Behind the scenes of Rodrigo y Gabriela’s big-band orchestrations
In advance of its new album with a 13-piece Cuban big band, Rodrigo y Gabriela has announced US tour dates…
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Refused confirms Coachella reunion
In case you missed it amid yesterday's news, the Swedish pioneering hardcore group Refused confirmed its reunion rumors. Like At…
13 years ago
At the Drive-In reunion
The seemingly impossible At the Drive-In reunion has been confirmed. The five-piece will be playing some series of shows (plural)…
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Mike Patton to score The Place Beyond the Pines
The one and only Mike Patton is scoring the soundtrack for The Place Beyond the Pines, a new drama by…
13 years ago
Tony Iommi diagnosed with lymphoma
Heavy-metal legend Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma. Though he hopes to make a full…
13 years ago
50 Unheralded Albums from 2011
In just one more trip around the sun, another swarm of immensely talented but under-recognized musicians has harnessed its collective…
13 years ago
Q&A: Calexico
Calexico: Road Atlas 1998–2011 limited-edition vinyl box set and Selections from Road Atlas 1998–2011 CD (Quarterstick, 11/22/11) Calexico: "Griptape" [audio:https://alarm-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Calexico_Griptape.mp3|titles=Calexico:…
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Austra covers Roy Orbison
Check out this killer cover of Roy Orbison's "Crying" by Canadian electro-pop trio Austra.
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Kevin Hufnagel to release new solo album in January
Prolific guitarist Kevin Hufnagel (of Dysrhythmia, Gorguts, and more) will release his second solo album, Transparencies, in January on his…
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Alex Skolnick Trio announces brief tour of Northeastern USA
In support of its fourth studio album, Veritas, the Alex Skolnick Trio — featuring Alex Skolnick of Testament fame in…
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Leonard Cohen to release first studio album in eight years
Legendary singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen is set to release his first studio album in eight years, Old Ideas, on Columbia Records…
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Coalesce to reissue both versions of Give Them Rope
Seminal "groove-core" outfit Coalesce is reissuing both versions of its full-length debut, Give Them Rope, on November 22. Relapse and…
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