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Coldplay Make Publicity Rounds

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Sabrina Barekzai

With new album 'Viva La Vida' topping charts worldwide, Coldplay plan television appearances and a worldwide tour in support of their new album. more...

Peter Ulrich: Music Retail Malaise

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Coral Andrews-Leslie

Former Dead Can Dance drummer comments on the lack of marketing vision in today's music retail sector and discusses a six page letter he wrote to HMV. more...

Monte Negro A Meaty Welcome

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Melissa Kucirek

The four-piece outfit out of Los Angeles holds their own in the surprisingly fun and meaty "Cicatrix." The 13-track album from Epic is suprsingly refreshing. more...

Peter Ulrich on The Record Store

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Coral Andrews-Leslie

Ex Dead Can Dance Drummer cites Seven Reasons for The New Music Retail Store more...

Coldplay 'Viva' Album Review

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Sabrina Barekzai

Coldplay is back with 'Viva La Vida,' a solid array of new material that exemplifies their willingness to diversify their signature sound. more...

Peter Ulrich on Music Retail

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Coral Andrews-Leslie

Peter Ulrich conducts his own Q and A as to why the same old tired Music Retail Song should not remain the same. more...

Festivals with a Difference

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By: Alice Woolliams

With eco-friendly and alternative events taking place in the summer of 2008, there's plenty of choice to keep the festival-goers happy! more...

Peter Ulrich

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By: Coral Andrews-Leslie

In the age of the digital download, Peter Ulrich is convinced music Retail could and should be alive and well - not a death knoll. more...

Cornwall Scene Report

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Tom Findlay

In light of it being tough for Cornish rock punk and metal bands to break out of the locale, it is worthwhile to present some great bands to the rest of the country. more...

The Dresden Dolls: No, Virginia...

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By: James Blake

Released on May 20th, No, Virginia... is a collection of b-sides and rarities. The band doesn't try anything new this time, and much of their darker side has disappeared. more...

The Cure Release New Singles

In: Alternative Music (general)

By: Ben Dennison

British rock band The Cure have begun releasing new singles to promote their currently untitled next album slated for release September 13th. more...

Review: Weezer's Red Album

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By: James Blake

Weezer's self-titled "Red Album" marks their 6th studio album. Rivers Cuomo and the rest have been around for 13 years, and their maturity shows in this album. more...

Dylan Kight:The Nightbird's Revolt

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By: Brittany Brown

A review of Dylan Kight's "The Nightbird's Revolt", released by Against the Wind Hymns, The Nightbird's Revolt more...

Lou Reed: Still the King of Rock

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By: Lauren Bailey Fulton

Lou Reed performed at the Paramount Theater in Asbury Park recently. The following is a review of that show. more...

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