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The 15 Best Band Cameos on TV

From The Ramones horrifying Mr. Burns in The Simpsons to Iggy Pop sweetly serenading his daughter in The Adventures of Pete and Pete, TV appearances can be charming, hilarious and even cringe-worthy. Here are some of our favorites.   read more

Song Premiere: Alejandro Escovedo - "Help!"

Alejandro Escovedo's rendition of "Help!" takes the upbeat youthful spirit of the original and translates it into the slow and ponderous desperation of man approaching old age.  read more

50 Musicians Worth Following on Twitter

We’ve published lists of who to follow on Twitter, but like medium itself, these lists constantly need an update (especially now that @KanyeWest has slowed down). Here are 50 of our favorite bands and solo artists on Twitter. Let us know who else is worth a follow in the comments section below....  read more

Aimee Mann to Tour, Preview New Material

Aimee Mann has announced a handful of east coast dates beginning in April. Fans can expect to hear songs from her entire catalogue, as well as a preview of songs from her upcoming musical debut, based upon her 2005 album The Forgotten Arm. Set in the 1970s, The Forgotten Arm follows the story of John, a Vietnam vet and boxer struggling with addiction, and Caroline, a young woman trying to escape the dead end world she lives in, as they meet, fall in love and road trip across America....  read more

10 Great Single-Artist Soundtracks

While famed film composers like John Williams, Danny Elfman and James Horner are typically called upon for putting together the melodies that will stir us to laugh or cry, sometimes a soundtrack is better served by calling on someone from the world of popular music.  read more

The 18 Best Concept Albums of the 21st Century (So Far)

Ziggy Stardust. The Wall. Sgt. Pepper's. The Red-Headed Stranger. The 20th Century set the bar pretty high for concept albums. But 21st is off to a decent start.  read more

Top 10 Atlanta Concerts for September 2010

Unless you’re this guy, you can’t spend every night going out to hear bands. But if you had unlimited time and money and lived in a good music town like Atlanta, you wouldn’t be hurting for options. Each month, I’ll try to narrow it down for you here by listing my picks for the 10 Most Tantalizing Atlanta Concerts. Here are some concerts worth checking out in September 2010:...  read more

Simon and Garfunkel Tribute Photos Ft. Ben Gibbard, Aimee Mann, Dar Williams, More

Photos by Max Flatow  read more

Behold a Dark Horse: Gibson's J-45 is Under Fire

The only photograph I carry in my wallet is of a Gibson J-45...  read more

Awesome of the Day: Animated Album Covers

Not to wax all nostalgic, but one of the biggest and most lamentable casualties of the digital age is album art. Sure, artists are still making great album covers, but only vinyl enthusiasts (I’m one, I admit) see those masterpieces in glorious 12-inch form....  read more