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I would not succumb to conversion. I was a justified aficionado—personally and professionally—of popular music culture and Beyoncé stood in opposition to the music I jammed to. Or did she?
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I Shall Be Released: New Releases and Tours from Maroon 5, Jason Mraz, Alex & Sierra, The Allman Brothers and More
From dinosaur acts to 'X Factor' winners, there's big news from top artists, music icons, and hot up-and-comers this week.
Read More »I Shall Be Released: New Releases and Tours from Steve Aoki, Weird Al Yankovic, Seether, Skid Row and More
From Skid Row to Vashti Bunyan to Steve Aoki to Ted Nugent, there's big news from several generations of musical icons this week.
Read More »I Shall Be Released: New Releases and Tours from Robert Plant, Ministry, Jimmy Eat World, Imogen Heap, Kings of Leon and More
From Jerry Lee Lewis to Living Colour to Kings of Leon, there's big news from many generations of music this week.
Read More »I Shall Be Released: New Releases from Queen, Melissa Etheridge, Billy Idol, Wire, Diana Krall, ZZ Top and More
Our new weekly roundup of major new music releases.
Read More »Music DVD Review: ‘US Festival ’83: Days 1-3’
'83 US Festival: Days 1-3 isn't a perfect document, but is worth owning for U2 and the final performance of The Clash alone.
Read More »Music Review: ‘Creedence Clearwater Revival’ [6-Disc Boxed Set]
All killer, no filler.
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