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A pair of electronic music events have been cancelled in Detroit, although it doesn't seem like too much work was put into getting them off the ground at all. The Detroit Electronic Music Festival and the Federation of Electronic Music Technology, two festivals planned for July 4th weekend in coordination with each other was called off via an alert on the events' mutual website. -
Sky Ferreria addresses 'I Blame Myself' music video controversy amongst racism claims
Yesterday (April 16), indie pop singer Sky Ferreira released her latest music video/advertisement hybrid for the track "I Blame Myself." Of course, the music video -- which largely features a tough Ferreira commanding the streets with an all male, all African-American gang in tow before getting arrested -- has not been without controversy. -
Rhapsody in College: Mystery of Hunter's 1897 Steinway Grand Owned by George and Rose Gershwin Unraveled via New York Times
A Steinway grand, a Model A, 6 feet 2 inches long, which carries the serial number 87592, making it the 87,592nd piano since the company began--making pianos in the family kitchen. The item in question: an 1897 Steinway donated by Rose Gershwin. -
South Korean shipwreck brings music, film and sporting events to a halt
South Korea deserves credit for the value that it allots to human life. It's tough for a nation to bounce back from any tragedy as devastating as the sinking of the Sewol, a cruise ship, off the coast of the country. The boat carried 485 passengers, including 325 high school students. The country may be hindering its peoples' ability to cope with the pressure put on citizens to remain glum. -
Last Kind Words: Elvie Thomas and Geeshie Wiley Unearthed via New York Times, "Motherless Child Blues" Revived
In the spring of 1930, in a damp and dimly lit studio, on a Wisconsin village off Lake Michigan, Thomas and Wiley recorded a session of songs that for over half a century had been named masterpieces of pre-war Americana. -
7 Classic Albums That Were Recorded Extremely Quickly: Black Sabbath, Bob Dylan, and more
In an era where My Bloody Valentine takes 20 years to record an album, it’s easy to forget that recording a good album doesn’t need to take a very long time. In fact, some of the greatest albums of all time were recorded in no time at all. Here are seven classic albums that were recorded extremely quickly. -
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I first read about Tona Brown, one of the Beltway's best singing violinists, in my colleague Tim Smith's pitch perfect profile in the May 22, 2011 early edition of the Baltimore Sun. To wit, I've been following Miss Brown's career--performer, pedagogue, activist--for the ensuing three years. -
Drake reportedly being sued over opening monologue to 'Pound Cake/Paris Morton Music 2'
According to TMZ, Drake is being sued for the opening monologue of his Nothing Was the Same track "Pound Cake/Paris Morton Music 2," featuring Jay Z. -
Ariana Grande 'Problem' release date to follow Radio Disney Music Awards, according to Twitter
Ariana Grande just announced the title of her new single "Problem" on Tuesday (April 15), and now it's been announced that the first track off her Yours Truly follow-up is coming sooner than expected. -
Producer Butch Vig gives status of new Foo Fighters album
The Foo Fighters eighth studio album is "almost halfway done," producer Butch Vig has told Kerrang (via NME). Vig, who is thought to be co-producing the album with Steve Albini, says the band is experimenting with challenging recording techniques similar to their process on 2011's Wasting Light, which was made in Grohl's garage. -
Miley Cyrus remains hospitalized, cancelled Bangerz Tour shows make her cry on Twitter, Instagram
Miley Cyrus has had to cancel two of her "Bangerz" Tour concerts this week due to hospitalization, but don't think she is happy about it. According to her official Twitter account, the "Adore You" singer is in tears due to her cancelled obligations. -
Coldplay announced first tour dates in support of upcoming, 'Ghost Stories' [SCHEDULE]
As previously reported, Coldplay has a new album coming out this spring called Ghost Stories. They've already dropped the singles "Midnight" and "Magic," and shared two other tracks, "Always in My Head" and "Another's Arms," at SXSW's iTunes Festival. Now they've announced their first string of dates in support of the new effort.
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