One of the things that makes rock great is the energy and power that comes with the music. And depending on where you go, that energy can vary from place to place. If
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Here is a truth that some people find very uncomfortable: rock, alt-rock and indie rock are predominantly white. Why is that? The answers—and there is more than one—are complicated. There has actually been
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Well, that was a long day in the air: PER-SIN-TAI-YYZ. It will take a while before my soul catches up through those 13 time zones. And now, the music news. Beyonce has decided
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H.R., frontman for the legendary DC hardcore band Bad Brains, hasn’t been feeling well for a while. He’s been diagnosed with a condition called SUNCT, a rare neurological condition that results in sudden
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An important history lesson in diversity. Here’s quick history lesson: Black rock and roll was there since the beginning — before, even. Alongside Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis, there was Ike Turner’s
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St. Patrick’s Day. I’ve been saving a bottle of Bushmills Black for today. And now, the music news. Here’s a quick history of the bands of Oxford, England, Think Radiohead, Supergrass and Ride.
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Spotted: the first neighbour with lit Christmas lights. Too soon? Let’s leave that aside for the moment and deal with some music news. The Stone Roses are going to play more gigs–but nothing
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