Why Was That Band Deported?
Was the Italian group Soviet Soviet a security risk? Did it pose an economic threat to Americans? And how hard is it to get a performer's visa, anyway? We work through the details.
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Three More SXSW-Bound Bands Denied Entry Into The U.S.
The Egyptian-Canadian group Massive Scar Era, as well as London's Yussef Kamaal and United Vibrations, have been denied entry. The artists allege that racism was a factor in the denials.
Watch Lorde Perform 'Green Light' and 'Liability' On 'Saturday Night Live'
It's usually enough not to embarrass yourself on Studio 8H's stage. Lorde, in fact, did a great job.
800 Copies: Meet The World's Most Obsessive Fan Of 'The Velvet Underground and Nico'
The Velvet Underground and Nico changed music history — and Mark Satlof has over 800 copies of its original pressing.
Frank Ocean Drops Gauzy New Work, 'Chanel'
Ocean unveils his first new music since the release of Blonde.
Italian Band Soviet Soviet Denied Entry To The U.S., Jailed And Then Deported
The Italian post-punk group, which had tried to enter the U.S. to play at member station KEXP and then at SXSW, says it was sent back to Italy by authorities after spending the night in jail.
Charli XCX's Mixtape 'Number 1 Angel' Is A Fantastic Pop Diary
While we await the follow-up to 2014's Sucker, Charli XCX has released a mixtape that indulges in the margins of slinky R&B, syrupy hip-hop and bizzaro electro-pop.
A.B. Original Are The First Indigenous Artists To Win Annual Australian Music Prize
The hip-hop duo's independently released Reclaim Australia beat out Nick Cave and DD Dumbo, among others.
Two David Bowie Albums Prepped For Record Store Day Release
A proper dig into the vault and a live show from 1974 will hit stores in late April.
How'd International Women's Day Go For Musicians?
Artists from Adele to Vagabon to First Aid Kit weighed in on women's rights and gender equality with tweets, songs and more.