in Murder-for-Hire Case

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As I Lay Dying's Tim Lambesis Makes Bail in Murder-for-Hire Case
May 31st 2013, 12:00

The As I Lay Dying singer accused of trying to have his wife killed is free on a $2 million bond Tim Lambesis was released from jail yesterday afternoon after posting bail U-T San Diego reports  The singer 32 had been in custody since he was arrested May 7th and charged...

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RollingStone.com: Music News: Megadeth Channel Bluegrass in 'The Blackest Crow' - Song Premiere

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Megadeth Channel Bluegrass in 'The Blackest Crow' - Song Premiere
May 31st 2013, 12:00

On June 4th Megadeth will release their 14th studio album Super Collider on Tradecraft/UME Now you can take an exclusive listen to the album cut "The Blackest Crow" Opening with the eerie pluck of a banjo (that's actually a six-string guitar mounted on a banjo body) and a pitter-patter snare...

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RollingStone.com: Music News: Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey Leaving 'American Idol'

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Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey Leaving 'American Idol'
May 31st 2013, 12:45

Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj are leaving American Idol Both singers announced yesteday on Twitter that they will not be returning as judges to focus on their own music careers The Associated Press reports Minaj's departure from Idol had been expected and on Thursday she posted that it was "time to focus on the music" shortly...

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Music: Audra McDonald Goes Back Home With New Album

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Audra McDonald Goes Back Home With New Album
May 30th 2013, 16:00

Tony award winning actress and singer Audra McDonald's latest album is titled Go Back Home. Host Michel Martin speaks with McDonald about how being a mother, and losing her father in a plane crash, inspired her new songs.

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Music: Five Musicians Who Make Borrowing Sound Original

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Five Musicians Who Make Borrowing Sound Original
May 31st 2013, 12:00

Many musicians use old forms like folk and blues as inspiration, but few find a way to make music that sounds old but feels new.

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Billboard.com Music News: James Murphy Crafts an Actual Sound System

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James Murphy Crafts an Actual Sound System
May 31st 2013, 10:01

James Murphy, musician and founding mastermind behind the now dormant LCD Soundsystem, has designed an actual sound system rig for use in clubs. The...

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Billboard.com Music News: Billy Joel Surprises Students with Performance, Candid Q&A on Career

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Billy Joel Surprises Students with Performance, Candid Q&A on Career
May 31st 2013, 07:00

Billy Joel was back in high school.The singer surprised an assembly full of students at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in the borough of Queens...

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Billboard.com Music News: Bette Midler’s Broadway Show Recoups in Two Months

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Bette Midler's Broadway Show Recoups in Two Months
May 31st 2013, 06:00

Bette Midler is officially box office gold -- her one-woman Broadway show has recouped its $2.4 million investment in just over eight weeks. On...

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Music News Headlines - Yahoo! News: Boston rockers play fundraiser for bomb victims

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Boston rockers play fundraiser for bomb victims
May 31st 2013, 04:56

Singer Joey McIntyre performs during the Boston Strong benefit concert at the Boston TD Garden in BostonBy Richard Valdmanis BOSTON (Reuters) - A succession of all-star bands from Aerosmith to Jimmy Buffet rocked a packed house at Boston's TD Garden on Thursday night in a mostly raucous fund-raiser for the victims of last month's marathon bombing. Tickets priced between $35 and $285 sold out fast at the 17,500-seat venue, with net proceeds to be donated to The One Fund, a reserve established by Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick that has so far received more than $37 million in donations to compensate victims of the April 15 bombing. ...


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Billboard.com Music News: Dropkick Murphys, Boyz II Men, NKOTB Perform at Boston Benefit Concert

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Dropkick Murphys, Boyz II Men, NKOTB Perform at Boston Benefit Concert
May 31st 2013, 04:58

City residents rocked Thursday at a benefit concert for victims of the deadly Boston Marathon bombing, jamming to songs from the Dropkick Murphys,...

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Billboard.com Music News: Blake Shelton's Tornado Relief Concert Raises $6 Million

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Blake Shelton's Tornado Relief Concert Raises $6 Million
May 31st 2013, 04:58

Organizers of a televised benefit concert say they raised more than $6 million in pledges and ticket sales to help people in Oklahoma trying to...

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Music News Headlines - Yahoo! News: US-MUSIC Summary

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May 31st 2013, 02:42

Rockers perform at fundraiser for Boston bomb victims BOSTON (Reuters) - A succession of all-star bands from Aerosmith to Jimmy Buffett rocked a packed house at Boston's TD Garden on Thursday night in a mostly raucous fundraiser for the victims of last month's marathon bombing. Tickets priced between $35 and $285 sold out fast at the 17,500-seat venue, with net proceeds to be donated to The One Fund, a reserve established by Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick that has received more than $31 million in donations to compensate victims of the April 15 bombing. ...

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Billboard.com Music News: Rihanna Earns Sixth Million-Selling Album

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Rihanna Earns Sixth Million-Selling Album
May 31st 2013, 01:59

Pop diva Rihanna scores her sixth million-selling album in the U.S. this week, as her latest release, "Unapologetic," sails past the million mark,...

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Billboard.com Music News: Billy Idol Putting Together New Album, Autobiography

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Billy Idol Putting Together New Album, Autobiography
May 31st 2013, 00:58

Billy Idol is planning to put out some new music and old memories in 2014. The punk rock veteran is in the midst of both recording a new album and...

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Billboard.com Music News: Mariah Carey Officially Exits 'American Idol'

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Mariah Carey Officially Exits 'American Idol'
May 30th 2013, 23:56

Mariah Carey is leaving "American Idol" after a one-season stint on the show.The singer made it official on Thursday afternoon (May 30) with a tweet...

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Music: The Good Listener: What's More Important, Lyrics Or Music?

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The Good Listener: What's More Important, Lyrics Or Music?
May 30th 2013, 16:50

In NPR Music's advice column, thoughts on a debate that's raged in the music world for centuries.

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RollingStone.com: Music News: Duke Dumont Gets Soulful With 'Need U 100%' (Artful Mix) - Song Premiere

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Duke Dumont Gets Soulful With 'Need U 100%' (Artful Mix) - Song Premiere
May 30th 2013, 13:00

Duke Dumont is all too happy to move beyond dance music's obsession with aggressive bass and unrelenting riffs With this "Artful" mix of his track "Need U 100%" the London-based producer moves away from electro and dubstep's shattering thumps and searing synth lines and embraces soul The original kept things...

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RollingStone.com: Music News: Ringo Starr E-Book to Features Unseen Beatles Photos

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Ringo Starr E-Book to Features Unseen Beatles Photos
May 30th 2013, 12:25

Ringo Starr will release an e-book next month featuring previously unseen photos of the Beatles at their pinnacle The drummer has unearthed the photos from his personal collection for the project which is due on June 12th Reuters reports Photograph which will be available on Apple's iBookstore will coincide with a Grammy Museum...

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Music: Homemade Music Before YouTube, Fruity Loops Or Bandcamp

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Homemade Music Before YouTube, Fruity Loops Or Bandcamp
May 30th 2013, 12:00

A book and CD set catalog the music of amateurs made between 1958 and '92 — when it wasn't so easy.

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Billboard.com Music News: George Michael Leaves Hospital After Latest Car Trouble

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George Michael Leaves Hospital After Latest Car Trouble
May 30th 2013, 10:51

George Michael has been released from hospital almost two weeks after he was airlifted from an accident scene on a British motorway. In a statement...

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