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The 2 Whitneys We Knew

Whitney Houston's tragic death at 48 is also a tale of two media worlds.

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| Sun Feb. 12, 2012 10:42 AM PST
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NBC's New Broadway Drama, "Smash," Might Actually Be...Good?

Despite clichés, early episodes show promise—and some rousing musical numbers to boot.

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| Mon Feb. 6, 2012 5:00 AM PST
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Review: Sharon Van Etten's "Tramp"

Subtleties of the up-and-coming indie singer's new album reward the repeat listener.

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| Mon Feb. 6, 2012 4:00 AM PST

Film Review: The Eerie Dance Drama of "Pina"

Academy Award-nominated doc merges absurdist theater with dance, and makes 3-D's potential even more mouthwatering.

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| Fri Feb. 3, 2012 4:00 AM PST

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The Wood Brothers Get Back to Their Roots

What happens when talented siblings reconnect over a shared love of American music.

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| Mon Jan. 30, 2012 4:00 AM PST
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8 Videos to Commemorate the Beatles' Final Concert, 43 Years Later

On January 30, 1969, the Fab Four played their last gig...in a fairly big, fairly illegal way.

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| Mon Jan. 30, 2012 4:00 AM PST
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The Evolution of EDM Pioneer Paul van Dyk

The superstar DJ on pissing off Hugo Chavez, laughing at Fox News, and his beef with Occupy Wall Street.

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| Mon Jan. 23, 2012 4:00 AM PST

Review: "The Rushing Dark," by Laura Gibson

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| Mon Jan. 23, 2012 4:00 AM PST

Review: "Curse," by Stew & the Negro Problem

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| Fri Jan. 20, 2012 4:00 AM PST

Review: "Neptune," by Justin Robinson and the Mary Annettes

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| Mon Jan. 16, 2012 4:00 AM PST
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Interview: Fishbone on Stage and Screen

The black punk-funk-ska pioneers on the Fallon-Bachmann incident, bands they like, and the new film about their career.

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| Mon Jan. 16, 2012 4:00 AM PST

The Best American Sign Language Music Videos

Can't hear the tune? No problem. Eager fans are translating MTV fare for the deaf.

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| Mon Jan. 9, 2012 4:00 AM PST
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Back to Work! (Our Post-Holiday Doldrums Playlist.)

Cheer up, fer chrissakes. At least you've got a job.

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| Mon Jan. 9, 2012 4:00 AM PST

Jon Huntsman: We Need a "Grateful Dead Tour" to Save America

It's been a long, strange trip indeed for the GOP underdog in New Hampshire.

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| Sun Jan. 8, 2012 12:09 PM PST
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12 Hangover Songs to Kick Off 2012

Happy New Year! Ring it in with a list of songs to help get you through the week after.

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| Sun Jan. 1, 2012 4:05 AM PST

MoJo Readers' Top Albums of 2011

We asked our Facebook friends to name their favorites. (Add yours in comments.)

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| Mon Dec. 26, 2011 4:00 AM PST

Alan Lomax and the Original Social Network

A new book details Lomax's on-the-road adventures spreading songs made by, and for, the people.

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| Mon Dec. 26, 2011 4:00 AM PST

The Top 10 Records of 2011

Looking for gift ideas? Check out our music critic's favorites.

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| Mon Dec. 19, 2011 4:00 AM PST
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Video: 7 Christmas Songs That Don't Suck

Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus, and the Chipmunks are nowhere on this list. James Brown is, though.

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| Mon Dec. 19, 2011 4:00 AM PST

Jennifer Johns' Hip-Hop Food Fight

This Bay Area rapper is a vocal powerhouse, in more ways than one.

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| Mon Dec. 12, 2011 4:00 AM PST