What’s been going on in the world of music lately? Read on to get the scoop on your favorite artists, and start some discussion about current music-related events!
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For the fourth year in a row, B.R.M.C. has made a free mp3 track available to members of their website. Click here to sign up, and take a listen!
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
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She and….him!? MTV.com is reporting that actress-turned-songstress Zooey Deschanel is engaged to Death Cab for Cutie‘s Ben Gibbard.
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The Notorious B.I.G.‘s biopic, Notorious, will officially hit screens January 16th, but you can catch a clip from the upcoming film right here.
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Jazz trumpet master Freddie Hubbard has passed away at age 70. The influential musician collaborated with the likes of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, and Herbie Hancock.
Freddie Hubbard
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Did you miss out on The Gaslight Anthem‘s recent passionate show at the The High Noon Saloon? Well, as long as you’ve got some gas in the tank, you’ll have a second chance! The band just announced a new headlining tour, with more dates on the way.
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Before we thought Rod was sexy, and Ronnie joined the Stones, they rocked together as The Faces. The band is reported to have reformed and is rehearsing for a string of tour dates.
The Faces
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In other touring news, Drive By Truckers have a slew of new dates with the stage for 2009. Check them out here.
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The folks at Daytrotter had kind words for upcoming True Endeavors artists, Le Loup. Check out what they had to say and preview a handful of the band’s moving songs.
Le Loup
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Check out the rad new ’80s-inspired video from South African hip hop artists, Playdoe.
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Here’s your intriguing cover of the week: Alejandro Escovedo slows down The Gun Club‘s “Sex Beat,” to achingly eerie Nick Cave-esque results.
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And how about an old Pavement show to close things off this week? Aquarium Drunkard has a lengthy 1992 Minneapolis show posted for your enjoyment.
Pavement
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