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Silverlake Lounge: Giving New Music A Home

Silverlake Lounge… a place where LA’s eastside bands can get their mojo workin’, as it were.

KROQ-FM–2013/04/08

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Californication Soundtrack Features Covers Of Metallica, Bowie, Iron Maiden

The popular Showtime series Californication returns for its sixth season Sunday January 13 at 10:30pm, and two days later, the show’s soundtrack will be released, featuring covers of some iconic classic rock and metal artists.  […]

2013/01/08

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25 Awesome Holiday Gifts For Rock Fans

Searching for that perfect holiday gift for the sonically-obsessed on your list? Look no further, we’ve got everything from Metallica Solo cups to Muse booty shorts in our 2012 music merch gift guide.

KROQ-FM–2012/12/03

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Study Finds Music Can Get You High

In order to get high, you have to play or sing music, not just listen to it.

2012/11/27

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Rock Reacts To The 2012 Election With Humor, Relief And Celebratory Tweets

Our favorite rock stars really are just like ordinary people in that they too bombard social networks with their political opinions. Here’s what some of them had to say about last night’s returns.

2012/11/07

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Local Concert Review: Burning Jet Black

What is it about bands with “black” in their name… why are they so GOOD!? Is this like some musician’s code for “we are awesome”? Is it a Pick of Destiny thing? First there was Black Sabbath, then there was Black Flag, then, there were The Black Keys, … and now… ladies and gentlemen, take note: there is Burning Jet Black.

KROQ-FM–2012/10/11

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Local Business Spotlight: Fingerprints In Long Beach

If you’re looking for a great music shop around Long Beach, look no further! Since 1992, Fingerprints in Long Beach has welcomed independent music lovers of all kinds. Originally located in Belmont Shores, their new […]

2012/05/24

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Mumford & Sons Promise “Evolution, Not Revolution” On New Album

Clarifying previous comments that their upcoming new album would sound like “doom folk” music, Mumford & Sons dismissed their remarks as a “joke” and explained what they really meant. Bassist Ted Dwane recently told Rolling […]

2012/03/31

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Tool’s Maynard James Keenan Speaks Out Against Illegal Music Downloading

[pullquote quote="Our society has gotten to the point where just you click a button, you get what you want when you want it. If it's easy to get, you appreciate it less."]“Some say the end […]

2012/03/15

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The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney Thinks “Perfect Music Is Boring Music”

[pullquote quote="Perfect music is boring music -- that's the kind of stuff they play in an elevator. "]The Black Keys have offered us a heaping platter of raw, unbridled blues-rock for their latest album, El […]

2012/03/13

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