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More Music From The Inbox 29 Nov 2017 Julie & The Wrong Guys, Gasoline Lollipops, FITS and More!

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Arcade Fire Makes Surprise Return with a New Anti-Trump Song Called “I Give You Power”

January 19, 2017January 19, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Arcade Fire, Donald Trump, Mavis Staples

Just like new releases from Moby and Gorillaz, Arcade Fire’s return has been timed to coincide with Donald Trump’s inauguration.

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

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The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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