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Thursday Music News

By Jacob Webb | Published: February 21, 2013

Unlike the two-year trickle of press quotes and leaks that preceded their last album, The Strokes have taken a rather quiet approach to publicity behind their forthcoming fifth album, Comedown Machine (out 3/26 through RCA). However, after some coaxing from BBC Radio 1 personality Zane Lowe, bassist Nikolai Fraiture spoke, albeit vaguely and briefly, withRead more...

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Friday Music News

By Jacob Webb | Published: January 4, 2013

After emerging in 2011, Youth Lagoon’s Trevor Powers has set a release date for the follow-up to his debut. Entitled Wondrous Bughouse, the ten-track LP will arrive on March 5th via Fat Possum. Powers hasn’t released any music from the new disc yet, but you can check out the tracklisting and artwork over at Pitchfork.Read more...

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2012 Top Ten List Spotlight: Michele Myers

By KEXP | Published: December 28, 2012

For the rest of the year, we’ll be spotlighting our KEXP DJs Top Albums of 2012. You can see what our listeners voted for as their Top Albums of 2012 here. Cody ChesnuTT at our CMJ broadcast at CMJ Union NYC, 10/17/12// photo credit: Benjamin Mobley (more photos) Michele’s 2012 Top Ten Albums Greetings musicRead more...

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2012 Top Ten List Spotlight: Dan Digs

By KEXP | Published: December 28, 2012

For the rest of the year, we’ll be spotlighting our KEXP DJs Top Albums of 2012, leading up to our 2012 Top Album Countdown, as voted on by our listeners! Tune in on Friday, December 28th to hear if your picks made the list! Four Tet at KEXP, 02/23/10 // photo credit: Shelly Corbett (moreRead more...

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2012 Top Ten List Spotlight: Mel

By KEXP | Published: December 27, 2012

For the rest of the year, we’ll be spotlighting our KEXP DJs Top Albums of 2012, leading up to our 2012 Top Album Countdown, as voted on by our listeners! Tune in on Friday, December 28th to hear if your picks made the list! THEESatisfaction at KEXP, 03/27/12 // photo credit: Dave Lichterman (more photos)Read more...

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2012 Top Ten List Spotlight: DJ El Toro

By DJ El Toro | Published: December 14, 2012

For the rest of the year, we’ll be spotlighting our KEXP DJs Top Albums of 2012, leading up to our 2012 Top Album Countdown, as voted on by our listeners! Voting ends on Friday, December 21st, so let us know your favorites now, and tune in on Friday, December 28th to hear if your picksRead more...

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Wednesday Music News

By Jacob Webb | Published: October 17, 2012

Only nine months after the release of their third album Ghostory, School of Seven Bells are prepping the release of a new EP featuring recorded versions of songs that the duo had played on their last U.S. tour. The EP, Put Your Sad Down, will be released on November 13th, featuring four original tunes andRead more...

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Tuesday Music News

By Katherine Humphreys | Published: September 25, 2012

Dum Dum Girls released a flowery new video for their song “Lord Knows” from the End of Daze album. In the video, Dee Dee, who came into our studios for an acoustic set a few weeks back, rocks a serious witch vibe. Kids these days. On another note, Dee Dee sent out an email toRead more...

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Monday Music News

By Jacob Webb | Published: September 17, 2012

Ahead of the release of their forthcoming LP, Scottish quintet Frightened Rabbit are prepping to release an EP, entitled State Hospital, on September 25th through Canvasback/Atlantic. A week out from the official release, the band have put the whole thing up for streaming over at Soundcloud. The band will support the release with a handfulRead more...

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Monday Music News

By Jacob Webb | Published: September 10, 2012

Neil Young’s annual acoustic-only Bridge School Benefit shows always boast some incredible lineups, and this year looks to be just as memorable for both its talent-stacked bill and the curveballs that Uncle Neil has brought on board. Joining Neil Young and Crazy Horse next month are Jack White, The Flaming Lips, Gary Clark Jr., LucindaRead more...

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