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The Title of the Next Xiu Xiu LP is Really, Truly Dear God, I Hate Myself

Xiu Xiu, the long-running art-noise confessional vehicle of Oakland's Jamie Stewart, will release their ninth album on February 23, via Kill Rock Stars. Having already named albums Knife Play, Fag Patrol, and Women as Lovers, Stewart keeps things consistent with the happily, self-parodically sh...

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About.co...ve Music — Before yesterday

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Chris Knox Tribute Album Features Mountain Goats, Yo La Tengo, Bill Callahan

In June, lo-fi innovator and New Zealand music legend Chris Knox suffered a debilitating stroke. Since then, Knox has been hard at work on the slippery slope of recovery. In aid of such, a motley crew of friends, peers, and fans have assembled two compact-discs' worth of Knox covers on a fundra...

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About.co...ve Music — 3 days ago

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St. Vincent, Wildbirds & Peacedrums to Tour Together

Like peaches and cream, or a coach and a team, St. Vincent and Wildbirds & Peacedrums are hoping to be a perfect match when they pair up for one heavy February of shows together. The New Yorker vixen and the Swedish husband/wife duo have both been standout alternative music figures this ye...

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About.co...ve Music — 4 days ago

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Introducing: Jordaan Mason and the Horse Museum

Name: Jordaan Mason and the Horse Museum From: Toronto, Ontario Story: His soft, silly music is meaningful, magical Sound: Acoustic music as an open wound. With horns! When I introduced you to the Rural Alberta Advantage back in June, prior to the Saddle Creek release of their stirring firs...

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About.co...ve Music — 5 days ago

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From the Vaults Friday: Godspeed You Black Emperor!, Lift Yr. Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven (2000)

The Year: 2000 The Album: Godspeed You Black Emperor!, Lift Yr. Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven Who It Influenced: Explosions in the Sky, Mono, 65daysofstatic, From Monument to Masses, Do Make Say Think, The Arcade Fire Now that it's been over seven years since Godspeed You! Black Emp...

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About.co...ve Music — November 13

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Slumberland Records to Stage 20th Anniversary Celebrations

Slumberland Records has had a mercurial two decades of existence. Born in Washington, DC, in 1989, the label helped create the twee music scene in America through releasing records by acts like Velocity Girl, Black Tambourine, and The Softies. After laying dormant through much of the early '00...

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About.co...ve Music — November 12