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British Folk Artists Join Forces on Looking for a New England Tour Showcase
Paste Magazine &bull Yesterday
High praise has been piling up across the pond for a small group of musicians who are pushing the English folk form forward. This spring, Jim Moray, Trembling Bells, The Unthanks, Gadarene, Olivia Chaney and Jackie Oates will bring their… Full Story »
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This Just In: Someone Yoinked My Cockpit!
Bike Snob NYC &bull Mar 8, 2010
As you can see, the brake cables were snipped and the so-called "cockpit" was simply unbolted and removed. The thieving teetotaller totally left the best part. While I certainly would have preferred a bicycle ride to a subway ride home… Full Story »
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Jumping Through Hoops: What Does Everyone Have Against Hubs?
Bike Snob NYC &bull Mar 8, 2010
This past weekend, the weather in New York City turned suddenly from craptacular to spring-tastic, and while there's ample time for throwable forms of precipitation such as snow to fall one can be forgiven for feeling as though the worst may be behind us. Still, winter weather is liable to pounce again at any moment, and while some look unto the groundhog for… Full Story »
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Real Talk: Why the Oscars Love Actors Playing Actual People
Paste Magazine &bull Mar 5, 2010
For every Oscar winner, there are hundreds of supposedly surefire strategies for winning nominations and awards. Make sure you have a big, teary scene. Make sure you have a Weinstein in your corner. Make sure you're James Cameron. Or, as… Full Story »
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BSNYC Flying Funquist!
Bike Snob NYC &bull Mar 5, 2010
In these uncertain times, many of us find ourselves searching for meaning. For example, I have chosen to worship a Lobster God (beware of false prophets), to whom I pray for guidance, protection, and discounts. However, sometimes I also need a more worldly cause behind which to rally so I can delude myself into thinking that I'm changing society for the better. Unfortunately, though, this can be hard. I tried once tried veganism, but… Full Story »
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Scouting for Girls to pitch their tent at Margate Winter Gardens
www.kentonline.co.uk via @thanetextra &bull Feb 25, 2010Hot on the heels of a packed house for Lostprophets, the Winter Gardens has announced a gig by Scouting for Girls in May. Full Story »
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Samanon game and software distribution for indie and casual developers
mobitech.web.id via @GamerRevenue &bull Feb 25, 2010Download indie and casual games from the samanon software distribution service. Reviews Troubleshooting Usage Tips Developer Notes Full Story »
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MORTIFIED (new song uploaded) on MySpace Music
www.myspace.com via @fajaryanuarsyah &bull Feb 24, 2010MORTIFIED (new song uploaded) on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads Full Story »
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Wente Vineyards...
www.facebook.com via @AFCO &bull Feb 24, 2010Tri-Valley, California Convention & Visitors Bureau Wente Vineyards continues its mission to entice the senses for a second year of indie culture festival/Noise Pop partnership. Full Story »
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One arrested in robbery of French restaurant
www.mercurynews.com via @bethwankel &bull Feb 24, 2010SAN FRANCISCO — One man has been arrested and another is being sought in connection with the robbery last night of a French restaurant in Potrero Hill and a 7-Eleven in Ingleside. Full Story »
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Dorset Rock Online
www.dorsetrockonline.com via @Bobtographer &bull Feb 24, 2010Bournemouth Indie-Rock four piece The Otherhalf are building a strong reputation from their live shows and strong work ethic. We spoke with Dan Hammond-Smith about favourite albums, influences, the DMA’s and what’s coming up for the band. Full Story »
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Sherlock's Daughter's Appeal is No Mystery
Sentimentalist Magazine &bull Feb 23, 2010
Even before the release of their debut EP in the fall of 2009, Sydney-based Sherlock?s Daughter had toured Australia supporting both School of Seven Bells and the Temper Trap. The eponymous self-released EP (distributed by the Inertia label) is five songs of dreamy indie-pop, with enchanting melodies of guitars and synths, whispery vocals, group harmonies and tribal rhythms and… Full Story »
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Alt Photographer (The Cobrasnake) gets gig at tween birthday party
Hipster Runoff &bull Feb 23, 2010
Los Angeles based photographer The Cobrasnake, also known by his human name Mark Hunter, recently photographed / culturally documented a tweens birthday party, then published photos to his public website. It seems like this tween has parents who are well-connected… Full Story »
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Two indie games migrating to console
www.gamepro.com via @GamesAndMore &bull Feb 22, 2010"Roy McCombe thinks up the insane weapons you see in the game. We lock him to a desk and just let him cook these things up" - Rob Barrett, Dead Rising 2 Full Story »
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Feist - "He Was Free" (Live At 2010 Cultural Olympiad)
Stereogum &bull Feb 22, 2010A big week for Broken Social Scene fans: First you found medicine in "World Sick" and now, as we once mentioned in a footnote to an editorial, Feist performed a one-off at the Orpheum in Vancouver for the 2010 Winter… Full Story »
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Mother helps son kidnap his ex-girlfriend
Blog of Hilarity &bull Feb 22, 2010
They say in life that, in a healthy family, theres no bond greater than that between a mother and her son. But heres some evidence that the bond may also exist in completely bat sh-t insane families as well: A… Full Story »
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Formspring.Me
BJ Panda Bear &bull Feb 21, 2010
Ian and i used to hate each other. This "blog" is a conceptual art piece by young artist only to be addressed by BJ Panda Bear. The views and action of the BJ Panda Bear character may conflict with the… Full Story »
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Brisbane’s best GEAR « Desktop
www.desktopmag.com.au via @brentclarke &bull Feb 21, 2010GEAR has been on the lips of many as of late. The uber cool store has been steadily growing a cult following while their smooth, seamless website speaks of a style not often seen in these parts. I chat to… Full Story »
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The best of Shine (indie complilation album)
sharemyplaylists.com via @lee_ridley &bull Feb 21, 2010In the left hand navigation pane of Spotify, hover your mouse over the playlist you wish to share and right click it then select "Copy HTTP Link" then simply paste it here. Full Story »
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The Sartorialist for GQ at The Fasano, Rio de Janeiro
The Sartorialist &bull Feb 20, 2010
Enough snow for a day...can we go back to Rio? I tried shooting my March GQ page in about 4 different locations but it just wasn't working...and I was running out of time. I had already made the commitment to… Full Story »














































