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Q Awards: Winners Interviews

John has joked with Q that he is yet to find any upsides to being a solo artist. Speaking in a Q25 video interview to mark his appearance on the cover of our special 25th anniversary issue, Q304, which is out now, the former Oasis leader. The Chief declares in the video interview you can watch above: “It’s more of a pain in the arse [being solo] to be honest. Everything is on you isn’t it? It’s a lot more […]

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Featured

Exclusive! Listen The New Track “Little Scratch”

Track appears in new box set… A new box set showcasing recordings Captain Beefheart made in the early Seventies is due for release. After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music. Sun Zoom Spark: 1970 To 1972 features newly remastered versions of three albums that Beefheart and the Magic Band released during that period – Lick My Decals Off, Baby, The Spotlight Kid and Clear Spot – as well as an extra disc of alternate versions. […]

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Highlights

THE LIGHT AND MUSIC EXPOSITION HITS LOS ANGELES IN THE FASHION WEEK

Like any music, jazz has its revolutions; its sudden incidents in infrastructure; its disruptive presences of unprecedented sound. Mostly it's slower than that, though, with years and generations of accretions before it seems to call for new vocabulary. That's one way to look at Winter Rockfest, whose latest incarnation occupied a dozen or so venues in downtown New York City last weekend. In a decade and a half of steady growth, a one-night showcase oriented toward industry insiders has become […]

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Events

E-tropolis line-up complete

The line-up for the industrial, EBM and synthpop festival E-tropolis in Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen, Ruhr, on March 28 is complete. For the most part, though, people just happening to pass by the two-block campus during Public Practice sessions are at the best advantage to enjoy the notes in the air, mixing with the environment. “We organize it so that several musicians are playing concurrently, in different areas of the campus,” explains Ming Ng, director of Active Arts. “So, there is […]

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Blogs

Staff Picks of the Week (4/4)

Cecilia Crego Station Manager https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr3gscRpAhA Kacey is KILLING IT with this new album and so many artists are supporting her in it and I find that to be so cool. Ben Dabney Program Director https://youtu.be/TyHvyGVs42U Haven't done Spanish since high school, but I don't need to speak it to know this is a great song. Really. Just listen to it once and you'll be hooked. Jared Bauman Asst. Program Director https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNM6IuA87eM Great band. Great song. Even better lyrics. Mikaela Baker […]

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Blogs

Staff Picks of the Week (3/29)

Cecilia Crego Station Manager https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fjfo256p6s NEW ALBUM OUT FRIDAY Ben Dabney Program Director https://youtu.be/jzD_yyEcp0M Not normally a fan of electronic music, but sometimes there's an exception. She reminds me of Camila Cabello in a weird way, maybe you'll hear it too! Jared Bauman Asst. Program Director https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hDbpF4Mvkw Still on the Bowie kick. What can I say. Mikaela Baker Music Director https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KWasyfigpg Because I'm basic and spend way too much time at frat houses Saxon Allton News Director https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhTH8OIPoY4 Can you […]

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Staff Picks of the Week (3/22)

Cecilia Crego Station Manager https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaAHl_m_ybk Every time this song comes on the radio, I can't help but sing along, very loudly. Ben Dabney Program Director https://youtu.be/GtmuWuiiKS8 In some ways this cover is catchier than the original. Whichever you prefer, it's the kinda song that inspires you to finally ask out that boy/girl from class, or maybe just re-download Tindr. Jared Bauman Asst. Program Director https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4d7Wp9kKjA Bowie was a visionary, and this was one of his best. Mikaela Baker Music Director […]

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Blogs

Staff Picks of the Week (3/19)

Cecilia Crego Station Manager https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76Mbnuwk2d4 I forgot about this song until I found it on a burned CD in my car from high school and my obsession is back. Jared Bauman Asst. Program Director https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY2yjAdbvdQ It's not my usual type of music, but I heard this on the radio this week and haven't stopped humming it since. Sofia Gonzalez Co-Music Director https://youtu.be/LQC3dBWS_FE It's the perfect chill vibes for the weather we've been having lately. Mikaela Baker Co-Music Director https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi_eCBEdO5k This […]

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Blogs

Staff Picks of the Week (3/1)

Cecilia Crego Station Manager https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI-mXMr8glQ I better here this song one million more times before I graduate. Ben Dabney Program Director https://youtu.be/3ChgRbqGi-E Need a chill playlist to keep you sane during test week? Here's something to start with. Looking for something more upbeat? Check out Native; One Republic rarely disappoints. Jeffrey Jou Community Outreach Director https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFQS3wU_3OE Transport yourself to Cuba if you're not already going for spring break! Trish Wheeler Social Media Director https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZNkpXdxzlo I am going to her concert […]

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