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Vampire Weekend are showing a different side of themselves on their second album, 'Contra' -- a sadder one. "I think there is more of a sentimental vibe in some of the songs on this record," bassist Chris Baio tells Spinner of the effort, which features two ballads, 'Taxi Cab' and 'I Think Ur a Contra.' "Some of it is just a reflection of the ...
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Shakira had a hit on her hands earlier this fall with 'She Wolf,' the title track from her new album, but it turns out there was a rather unexpected he-man behind the song -- Sam Endicott of the Bravery. The frontman teamed up with producer John Hill, who also co-helmed the Bravery's new effort, 'Stir The Blood,' to write a trio of tracks for ...
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New York City's the Bravery dropped their third album, 'Stir the Blood,' on Tuesday, and as fans can attest, it's their darkest record to date. While the sounds are heavier, frontman Sam Endicott doesn't think he is a bleaker person these days. "I think that I am more comfortable expressing that side of myself, whereas in the past I would pretend ...
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On Thursday morning, Australian indie-rockers Dappled Cities took their craft to the streets to raise money for charity. Singers Tim Derricourt and Dave Rennick of the Sydney-based band headed downtown to help give a big sendoff to the departing morning DJs of legendary Australian radio station Triple J and help out Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy in ...
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When Black Rebel Motorcycle Club drop their fifth studio album, 'Beat the Devil's Tattoo,' on March 9, 2010, it will be their first with new drummer Leah Shapiro. "She played on the album, she helped write, so as far as I'm concerned she is [in the band]," BRMC vocalist/guitarist Peter Hayes tells Spinner. Shapiro stepped into the drummer's seat ...
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Kid Sister may pose a little seductively on the cover of her debut album, 'Ultraviolet,' but while skin is in, she's staying covered. "I got parents. I'm not trying to show all the business," Kid Sister, aka Melissa Young, tells Spinner of her demure look. "Me and my girlfriends always laugh -- we're like, 'You know, there's a reason why we don't ...
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Danish trio Mew are set to kick off a stateside jaunt next week in Philadelphia, but they'll take a break from their headlining trek to support one of their favorite bands of all time, the Pixies. "I'm really excited for the show," Mew frontman Jonas Bjerre tells Spinner from the UK, where his band is currently on tour. "You know if I could travel ...
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