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The former backup singer is now recruiting backup singers of her own as she readies a tour for her upcoming album.
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Beirut frontman Zach Condon talks about the geographic and personal adventure that led to the indie band's two new EPs.
In the Jeremy Steinke murder trial, the name Cradle of Filth was brought up several times in court and in the press. The band's frontman maintains heavy metal is an easy scapegoat.
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Taylor Swift launches first headline tour
Country singer Taylor Swift will headline a tour for the first time as she crosses the U.S. and Canada for six months, her record label said on Friday.
Meet Hannah Georgas, the next Feist
We can't produce a Stanley Cup-winning hockey team, but we've got more talented female singer-songwriters than we can shake a Vapor stick at.
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Lykke Li crafts the 'perfect soundtrack' for her life
The indie-pop starlet mixes American pop with Swedish melancholy -- and just a dash of pop-star swagger.
Clarkson single's long leap sets chart record
Kelly Clarkson will make history on this week's Billboard Hot 100 with the largest leap to No. 1 in the singles chart's 50-year history.
McCartney to hit Colbert Nation
Sir Paul McCartney is about to have an electric argument with Stephen Colbert.
Franz Ferdinand's Tonight hits shelves
Scottish indie rockers Franz Ferdinand's new record Tonight hits the shelves this week to mixed reviews of what the band agrees is a shift toward synthesizers and dance pop.
I want you back: Motown magic celebrates its 50th birthday
Martha Reeves' signal cry on "Dancing In The Street" was more than a shout out to her hometown. It was a prophecy.
From Obama-rama to Super Bowl, Springsteen's still the Boss
Bruce Springsteen has two records in stores Tuesday. With that in mind, we look bakc at some of the best albums throughout his career.
Rock 'N' Regulation: Musicians and the Law is new college course
Paul McCartney, Sarah McLachlan and Avril Lavigne probably could use a lecture or two from University of Alberta law professor Cameron Hutchison.
The world in one band
From Gypsy jazz and rumba flamenco to blues and classical, Toronto's Sultans of String leave no musical genre untouched.
Parents' group protests Spears song
The Parents Television Council is warning parents about the Britney Spears song "If U Seek Amy" and urging radio stations not to broadcast it.
Celebrity - Heath Ledger
Settlement set for Ledger's life insurance
Heath Ledger's insurance company and lawyers for his young daughter have reached an out of court settlement...
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Danny Boyle wins top director award
Danny Boyle, whose rags-to-riches romance "Slumdog Millionaire" has won over U.S. audiences, was named...
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Kids take on the real world, and reality TV
Last summer, 18 contestants ranging in age from 12 to 14, and coming from 13 cities across Canada, travelled...
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