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Springsteen to play special show at intimate venue for SXSW

Daniel Munoz February 29, 2012

Rock ‘n’ roll icon Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will play an intimate concert for South By Southwest, organizers announced in an online press release. To prevent online scalping,...

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Estelle’s third album reveals a new, independent attitude

Elijah Watson February 28, 2012

When Estelle rose to fame in 2008 with “American Boy,” featuring Kanye West, listeners met a sophisticated artist whose interests included traveling around the world and the aforementioned...

Nicki, Madonna sound stale, Usher impressses with single

Chris Nguyen February 28, 2012

Katy Perry - ‘Part of Me’ Though her last single, “The One that Got Away,” was eerily timed with the announcement of her split from Russell Brand and the tabloid speculation of...

Elusive acts headline local weekend shows

Daniel Munoz February 28, 2012

Editor’s note: This is a weekly series showcasing the best live music of the coming week. Texas Independence Festival 2012 In Austin, music festivals mean big crowds, big names and nightmarish...

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Chiddy Bang stays in unconventional comfort zone with debut album

Elijah Watson February 28, 2012

Through their own breed of backpack rap, rap duo Chiddy Bang comes prepared with the tools necessary to graduate at the top of the hipster class. The subgenre backpack rap is known for its relatable lyrical...

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Ja Rule’s new album proves he’s still got it

Elijah Watson February 28, 2012

“It ain’t even a question how my dough flows,” stated Ja Rule on Jay-Z’s 1998 hit single, “Can I Get A...” During the late ’90s and early 2000s, it seemed foolish...

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Rebecca Butler and The Richards to play at Stubb’s Jr. tonight

Eli Watson February 27, 2012

There is an infectious charm to local frontwoman Rebecca Butler, the vocalist and rhythm guitarist of her own band, Rebecca Butler and The Richards. The group, who will be opening up for pop songstress...

Unorthodox singer rediscovers footing

February 21, 2012

“Gonna put my pink dress on/And do my hair up tight,” sings Sinead O’Connor on “4th & Vine,” the opening song on her latest album, How About I Be Me (And You Be You)?...

Previously underwhelming hip-hop artist makes breakthrough in new album

Elijah Watson February 21, 2012

Michael Ray Nguyen-Stevenson, better known as Tyga, had an ill-received debut when listeners first heard him on collaborative studio album, We Are Young Money. The rapper’s verse on the hit “BedRock”...

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Iconic indie artist writes legendary lyrics

Daniel Munoz February 21, 2012

After a successful reunion tour with his former band, Pavement, Stephen Malkmus recorded last year’s Mirror Traffic with his current band The Jicks, the latest in a string of successful solo outings...

Pop music duo’s sophomore album stays true to roots, adds new pizazz

Rainy Schermerhorn February 21, 2012

If Sleigh Bells’ 2010 album Treats came out with a rush of adrenaline, Reign of Terror is more of the aftershock to the eruption. Instead of shocking listeners with their unique blend of heavy metal,...

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Experimental singer’s most recent album is her lyrical best

Elizabeth Hinojos February 21, 2012

To some, experimentation can be a tedious process. To Claire Boucher, it is an intrinsic approach to music which has yielded impressive results. Boucher, who records under the name Grimes, has an anxious...

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