In Remembrance: Conor Oberst's Later Works

Following a man who’s been involved with, and deserted so many different bands isn’t an easy job.

Last week we looked at everything Conor Oberst did from the start of his musical career up until the forming of Bright Eyes.  This week we’ll finish the trip and cover all the projects from Bright Eyes on through the recent release of the debut album by Monsters of Folk...

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Posted by Andrew Scott on Nov 16, 2009 @ 9:00 am

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The Roundtable: The Walk Of Shame

You can pick one song to take your 'walk of shame,' which song do you pick?

Everyone has taken a “walk of shame” in their life, and if they haven’t then they’ve certainly lied about doing so. So this week’s roundtable question is simple...

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Posted by Wes Soltis on Nov 13, 2009 @ 9:00 am

Nick Cave, Warren Ellis set to release soundtrack for The Road

What's better than a post-apocalyptic USA on Thanksgiving? Cave and Ellis's soundtrack.

Nerd alert: Let's combine the grace and beauty of Nick Cave and Warren Ellis's constant collaborations, the Pulitzer-prize winning writer Cormac McCarthy, and a story about a man and his son crossing the devastated landscape of the US in search of any life.  What do you get?  The new soundtrack for one of McCarthy's finest storylines, The Road...

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Posted by Amy Dittmeier on Nov 12, 2009 @ 11:00 am

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Spotlight On Spotify

Will Spotify destroy iTunes? Sweden always has the coolest stuff.

Sweden, the country who continuously gives America a super wedgie when it comes to emerging musical artists, also lays claim to what may be the most superior of the digital music streaming services: Spotify.

Launched in October 2008, Spotify differs from streaming services that are available in the U.S...

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Posted by Leah Urbom on Nov 12, 2009 @ 9:00 am

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Clipse Official Track Listing and Release Date

After months of push-backs, set your sights for December 8th.

December, December, the 8th of December. Columbia records decided the world is finally ready for Clipse’s third official release Till the Casket Drops. The album was suppose to release late summer, fell to early fall and now finally finds its place in December. It has been a long wait until the casket drops. Here’s your official track listing:

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Posted by Andrew Macnider on Nov 12, 2009 @ 8:00 am

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