NIN, My Morning Jacket, Maroon 5, and Ben Harper Join The Sound Strike Against Arizona Immigration Law

June 30, 2010 By 3 Comments
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With several weeks remaining before the implementation of the controversial Arizona immigration law, musicians continue to join forces in boycotting performances in the southern border state.  The Sound Strike is a collective of musicians, spearheaded by Rage Against the Machine's Zack de la Rocha.  Nine Inch Nails, My Morning Jacket, Maroon 5 and Ben Harper are among the latest artists to join the movement, which has gained the support of over a hundred acts.  De la Rocha also says there’s … [Read more...]

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Listen Lisse has a beat that palpitates as mysteriously as the interior heart and vocals that haunt as surely as internal voices. … [Read more...]

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CD Review: ‘Pow Bang’ by Listen Lisse, a Mysterious and Haunting Labyrinth

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Listen Lisse has a beat that palpitates as mysteriously as the interior heart and vocals that haunt as surely as internal voices.  As if to affirm nagging suspicions, Lisse assures from the start, “This is just a fantasy.”  The folksy electro-acoustic style of this Aussie performer has an attraction of its own.  In her 2009 sophomore release, Pow Bang, Lisse revels in the perfect ending to the perfect day, offering, “What you see is what you get.” Listen Lisse captivates with … [Read more...]

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The Postelles Reveal ‘White Night’ Video

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If you haven’t heard, The Postelles are an indie garage band from NYC with malt shop style rhythm, trebly guitars and four-part vocal hooks. They push feel good, up tempo songs that are short and sweet, and cover Buddy Holly, fittingly so. This band just came back from a headlining UK tour with the Futureheads, Bonnaroo (not their first time on the bill) and various other festival and showcase stops. They have a handful of east coast tour dates lined up presently. Capitol Records has … [Read more...]

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Video: Slash Live at Glastonbury Festival

June 29, 2010 By 1 Comment
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Watch Myles Kennedy’s great spin on the Guns-n-Roses classics during Slash’s performance at the Glastonbury Festival June 27th performance. On the heels of his solo album debut as #1 Rock Album and performing at some of the largest European outdoor Festivals, Slash launches his U.S. Summer tour. The U.S. dates will feature vocalist Myles Kennedy who was also part of the European tour and received strong critical praise at shows like the Download Audiences in Europe were treated to a … [Read more...]

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Eminem's Recovery On Track To Crush The Competition

June 29, 2010 By 1 Comment

Eminem is once again proving that he's a dominate force in the music industry. According to early reports, the rapper's latest album Recovery will debut in the top spot on the Billboard … [Read more...]

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Eminem’s Recovery On Track To Crush The Competition

June 29, 2010 By 1 Comment
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Eminem is once again proving that he's a dominate force in the music industry. According to early reports, the rapper's latest album Recovery will debut in the top spot on the Billboard  Top 200 having sold close to 750,000 units. That makes five consecutive solo albums to debut at #1 for Em. The official week-one tally from Nielsen SoundScan won’t be available ’til tomorrow morning, but the numbers are correct, Recovery will be the biggest debut of the year so far. And although … [Read more...]

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Contest: Win a Copy of Between a Heart and A Rock Place: A Memoir by Pat Benatar

June 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Pat Benatar is hitting the book stores with 'Between a Heart and A Rock Place: A Memoir' (out June 15 through William Morrow). And TST is giving away a copy to five lucky readers. Starting Monday, July 5th, we're going to ask a Pat Benatar related trivia question on our Facebook fan page. First correct answer wins. It's that easy. So make sure you join our Facebook fan page or you'll probably miss out. … [Read more...]

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