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Josh Krajcik, 'No Better Lovers' -- Song Premiere

2013-02-09 23:27:00 (читать в оригинале)

Filed under: News, Exclusive, New Music, New Releases

The first season of "e;The X Factor"e; surprised a lot of us in the rock realm. Just because you're a contestant on a reality singing competition doesn't mean you can't be a good songwriter.

Enter Josh Krajcik. He was trying to make ends meet in Ohio, supporting his musical habit while burrito building. Then he landed a spot on Fox's hit show. That's when America got to hear a familiar type of modern acoustic soul -- a sound that Krajcik is pretty darn good at.

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Joey Ramone Auction: Late Singer's Records, Passport on the Block

2013-02-09 23:27:00 (читать в оригинале)

Filed under: News

Fans of the Ramones will have a chance to buy a piece of history when late frontman Joey Ramone's personal items go up for auction.

Perhaps one of the biggest purchases will be the singer's record collection, which encompasses 97 pieces of vinyl, including titles from Led Zeppelin, the Who, KISS, Bob Dylan, Elton John and T.Rex.

Other memorabilia up for grabs are items from Ramone's wardrobe, his passport, and handwritten lyrics.

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Elton John on Queens of the Stone Age Album, Dirty Projectors Play 'Conan' & More -- News Roundup

2013-02-09 23:27:00 (читать в оригинале)

Filed under: News, News Today, Oh Boy!

The Dave Grohl "e;Chelsea Lately"e; takeover continues to yield headline-grabbing results as, last night, the Foo Fighters frontman interviewed Sir Elton John and revealed that both guest-star on the upcoming new Queens of the Stone Age album. [NME]

Dirty Projectors took on "e;Conan"e; last night with a mercurial rendition of "e;Offspring Is Blank"e; off of their acclaimed 2012 album, Swing Lo Magellan. Watch the performance below, and feel free to revisit their Interface session.

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Donald Byrd Dead: Legendary Jazz Musician Dies at 80

2013-02-09 23:27:00 (читать в оригинале)

Filed under: News, R.I.P.

After rumors began circulating earlier this week, it has finally been confirmed that legendary jazz musician Donald Byrd has died.

According to a family member, the trumpet player and bandleader, born Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II, died Monday, Feb 4., at the age of 80. His cause of death has not yet been disclosed.

Byrd's nephew, Alex Bugnon, also a jazz musician, revealed to Amoeba that his family had been attempting to hide Byrd's death.

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This Week in Music History: February 3 - 9 -- Beatles vs. Apple & U.S. Government

2013-02-09 23:27:00 (читать в оригинале)

Filed under: Concerts and Tours, News, Exclusive, The Hit List, Music Appreciation

There's a reason why the Beatles are arguably the biggest musical act in the history of ever.

Sure, part of that's the dozens of internationally recognized hit songs they recorded, but there's another side, too -- their cultural impact.

This week in musical history is a perfect example of that impact as it features the Fab Four (or their lawyers) fighting big computer companies, fighting the government, and basically changing the game via television.

To find out what we're talking about click to launch the gallery below: