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Bruce Springsteen and so many more cover Suicide

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It's like a bad sitcom plot. He's a working-class musician from Jersey with millions of fans across the world. They're semi-obscure city musicians from the '70s who were routinely booed off stage. This summer, watch as one attempts to cover the other...to hilarious results! Check your local listings....  read more

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Klaxons take '07 Mercury Prize

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How’s this for a confidence booster? Just about to embark on the intimidating journey of recording their sophomore album, the Klaxons received a shiny vote of support from a panel of some of the UK’s top music heads: the 2007 Mercury Prize. Awarded annually since 1992, the Mercury Prize has become something of a crown jewel for young acts seeking added buzz and exposure. You might have heard of recent winners Franz Ferdinand and the Arctic Monkeys, who were one of the runners up this year. In addition to the glorified hood ornament trophy, the Klaxons have received 20,000 pounds...  read more

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