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The Black Ghosts Album Review: New CD with Anyway You Choose To Give It & ‘Some Way Through This

In: Electro Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Album Review of A New Kind of Love: Pianist Robin Spielberg Relaxes But Doesn't Excite

In: Modern Classical Musicians

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Martin Walkyier on Skyclad, Hell and Andy Sneap: Interview with Former Singer on the Prospect of a Skyclad Reunion

In: Heavy Metal

By: Feature Writer Paul Travers

Sebastien Tellier Sexuality Review: French Electronic Musician Shows Off His Sexual Sportwear on New CD

In: Lounge Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

The Cure Release 2 New Singles & B-Sides: The Only One and Freakshow Preview Material from Forthcoming Album

In: Electro Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Simon Star Blue Lights to Saturn: A Review of New ‘Sexy Space House Jazz’ Lounge Album

In: Lounge Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Composer Oliver Schroer Dies: Toronto-Born Fiddler Taken By Leukemia

In: Classical Composers

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Pagan Collective The Clan Destined: Interview with Martin Walkyier on Pagan Art and Music Project

In: Heavy Metal

By: Feature Writer Paul Travers

Columbus Jazz Orchestra in Colorado: The 21st Bravo! Vail Valley Festival Starts with New Orleans Jazz

In: Classical Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Metal Stars Essential Metal Albums: Rob Halford, Matt Pike and More Pick Their Best Metal Records

In: Heavy Metal

By: Feature Writer Paul Travers

Def Leppard on Whitesnake Tour: Joe Elliott Interview on Def Leppard's Arena Tour with Whitesnake

In: Glam Metal

By: Feature Writer Paul Travers

Red Priest Baroque Music Ensemble: Renegades of Classical Music Performance

In: Modern Classical Musicians

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Festival of Contemporary Music '08: Tanglewood Music Center Celebrates Elliott Carter's 100th Birthday

In: Classical Music Performances

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Raveonettes Lust Lust Lust Review: New Album from Danish Duo Creates Noise Fused with Melancholy Lyrics

In: Electro Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

iTunes Release Radiohead Catalogue: Pablo Honey, The Bends, OK Computer, Kid A & Amnesiac Go Digital

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

The Ting Tings We Started Nothing: A Review of New CD Featuring Shut Up and Let Me Go from The iPod Ad

In: Electro Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Alanis Flavors of Entanglement: A Review of Morissette’s New Electronic CD Produced by Guy Sigsworth

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Martin Walkyier Sabbat Interview: The Clan Destined Singer Martin Walkyier on Sabbat Reformation

In: Speed/Thrash Metal

By: Feature Writer Paul Travers

BBC Proms Out + About Concert: Free Public Classical Music Performances Around London on June 26

In: Classical Music Performances

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Martin Walkyier: The Clan Destined: Interview with Former Skyclad & Sabbat Man on the Return of The Clan

In: Metal Music

By: Feature Writer Paul Travers

Ladytron Velocifero Review: British Electro-Pop Follow up the Witching Hour with Ghosts & Noise

In: Electro Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

New Music The Gameboy Madrigals: Joey Mariano Combines Composes Counterpoint for the 8bit Gameboy

In: Music Composition

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Cyndi Lauper Bring Ya To The Brink: A Review of New Dance Album from the Girl Who Just Wants to Have Fun

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Dave Wyndorf Follows 4-Way Diablo: Interview with Dave Wyndorf on New Monster Magnet Album & Projects

In: Metal Music

By: Feature Writer Paul Travers

Armin Van Buuren Imagine Review: The World’s Number 1 DJ Releases New Trance Album of Artist Material

In: Techno/Trance Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

New Opera The Minotaur: Sir Harrison Birtwistle's Latest Opera Retells Old Greek Myth

In: Music Composition

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Cronos on Venom's Comeback: Venom Interview on Cronos' Climbing Accident and Venom's Return

In: Death/Black Metal

By: Feature Writer Paul Travers

Portishead Third Album Review: After Years Of Silence, Beth Gibbons Opens The Magic Door Once Again

In: Electro Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Robot ASIMO Leads Detroit Symphony: Honda Helps Support and Promote Music Education

In: Classical Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Venom Interview on Black Metal: Interview with Cronos on Venom's Influence on the Black Metal Scene

In: Death/Black Metal

By: Feature Writer Paul Travers

Alain Trudel Wins Conductor Award: Heinz Unger Award Recognizes Outstanding Young Canadian Conductor

In: Modern Classical Musicians

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Hot Chip Made in the Dark Review: London’s Electro-Pop Band Shake a Fun Fist at Pure Dance Music

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Nine Inch Nails The Slip Review: New NIN Digital Download Hammers Another Nail into Industry's Coffin

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Review of Robyn in Concert in NYC: Swedish Electro-Dance Singer Performs at New York’s Grand Ballroom

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

European Rock and Metal Festivals: A Guide to Europe's Biggest and Best Heavy Metal Music Festivals

In: Metal Music

By: Feature Writer Paul Travers

New Music 'Within Sight of Shore': Halifax Composer Scott Macmillan Remembers the Sinking of WWII Ship

In: Classical Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Madonna Hard Candy New CD Review: 4 Minutes to Decide How the Beat Goes on for the Material Girl

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Best UK Rock and Metal Festivals: A Guide to the UK's Biggest Summer Metal and Rock Music Festivals

In: Metal Music

By: Feature Writer Paul Travers

Robyn New CD Review: Swedish Pop Queen Eclipses Dance Music with Every Heartbeat

In: Electro Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Does It Offend You, Yeah Review: You Have No Idea What You’re Getting Yourself Into on Debut CD

In: Electro Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Piano Work about the Environment: Marian McPartland's "A Tribute to Rachel Carson" Good for Earth Day

In: Classical Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Motley Unveil Crue Fest Tour Dates: Sleaze Metal Legends Motley Crue Announce Cruefest Tour Line-Up

In: Metal Music

By: Feature Writer Paul Travers

Deicide on Till Death Do Us Part: Interview with Deicide Drummer Steve Asheim on New Deicide Album

In: Death/Black Metal

By: Feature Writer Paul Travers

Oakenfold Greatest Hits & Remixes: A Collection of Dance and House Music Classics from Madonna to U2

In: House Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

British Star Pianist Imogen Cooper: London's Master Musician in Solo and Chamber Piano Music

In: Classical Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Dragonforce UK Tour with Turisas: Dragonforce Follow Rockstar Mayhem Festival Tour with Headline Shows

In: Heavy Metal

By: Feature Writer Paul Travers

Andrew Lloyd Weber Wins Award: British Composer Given "Outstanding" Classical BRIT Award

In: Classical Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Jonathan Davis Tour Rescheduled: Korn Singer's Alone I Play Tour New Dates and Cancellations

In: Nu-Metal

By: Feature Writer Paul Travers

Review of Alex Ross' New Book: The Rest Is Noise: Listening to the 20th Century, by NY Times Critic

In: Classical Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Moby Last Night CD Review: New York Electronic Artist Celebrates Dance Music on New Album

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Cronos on New Venom Guitarist Rage: Interview with Venom Frontman Cronos on New Guitarist and More

In: Death/Black Metal

By: Feature Writer Paul Travers

Exodus Interview with Gary Holt: Bay Area Thrashers Return with the Atrocity Exhibition Exhibit B

In: Speed/Thrash Metal

By: Feature Writer Paul Travers

European Exodus Tour Dates: Bay Area Thrashers Exodus to Tour Europe Plus Summer Festival Dates

In: Speed/Thrash Metal

By: Feature Writer Paul Travers

Crystal Castles Album Review: New Electronic CD From Toronto Remixers Based on 1980’s Atari Games

In: Electro Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Heiligenkreuz Monks on YouTube: Austrian Cisterian Monks from Holy Cross Signed to Universal Music

In: Modern Classical Musicians

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Portishead Machine Gun Review: Beth Gibbons and Co. Return with New Track from Upcoming Album Third

In: Electro Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Kingdom of Sorrow Interview: Interview with Kirk Windstein of Crowbar and Down on Metal Band

In: Metal Music

By: Feature Writer Paul Travers

Madonna Hard Candy 4 Minute Review: Can this Justin Timberlake - Timbaland Collaboration Save the World?

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

6th Annual Shakespeare Concerts: Musicians Celebrate the Bard at the New England Conservatory

In: Classical Music Performances

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Madonna, Timbaland Go Mobile: Artists Release New Albums to Verizon and Vodafone Cell Phone Users

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

American Pianist Grace Nikae: How Nikae Integrates Web 2.0 and Classical Music via Blog and Photos

In: Modern Classical Musicians

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Nine Inch Nails Ghosts I-IV Review: New Digital Download Album from Industrial Music Pioneers NIN

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Nine Inch Nails Free Ghosts I-IV: NIN Scares up Big Business for New Album without Record Company

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Venom Unleash Their New Album Hell: Interview with Cronos of Black Metal Legends Venom on New Record

In: Death/Black Metal

By: Feature Writer Paul Travers

Goodbye, Giusseppe Di Stefano: Sicilian-Born Star Operatic Tenor Dies Near Milan at 86

In: Classical Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Korn's Jonathan Davis Tour Dates: Korn Singer's Alone I Play Tour for Europe and Download

In: Nu-Metal

By: Feature Writer Paul Travers

Madonna Celebrates 50th Birthday: With Filth & Wisdom Film, & Hard Candy CD, Mage Joins Hall of Fame

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Canadian Soprano Simone Osbourne: Canadian Opera Singer Wins National Council Prize in NYC at the Met

In: Classical Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Kylie Minogue X CD Review: Australian Pop Princess Releases New Album of Dance Perfection

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Goldfrapp Seventh Tree CD Review: The New Folk Tinged Album Sprouts New Direction for Electronic Duo

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Royal Philharmonic Society Awards: British Music Competition Seeks Voter Participation

In: Classical Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

New Janet Jackson Single Feedback: Latest Album Discipline Proves Jackson Back in Control of Comeback

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Boston's Jupiter String Quartet: Ensemble of Family Members Graduated from New England Conservatory

In: Modern Classical Musicians

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Young Composer Fung Lam: The Music of Hong Kong-Born Cellist and Composer Appears Worldwide

In: Classical Composers

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Seal Releases Amazing New CD: Latest Album System Brings Bristish Superstar Back to Dancefloor

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Goldfrapp A&E Track Hits iTunes: British Electronic Act Previews New Single from Album Seventh Tree

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

The Great Kat Shred Classical: Julliard Violinist Combines Metal Performance and Romantic Music

In: Modern Classical Musicians

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

British Composer Judith Weir: Medal of Music Winner Popularizes Storytelling through Modern Opera

In: Classical Composers

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Disco Lies, Moby Growls: New Single from Cloverfield Monster Movie Soundtrack Hits iTunes

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

British Violinist Tasmin Little: Classical Musician Offers Her Music for Free on the Internet

In: Modern Classical Musicians

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

American Pianist Leon Fleisher: World Class Performer Conquers Focal Dystonia

In: Modern Classical Musicians

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Dutch Conductor Edo de Waart: Hong Kong Philharmonic Music Director Set to Lead Milwaukee Symphony

In: Orchestras

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

German Composer Hans Otte: Avant Garde Pianist, Composer, and Advocate Dies on 25 December 2007

In: Classical Composers

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

French Pianist Hélène Grimaud: The Life of a Classical Musician with a Passion for Wolves

In: Modern Classical Musicians

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

The Karlheinz Stockhausen Legacy: German Avant-Garde Composer Dies at 79 on December 5, 2007

In: Classical Composers

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Measha Brueggergosman: Quirky Canadian Soprano Releases Surprise, an Album of Cabaret Songs

In: Modern Classical Musicians

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Steve Reich Mini-Festival: Boston's New England Conservatory Hosts Contemporary Composer

In: Classical Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Julia Fischer, Artist of the Year: 24-Year-Old Violinist Receives 2007 Classic FM Gramophone Award

In: Classical Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Note by Note Piano History Film: Documentary on the Making of Steinway L1037

In: Classical Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Gabriela Montero Improvisations: Venezuelan Pianist Improvises on Classical and Popular Melodies

In: Modern Classical Musicians

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Britney’s Blackout Hot as Ice: Spears New Elctro-Tinged CD Proves Freakshow Still Fills Dancefloors

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Women's Chant Performed in Halifax: Anonymous 4 Interprets Salzinnes Antiphonal in '07 Scotia Music Fest

In: Modern Classical Musicians

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Asian Orchestra to Visit Britain: North Korean State Orchestra Approved for 2008 International Tour

In: Orchestras

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Royal Carol Honors Scotland: Sir Peter Maxwell Davies' Carol Celebrates Christmas in Orkney

In: Classical Composers

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

American Orchestra in North Korea: The New York Philharmonic May Perform in Diplomacy Tour Spring 2008

In: Orchestras

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Yo Yo Ma on the Silk Road: Chinese-American Cellist Takes Project to China

In: Modern Classical Musicians

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Marin Alsop First Female Conductor: American Makes History Conducting the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

In: Symphonies

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Darren Hayes Finds His Groove: Ex-Savage Garden Vocalist Releases This Delicate Thing We'Ve Made

In: Dance/Techno Music

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

California Composer Terry Riley: American Minimalist Influenced by Modernist Electron Experimentalism

In: Classical Music

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke

Kronos Quartet Plays Sigur Rós: San Francisco String Ensemble's Post-Rock CD Features Jimi Hendrix

In: Modern Classical Musicians

By: Feature Writer Sarah Canice Funke