By Elizabeth Raftery
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Bound Stems’ sophomore effort, “The Family Afloat,” out September 9, makes a convincing case that Gallivan and company could have made their livings practicing psychology and family dynamics.

By Bessie King
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What could be better than a tall, handsome, brown eyed Italian man in his 30s? A tall, handsome, brown-eyed Italian man in his 30s who sings vibrantly and could be the next European sensation. Meet Nicola “Niko” Congiu, a singer with an Italian following who has opened shows for Jewel and Celine Dion and sang [...]

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After headlining a concert on the first night of the Democratic National Convention, Fall Out Boy announced they would release their enw album, Folie A Deux, on November 4, Election Day.
Fall Out Boy’s ‘Beat It’ nominated for Best Rock Video at 25th annual MTV VMAs
The first single will be the track “I Don’t Care.” Radio [...]

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LeRoi Moore, the sax player in the Dave Matthews Band, died today. He was 46.

By John Guilfoil
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With an unmistakable voice resonating for the past 30 years, Isaac Hayes was a music legend and pioneer. [...]

By Elizabeth Raftery
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When “Oceans” is released on August 19th, there’s a good chance The Stills’ summertime good fortune will continue. It’s their strongest record to date, coming on the heels of 2003’s “Logic Will Break Your Heart” and 2006’s “Without Feathers.”

By Elizabeth Raftery
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NEW YORK — It’s an unusually chilly afternoon when I interview Camila Grey and Leisha Hailey, collectively known as electro-pop duo Uh Huh Her, in the lounge of their midtown Manhattan hotel. Since there’s no driving or playing on the schedule, their tour manager explains, it’s the first true “day off” the ladies have had in weeks. But you’d never know it. [...]

By Elizabeth Raftery
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Opener “Jager Yoga” includes delightfully nonsensical phrases like “Desperate Living, Hairspray / Baltimore with Tanqueray / Live your life John Waters’ way.” “Let’s Reggae All Night” makes it hard to resist the urge to do just that.

By Archana Prasanna
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Standing under a blend of vivid stage lights, decked out in expressive clothing and listening to the buzz of the audience would seem like a surreal moment for most, but for her, it’s everyday.
Asha Mevlana, a soft-spoken violinist with a hint of rock n’ roll swagger, is living out her dream as a professional [...]

By Elizabeth Raftery
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Indie Rock
Sub Pop
June 17, 2008

Don’t be fooled by the fact that At Mount Zoomer, the sophomore full-length album from Montreal quintet Wolf Parade, contains just nine songs. While that may appear to be a measly output on the surface, what the tracks lack in number they make up for in scope.
At Mount Zoomer clocks in [...]

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