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19 Best Cover Songs of 2012 -- Lana Del Rey, Feist, Japandroids, Divine Fits, Cookie Monster & More

Cookie Monster, Lana Del Rey, Feistodon... here are our fave cover songs of 2012. ... Read More »

ATP 2012, Day 2: A Helpful How-To Guide for the First-Timer

Yesterday, we gave you tips for your first day at your first ATP: I'll Be Your Mirror. Here's your field manual for day two - things are in full-swing now, and it's time to rev your engines. ... Read More »

Bonnaroo Day Three: The Roots Honor Adam 'MCA' Yauch, Dispatch Brings the Energy + More

The Roots, Dispatch and Santigold were among the top acts to perform on Saturday -- day three -- at Bonnaroo 2012. ... Read More »

President Obama Covers Rolling Stone Magazine, Jams With the Roots on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon'

Obama is capping a week devoted to courting young votes with a Rolling Stone magazine cover interview that segues from presidential musings on politics to foreign policy to pop culture. ... Read More »

The Roots, SXSW: Questlove and Co. Blur Genres, Follow Inspired Bob Mould Set

The Roots blurred genres, Bob Mould did Sugar's 'Copper Blue' and Blitzen Trapper made it look easy at SXSW. ... Read More »

Bonnaroo 2012 Lineup: Radiohead, Beach Boys, Bon Iver to Headline

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The reunited Beach Boys will celebrate sunshine and summer at the 2012 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival with Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phish and Bon Iver. ... Read More »

Bon Iver + the Roots Turn 'Perth' Into an Eight-Minute Jam on 'Fallon'

Justin Vernon and the Roots performed an extended version of 'Perth' on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. ... Read More »

Fishbone Frontman Says Roots 'Right on Time' With Bachmann Incident

Fishbone's Angelo Moore addresses the Roots/Bachmann controversy and shows his support for the hip-hop jam band. ... Read More »

Questlove: Michele Bachmann 'Fallon' Controversy 'Wasn't Worth It'

After getting the proverbial political finger from pundit Bill O'Reilly, several women's groups and Bachmann's own camp, Questlove was fearing for the safety of his job. ... Read More »

Michele Bachmann: Roots' 'Fallon' Incident Was Sexist

Monday night (Nov. 21), the Roots got themselves involved in a bit of a scandal when they chose to perform Fishbone's 'Lyin Ass Bitch' as Republican pundit Michele Bachmann walked onstage to sit down with Jimmy Fallon on his 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' show. ... Read More »

Beastie Boys, Snoop Dogg, Radiohead and More Pay Tribute to Gil Scott-Heron

The passing of Gil Scott-Heron on Friday, May 27, at the age of 62 has touched musicians from all genres, with artists like the Beastie Boys and Snoop Dogg paying their respect online. ... Read More »

Sharon Jones Sings 'Too Good' for the Roots

Sharon Jones opens up musical collaborations, including one with the hip-hop band the Roots that failed to work out. ... Read More »

Booker T. Jones Returns to His Hometown Roots: 'The World Owes Memphis So Much'

Booker T. Jones talks about 'The Road From Memphis,' and shares his thoughts on politics, being frugal and his all-star collaborators, including Sharon Jones and the National's Matt Berninger. ... Read More »

Songs About Faith: 20 Tunes Rocking Religious Themes

Singing about religion is a risky proposition for a ... Read More »

Northern Exposure: Drake, 'Unforgettable' (Keys N Krates remix)

Nobody needs an introduction to Canuck rap sensation Drake so Toronto live remix crew Keys N Krates are cleverly turning their attention to a Drizzy track for their latest reinterpretation, as their electro-flavoured take may well turn new ears their way ... Read More »

Hip Hop's Indie Rock Connections -- Part 2

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