Dead Kennedys - Bedtime for Democracy album artwork

Dead Kennedys Reek of Raw Rebellion

written by: Brandon Campbell on November 7, 2010

In 1986 the Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrated killing seven people, Ronald Reagan was in his second year of his second term as president and, in addition to Black Flag, the Dead Kennedys called it quits.

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Antares Auto-Tune 4

Auto-Tune Atrocity

written by: David B. Anthony on November 7, 2010

The music industry has given birth to some of the most deplorable trends in history but there is one that may stand above all the others as the undisputed champion of tactless scheming – Auto-Tune.

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Lykke Li reflection in the mirror
vinyl record collection on a shelf

Fuck The Format

written by: Brandon Campbell on November 7, 2010

Like it or not, modern American life is permeated with digital interactions.

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Vinyl Vendetta: The Marshmallow Ghosts all accessories
Elton John and Bernie Taupin posing together

The Unhappy Wizard of Oz

written by: Tyler Remmert on November 5, 2010

The annals of rock star writing are riddled with tumultuous relationships that burned over onto the gossip pages of rock magazines.

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jawbreaker portrait in a car
Propaghandi press photo

Q&A with Propagandhi

written by: David B. Anthony on November 3, 2010

There’s no bullshit when it comes to Canadian punk band Propagandhi.

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Christina Aguilera in a towel

Christina Aguilera Turns Tech

written by: LeeAnn DiSanti on November 3, 2010

A far cry from her starting gig on the set of “The Mickey Mouse Club,” Christina Aguilera ditched the mouse ears for a pair of leather ballet heels in her single “Not Myself Tonight” off the 2010-released Bionic.

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Taylor Swift with guitar
Old Fake press photo in the water

Old Fake Emulates Old Style

written by: Emi Peters on November 2, 2010

Chicago-based band Old Fake knows the definition of “rock,” and they define it with an energetic stage presence.

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M.I.A. in sonic t-shirt gun