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Typing to their own beat

While other music groups may opt for little-known folk instruments or vintage Baroque violins, the Boston Typewriter Orchestra (BTO) adds a distinctive flavor to the colorful Boston soundscape with the use of m...
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Britney’s new album could be her big comeback

As much as everyone loves to hate her, her power of survival and tour de force performance skills are undeniable. She's back, and with a vengeance. Britney Spears' much anticipated 6th album, Circus, hits stores December 2 on the pop queen's 27th birthday and delivers enough dance beats to fill even the rowdiest clubs and get the most reluctant critic dancing.
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Ingrid Michaelson rocks Boston

Michaelson's most recent concert in Boston came after the Oct. 14 release of her newest CD "Be OK." "Be OK" is a medley of new material, covers, and live performances of her older songs. At 11 tracks long, "Be OK" merely whets the appetite for Michaelson's next full-length CD, which she confirmed would be released sometime next fall.
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Razia’s Shadow

"Razia's Shadow" is a production and only works when kept together, otherwise the architecture and power of the guest appearances will be lost without context.
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The Presets tear up the dancefloor

Australian electronic duo The Presets deliver one clear message on their aptly-titled latest album, "Apocalypso" -- It may be doomsday, but at least people are dancing. The sophomore effort from Julian Hamil...
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Hipster’s paradise

If the news about a new album from indie rockers Los Campesinos! gave you a sense of déjà vu, you’re probably not alone. [...]
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Against Me! Rocks the Vote

Amidst all the political bickering that's surrounded the 2008 presidential election, there's one thing that campaign officials, pundits, and political leaders alike can agree on "" that the "youth vote" w...
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That’s All, Folks

NEW YORK "" Well, the 28th annual CMJ Music Marathon has come to a close ... at least for me. The past three days have been a whirlwind, to say the least, and it will be interesting over the next few w...
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CMJ Day Two

NEW YORK -- I had a bit more success Wednesday night at the CMJ Music Marathon than Tuesday, and was able to catch entire or partial sets from seven artists. Scheduling mishaps actually worked in my favo...
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The Politics of Art

NEW YORK -- Greetings from day two of the 2008 CMJ Music Marathon and Film Festival. I just attended a truly fascinating panel discussion, "The Political Spin on the Music Industry," which focused on government...
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One for three at CMJ’s Opening Night

NEW YORK "" It's been an exhausting first night of the CMJ Music Marathon and Film Festival.‚  The name doesn't lie. I felt like I was sprinting around lower Manhattan this evening, trying to catch as ...
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Day One at CMJ

NEW YORK -- Greetings from the registration area of the 2008 CMJ Music Marathon. Things are just getting started here, with information booths and registration tables set up in various buildings on an around NY...
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Frank Black cries fowl on KFC

BOSTON "" Frank Black, frontman for alternative rockers The Pixies, recently signed a petition urging KFC to improve the living conditions‚ of the chickens it uses in its meals. Sponsored by peta2, the ...
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Blast is at the 2008 CMJ Music Marathon

NEW YORK "" Tuesday marks the start of the 28th annual CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival, a four-day showcase of concerts, film screenings and panel discussions. Music fans in particular will find the...
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Madge gets into her Boston groove

She's still got it. Performing some of her most beloved and well-known hit songs along with new upbeat tunes from her latest effort "Hard Candy" Madonna gave 100 percent to a full house at the TD Banknorth Garden October 15 in Boston. [...]
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Jack’s Mannequin’s triumphant return

It has been three years since Andrew McMahon has graced the charts with the first album from his solo project, Jack's Mannequin. Touring and promotion of Everything in Transit was put on hold when McMahon was hospitalized for leukemia treatment shortly after recording the project.
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Totally Michael

Michael Dunlap is no stranger to the life of a starving artist. To make rent, he used to donate plasma twice a week and participated in clinical trials.