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Tuesday, September 25 2012

  • Thinning The Crates And Hitting The Road September 25, 2012

    Moving cross country can be a romantic thing: wide-open spaces, and America seen through the window. But deciding what to pack and what to abandon in the move can be painful, especial... (article)

  • A Forgotten Album Rediscovered, British Soul In The Studio September 25, 2012

    Tonight on Soundcheck, Billboard magazine's Joe Levy attempts to walk us through the knotty details of Universal's acquisition of EMI last week. Then, a look back on a forgotten album... (episode)

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    • Revisiting A '70s Teen 'Dream' September 25, 2012

      In 1979, teenage musician Donnie Emerson and his brother, Joe, recorded an album called Dreamin' Wild in a home studio built on their family's farm in Washington State. John talks wit...

    • UMG, EMI... Oh My! September 25, 2012

      Last week, the number of major record labels dropped from four to three. News spread on Friday that Universal Music Group (UMG) received approval from industry regulators to take over...

    • Lianne La Havas: A Young Voice With Old Soul September 25, 2012

      British soul singer Lianne La Havas performs songs off her critically acclaimed and Mercury Prize-nominated debut Is Your Love Big Enough? Plus, she tells us about meeting some of her...

  • Check Ahead: Rupa And The April Fishes, 'BUILD' September 25, 2012

    San Francisco-based band Rupa And The April Fishes is led by singer-songwriter and practicing physician Rupa Marya, who sings in a multitude of languages -- from Hindi to Tzotzil to F... (article)

  • Gig Alert: Matthew Silberman September 25, 2012

    New York-based saxophonist and composer Matthew Silberman plays a record release party at ShapeShifter Lab Tuesday night. Download the new song "The Battle At Dawn." (article)