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Audiostraddle Weekly: M.I.A.’s “Born Free” Video, Hate It/Love It?

M.I.A. has released a new single and controversial video, N.E.R.D. leaks new song with Nelly Furtado, out musician Mirah is touring with Thao Nguyen, Sublime reunites on 4/20, Green Day’s…

Jess G. —

Apr 27, 2010

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Audiostraddle Weekly: Tegan & Sara Aussie Trip, Nicki Minaj’s Bisexuality

Nicki Minaj confirms her bisexuality, Jennifer Knapp comes out, Tegan & Sara sell out shows in Australia, and the Glastonbury 2010 lineup is announced! Also, a whole lot of album…

Jess G. —

Apr 21, 2010

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hip-hop

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Lesbian Hip-Hop Duo Kin4Life: The Audiostraddle Interview

In the lead up to their performance at Go Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Nightlife Awards, New York Hip Hop duo Kin4Life speak with Audiostraddle’s newest music writer Glennisha about their love…

Glennisha —

Apr 19, 2010

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open thread

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International Record Store Day: What’s the First Record You Bought? The Last?

Remember record stores? The ones built of bricks and mortar? They didn’t disappear the day you bought your MacBook. Your local record store continue to be a pivotal part of…

Crystal —

Apr 16, 2010

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audiostraddle weekly

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Audiostraddle Weekly: Rihanna Does Lilith Fair, Tegan & Sara Eat the Museum

The weather’s finally warming up, you’ve busted out the flip flops, and you’re ready for summer and its numerous music festivals! … At least I hope so, because this Fix…

Jess G. —

Apr 13, 2010

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interview

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Interviewing Bitch, Electro-Violinist Rock Poet Grrrl & Touring T.W.A.T.

Fueled by a recent break-up, queer electro-violinist rock poet B*itch (formerly from queercore duo ‘Bitch & Animal’) is back a new look and her second solo LP, “Blasted!”. Our music…

Corey —

Apr 12, 2010

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chris pureka

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Win Chris Pureka Tickets! Double Passes to Five US Cities

The wonderfully talented Chris Pureka is touring the USA through April-May in support of her upcoming record, How I Learned To See In The Dark. Thanks to the good people…

Crystal —

Apr 8, 2010

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hunter valentine

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Audiostraddle Weekly: Get a Piece of Kaki King & Hunter Valentine’s Hotness

This week in the news, Erykah Badu gets naked & fined, Slash premieres his new album and Tegan & Sara, Kelis and Hunter Valentine premiere new videos. Also in the…

Crystal —

Apr 6, 2010

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Best Headphones: Autostraddle’s Headphone Shopping Guide

Where did all the good headphones go? This’s the question that Team Audiostraddle are attempting to answer as they recommend some of the finer models of ear/headphones they’ve experienced lately.…

Crystal —

Apr 6, 2010

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interview

music

Orianthi, From Michael Jackson to Dinah Shore: The Audiostraddle Interview

Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist Orianthi, picked up the guitar at age 6 and hasn’t put it down since. At 24, she’s already been invited on Michael Jackson’s world tour and…

Jess G. —

Apr 2, 2010

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Daily Fix

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Audiostraddle Weekly: Tegan & Sara, MGMT Leaks, M.I.A & Bad Charity Music Videos

Tegan & Sara’s Alligator EP and German tour, M.I.A headlining HARD festival, MGMT’s new album leaks, new releases from Jenny Owen Youngs, She & Him and Monica, Big Star musician…

Jess G. —

Mar 24, 2010

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captain's log

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SXSW Captain’s Log #3: Courtney Love and Smokey Robinson Make Dreams Come True

Stef became a press sensation last year for @CLTranslated, the twitter account she invented to translate Courtney Love’s incoherent tweets. Needless to say, with Hole on the schedule for Friday…

Stef —

Mar 20, 2010