Music Mondays

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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

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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

Rock and Roll Never Forgets Bob Seger

The rocker's new hits collection holds no surprises but delivers almost everything a fan could want.

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

Human Rights Gets a Hollywood Anthem

From the Oscar-winning composer of the "Kung Fu Panda 2" soundtrack, a musical tribute to the universal yearning for freedom.

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| Tue Dec. 6, 2011 4:29 PM PST

Review: "Det Haster!" by Casiokids

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| Mon Dec. 5, 2011 4:00 AM PST

Y La Bamba's Mariachi Makeover

Plus five other indie-mariachi albums not to miss.

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| Mon Dec. 5, 2011 4:00 AM PST
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18 Drinking Songs to Toast the End of Prohibition

The 18th Amendment was repealed 78 years ago today, so raise a glass and sing.

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| Mon Dec. 5, 2011 4:00 AM PST

Thanksgiving Music Top 12

Two handfuls of MoJo staff picks for 2011—and no turkeys allowed.

Wed Nov. 23, 2011 12:10 PM PST
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The Music Video The Church of Scientology Doesn't Want You To See

Scientology finally gets a rap song.

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| Mon Nov. 21, 2011 9:35 AM PST

From Rock Musician to Anti-Slavery Activist

How singer-songwriter Justin Dillon found his true calling as an "accidental activist."

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| Mon Nov. 21, 2011 4:00 AM PST

2-Stepping With the Blind Boys of Alabama

A pillar of American gospel puts a new spin on its signature sound.

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| Mon Nov. 21, 2011 4:00 AM PST
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Interview: How Questlove Stays Occupied

The Roots' drummer on signing with Jimmy Fallon, stumping for Obama, and cooking up Philly's neo-soul scene.

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| Fri Nov. 18, 2011 4:00 AM PST
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Please Stop Using Justin Bieber in Your War Against Internet Censorship

It just makes you look ridiculous.

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| Tue Nov. 15, 2011 4:00 AM PST

Meet Shpongle's Zany Ringleaders

Electronica luminaries Raja Ram and Simon Posford on sample-hunting, artistic soul, and how house music is like a cockroach.

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| Mon Nov. 14, 2011 4:00 AM PST