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Coachella 2014: Lorde Makes Desert Debut
As the singer's latest single "Team" creeps toward the Top 5, she takes the outdoor stage and receives the royal treatment.
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The Knife at Coachella: First U.S. Appearance In 8 Years Dazzles Crowd
The group took its 2013 album and capably translated it into an experience that was deeply accessible and joyously human.
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‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ Sets Weekly Music Performance Limit
After premiere-week performances by Kanye West, Brad Paisley and A Great Big World, the NBC show has fresh marching orders to head in a less tuneful direction.
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The ‘Blackfish’ Effect: California’s Proposed Orca Ban, Artists Canceling Theme Park Concerts
Willie Nelson, REO Speedwagon, Heart and Barenaked Ladies dropped out of their SeaWorld gigs, while Diane Warren says, "It should impact musicians to not ever play at these horrible places. Animals…
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Myspace Launches ‘Music Video Collaborations With Artists We Like,’ Features TV on the Radio, Federal Prism
The new program is an attempt to resuscitate the site's reputation as an ally for artists.
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Warner Music’s ADA Adds New West, Sumerian Records to Distribution Roster
Artists signed to New West include Dwight Yoakam, Tom Morello, Drive-By Truckers, Ray Davies and John Hiatt. Los Angeles' Sumerian label is home to metal acts like Dillinger Escape Plan.
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Grammys Aim High With Aggressive Social-Media Campaigns
The National Academy for Recording Arts and Sciences allows fans to engage with their favorite performers though Twitter, Google+ and VEVO.
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