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| Music News - Springsteen 'Born To Run' 40th; Underwood 'Smoke Break' Video; Dead Band Playing Philly |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/26/15 7:40 am | updated: 08/26/15 7:43 am |
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| Bruce Springsteen's third album Born to Run is celebrating the 40th anniversary of it's release this week. 25-year-old Springsteen along with the E-Street Band spent over a year crafting what became a critical and commercial success but before they released it felt like it was do-or-die time to break into the mainstream. Springsteen's first two records, Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J. and The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle had a singer-songwriter style... Read More |
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| One Direction Not Breaking Up, But Will Take 'Well Earned Break' Next Year |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/25/15 3:50 am | updated: 08/25/15 3:50 am |
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| Rumors are swirling that the world's most popular boy band could be hanging it up after an enormously successful 5 year run. The Sun in London reported that the group now composed of Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan have agreed to take an extended one-year hiatus starting in March 2016 to pursue solo opportunities. It goes on to say that... Read More |
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| Music News - Duran Duran New Track; Tony Bennett Recording New Album; New Diplo Track 'Set Me Free' |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/22/15 6:26 am | updated: 08/22/15 6:26 am |
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| Duran Duran has released a new track off their upcoming album Paper Gods due out September 18th. The electro-pop ballad is titled "What Are The Chances." They've previously released singles "Pressure Off" and "You Kill Me With Silence." In this track, lead singer Simon Le Bon wonders about the workings of fate and destiny, choice or predetermination. The new album will be the 14th for the band. It features guest spots from Mark Ronson, Nile Rodgers, Janelle Monae, Mr. Hudson,... Read More |
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| Music News - Carrie Underwood New Single/Album; Courtney Barnett London Video; Patti Smith Aqua Teen |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/21/15 6:28 am | updated: 08/21/15 6:28 am |
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| Carrie Underwood surprised her fans and released a brand new single called "Smoke Break" to country radio on Thursday. The song was written with longtime collaborators Hillary Lindsey and Chris DeStefano. She explained that the inspiration for the song came during songwriting sessions after they found themselves stopping and going outside for a break after getting stuck writing. (She doesn't smoke, btw). She calls it she calls "an anthem for every hard-working person." Underwood also... Read More |
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| Music News - Mumford Sons/Mark Hoppus Cover Eurythmics; Karen O New Short Film; Brandi Carlile Video |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/20/15 6:47 am | updated: 08/20/15 6:47 am |
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| On Mumford & Sons latest album Wilder Mind the band explored a more rock and roll sound, ditching the acoustic instruments of their folkier past. On their current tour they pushed that even further adding a cover of the Eurythmics synth-pop "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" to setlists. Tuesday night at the Forum in Inglewood, CA, they were joined on stage by tour openers the Vaccines and Jack Garratt as well as Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus. The Vaccines added synth layers and... Read More |
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| Music News - Tracy Morgan to Host SNL in Oct; Kaskade 'Disarm You' Video; Casablancas Cancels Tour |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/18/15 7:52 am | updated: 08/18/15 7:52 am |
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| Saturday Night Live announced the first few hosts for the start of its upcoming 41st season. Miley Cyrus will host Oct 3rd for the premiere with comedian Amy Schumer on Oct. 10th. The big news came with the announcement that SNL alum and '30 Rock' star Tracy Morgan will return to host on October 17th. Morgan has been recovering from severe injuries since his limo bus was rear ended by a tractor trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike in June 2014. Comedian James 'Jimmy Mack' McNair was... Read More |
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| PHL Live Center Stage is Back! Kick Off Party at TLA 8/18 7pm LIVE Broadcast |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/18/15 4:49 am | updated: 08/18/15 4:49 am |
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| PHL Live Center Stage is back for its second season. Last year, hundreds of talented Philadelphia area artist/musicians/bands submitted applications, five finalists in ten genres performed at showcases around the city in front of judges, and winners were announced at an award show at the Trocadero. It was a success by any definition. Our city is teeming with talent and rich in musical history. The music scene and industry as a whole in Philly has found itself in a resurgence and reemerging from... Read More |
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| 54th Annual Philadelphia Folk Fest August 13-16th; LIVE Broadcast |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/13/15 7:33 pm | updated: 08/13/15 7:33 pm |
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| The Philadelphia Folk Festival returns to the Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township near Schwenksville, PA this weekend for its 54th year. The longest continuously running outdoor music festival of its kind in North America is a unique combination of music, showcases, workshops, crafts, children's activities, camaraderie, and community. The Folk Festival features both traditional and contemporary folk music on a variety of stages during the day and on the Main Stage each afternoon/evening. In... Read More |
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| Perseid Meteor Showers in Philadelphia Sky August 11-13 2015; Live Nasa Video |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/12/15 2:28 am | updated: 08/12/15 2:28 am |
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Each August as the Earth's annual orbit takes it through the remains of the comet Swift-Tuttle/109P, we are treated to a dramatic show of meteors streaking through the sky called the Perseids. Named because they seem to radiate from the constellation Perseus, this meteor shower will peak tonight Wednesday August 12th. It is not uncommon to see up to 100 meteors an hour with the Perseids.
Each night for the rest of the week is forecast to have mostly clear skies in the... Read More |
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| Music News - Joanna Newsom New Album; Kendrick Lamar on Colbert Late Show; Lana Del Rey New Single |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/11/15 5:39 am | updated: 08/11/15 5:39 am |
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| Joanna Newsom has announced a new album entitled Divers. It is the first album in five years for the folk singer/harpist. The 11-track LP is due out October 23rd on Drag City. Newsom has also released a video for the first single off the album called "Sapokanikin." The word is a Lenape name for a Native American trading... Read More |
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