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The groove's still the thing for Paul Simon

Saturday, 18 June 2016, 16:51 Last update: about 11 years ago

No '60s folkie has written more great music for dancing than Paul Simon, and at 74 he still wants us to feel the beat. "Stranger to Stranger" showcases Rhymin' Paul's polyrhythms in new, exotic...

Train faithfully, needlessly cover 'Led Zeppelin II'

Friday, 17 June 2016, 16:50 Last update: about 11 years ago

Train's "Does Led Zeppelin II" is a faithful, needless cover of the British band's 1969 classic. If you walked into a bar and the band played Led Zeppelin like Train does, you might do a double...

William Bell aces 'This Is Where I Live' Stax return

Thursday, 16 June 2016, 16:49 Last update: about 11 years ago

William Bell aces his return to the legendary Stax label with "This Is Where I Live," an excellent album built on the foundations of his songwriting and vocal skills. In the '60s, Bell performed...

Beth Orton turns to nature on electronic 'Kidsticks'

Wednesday, 15 June 2016, 16:48 Last update: about 11 years ago

Beth Orton's sixth album, "Kidsticks," amalgamates electronic sounds with profuse references to nature, counterparts evenly matched in the intriguing mix. With assistance from producer, co-writer...

Madonna responds to critics of her Prince tribute

Saturday, 4 June 2016, 13:05 Last update: about 11 years ago

Madonna is dismissing critics of her tribute to Prince at the Billboard Music Awards with style. A day after her performance of "Nothing Compares 2 U" and duet with Stevie Wonder on...

Justin Bieber, Skrillex sued for copyright infringement

Friday, 3 June 2016, 13:03 Last update: about 11 years ago

Justin Bieber and Skrillex have been sued for copyright infringement by singer-songwriter Casey Dienel for the multi-platinum song "Sorry." Dienel, who performs as White Hinterland, filed suit...

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