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Always Something There to Remind Us: An Interview with Pete Byrne of Naked Eyes
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Always Something There to Remind Us: An Interview with Pete Byrne of Naked Eyes

Naked Eyes–the duo of vocalist Pete Byrne and keyboardist Rob Fisher–had some big hits during their short time together in the ’80s Continue reading Always Something There to Remind Us: An Interview with Pete Byrne of Naked Eyes

Suzanne Vega Talks About ‘99.9F°’ Turning 25 and Her New Carson McCullers Play
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Suzanne Vega Talks About ‘99.9F°’ Turning 25 and Her New Carson McCullers Play

When Suzanne Vega released her fourth album, 99.9F°, back in 1992, it was generally perceived as the singer-songwriter’s complete foray into the world of electronic music. Continue reading Suzanne Vega Talks About ‘99.9F°’ Turning 25 and Her New Carson McCullers Play

The New Pornographers’ Kathryn Calder Recalls Her Mother’s Terminal Illness in a Documentary
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The New Pornographers’ Kathryn Calder Recalls Her Mother’s Terminal Illness in a Documentary

Music and mortality intertwine in the poignant “A Matter of Time,” now being released on DVD in the U.S. Continue reading The New Pornographers’ Kathryn Calder Recalls Her Mother’s Terminal Illness in a Documentary

New Zealand Band the Shifting Sands Make Their East Coast Debut
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New Zealand Band the Shifting Sands Make Their East Coast Debut

If you happen to be on the East Coast for the rest of this month, it may be to your advantage to check out the Shifting Sands. Continue reading New Zealand Band the Shifting Sands Make Their East Coast Debut

Cheap Trick
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Cheap Trick

From an interview back in 2006, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers talked about their then-new album “Rockford.” Continue reading Cheap Trick

Columbo the Crooner: Guitarist-author Lenny Kaye delves into a decades-old musical mystery
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Columbo the Crooner: Guitarist-author Lenny Kaye delves into a decades-old musical mystery

The longtime guitarist for Patti Smith wrote a biography on 1930s crooner Russ Columbo. Continue reading Columbo the Crooner: Guitarist-author Lenny Kaye delves into a decades-old musical mystery

Lizzy Mercier Descloux
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Lizzy Mercier Descloux

An uncompromising French bohemian finally gets her due. Continue reading Lizzy Mercier Descloux

Liz Phair Continues To Do Things Her Way
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Liz Phair Continues To Do Things Her Way

Anyone who has followed Liz Phair in the last seven years has seen her career shift from an indie alternative rocker to a mainstream pop artist. Continue reading Liz Phair Continues To Do Things Her Way

Queen Bio Sheds New Light on Freddie Mercury’s Rise to Fame and Tragic Death
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Queen Bio Sheds New Light on Freddie Mercury’s Rise to Fame and Tragic Death

From the archives, an interview with Mark Blake on his book about the legendary band. Continue reading Queen Bio Sheds New Light on Freddie Mercury’s Rise to Fame and Tragic Death

Soft Power Amps It Up for Upcoming Brooklyn Show
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Soft Power Amps It Up for Upcoming Brooklyn Show

Singer/guitarist Mary Timony is currently in her latest band Ex Hex. Here’s an interview with her from 2009 during her previous stint with the band Soft Power. Continue reading Soft Power Amps It Up for Upcoming Brooklyn Show

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