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The Ongoing History of New Music Encore Presentation: The History of Indie Rock, Part 2

June 8, 2018June 10, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments

All change, all evolution, all revolution in music comes from the street. It’s up to indie musicians, indie labels and the people who believe in them to propel our music forward. This is

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Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Rock Steady with This 2-LP Set

October 1, 2016October 1, 2016 Nerhys 0 Comments

This year is important for Jamaican music: it’s the 50th anniversary of the genre rock steady. Following ska, but a precursor to reggae, rock steady blended together elements of R&B, ska, jazz, and