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Right artist, wrong venue. That was the story Friday night when Swedish dance pop powerhouse Robyn hit Toronto's Molson Amphitheatre for a show dubbed 'Disco Lemonade.' The lineup was an odd mix, including headlining Brit pop act Keane, alt-dance phenom Dan Black, Canuck singer/songwriter Hannah Georgas ...
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If one were to compile a list of music's most in-demand producers, there's no doubt Dave 'Switch' Taylor would be near the top.
The UK producer, DJ and 'fidget house' pioneer became well-known as one half of the dynamic duo who helped propel M.I.A. to stardom by producing her albums 'Arular' and 'Kala.' Switch and Philadelphia producer/DJ Diplo ...
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When they burst onto the indie music scene with their debut full-length, 2003's 'Chain Gang of Love,' Danish rock duo the Raveonettes garnered plenty of rock-critic love. With their unique Jesus and Mary Chain-meets-Everly Brothers style, they were also one of the first bands to nudge indie rock fans toward nordic countries for musical innovation. ...
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Court Yard Hounds may currently be touring their debut album across North America, but the country duo is no stranger to music industry superstardom. Sisters Emily Robison and Martie Maguire are two-thirds of the Dixie Chicks, but this time around, they're doing it for themselves.
While they are adamant that the Dixie Chicks are by no means ...
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Having suffered through the chilly winds and dull skies of winter, the sun-starved masses are ready to shed a few layers of clothing and catch some rays. But while some of us might be lucky enough (or rich enough) to be able to spend all our time soaking up the summertime vibes, others have to bring home the bacon indoors, fully clothed and under ...
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You can be forgiven if the name Kid Sister makes you think of long, wildly embellished and bedazzled talons. The Chicago rapper, born Melisa Young, made her first music industry splash with 2007's 'Pro Nails,' a video featuring wacky nail art, dancing fingers and a guest rap by her early champion, Kanye West. After a number of delays that ...
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When the Black Keys decided to record their latest album, 'Brothers,' at famed recording studio Muscle Shoals, drummer/producer Pat Carney was stoked. He and bandmate Dan Auerbach had been looking for a classic American recording studio and Muscle Shoals had the perfect pedigree, having seen the likes of Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Percy Sledge, ...
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