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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Psychobilly-punk innovator and Cramps frontman Lux Interior has passed away at 62 years of age.
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Axl Rose recently gave his first full-length interview in nine years (!) to Billboard.com.
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Sound Tribe Sector 9 will be here in Madison on March 12. (Got your tickets yet?) They’ve most commonly been described as an “electronic jam band”– a genre that might need a bit more explanation. Thankfully PopMatters.com took the time to elaborate on the band’s sound.
Sound Tribe Sector 9
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Green Day are reported to have album number eight waiting for a spring release. The associated cover art was just revealed.
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Like your music with a nice big side of politics? You might want to check out Detroit trio Death, whose 1975 album …For The Whole World To See is getting the reissue treatment.
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Did you catch Joe Pug open for Rhett Miller at the Majestic last Saturday? Want more from this talented artist? Check out his session at Daytrotter.com.
Joe Pug
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Though it’s being posted with a cringe due to the irrelevant, artistically insulting spectacle the awards have become, here are this year’s Grammy winners, if you’re interested.
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Prepare to have your mind blown with NME’s “Amazing Rock Facts” pictorials! Part one, and two.
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Just announced! On March 4th, True Endeavors will present Australian indie pop duo An Horse at the High Noon Saloon. Those of you who made it to last year’s Tegan and Sara show should remember their impressive opening set. Check out an interview with the feminine half of the duo, Kate Cooper.
An Horse
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Stephen Colbert has a beard-strokin’ good time when TV on the Radio stopped by his show for an interview and live performance.
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Check out “Every Goliath Has Its David,” a bright new track from The Boy Least Likely To.
The Boy Least Likely To
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