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Archive for Music

Top Five: Summer Tours

Written By Matt Jordan

Jun 28, 2012 | (0) Comments

For music fans, summertime is all about catching your favorite bands live. Whether they're playing a festival, traveling through your town, or onstage close enough for a short road trip, bands are out in full...

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Beach House Blooms on Latest Album

Written By Matt Jordan

Jun 15, 2012 | (0) Comments

The members of Beach House have often been lumped in with Best Coast in the press accompanying their new album Bloom. While both groups are male/female duos with a similar audience releasing music around the...

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Taylor Swift on Display at the CMA Museum

Written By USA Character Blog

Jun 4, 2012 | (0) Comments

When you hear of a museum exhibit, you might think of old stuff on display, not relevant, hip, and youthful objects that belong to a Grammy winner and country music sensation. Well, the Country Music...

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Santigold, Master of Make-Believe

Written By Matt Jordan

Jun 1, 2012 | (0) Comments

I can only speak for myself, but I tend to get a bit nervous when an artist takes a long time to release a follow-up to an album I loved. It's not always the case,...

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The Feel-Good Music of Best Coast

Written By Matt Jordan

May 23, 2012 | (0) Comments

Though it seems like long ago, it's only been two years since Best Coast thrust themselves into our lives with their sterling debut Crazy For You. Though not a game-changer by any means, that record...

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Mother's Day Gift Ideas: Music

Written By Matt Jordan

May 11, 2012 | (0) Comments

With Mother's Day coming up this weekend, you might be looking for some gifts to share with your music-loving mom. While every mother is different, here are a few Character Approved suggestions for your shopping...

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New Orleans Jazz Fest

Written By Matt Jordan

May 4, 2012 | (0) Comments

New Orleans' anual two-week music festival--happening now--might have "jazz" in the title, but NOLA's Jazz Fest is anything but a one-genre event. At the risk of angering Bonnaroo fans, this might be the festival most...

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Beyoncé is People's Most Beautiful Woman

Written By USA Character Blog

Apr 27, 2012 | (0) Comments

Beyoncé is beautiful on the outside, that's an indisputable fact. But her stunning appearance isn't the only thing that caught the eye of People magazine's editors when they recently chose her as this year's Most...

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