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Jamie Lidell – The Compass Is Pointing Up

Lidell speaks life, music and New York with Death+Taxes Comparisons to Motown are undeniably complimentary for anyone with the vocal talent of Jamie Lidell, but are they accurate? His is more the intrigue of Prince, the work-ethic of James Brown, and the gritty, passionate soul of Stax Records. So while the soothing, pleasurable sounds of [...]

Miike Snow Plays Webster Hall

Shrieks, cheers and chants are an accurate indicator for a concert’s excitement — especially if they occur outside while waiting in line an hour and a half before the headline act even steps on stage. Or it could be indicative that this will be one of “those” shows. Thankfully the former won out when Miike [...]

Corey Haim, 38, Dead From Drug Overdose

Today, “The Two Coreys” have been reduced to one with the passing of Corey Haim, 38, disrupting the natural balance of life early this morning. The constant Jekyll to Corey Feldman’s Hyde, Haim reportedly died from an accidental drug overdose at his home in Burbank, CA. Police are currently unsure of what Haim overdosed on [...]