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Ever Buy Vinyl On Amazon? Get The MP3s For Free

While music fans continue to buy physical copies of their favorite releases, those CDs and vinyl LPs are often ripped into digital MP3s for convenience’s sake. Earlier this year, Amazon launched a service called AutoRip, […]

2013/04/05

Although this much-anticipated album will not be released until April 2013, the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s have already released teasers, including the unveiling of the squeamish album cover.

The 25 Weirdest Album Covers In Rock

Inspired by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs new album, ‘Mosquito’ we spotlight some of the more memorable album covers in rock. Who’s unusual album art makes your list?

2013/01/17

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Beatles Vinyl To Be Released In Massive Box Set This Fall

For the last three years, Abbey Road has been the top-selling vinyl album, so clearly there’s still an audience interested in buying Beatles records in their original format. Or at least that’s the thought behind a new 16-LP box set comprised of every Beatles album, the “Magical Mystery Tour” soundtrack and “Past Masters” rarities collections.

2012/09/24

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New Albums From Dr. John, Elvis Costello, Ian Anderson This Week

Let’s take a look at this week’s albums, reissues and other musical goodies from classic artists making musical waves yet again. This week’s highlight release is from the Night Tripper himself, jazz-funk-rocker Dr. John. For […]

2012/04/03

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Ten Intriguing Albums Expected For 2012

[photogallerylink id=111587 align=left]Before we get to it, I think we owe 2011 a big thank you for another solid year in music. Artists like The Black Keys, Florence + the Machine, and Cage the Elephant proved […]

2011/12/30

Most Anticipated Albums Of 2011 – From Coldplay To The Cars, R.E.M. To Radiohead

[photogallerylink id=11447 align=left]The bells have rung, the ball has dropped, and while you were clinking your martini glasses (or sipping on that bubbly), what do you know: it’s 2011 already. In the spirit of celebrating, […]

2011/01/07

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