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Best Songs of 2010 -- Part Two

The current retro movement in the best songs of 2010 is a win-win: Oldsters who had declared music dead can now listen to new songs, making them look less uncool to their kids. ... Read More »

The Roots' ?uestlove Explains Indie Collaborations, Amy Winehouse Supergroup

Roots drummer, producer and musical director Amir "?uestlove" Thompson is an inveterate multitasker. ... Read More »

The Roots Inject Hip-Hop Groove Into Toronto Jazz Fest

After a weekend of clashes between riot police and protesters plagued Toronto, thanks to the G20 ... Read More »

Dirty Projectors and Bjork Release Whale-Inspired EP

New York art-pop act Dirty Projectors have released their first set of new material since last ... Read More »

Dirty Projectors Cover Bob Dylan for Levi's Pioneer Sessions

If She and Him's recent take on Ricky Nelson's heartache staple 'Fools Rush In' for Levi's Pioneer ... Read More »

The Roots Bring in Dirty Projectors for 'How I Got Over'

When Dirty Projectors stopped by 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' last year, Roots drummer and band ... Read More »

Concert for the Coast to Donate All Profits to Oil Spill Relief

Despite the massive Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival will not ... Read More »

Green Day Kicking Off Rolling Stones Week on 'Fallon'

It sure is great to be Green Day at the moment. After the Broadway adaptation of 'American Idiot' ... Read More »

The Roots 'Get Over' With Joanna Newsom and Jim James

As the house band for 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,' the Roots are bound to broaden their pallet ... Read More »

Lissie Still Surprised When Fans Recognize Her

Despite critical praise for her 'Why You Runnin'' EP and shout-outs from celebrities, ... Read More »

Sting and John Legend Headlining Earth Day Concert in Washington, D.C.

The week after President Obama called for expanded oil drilling in the United States, a group of ... Read More »

Sara Bareilles' New Album Inspired by Kings of Leon

Sara Bareilles is slowly making progress on her follow-up to 'Little Voice,' the album that made the ... Read More »

Har Mar Superstar Performs 'Tall Boy' on Jimmy Fallon

Har Mar Superstar is ready for his closeup. Riding high with a new album, 'Dark Touches,' and a role ... Read More »

We Hear Dead People: 10 Duets With Deceased Singing Partners

In the music industry, every day is El Dia de los Muertos, especially when los muertos can be ... Read More »

Music Albums Out on October 13, 2009

Looking for a list of music albums out on October 13, 2009? Whether you're into glossy pop or ... Read More »

The Roots Take Manhattan

Philadelphia natives the Roots are relocating to New York City and not for the weather. They've been ... Read More »