The element of surprise is somewhat lost in modern music. Whether it’s due to predictable trends, record labels fearful of taking risks, or the temptation of oversharing on social media,
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On The Map is where we highlight famous, and not as well-known, musical sites that youcan visit. In this edition, we’re back in New York for a major exhibit on
Just when we thought September would be a slow month for releases, a Friday like this came along. This slew of new music is reminiscent of those early Summer Fridays
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After a week of touch-and-go release schedules, the old Caustic factory is firing on all cylinders for a busy week of exciting releases. The second New Music Friday of September
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