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'Rumble' Celebrates Rock 'N' Roll's Native American Roots

7:14am August 06, 2017

The documentary discusses Link Wray, Jimi Hendrix and other Native American artists who helped shape rock's sound. Guitarist and executive producer Stevie Salas says it's "a film about heroes."

Byron Janis, photographed in 1968 at the Chateau Thoiry, where he discovered two rare Chopin manuscripts, one of which sits on the antique piano.

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Chopin In The Shadows: The Supernatural Adventures Of Byron Janis

8:11am August 05, 2017

The famous 89-year-old pianist has spent a lifetime perfecting Chopin. Along the way, the composer has reached out from the great beyond in a few startling ways.

Former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli (right) walks with lead defense attorney Benjamin Brafman after the jury convicted Shkreli on two counts of securities fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud.

'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli Convicted Of Securities Fraud

7:44pm August 04, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The former pharmaceutical executive was found guilty on three of eight counts — two counts of securities fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud.

Despite what the critics might say, Will and Win Butler of Arcade Fire say the band's new album, Everything Now, is "direct and heartfelt."

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Content And Connection: Arcade Fire On 'Everything Now'

4:37pm August 04, 2017

The Canadian band's fifth album tackles human relationships in the age of infinite connectivity. Despite this, brothers Will and Win Butler think this is the band's most earnest record yet.

Roland, played by Idris Elba, and Jake, played by Tom Taylor, in Columbia Pictures' "The Dark Tower."

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Meet The '90s Dance DJ Behind The Score For 'The Dark Tower'

4:33pm August 04, 2017

by Tim Greiving

Tom Holkenborg draws on his history as trance DJ Junkie XL for the bombastic electronica-meets-orchestra music he has composed for Mad Max: Fury Road, Batman v. Superman, and now The Dark Tower.

Federal Donuts' Red Velvet Donut - for night 3 of Phish The Baker's Dozen.

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Phish Fans Are Wading In A Red Velvet Sea Of Doughnuts

3:34pm August 04, 2017

by Brian Wilensky

Federal Donuts owner Felicia D'Ambrosio and chef Matt Fein have been busy serving up 13 flavors of doughnuts, one for each of the 13 nights Phish is headlining Madison Square Garden.

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Randy Newman Takes A Victory Lap On 'Dark Matter'

2:33pm August 04, 2017

by Ken Tucker

Newman mixes cynicism and romanticism on his first studio album of new material since 2008. Rock critic Ken Tucker says Dark Matter offers a fresh recording of songs both new and old.

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Marlon Williams (right) and bandmate Dave Khan perform at the 2017 Newport Folk Festival.

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Marlon Williams, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

2:27pm August 04, 2017

by Rachel Horn

Though he was new to many in the audience, the New Zealander's lonesome set was the one festivalgoers were talking about for the rest of the weekend. Hear it now.

Margo Price and John Prine perform at the 2017 Newport Folk Festival.

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John Prine And Friends, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2017

2:26pm August 04, 2017

by Rachel Horn

Hear one of Americana's most influential songwriters perform some of his timeless tunes alongside special guests Margo Price, Roger Waters, Justin Vernon and more.

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Storefront of Technical Equipment Supply in Ypsilanti, Mi.

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How A Small Town Record Store Quietly Released An Exclusive Aphex Twin Record

12:38pm August 04, 2017

by Scott Sterling

Todd Osborn quietly put an exclusive release from electronic music legend Aphex Twin on the shelf of his store — before long there was a line around the block.