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21 Feb 2009 12:10

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Music: A music legend with a bad voice, back on the road

Leonard Cohen’s going on his first U.S. tour in 16 years. Sincerely, ShortFormBlog. source
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20 Feb 2009 12:00

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Music: Morbid curio: Rihanna police shots

  • We’re not showing them. It’s not cool that TMZ published them. There’s a reason why these photos generally aren’t supposed to get out into the public, and it’s because victims should have rights. Even if they did release the most ubiquitous hit song of 2007 and were allegedly roughed up by Chris Brown. But if you want to see it, click on the link. And feel bad about yourself. source
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19 Feb 2009 20:40

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Music, Tech: Somehow, it still feels like this iPhone app costs too much

  • iPhone apps are exploding, including for musical artists, but nobody’s done anything like this.
  • Dave Dederer • former singer and guitarist for the Presidents of the United States of America. Dederer is the vice president of business development for app developer Melodeo, and Melodeo released a $3 PUSA iPhone app which allows you to stream the band’s entire catalog for cheap. You could just buy “Lump” and “Peaches” and save a buck. • source
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18 Feb 2009 22:00

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Music: Put random musicians in a blender, get Tinted Windows

  • A sorta-supergroup Remember Hanson? Betcha thought Taylor was dreamy. And how about that Asian guy from Smashing Pumpkins whose guitar parts Billy Corgan replaced with his own? What about the guy from Fountains of Wayne who writes all the songs but doesn’t sing? Put them together with the drummer from Cheap Trick, and you have, uh, a band of some kind. source
  • A sorta-supergroup Remember Hanson? Betcha thought Taylor was dreamy. And how about that Asian guy from Smashing Pumpkins whose guitar parts Billy Corgan replaced with his own? What about the guy from Fountains of Wayne who writes all the songs but doesn’t sing? Put them together with the drummer from Cheap Trick, and you have, uh, a band of some kind.
  • An album’s already done Tinted Windows is already far along in their band-life process. Not only do they have an album recorded, but they’re going to play a Billboard showcase at SXSW next month. In case you’re wondering why this bizarre combination makes sense, here’s the connection: Adam Schlesinger (who wrote “That Thing You Do!”) and ex-Pumpkin James Iha co-own a studio together. source
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17 Feb 2009 10:42

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Music: Pitchfork is lukewarm on the new M. Ward album

  • Hold Time is an enjoyable, well-constructed album, and as good a place as any for newcomers to start – it just doesn’t hold many surprises.
  • Marc Hogan • In his 6.8 review of “Hold Time,” the latest by singer-songwriter M. Ward, who’s become pretty popular over the last decade or so. This could be his mainstream ticket, kids. • source
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16 Feb 2009 21:34

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Music: Trent Reznor sputters down the NIN pretty hate machine

  • In NIN world, 2009 marks the 20th anniversary of our first releases. I’ve been thinking for some time now it’s time to make NIN disappear for a while.
  • Trent Reznor • In a post on his Web site, where he tells fans he plans take Nine Inch Nails out with a bang – a tour with the original members of Jane’s Addiction. • source
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15 Feb 2009 20:25

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Music, Offbeat: M.I.A. had her baby. Then she posted this weird video.

We think you have to fly like paper and be high like planes to truly enjoy it. (BTW, congrats Maya!) source
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15 Feb 2009 20:07

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Music: Chris Brown finally speaks out on allegations

  • Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired. I am seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones and I am committed, with God’s help, to emerging a better person.
  • Chris Brown • Through his spokesman, in response to the allegations that he hit his girlfriend, Rihanna, last weekend. He didn’t say much else, except to note that he didn’t say anything on his Facebook page about the charges. • source
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14 Feb 2009 20:12

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Music: Our latest musical crush: The Pains of Being Pure At Heart

  • About the band This NYC band pulls off this neat little trick – initially, they start off heavy and crushing, with noise and feedback bouncing everywhere like the Jesus & Mary Chain, but it slowly becomes obvious that they’re the really the next generation of C86 jangle-pop – which never was all that popular except for people big into Sarah Records acts like Heavenly. Which, strangely enough, we are! source
  • About the band This NYC band pulls off this neat little trick – initially, they start off heavy and crushing, with noise and feedback bouncing everywhere like the Jesus & Mary Chain, but it slowly becomes obvious that they’re the really the next generation of C86 jangle-pop – which never was all that popular except for people big into Sarah Records acts like Heavenly. Which, strangely enough, we are!
  • Where to start The band’s self-titled debut, on the fitting Slumberland Records, is the real twee-pop deal. Worth listening to in particular are the loud-to-lilting “Come Saturday,” and “Stay Alive,” with the most jangly guitars you’ve heard since Toad The Wet Sprocket was still popular. In six months, Belle and Sebastian fans are going to claim that they have a new favorite band. Just you wait. source
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14 Feb 2009 09:42

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Music: Grizzly Bear has an upcoming album. It’s named after an island.

“Veckatimest” is a small, uninhabited island off the coast of Massachusetts. Look it up, indie nerds! source
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