Album Review: Mark Lanegan - "Blues Funeral"

Seeded on Tue Feb 28, 2012 1:13 PM EST ()

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Whitney Houston Dead at 48: Grammy Tribute in the Works

Seeded on Sun Feb 12, 2012 8:21 PM EST ()

Beloved pop superstar Whitney Houston has died. Reports began to surface late last night that the diva had been found dead at the age of 48.

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Obama Passes the Audition At Harlem's Famed Apollo Theater

Seeded on Sun Jan 22, 2012 12:52 PM EST ()

United States President and de-facto leader of the free world Barack Obama made headlines across the globe this weekend. Was it a new foreign policy directive or a piece of controversial legislation? Not this time.

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Jack White to Appear on American Pickers

Seeded on Fri Jan 6, 2012 2:26 PM EST ()

Former White Stripes leader Jack White, one of the most famous eccentrics in rock n roll, is set to appear on the hit History Channel show "American Pickers".

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Elton John Wants Justin Timberlake to Play Him in Upcoming Biopic

Seeded on Wed Jan 4, 2012 3:30 PM EST ()

The legendary Elton John has a busy year ahead of him.

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Drake Responds to Forehead Tattoo Controversy

Seeded on Wed Jan 4, 2012 12:04 PM EST ()

Canadian rap superstar Drake has gotten a lot of attention this year, though not all of it has been welcome.

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Album Review - Guided by Voices "Let's Go Eat the Factory"

Seeded on Tue Jan 3, 2012 12:47 PM EST ()

When news began to spread that cult indie lo-fi heroes Guided by Voices intended to reunite their classic lineup for the 21st anniversary of Matador records, indie rock fans across the globe were fluttering with anticipation, and more than a little trepidation.

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C-Murder's Life Sentence Upheld

Seeded on Sat Dec 31, 2011 3:10 PM EST ()

Former No Limit recording artist Corey Miller, known by his stage name "C-Murder" has officially lost his appeal. The rapper was convicted in 2009 in the shooting death of a 16 year old boy named Steve Thomas.

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Jackass Tries to Explain Himself in Bon Jovi Death Hoax

Seeded on Wed Dec 28, 2011 2:21 PM EST ()

Just last week, the Internet was temporarily abuzz with the sad news of rocker Jon Bon Jovi's death. It turned out that the rumors of his demise were, as Mark Twain so eloquently explained, greatly exaggerated.

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Lady Gaga to Headline "Rockin' New Year's Eve", Overexpose Herself

Seeded on Tue Dec 27, 2011 11:20 AM EST ()

This year's telecast marks the 40th anniversary of the Dick Clark produced show. It debuted on NBC in 1973, though for that year it was titled "Three Dog Night's New Year's Rockin' Eve 1973". It featured Blood Sweat and Tears, Three Dog Night, Helen Reddy and Al Green.

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Music Forte Feature: A Tribute to The Musicians We Lost in 2011

Seeded on Fri Dec 23, 2011 2:38 PM EST ()

As 2011 comes to a close, we at Music Forte have compiled a list of the musicians we've lost this year, not as a prurient, TMZ-style countdown, but as a tribute to those, like us, who made music their lives.

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BBC to Air Lost David Bowie Footage

Seeded on Wed Dec 21, 2011 12:10 PM EST ()

In this day and age, it's hard to believe that anything gets erased. YouTube is positively brimming with all manner of digitized artifacts.

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Music Forte Feature: The 20 Greatest Albums of 2011 (Part 1)

Seeded on Mon Dec 19, 2011 2:34 PM EST ()

2011 will be remembered as a year of contradictions. While major record labels continued their long fall from grace, the continued chart dominance of a handful of hand-picked big name acts taught us that consumers are getting pickier.

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Album Review - The Cure "Bestival Live 2011"

Seeded on Sat Dec 17, 2011 11:36 AM EST ()

"Bestival Live 2011" showcases the band's entire 2 hour-plus performance. Music fans were stunned at the sheer power behind the legendarily gloomy act, and this album recreates that power perfectly.

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Album Review - T-Pain "rEVOLVEr"

Seeded on Wed Dec 14, 2011 12:51 PM EST ()

Musicians have been a little more self-conscious about using the much-maligned pitch correction software. As well they should be. T-Pain, however, can't abandon the concept that literally defines him.

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Former Clash Members Reunite For Benefit Concert

Seeded on Tue Dec 13, 2011 11:01 AM EST ()

Fans in London came as close as anyone will ever be to a full-fledged reunion of pioneering punk band The Clash this weekend.

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Anvil Set to Tour America, Reissue Albums

Seeded on Sun Dec 11, 2011 11:35 AM EST ()

Continuing their unlikely and inspiring late-bloomer fairy tale, Canadian metal troubadours Anvil have announced a slew of North American dates.

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Jay-Z Finds His Way to Carnegie Hall

Seeded on Sat Dec 10, 2011 12:08 PM EST ()

Hip-hop king Jay-Z is about to make a little more history. The iconic rapper is set to headline a multi-night run at New York's famed Carnegie Hall in February. This marks the first time that a rap artist has ever been the headline attraction at the New York City landmark.

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Album Review - The Mighty Mighty Bosstones "The Magic of Youth"

Seeded on Fri Dec 9, 2011 12:22 PM EST ()

The mid-90's were a great time for ska. No Doubt came out of nowhere and became household names. Music fans around the world were suddenly debating the historical significance of The Specials and Madness.

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Beastie Boys, Chili Peppers, Guns n Roses to be Inducted into Rock n Roll Hall of Fame

Seeded on Thu Dec 8, 2011 12:15 PM EST ()

A few big names are heading to Cleveland this year. The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame has voted to induct The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Beastie Boys and Guns n Roses this year. The annual induction ceremony will be broadcast on HBO in April 2012.

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50 Cent Signs Jersey Shore's Pauly D For Some Reason

Seeded on Wed Dec 7, 2011 9:58 AM EST ()

In what has been described by some as a sure sign of the impending apocalypse, gangsta-rap superstar 50 Cent has officially signed "DJ" Pauly D to his record label, G-Note Records.

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Album Review - Amy Winehouse "Lioness: Hidden Treasures"

Seeded on Tue Dec 6, 2011 11:07 AM EST ()

Given that she was not among the most prolific of artists, it'd be easy to assume that "Lioness: Hidden Treasures" is a barrel-scraping hodge-podge of demos and half-baked ideas. That assumption is only half-right. A lot of these songs are strikingly beautiful.

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Motley Crue Announce Las Vegas Residency, Wax Nostalgic

Seeded on Mon Dec 5, 2011 11:43 AM EST ()

Los Angeles hard-rock legends Motley Crue are heading to Vegas. They have announced that the band will stage a 12 date residency at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in February 2012.

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Black Keys to Tour US Arenas With Arctic Monkeys

Seeded on Mon Dec 5, 2011 10:52 AM EST ()

The Black Keys are gearing up for their first-ever arena headlining tour. The indie-blues band just announced the first dates of their upcoming North American trek with British punk brats Arctic Monkeys, starting in Cincinnati in early March.

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Album Review - Korn "The Path of Totality"

Seeded on Sun Dec 4, 2011 10:16 PM EST ()

A lot of things that you'd never expect to go together work out well. Bad Brains were the first to mix hardcore punk and reggae and they became legends. Vampire Weekend mixed indie rock and world music to critical acclaim.

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