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The New York arts community is mourning the loss of Errol Rappaport, a passionate advocate for music, theater, and independent artistry. But for those who knew him beyond the curtain calls and gala lights, Errol was more than a supporter of the arts—he was a fiercely loyal friend, a constant presence, and a source of
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What better way is there to mark Stephen Malkmus‘ past milestones and present achievements than to revisit his most memorable Pavement songs? Malkmus’ wordplay, enigmatic and open to interpretation as it was, revealed different aspects to Pavement, often hinting at a sentimental, emotionally in-touch side that belied the wiseacre reputation that preceded the band. This
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Asheville, North Carolina-based singer-songwriter Colin Miller’s latest record, Losin’, was written in the shadow of his friend Gary King’s passing. Miller became King’s caretaker in his final years, living in a home on King’s property and tending to his day-to-day needs for care and friendship. Losin’ is Miller’s way of working through his grief, but
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This year’s Coachella kicked off over two April weekends in Indio, California, drawing an estimated 125,000 attendees. It featured performances from prominent bands and artists like Green Day, Lady Gaga, and Post Malone, as well as recent sensations like Benson Boone. The “Beautiful Things” singer’s live cover of Queen‘s “Bohemian Rhapsody” sparked online discussions when
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One of the more fascinating solo artists I encountered while checking out the lineup for theKilby Block Partyfestival, which takes place 15-18 May in Salt Lake City, is a multidimensional Renaissance woman with a one-stage name. She isn’t Madonna, Rihanna, or Shakira.Want to take a guess? Sasami is a Northern California-based no-fear musician who learned
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Scowl’s debut, How Flowers Grow, was a blast of traditional-leaning hardcore that showed promise. However, the follow-up EP. Psychic Dance Routine, suggested they were already outgrowing a classic hardcore sound, incorporating more sung vocals from lead singer Kat Moss and embracing Riot Grrl and indie rock influences. This trajectory continues on Are We All Angels,
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For those concerned they won’t remember everything fromMission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One, there is no need to worry. The half-hour preceding the credits ofMission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning(confusingly not titledMission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part Two) serves as a handy exposition download packet. Flashbacks from across the series’ nearly three-decade history flicker
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“The Weight” appears on the Band’s now legendary 1968 album Music from Big Pink. Wikipedia says that Robbie Robertson wrote the song. However, to borrow a phrase fromGeorge Gershwin‘s Porgy and Bess, it ain’t necessarily so. Or, to borrow a phrase from “Luck Be a Lady”, best known in Frank Sinatra’s version, “there is roomfor
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