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Tom Morello's Solo Debut Creates Art From Wreckage

5:46pm October 24, 2018

by Tom Moon

The founder of the '90s band Rage Against The Machine makes his solo debut under his own name with The Atlas Underground. Morello chases new sounds by collaborating with rappers, folk rockers and EDM DJs.

The Cleveland Orchestra, performing in Miami in 2016.

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Cleveland Orchestra Fires Two Leading Musicians After Sexual Misconduct Investigation

5:03pm October 24, 2018

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The Cleveland Orchestra announced on Wednesday afternoon that it has fired concertmaster William Preucil and principal trombonist Massimo La Rosa for multiple alleged incidents of sexual misconduct.

"I Am Woman" singer Helen Reddy performs in 1970.

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You're Gonna Hear Them Roar: 'I Am Woman' Is An Anthem Beyond Its Era

3:02pm October 24, 2018

by Neda Ulaby

Helen Reddy's 1972 single captured the spirit of second-wave feminism. Today, its echoes still sound in American culture — including a version that arrived just in time for #MeToo.

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Dorys Bello and Eli Oviedo are known among the art goths and rose-gilded young people of Miami as folk duo Dracula.

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From 'Suncity' To Lisbon: Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week

1:42pm October 24, 2018

This week's lineup includes a special premiere of "Como La Flor" by Miami-based duo Dracula, an acoustic rendition with all the magic and heartbreak of Selena's original.

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'Amarcord Nino Rota' Returns — And It's Well Worth The Wait

1:38pm October 24, 2018

by Kevin Whitehead

A just-reissued album, from 1981, features diverse musicians playing songs that Nino Rota composed for Federico Fellini movies. Critic Kevin Whitehead calls it a charming album that's long overdue.

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The Gibson Guitar factory in Memphis, Tennessee in 2016.

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Gibson Guitars Names New Leadership And Exit From Bankruptcy

12:13pm October 24, 2018

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

On Tuesday, Gibson Brands — maker of those iconic guitars — announced a new leadership team who will guide the company through its planned exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

The Marked Men's On the Other Side comes out Nov. 23.

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Hear The Marked Men's Unreleased Punk Rager 'Disappear'

11:38am October 24, 2018

by Lars Gotrich

From a new collection of 7-inch singles, hear an early indicator of the band's unique synthesis of power-pop and punk.

Tyler, The Creator contributes not only a new version of The Grinch's theme song, but also an original track, "I Am the Grinch."

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Tyler, The Creator's Take On The 'Grinch' Theme Is Cuddly As A Cactus

11:28am October 24, 2018

by Lars Gotrich

"You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" sees Tyler collaborating with Danny Elfman — yes, Tim Burton's go-to film composer — for the animated film's soundtrack.

Watch DeVotchKa's full Morning Becomes Eclectic performance at KCRW.org.

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Watch DeVotchKa Perform 'Let Me Sleep' Live In The Studio

11:13am October 24, 2018

by Jason Bentley

Listen to DeVotchKa's recent cinematic record, This Night Falls Forever, translated into a captivating live performance.

Vocalist Luz Elena Mendoza of the group Y La Bamba.

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Y La Bamba's New Single 'Mujeres' Is A Battle Cry Against Machismo

10:01am October 24, 2018

by Felix Contreras

"This song is for my mother and for all of us women who have and still battle the fight to be heard," vocalist Luz Elena Mendoza writes.