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Exclusive: Michael Jackson Was Working On Two Albums

July 2, 2009

Billboard: Today's Most Viewed Articles / Mariel Concepcion, N.Y.

Billboard has learned that Michael Jackson was working on two albums at the time of his death: one in the pop vein that made him famous and another that would consist of an instrumental classical ...

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New Bloc Party Video - "One More Chance"

July 2, 2009

Stereogum / Stereogum

Following last week's surprise single -- like, surprise it's out, and surprise it's a house jam -- Kele and the gang deliver this video as a top-off to the one-off.

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John Vanderslice Explores His "Forest Knolls" With The Magik*Magik Orchestra

July 2, 2009

Stereogum / Stereogum

When John Vanderslice did "Too Much Time" with the Magik*Magik Orchestra, we suggested that, actually, perhaps he wasn't spending enough time with the so-called "official house orchestra" of his Tiny ...

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Federal Drug Agents Join Michael Jackson Investigation

July 2, 2009

Billboard: Today's Most Viewed Articles

The circumstances surrounding Michael Jackson's death have become a federal issue, with the Drug Enforcement Administration asked to help police take a look at the pop star's doctors and possible drug ...

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Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home

July 4, 2009

Boston.com -- Music news / Michael R. Blood, Associated Press Writer

The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday as the city planned for a massive crowd at the singer's memorial service.

The Hip axes show over family illness

July 4, 2009

JAM! Showbiz Music

The Tragically Hip, citing "a serious family medical issue," have pulled out of a headlining spot at the first Virgin Festival in Halifax on Saturday.

Death of the blogosphere (Marginal Utility)

July 3, 2009

PopMatters / Rob Horning

Essence Fest celebrates black music, culture

July 3, 2009

MiamiHerald.com: Music

Queen Latifah dropped by the Essence Music Festival on Friday to help celebrate its 15th year of uplifting and empowering the African-American community through issues-filled seminars by day and ...

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mp3: new Girls | "solitude"

July 1, 2009

gorillavsbear.net / Chris (chrismc99@gmail.com)

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Stereogum's Independents Day Party Mix

July 2, 2009

Stereogum / Stereogum

You guys. America is so great! It's basically The Very Best (Featuring Ezra Koenig).

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Department Of Eagles Sell Us Brad Pitt's Strength In Japan

July 2, 2009

Stereogum / Stereogum

All of that is true. Also true: With the current expansive fawning over Grizzly Bear it could be easy to temporarily forget about Dan Rossen's Department Of Eagles.

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New To Kill A Petty Bourgeoisie - "In Peoples' Homes"

July 2, 2009

Stereogum / Stereogum

"In Peoples' Homes" is a somewhat misleading introduction to To Kill A Petty Bourgeoisie's second album Marlone, but as we mentioned when we called the Minneapolis duo a BTW, Jehna Wilheim and Mark ...

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New Girls - "Solitude"

July 2, 2009

Stereogum / Stereogum

Girls' pretty up-all-night video for "Hellhole Ratrace" captured the song's romantic somnambulance perfectly.

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New Franz Ferdinand Video - "Can't Stop Feeling"

July 2, 2009

Stereogum / Stereogum

Franz Ferdiand took two stabs at a "No You Girls" video, for the "Can't Stop Feeling" they opted to squeeze two takes into single frames via all sorts of split-screen hyjinx.

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New Black Heart Procession - "Rats"

July 2, 2009

Stereogum / Stereogum

Longstanding San Diego crew the Black Heart Procession have a new album out in October. It's called Six because it's their sixth album (i.e. don't forget 1998's 1, 1999's 2, or 2000's Three).

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New Elvis Perkins In Dearland Video - "Chains, Chains, Chains"

July 2, 2009

Stereogum / Stereogum

Bon Iver's Bonnaroo backers and proven Mark Mulcahy fans Elvis Perkins In Dearland are doing their own music in this clip for "Chains, Chains, Chains," the first from their self-titled collection.

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New Twilight Sad - "In The Blackout"

July 2, 2009

Stereogum / Stereogum

The "I Became A Prostitute" B-Side opens with a sludgy heaviness before exploding into a smeary, soaring anthem that one-ups its very good Forget The Night Ahead neighbor. (Thanks for the tip, d33r.

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King of Pop: Michael Jackson 1958-2009 - News.com.au

July 1, 2009

What's New on Yahoo! - TV Shows

Video and slideshow tributes to Michael Jackson include a timeline of his life and career, video of his top 10 songs, a slideshow of his changing faces, and a video about his scandals in the media.

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Obie Trice - “I Need You” Video

July 1, 2009

The Smoking Section / Beware

While prepping Bottoms Up, Obie keeps reaching for the real listeners. Keep bringin’ it, O. We’re listening & we’re rooting for you homie.

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Music Piracy: The Struggle of the Recording Industry

July 3, 2009

Most Recent Music - Associated Content / Ben Marshall

This essay is an overview of the history of music and technology and what led to the problems of piracy. Is piracy wrong? Read up and find out!Source: Ben MarshallPublished: Jul 03, 2009

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