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• Andrew Jackson Jihad officially shorten name to AJJ, release new song (watch the video)

  25-02-2016 23:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  photo by Steph Carrico
  Phoenix folk punks Andrew Jackson Jihad have officially shortened their name to AJJ. The band writes on Facebook:Hi Gang! Big news today.We are officially changing our name from Andrew Jackson Jihad to the simple, familiar abbreviation that most of you already call us: AJJ.The two biggest reasons for this are:1.) We are not Muslims, and as such, it is disrespectful and irresponsible for us to use the word jihad in our band's name.2.) We no longer wish to be a living remind
  
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• Italy's fashion elite resists tendency toward fast fashion

  25-02-2016 23:53
  
  Behind the scenes at Milan Fashion Week, the industry's future is shaping up to be a game of fast vs. slow fashion
  
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• Dallas police: Cleveland Browns QB Johnny Manziel's domestic violence case sent to grand jury

  25-02-2016 23:47
  
  Dallas police: Cleveland Browns QB Johnny Manziel's domestic violence case sent to grand jury
  
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• Oscar nominee ANOHNI not attending the awards, says in open letter that she was never asked to perform

  25-02-2016 23:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  photo: Antony at Radio City in 2012 (more by Amanda Hatfield)
  Last week the Academy Awards announced that two performers nominated for Best Original Song -- ANOHNI and Sumi Jo -- had been cut from the ceremony for time.  Lady Gaga, Sam Smith and The Weeknd, the three most commercially successful nominees, will still perform, and the Oscars will also feature a performance by Dave Grohl, even though he isn't nominated for anything.Now ANOHNI, who was nominated for the song "Manta Ray" from th
  
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• Bell Witch & Wrekmeister Harmonies played their first of two NYC shows at Saint Vitus with Insect Ark (pics)

  25-02-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  photos by Greg CristmanWrekmeister Harmonies / Bell Witch @ Saint Vitus - 2/23/16Wrekmeister Harmonies and Bell Witch kicked off their tour together in Brooklyn at Saint Vitus on 2/23 with opener Insect Ark, and we've got pictures of the show in this post.
  Insect Ark (aka former Angels of Light member Dana Schechter) has recently been playing with a drummer from the west coast who wasn't able to make this show, but she was joined by violinist Laura Ortman for a few songs. Bell Witch acted as Wre
  
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• Grave Miasma releasing 'Odori Sepulcrorum' (stream a track)

  25-02-2016 23:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  by Rob Sperry-FrommThe grimy UK death metal outfit Grave Miasma have announced a new mini-album and shared a new song. The album, a follow-up to their great 2013 LP Odori Sepulcrorum, is called Endless Pilgrimage, and it hits on May 6 via Profound Lore. The song is called "Purgative Circumvolution" and it's a stunner.
  Packed with brutal riffs and complex turns, it's one of the most immediately impressive songs in the band's catalogue, which already has plenty of rippers. The band turns on a dime
  
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• Meg Baird's new band Heron Oblivion streaming debut album for Sub Pop, playing Levitation & other shows

  25-02-2016 22:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  by Andrew Sacherphoto by Alissa Anderson
  Meg Baird has been making quality psychedelic folk for a while, both on her own and as a member of Espers, and she's now leading another band, Heron Oblivion. It's something of a supergroup, with two members of Comets on Fire and one member of Assemble Head In Sunburst Sound involved too, and their self-titled debut album comes out next week (3/4) via Sub Pop. Compared to Meg's other projects, this is heavier psychedelic rock with liberal usage of wah ped
  
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• Elvis Presley's doctor, 'Dr. Nick' Nichopoulos, dies at 88

  25-02-2016 22:49
  
  A funeral home says Elvis Presley's former personal doctor has died
  
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• Howardian (Ian of Japanther) releasing new LP 'A Smurf at Land's End' (listen), celebrating with Brooklyn show

  25-02-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  by Bill PearisHowardian, the latest music venture from Japanther's Ian Vanek, will release his new album, A Smurf At Land's End, on Friday (2/26). Lo-fi fuzzpop with an admitted hip hop influence, it's a fun LP with no shortage of catchy melodies. You can listen to the album right now -- a stream of the whole thing premieres below.The band celebrate A Smurf At Land's End release with a show on Friday (2/26) at Legion in East Williamsburg with Juan Soria, Feral Foster, Avo. That show is $8 at the
  
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• Numbers reveal movies with diverse casts make more money

  25-02-2016 22:22
  
  UCLA's annual survey shows that films and television shows with casts reflecting the nation's racial and ethnic diversity make the most money, on average
  
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• UCLA: Movies make more $$$ when half the cast is white

  25-02-2016 22:19
  
  Movies make more money when exactly half the cast is non-white, according an annual analysis that shows a strengthening connection between diversity and profits.
  
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• Kamasi Washington began his tour at Webster Hall (pics and setlist)

  25-02-2016 22:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  by Sachyn MitalKamasi Washington @ Webster Hall - 2/24/16
  Kamasi Washington's first show of 2016 was last night (2/24) at Webster Hall, a rescheduled Winter Jazzfest date which was postponed due to his suffering a broken ankle. The show was sold out and crazy packed, both on the main floor and on the balcony. Washington's name may be the one on the marquee, but he gives each and every one of his bandmembers a chance to shine and highlight their own accomplishments and creations. The fourth song
  
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• Man no longer police officer after racially charged video

  25-02-2016 21:57
  
  A white Missouri man is no longer a police officer after appearing in a racially charged music video wearing his uniform and carrying a sign reading "cops lives matter."
  
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• Egyptian intellectuals campaign against jailing of novelist

  25-02-2016 21:56
  
  Egyptian writers, artists and film-makers have launched a public campaign for greater freedom of creativity and expression following the jailing of a novelist on charges of violating "public modesty" through his writing
  
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• Doug Tuttle shares "A Place for You" video (watch), plays Brooklyn tonight

  25-02-2016 21:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  by Bill PearisDoug Tuttle has just released a video for "A Place For You," the current single from his brand-new (and very good) album It Calls on Me which is out now on Trouble in Mind. Director Ty Ueda uses a simple but clever concept: projecting Doug and his instruments on four helium balloons. You can watch, and stream the album, below.Tuttle plays NYC tonight (2/25) at Rough Trade as part of his current East Coast tour. Worthless and Herbcraft are also on the bill and tickets are still avai
  
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• Wolves' LaVine to guest star on upcoming Disney XD program

  25-02-2016 21:52
  
  As it turns out, getting to shoot hoops with Zach LaVine is no slam dunk at all. That's what the title character learns on an upcoming episode of "Kirby Buckets," in which LaVine guest stars as himself
  
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• Adia Victoria announces debut LP 'Beyond The Bloodhounds,' touring (dates & new song stream)

  25-02-2016 21:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  by Andrew SacherAfter releasing some impressive singles, Nashville singer/songwriter Adia Victoria has signed with Atlantic imprint Canvasback, who will release her debut album Beyond The Bloodhounds on May 13. The first single is "Dead Eyes," a swaggering rocker with some underlying darkness. Check it out below.Adia will also be on tour from early March through late June, including a NYC show on May 19 at Mercury Lounge. Tickets for that show are on sale now.All dates are listed below...
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• Therapist says sportscaster depressed after stalker released

  25-02-2016 21:46
  
  A psychotherapist has testified that sportscaster and TV host Erin Andrews was anxious and depressed after a man who stalked her and posted secretly recorded nude videos of her on the Internet was let out of prison
  
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• Just before Oscars, plant named for hero of "The Martian"

  25-02-2016 21:45
  
  Matt Damon's character in the "The Martian" gets its own recognition _ a flower plant named for the botanist
  
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• A look at troubled waters for SeaWorld

  25-02-2016 21:45
  SeaWorld, which has been fighting to preserve its public image for years, suffered a set-back when it acknowledged it sent workers to infiltrate animal rights groups opposed to its practices
  
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• Psychic TV reschedule two-night Trans-Pecos celebration, touring Europe & other dates

  25-02-2016 21:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Psychic TV's two-night celebration at Trans-Pecos back in January got squashed by Winter Storm Jonas, but they've regrouped and have rescheduled it for March. Calling it "A Pre Sping Solstice Weekend with PSYCHIC TV" it goes down March 12 & 13 at Trans-Pecos. Tickets (both single day tickets and two-day passes) are on sale now.In addition to PTV's set, the 3/12 date also features Wetware, Voodoo Medicine Man, Excepter DJs and projections by Trouble, with a late-night afterparty edition of "E
  
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• Review: Diversity not the only issue with 'Gods of Egypt'

  25-02-2016 21:27
  
  Review: 'Gods of Egypt' has a diversity problem, yes, but it's also a mediocre film that lacks suspense, looks fake yet expensive, and boasts uniformly uninteresting performances
  
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• Eddie Einhorn, college TV pioneer and White Sox owner, dies

  25-02-2016 21:18
  
  Eddie Einhorn, a minority owner of the Chicago White Sox who helped put college basketball on television 50 years ago and set the stage for the wall-to-wall coverage that is common today, has died following complications from a stroke
  
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• Revival of 'Falsettos' set for Broadway return this fall

  25-02-2016 21:17
  
  "Falsettos," the umbrella title for two one-act musicals about family and love and loss, is coming back to Broadway
  
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• Family of 'Cops' TV crew member killed by Omaha police sues

  25-02-2016 21:07
  
  The brother of a 'Cops' TV crew member killed by a police bullet while filming a shootout has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Omaha
  
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• Rachel Weisz heading back to a New York stage in 'Plenty'

  25-02-2016 20:31
  
  Rachel Weisz is coming back to a New York stage as a former secret agent
  
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• Beach Craft Bonanza releasing an album on Jeff Rosenstock's label (stream a track)

  25-02-2016 20:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  by Andrew SacherLong Island punks Beach Craft Bonanza recently formed out of the ashes of Let Me Crazy (though frontman Chris Baltrus has been playing even longer than that with the Ramones-y band The Livingbrooks), and they're set to release their new album Cradle To Wave on February 29 via Jeff Rosenstock's Quote Unquote Records. We've got the premiere of a track from that record, "GED," which is the kind of stripped-down no-frills punk rock that never goes out of style. Check it out below.
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• Judge: Quincy Jones suit over Jackson songs can go to trial

  25-02-2016 20:19
  
  A judge says Quincy Jones' lawsuit against Michael Jackson's estate over royalties on some of the singer's biggest hits can go to trial
  
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• Diversity must play a role in Oscar show, but not the lead

  25-02-2016 20:04
  
  Sunday's Academy Awards promise a three-way race for best picture, performances by Lady Gaga, Sam Smith and the Weeknd, and the likelihood of first Oscar wins ever for Leonardo DiCaprio and Sylvester Stallone
  
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• Emitt Rhodes breaks 43 years of silence on 'Rainbow Ends'

  25-02-2016 19:50
  
  'Rainbow Ends' is the first album from Emitt Rhodes in 43 years, coaxed back into activity by producer Chris Price
  
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• Twin Peaks share cool, single-shot video for "Walk To The One You Love" (watch), playing SXSW, Pitchfork & other dates

  25-02-2016 19:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  by Bill PearisIt's a day for actually good music videos. Chicago's Twin Peaks have shared the video for "Walk To The One You Love," the very catchy new single from the band's forthcoming album Down to Heaven. Directed by Ryan Ohm the video is one single, complex shot. Singer Cadien Lake James explains:When Ryan [Ohm, director], Jackson [James, director of photography], and I began to tackle coming up with a concept for the video, we started with a few simple ideas (moving feet, odd settings), pl
  
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• Review: Bonnie Raitt's album mines rockers, ballads, blues

  25-02-2016 19:28
  
  Bonnie Raitt lights up "Dig In Deep," her 17th studio album, with passionate vocals, appetizing tunes and adventurous cover songs
  
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• The Latest: Police have found no motive for shooting rampage

  25-02-2016 19:20
  
  A law enforcement official says investigators haven't found a reason for the southwestern Michigan shooting rampage that left six people dead and two severely wounded
  
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• The Rev. Al Sharpton plans Oscars protest in Hollywood

  25-02-2016 19:17
  
  The Rev. Al Sharpton has announced plans to stage a rally on Sunday prior to the Oscars to protest lack of diversity in Hollywood
  
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• Review: Willie Nelson beautifully interprets Gershwin songs

  25-02-2016 19:12
  
  Inspired by winning the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song last year, Willie Nelson's Gershwin tribute album is laid back and beautifully arranged
  
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• Enter Brooklyn Public Library’s Business Plan Competition and win up to $15,000

  25-02-2016 19:12
  
  You know those “I’m a genius!” business ideas that you’re always jotting down? The ones you’re convinced will be your ticket to greener pastures? It’s time to dust them off! Brooklyn Public Library’s annual PowerUP! Business Plan Competition is back for its thirteenth year, which means you’re this close to finally bringing your business dreams to life.
  Since 2003, PowerUP! has been helping Brooklyn entrepreneurs build businesses and realize long-he
  
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• The Body share new song "Hallow/Hollow" (listen)

  25-02-2016 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  by Rob Sperry-Frommphoto: The Body at Acheron in 2013 (more by Greg Cristman)
  The Body have shared a new track from their upcoming album No One Deserves Happiness called "Hallow/Hollow." After the "gross pop" of "Shelter is Illusory," the first track they released, this starts off as more of a classic, blown-out The Body song, but it still ends up in a place that sounds new for these guys, the fierce hits displaying a sense of melody that hasn't' always been here. You can stream the track below.
  
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• Nico Tortorella visits NBC's New York Live to talk Younger, Hunter&Game AoBFF and Brooklyn On Demand

  25-02-2016 18:36
  
  Actor Nico Tortorella stopped by New York Live on NBC to talk about his hit show Younger and his 2015 Art of Brooklyn Film Festival Best Feature 'Hunter&Game' now streaming Free on Brooklyn On Demand. 
  
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• Andrew Hock kicked out of Psalm Zero after sexual misconduct allegations

  25-02-2016 18:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  photo: Psalm Zero at Saint Vitus in 2014 (more by Greg Cristman)
  Andrew Hock of Brooklyn experimental band Psalm Zero (and previously of Castevet) was accused of sexual misconduct. The person, named Megan, posted the following disturbing story to Twitter:pic.twitter.com/aDbWAKCJoA— Chairman Maogan (@megans_law) February 24, 2016
  Andrew's bandmate Charlie Looker (who's also played in Extra Life, Zs and Dirty Projectors) quickly took to Facebook to announce that Andrew will no longer be a me
  
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• WILLIAMSBURG: Shafted! MTA won’t build brand-new L train tunnel

  25-02-2016 17:53
  
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Allegra HobbsBrooklyn PaperThey can’t dig their way out of this one.The Metropolitan Transit Authority will not build a new L train tunnel as an alternative to the extensive repairs of the existing tubes that would close the line between the boroughs for years, say local pols — claiming the atrophying Canarsie Tube is so close to collapsing, it may not have time to construct another passageway before it caves in.“Before they could complete
  
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• RIVER OF TEARS: Shafted! MTA won’t build brand-new L train tunnel

  25-02-2016 17:53
  
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Allegra HobbsBrooklyn PaperThey can’t dig their way out of this one.The Metropolitan Transit Authority will not build a new L train tunnel as an alternative to the extensive repairs of the existing tubes that would close the line between the boroughs for years, say local pols — claiming the atrophying Canarsie Tube is so close to collapsing, it may not have time to construct another passageway before it caves in.“Before they could complete
  
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• Can you believe this is the first and only Mavis Staples documentary?

  25-02-2016 16:06
  
  Mavis Staples performing in 2015. Photo: Miikka Skaffari/Film First/Courtesy of HBO
  A few years ago, filmmaker Jessica Edwards went to Prospect Park to see the great Mavis Staples in concert. The show deeply inspired Edwards, so she went searching for a documentary about the singer, thinking there had to be one out there. She was familiar with Staples’ music through her work with the legendary Staple Singers, led by Mavis’ father Pops, and then later as
  
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• For a few Oscar doc nominees, films incite change

  25-02-2016 15:24
  
  Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's "A Girl in the River" and Joshua Oppenheimer's "The Look of Silence" are among the Oscar-nominated documentaries inciting change that were celebrated Wednesday night ahead of Sunday's Academy Awards
  
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• Lawyer: Family of man charged in shootings know no motive

  25-02-2016 15:17
  
  A lawyer for the family of a man charged in a deadly Michigan shooting rampage tells ABC's 'Good Morning America' that he was acting depressed in the days before the shootings, but they know no motive for the killings.
  
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• Joe Biden: Live from LA, introducing Lady Gaga at the Oscars

  25-02-2016 15:15
  
  Live from Los Angeles, introducing Lady Gaga at the Academy Awards, it's Vice President Joe Biden
  
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• Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood to perform at ACM Awards

  25-02-2016 15:12
  
  Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Florida Georgia Line and Cam are the first performers announced for the 51st annual Academy of Country Music Awards
  
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• Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt freed from jail in weapons case

  25-02-2016 12:57
  
  Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt said freedom was "the most amazing thing" after he left prison upon completing his five-year sentence for illegal possession of weapons linked to the 1993 terror attack in Mumbai
  
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• 'Old Yeller' named all-time family favorite

  25-02-2016 12:05
  
  The nearly 60-year-old classic "Old Yeller" has been named American Humane Association's all-time favorite family movie as part of this year's Pawscar awards, announced just days before the human Oscars
  
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• BROOKLYN HEIGHTS: Peak Brooklyn Heights: Civic group gives ‘good neighbor’ award to co-op that rejected developer’s high-rise deal

  25-02-2016 11:27
  
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Lauren GillBrooklyn PaperThis is the height of neighborliness in Brooklyn Heights!Powerful civic group the Brooklyn Heights Association on Wednesday honored a local co-op building for rejecting a developer’s lucrative offer to erect a 40-story tower in its backyard. The esteemed group bestowed its prestigious Good Neighbor award on residents of 75 Henry St. during its annual meeting, hailing them for recently turning down hundreds of thousands of doll
  
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• CROWN HEIGHTS: DA: Woman spent 10 years in prison for murder after disgraced cop got false confession

  25-02-2016 11:11
  
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Allegra HobbsBrooklyn PaperA woman spent a decade behind bars after a disgraced Brooklyn cop secured a false murder confession from her, the borough’s top lawyer says.A Brooklyn judge on Tuesday cleared Vanessa Gathers for the 1992 death of an elderly Crown Heights man, after the district attorney’s investigation into the cases of notorious former homicide detective Louis Scarcella found this was yet another one that doesn’t stand up to sc
  
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