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"Fear of Music," Talking Heads

It was 25 years ago, August 3, 1979 to be exact, that Talking Heads released what would be considered by many as the sequeway album between their two distinct sounds. …

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This Sat.- 3 Doors Down, Nickelback, Puddle of Mud, 12 Stones

3 Doors Down, Nickelback, Puddle of Mud, 12 Stones. THIS SATURDAY- JULY 31st. 5PM GATES 6:30PM SHOW, ONE JACKSON PLACE, DOWNTOWN JACKSON, MS. GENERAL ADMISSION, $39.50-ADVANCE, $42.00-DAY OF SHOW (CASH …

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MoveOn introduces ‘Future Soundtrack for America'

MoveOn.org today announced a new CD put together by John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants, featuring songs by Blink-182, Bright Eyes, David Byrne, Laura Cantrell, Clem Snide, Death Cab …

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R.E.M. finish their newest album

R.E.M. have just completed work on their latest album, which is slated for release in time for the November elections. Click here to read the article at Pitchforkmedia.

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"Corymb," Boom Bip

As life in the 21st Century gets into full swing, it is no surprise that electronic music has pervaded the music landscape. What is surprising is how much emotion can …

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"The Cure," The Cure

So far, 2004 seems to be the year of the "comeback," especially when it comes to those musicians who played an important part in laying the foundation for Alternative Music …

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Herman's Music Picks: Tonight at George St.

Wednesday you will delight in the eclectic alt. pop rock of Brax, direct from Los Angeles to George Street Grocery. Think of them as U2 meets Wilco, breed on the …

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Geronimo Rex: Thoroughly Human, by Jessica Kinnison

Joey Plunkett's voice diffuses over Vince Johnston's repetitive, infectious guitar strokes and Ryan Rogers' strong, directive beat as a haunting echo that creeps into your senses without warning or thought …

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Winners of the 2004 Jackson Music Awards

Congratulations to all the nominees and winners in the 2004 Jackson Music Awards that has held last weekend. Here are your winners...

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Guided By Voices Final LP and Tour Announced

For eighteen years Guided By Voices have been a guiding force in indie pop/rock music, and with their final LP and tour announced, Jackson venues continue to ignore the music …

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Pitchfork's Top Albums of the 70's

While I can't agree with the order, putting The Cars before Dark Side of the Moon, there are some mighty fine albums to complete your collection here. I dont think …

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"I Steal And Do Drugs," hollAnd

Trevor Kampmann [aka hollAnd] has just released a new set of futuristic indie-electro-pop at its best. For those unfamiliar with the hollAnd "sound," points of reference include Mark Robinson, Barcelona, …

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How many would support a TRUE community radio station?

I realize that this isn't necessarily an event per se, but I started to think last night about how easy/difficult it would be to form a true community radio station …

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Compilation DVD forthcoming from WARP Records!

It appears the DVD music video market just got a bit more interesting, as WARP Records has recently announced that a collection of music videos is slated for SEPTEMBER 21st …

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Want Your Band to Play at Montipaloosa ?

The Montipaloosa Music Festival 2004 is seeking up-and-coming acts for a "Battle of the Bands" to be held at this year's Labor Day Weekend festivities. Entrants will be judged by …