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Buraka Som Sistema Just Discover EDM Scene is Real: 'I Thought it Was a Joke'

Portugese dance music makers Buraka Som Sistema have just discovered the EDM scene -- which they're considered part of -- actually exists. ... Read More »

17 of the Riskiest Moves in Music History: The Brave, Crazy and Inspirational

Inspired by Against Me!'s Tom Gabel, we look at 17 artists who've put their careers -- or sometimes, lives -- on the line by standing up for their beliefs. ... Read More »

M.I.A.'s Wikileaks Song, Waka Flocka Flame's New Job & More -- News Roundup

Today's news roundup includes M.I.A.'s "WikiLeaks" tune, Cursive and Cymbals Eats Guitar's Gin Blossom's cover and a new Soundgarden track. ... Read More »

Madonna vs. M.I.A.: Middle Finger Was a 'Teenager, Irrelevant Thing to Do'

Madonna is none to pleased about MIA's bird flip at last week's Super Bowl. ... Read More »

M.I.A., Fiance Benjamin Bronfman Split, Singer Rarely Sees Son -- Report

M.I.A. has reportedly split from fiance Benjamin Bronfman. ... Read More »

Madonna, M.I.A., 'Bad Girls': The Dangers of Co-Opting Cool

Madonna was after the controversial cool of M.I.A. but clearly got more than she bargained for during their Super Bowl performance over the weekend. ... Read More »

M.I.A.'s Super Bowl Middle Finger: NFL, NBC Blame Each Other

M.I.A. flipped the proverbial bird during her halftime show performance alongside Madonna and Nicki Minaj. ... Read More »

Madonna: 'No Nipples' at Super Bowl Halftime Show

Madonna promises that there will be "no nipples" during her Super Bowl halftime performance. ... Read More »

M.I.A. Releases New Single 'Bad Girls'

M.I.A. debuts her new single, 'Bad Girls.' ... Read More »

Madonna Super Bowl Halftime Show to Feature M.I.A. and More?

With Madonna's Super Bowl halftime extravaganza just over a week away, rumours are swirling as to who will be joining her onstage. It seems the first performer to confirm is M.I.A. ... Read More »

Occupy Wall Street Protest Songs -- A Playlist for the 99 Percent

We've got the ultimate Occupy Wall Street playlist to keep the protest going strong. ... Read More »

Musicians React to London Riots

Over the past four days, riots in London have rocked the British capitol with vandalism, fires and violence. Since the start of the troubles, artists have taken to Twitter and Facebook to express their dismay. ... Read More »

M.I.A. Offers Mars Bars to London Rioters in Controversial Tweet

Artists have been quick to respond via Twitter to the terrible scenes of riots and looting that have spread across London -- with M.I.A. causing controversy with support for the rioters. ... Read More »

M.I.A. Dedicates Unreleased Song, '27' to Amy Winehouse

M.I.A. dedicates a song to her late friend Amy Winehouse, who died this past weekend, at 27. ... Read More »

Rye Rye Releases 'New Thing' Video With Designer Prabal Gurung

It should come as no surprise that up-and-coming fashion star Prabal Gurung's collaboration with M.I.A. protege Rye Rye would result in a visually stunning, fashion-forward music video clip that debuted on Stylelist. ... Read More »

Diplo Claims M.I.A Knows 'Nothing' About Politics

Producer Diplo -- real name Wesley Pentz -- has accused London rapper M.I.A. of having no knowledge of the politics which have inspired her lyrics. ... Read More »