Their Songs Were Stolen by Phantom Artists. They Couldn’t Get Them Back.

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By David Segal, New York Times | The guys in Bad Dog, a folkie duo from Washington, D.C., weren’t hoping to... Read More → Their Songs Were Stolen by Phantom Artists. They Couldn’t Get Them Back.

In Texas, a Fight Over Gender and School Theater Takes an Unexpected Turn

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Photo: Sherman HS’s logo | By J. David Goodman, New York Times / Yahoo | A school district in the... Read More → In Texas, a Fight Over Gender and School Theater Takes an Unexpected Turn

The Reason People Listen to Sad Songs

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Photo: Jim Croce – Time in a Bottle | By Oliver Whang, New York Times / Pocket | When Joshua Knobe was... Read More → The Reason People Listen to Sad Songs

“Local Band” Firefall’s Jock Bartley is Interviewed by the New York Times

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Photo: Jock Bartley | By Jae-Ha Kim, New York Times | After touring and playing guitar for Firefall for just... Read More → “Local Band” Firefall’s Jock Bartley is Interviewed by the New York Times

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New York Loves to Hate Him. Can a $2.3 Billion Sphere Redeem Jim Dolan?

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By Katherine Rosman, New York Times | In his 26th-floor office, high above Midtown Manhattan, James L. Dolan... Read More → New York Loves to Hate Him. Can a $2.3 Billion Sphere Redeem Jim Dolan?

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It’s Getting Hard to Stage a School Play Without Political Drama

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Photo: Mr. Dallimore | By Michael Paulson, New York Times / Yahoo | Stevie Ray Dallimore, an actor and... Read More → It’s Getting Hard to Stage a School Play Without Political Drama

Willie

It’s the Coolest Rock Show in Ann Arbor. And Almost Everyone There Is Over 65

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By Joseph Bernstein, New York Times | Every Friday night from September to May, at an off-campus nightclub in... Read More → It’s the Coolest Rock Show in Ann Arbor. And Almost Everyone There Is Over 65

New York Times – Best Albums of 2022

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Photo: Rosalia | By Jon Pareles, Jon Caramanica and Lindsay Zoladz, New York Times | The most effective... Read More → New York Times – Best Albums of 2022

The Default Tech Settings You Should Turn Off Right Away

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(Photo by Neil Soni) By Brian X. Chen, New York Times / Pocket | There’s a catchy saying going around with... Read More → The Default Tech Settings You Should Turn Off Right Away

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Cameroon Nightclub Fire Kills at Least 16

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Photo: Ghost Ship Fire in San Francisco | By Isabella Kwai, New York Times | The blaze was caused by... Read More → Cameroon Nightclub Fire Kills at Least 16

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We’re Going to Talk About ‘Bruno,’ Yes, Yes, Yes

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Encanto cover | By Ashley Spencer, New York Times | “A seven-foot frame! Rats along his back!” a... Read More → We’re Going to Talk About ‘Bruno,’ Yes, Yes, Yes

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North Korea Executes People for Watching K-Pop, Rights Group Says

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Photo: South Korean K-Pop Band BTS | By Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times | North Korea has publicly executed at... Read More → North Korea Executes People for Watching K-Pop, Rights Group Says

BUYER BEWARE: Marc Geiger Launches Investment Plan For Struggling Indie Music Venues

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CelebrityAccess | While it’s no secret that independent music venues across North America are struggling to... Read More → BUYER BEWARE: Marc Geiger Launches Investment Plan For Struggling Indie Music Venues

REPORTS: Jazz Lives in Clubs. The Pandemic Is Threatening Its Future.

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The entire concert industry is struggling as the Covid-19 shutdown continues. But a genre rooted in live... Read More → REPORTS: Jazz Lives in Clubs. The Pandemic Is Threatening Its Future.

NEWS: Another Man – a musician – Who Said ‘I Can’t Breathe’ Died in Custody. An Autopsy Calls It Homicide.

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By Mike Baker, The New York Times | A black man who called out “I can’t breathe” before dying in police... Read More → NEWS: Another Man – a musician – Who Said ‘I Can’t Breathe’ Died in Custody. An Autopsy Calls It Homicide.

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