Best Ex Releases Second Album 'Good Girl'
The eleven-track record, produced by Andy Tongren, arrives via Iodine Recordings and deals with romantic disappointment, shifting friendships, and getting older.
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Alternative
Strokes Perform on Saturday Night Live
The band played two songs from its ninth-track album Reality Awaits as it prepares for an international tour.
Medieval and Renaissance
Masumi Per Rostad Features Historic Violin in SOUNDPOST
The latest episode of the SOUNDPOST series highlights an exquisite 17th-century instrument played by Joshua Brown.
Latin
Lopez Weighs Future in Acting After Box Office Struggles
Jennifer Lopez is reportedly reconsidering her acting career after several films failed to perform at the box office.
New Age
Live Poll
Do you trust government digital media initiatives to reflect the economic reality of most Americans?
White House Launches Lo-Fi Beats Music Stream
The administration is using an online music stream titled America's Golden Age to reach a younger audience.
Rock
Del Casher, Wah-Wah Pedal Pioneer, Dies at 88
Guitarist Del Casher, who helped popularize the wah-wah pedal, died October 1 after a battle with cancer.
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