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Violent Femmes Owe Their Career to Busking

Brian Ritchie of the Violent Femmes has an affinity for street musicians. "I respect the ambition of ... Read More »

Violent Femmes Still Feuding Over Wendy's Ad

Three years after a Violent Femmes' song was used to advertise a fast food joint, bassist Brian ... Read More »

The Break Make More Than 'Retro' Surf Music

Brian Ritchie's foray into instrumental surf music began with a mysterious phone call from Midnight ... Read More »

Gordon Gano and the Ryan Brothers Interview: SXSW 2010

Although Gordon Gano and the Ryan Brothers' debut album 'Under the Sun' was released in September of ... Read More »

'I Love Me': 20 Songs About Self-Appreciation

They say you have to love yourself before you can love anyone else. And that's good therapeutic ... Read More »

Midnight Oil and Violent Femmes Members Form Surf Band

Members of Midnight Oil have teamed with Violent Femmes bassist Brian Ritchie to form a new surf ... Read More »

Violent Femmes Go 'Crazy' on Gnarls Barkley

Once upon a time -- 2006 to be exact -- Gnarls Barkley turned out a cover of the Violent Femmes' ... Read More »

Arcade Fire Tell New York Fans to 'Kiss Off'

Indie darlings the Arcade Fire ended their 2007 North American tour Saturday night with a blowout ... Read More »

Band Bitter Over Burgers

Bandmates can be driven apart by arguments over any number of things -- girlfriends, royalties, ... Read More »