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1 Music With a Cause: Indie Artists Make Music to Fight HIV/AIDS
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2 What to Download: New Music This Week
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3 What Is the Best Indie Album of 2010?
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4 Listen: Sufjan Stevens and The National Sing Christmas Carols
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5 2010 Sugar Awards: Your Favorites in Music
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6 John Slattery Protects President Kristen Schaal in The National's New Video
Kristen Schaal isn't the first name that comes to mind when I think of actresses who could play the President, and the actress seems perfectly misplaced in the role in The National's new video for "Conversation 16." She plays it like a bored child who somehow got roped into the job, while John Slattery looks on lovingly as one of her Secret Service agents. I'm still a sucker for a music video Read more
Kristen Schaal isn't the first name that comes to mind when I think of actresses who could play the President, and the actress seems perfectly misplaced in the role in The National's new video for "Conversation 16." She plays it like a bored child who somehow got roped into the job, while John Slattery looks on lovingly as one of her Secret Service agents. I'm still a sucker for a music video Read more
We're sending off 2010 fittingly — by celebrating the best in entertainment! I've already given you my music picks for the past year, but now it's time to see how all of you voted in my music polls. From the best albums to the biggest single of the year, you guys had your say on what you've been listening to all year — here they are! Read more
One of my favorite holiday albums is Sufjan Stevens's Songs For Christmas, and today the indie crooner has two more new Christmas songs, and he's teamed up with rockers The National for them. There's an original called "Barcarola" and a classic as well ("Silent Night"), so if you're up for some new holiday carols, listen up (and if you're looking for something edgier, don't miss Kanye's Read more
If you love indie music, then you probably spent most of your 2010 downloading hot new tunes. There were so many releases, it's hard to even keep track of them all! Take a look at these recent albums and, vote for the one the one that monopolized your iPod. Don't forget to vote on all of our best of 2010 polls! What Is the Best Indie Album of 2010? Write About Love, Belle & Read more
I've already shared the latest DVDs to hit shelves, but if you're more in the mood for some tunes, this week's music releases are ready to rock your socks off. Violets are blue: Indie rockers The National bring us their fifth studio album, High Violet. It's predictable in the best way possible, with lead singer Matt Berninger crooning out more anthems for the lovesick and heartbroken. The Read more
The proceeds from the sales of this album Dark Was The Night, featuring original music by some of the most-played musicians on my iPod right now, will benefit the Red Hot Organization, an international charity that raises money and awareness for HIV and AIDS through pop culture. The album is full of amazing, spanking-new music from some of the best independent music acts around. The compilation Read more
With Fifty Shades of Grey fever sweeping the nation, we've all been buzzing about which stars we can see as smoldering Christian and naive young Anastasia. Some readers even had suggestions for the supporting players (most notably Elena, aka Mrs. Robinson). To help you mix and match your leads, check out this list of casting suggestions and tell us which guy and gal would make your fantasy Fifty Read more
It seems like boating season unofficially begins on Memorial Day weekend with everyone headed to their lake houses, weekend river residences, or the beach. In different parts of the nation, boating accidents, injuries, and unfortunately fatalities are on the rise. Now that I've captured your attention, let's review a few tips on boating safety. Boater's fatigue is real, and it can wear you Read more
As if we need an excuse to enjoy a big bowl of veggies, fruits, and other goodies tossed together, May is National Salad Month. Grab your best greens and follow these tips and tricks for making a tasty and healthy salad. Creative Ways to Build a Salad Hitting the salad bar can be a good thing when you know the best way to navigate through all those choices. To maintain a healthy medium, follow Read more
