Music
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Haunting Electronica
Last year Sinead O'Connor released a cover version of a John Grant song. But that was only the start of O'Connor singing Grant's praises. O'Connor...
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Kanye’s “Yeezus” complex
After the epic arena-rock grandeur of “Ok Computer,” Radiohead retreated to a world of electronic experimentation and isolation with the equally brilliant “Kid A.”...
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Boy George turns 52 today: Some of his best moments
Former Culture Club singer, solo artist and icon Boy George turns 52 today. So what better way to mark the occasion than take a look...
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At the Half-Way Point: 5 Best albums of 2013 So Far
As we lurch inexorably towards the mid-year point of 2013 (can it truly have gone by so quickly??) it’s time to look back at some...
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Entertainment Incorporated
What did former child actor Rahsaan Patterson want to do when he grew up? ''I didn't know,'' says the gay Patterson, now decades into adulthood...
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Random Access Memories from 30 Years Ago: What a Feelin’!
June, 1983 – 30 years ago – Irene Cara was at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart with her mega hit movie...
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Capital Pride 2013 Sampler
Earlier this week Chris Gerard created a strong list of what he called “10 Essential Pride Tracks,” a grab bag of prideful anthems you should have...
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Prince turns 55 today: 10 of his Essential Hidden Gems
His Royal Badness turns 55 on Friday, June 7. In celebration, we take a look back at his career and examine some of his lesser-known...
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Hot Chip’s moody new single “Dark and Stormy”
British electronic duo Hot Chip follow-up their excellent 2012 album “In Our Heads” with a new single, “Dark and Stormy,” which is currently available to...
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Dark Days
It's no joyride being an aging pop star. At least that's the impression you get listening to the latest releases from Daft Punk and Tricky,...
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Pet Shop Boys launch new single, “Vocal”
Only a few weeks after releasing the high-energy mostly-instrumental “Axis”, the first single from the Pet Shop Boys’ eagerly awaited new album “Electric”, the legendary...
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The Lost Patrol’s “Driven” – Late Night Listening
New York City-based indie-rock trio The Lost Patrol is back with their latest album, “Driven”, and it doesn’t disappoint. This is late-night listening at its...
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If You Care (and Love It): Charli XCX is here TONIGHT
If you’re looking for something to do tonight and you can’t wait until this Sunday, June 9, to hear this week’s Metro Weekly cover ladies...
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Capital Pride Week: 10 Essential Tracks
It’s Capital Pride week in D.C. once again. A time for reflection on the accomplishments of the past year, to celebrate who we are, revel...
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Icona Pop’s New Single, U.S. Tour Dates
Today the Swedish dance-pop duo Icona Pop, whose irresistible Top 10 hit “I Don’t Care (I Love It)” has now reached ubiquity, released new song...
