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South American Bajofondo streams together funky new age hip-hop with sensuous Spanish rap. PHOTO COURTESY THE CEDAR

Uprooting the Scene

by John Sand
Published September 24, 2009
The Cedar explores the new roots of our increasingly diverse city with an international music fest.
PHOTO COURTESY MONKEYWRENCH

Pearl Jam Do the de-evolution

by Mark Brenden
Published September 20, 2009
The newest release from the last '90s grunge band standing is an "even flow" of jaded punk jams.
PHOTO COURTESY ANTI- RECORDS

Morphing Mutantes disappoint

by John Sand
Published September 16, 2009
Brazilian legends Os Mutantes’ release over-ambitious reunion album.
PHOTO COURTESY ATLANTIC RECORDS

Jay-Z offers blueprint for mediocrity

by John Sand
Published September 16, 2009
“The Blueprint 3” proves to be a less-than-catchy whine-fest about the hazards of fame.
PHOTO COURTESY LUCY MICHELLE AND THE VELVET LAPELLES

Local CD round-up: Lucy Michelle & the Velvet Lapelles + Mark Mallman

by Jay Boller
Published September 9, 2009
Scene darling prove their worth and a scene staple, well, keeps doing his thing.

ScarJo & Pete Yorn team up – and score.

by Kara Nesvig
Published September 9, 2009
The pair's collaboration, 'The Break Up,' isn't as bad as it logically should be.
PHOTO COURTESY SUB POP

Conchords let their freak flag fly

by Tony Libera
Published September 9, 2009
Flight of the Conchords return with more goofy, sex-laden pop ballads.
Lange’s album art and promo photos were taken by Sword, who he calls “a special lady” in his life.
PHOTO COURTESY KRISTI SWORD/ASTHMATIC KITTY RECORDS

Interview: Helado Negro

Published August 11, 2009
A&E chats with the black ice cream-monikered musician about his new album
After a tour with Wavves and a new album release, Vampire Hands do America product placement.
PHOTO COURTESY CARL WEDOFF

Hands-on with Vampire Hands guitarist Chris Rose on the new album “Hannah in the Mansion”

Published August 4, 2009
Guitarist Chris Rose on the new album "Hannah in the Mansion"
All purveyors of hip dance music rest in caves to gather energy, duh.

Show preview: Passion Pit at The Triple Rock

Published August 4, 2009
The Cambridge based electronic popsters are white hot and visiting Minneapolis for the first time.

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