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David Chiu

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David Chiu is a freelance writer based in New York. His writings have appeared in The New York Times, People, Paste, New York Press, The Queens Chronicle, amNY and many other publications.

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Kami Thompson's 'Love Lies': Richard Thompson's Daughter Releases Debut LP
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William Shatner Shrugs Off Musical 'Ridicule,' Returns With Space-Themed LP

Neilson Barnard, Getty Images With his 1968 debut album, 'The Transformed Man,' the legendary William Shatner began a singing career that has found him covering everything from Elton John's 'Rocket Man,' which he famously performed at the 1978 Science-Fiction Awards, to Cee Lo Green's 'F--- You.' Alongside Ben Folds, Shatner also recorded the ...

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The Mekons Look to Edwardian-Era Britain on Latest Album 'Ancient and Modern'

Francesca Allen In British history, the Edwardian era (1901-1919) was characterized by imperialism, wealth and contrasts between the affluent and the impoverished. For the Mekons, the era serves a reference point for their 26th and latest album, 'Ancient and Modern.' While a lot has changed since 1911, history repeats itself as far as ...

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Daryl Hall on Future With John Oates: 'We're Pretty Much on to Our Own Thing'

Press Here Publicity Daryl Hall certainly took his time recording a follow-up to his last solo record, 1996's 'Can't Stop Dreaming.' The singer is back with 'Laughing Down Crying,' an album that was 10 years in the making. During that time, he's also worked with musical partner John Oates, hosted his Web series, 'Live From Daryl's House' and ...

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Ben Folds Five Plot New Material, Recall Friends' Hatred of 'Brick' -- Exclusive Video

Sony As Ben Folds was working on a best-of compilation of his music from the last 20 years, his label, Sony, suggested that he record some new music with his former band, Ben Folds Five, to bookend the set. Prior to this, Folds, drummer Darren Jessee and bassist Robert Sledge hadn't recorded new music together as Ben Folds Five in over a ...

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Blondie Stick Together in Spite of 'Acrimonies' to Release 'Panic of Girls'

F. Scott Schafer Thirty-five years ago, Blondie released their self-titled debut album. It would inaugurate a memorable recording career of a band whose music has always embraced eclectic and different styles -- whether it's disco ('Heart of Glass'), reggae ('The Tide Is High) and hip hop (Rapture') -- while maintaining its New York roots. ...

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Lindsey Buckingham Avoids the 'Politics' of Fleetwood Mac on New Solo LP -- Free MP3

Jeremy Cowart When it comes to solo work, Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham's output has been somewhat sporadic. Before 2006, Buckingham had only released three albums: 'Law and Order' (1981), 'Go Insane' (1984) and 'Out of the Cradle (1992).' Midway through this period, in 1987, Buckingham left Fleetwood Mac, and despite a one-off ...

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Olivia Newton-John Almost Didn't Release 'Physical' Because of Its Sexy Tone

Quinn Rooney, Getty Images If Olivia Newton-John had her way 30 years ago, her song 'Physical' may have not been heard on the radio. At the time she recorded it, Newton-John was worried about putting that suggestive and risqué single out there. "I had a bit of a panic session," she tells Spinner. "I went, 'Oh my God! I can't put ...

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