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Iggy Pop: An Unlikely Musical Icon
The man who once described himself as "the world's forgotten boy, the one who searches and destroys" may not seem like he would be destined for rock immortality.
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The Beatles: Rubber Soul
An introduction to the remastered Beatles catalogue, with an emphasis on the 1965 release, Rubber Soul.
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Music Review: Clutch
The Germantown, Maryland natives continue where prior record From Beale Street To Oblivion left off, composing a solid hard rock record with a bluesy edge.
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Guide to Classical Music
Want to test the waters of the classical music genre? Try the florid Baroque, the elegant Classical, the impassioned Romantic, or perhaps the explorational Modern.
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Johnny Mercer Songbook Legend
Johnny Mercer is one of the legends of the Great American Songbook. As a lyricist and writer he wrote some of the highest regarded songs of the 20th Century.
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Packing a Cello for the Plane
Going through the proper steps of preparation before checking an instrument off as luggage can greatly reduce the risk of harm suffered in the cargo hold.
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Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 2
Throughout music history, composers have revised their work in hope of making a better connection with musicians and the listening public.
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Will Smith: The Fame and the Respect
Most people tend to think of Will Smith as a talented Hollywood actor, who occasionally delves into music by making cheesy pop singles to accompany his movies.
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1980s MTV Music Videos
1980s music videos expanded the role of the musician to include entertainer. Several musical acts stood out in their ability to captivate an audience through MTV.
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The Resurrection of Female Rap
For more than thirty years, the presence of female rap artists has been wavering in the male dominated industry. Nicki Minaj sets new standards for female rappers.
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Warped Tour 2010 Has Been Set
Headliners for one of the longest running punk rock extreme sports music festivals, better known as Warped Tour, have been announced on the band's website.
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House Concert Promotion Tips
House concerts may require an extra level of marketing expertise to be successful. Musicians can benefit from considering the simplest promotional opportunities.
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Thursday and Glassjaw: Concert Review
New Jersey natives know it best: the real New Years Eve party takes place at Sayreville's Starland Ballroom, a stomping ground for New Jersey's local music scene.
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Rage Against the Machine
Rap-Metal group Rage Against The Machine released their self-titled debut album in 1992, but the music is just as relevant today as it was back then.
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