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R.E.M. mark the point when post-punk turned into alternative rock. When their first single, "Radio Free Europe," was released in 1981, it sparked a back-to-the-garage movement in the American underground.
Albums of the decade No 5: Arcade Fire a " Funeral
Although death overshadowed the Montreal band's debut album, it was still one of the most life-affirming records of the decade More top 10 albums of the decade Arcade Fire a ' Funeral There is some debate as to how many of Arcade Fire 's extended family members died during the making of the band's debut album.
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Talk about influence. For a time there in the '90s, it seemed that people in the Midwest were even sneezing differently - louder, more dissonant, more staccato - because of bands like the Jesus Lizard , Shiner and Molly McGuire .
Environmentalists alarmed by Puerto Rico policies
Sweeping from lush mountain rain forests to pristine beaches, a corridor of land protected by Puerto Rico's last governor hosts dozens of rare and endangered species and was championed by celebrities who helped fight off resort proposals.
World of the Pharaohs Exhibit: Amulet of Harsaphes
The World of the Pharaohs exhibit is a world-case exhibition now on display at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock.
Accordion, ukulele and klezmer music gathering a Bay Area following
Accordion player Tara Linda poses for a portrait with her musical instrument, Monday, Oct.
Zoo Replaces Dead Polar Bears With Animatronic Ones, Shatters Dreams
What's the story, Missouri? All the rest of the states enjoy technology. We surf on the Facebook , and send the textings , and play 'The World of the Warcraft,' and so forth.
Let the decade-end lists begin! With Arcade Fire
With 2010 around the corner, online music magazines have begun releasing their best-of-the-decade album lists.
Arcade Fire doc fans the flames
RA gine Chassagne and Win Butler of Arcade Fire. Photograph by: John Kenney/Canwest News Service, Canwest News Service Miroir Noir Arcade Fire There's a sliver of a narrative arc to Miroir Noir, Arcade Fire's new documentary, and it's set out near the beginning of the 76-minute film.
Camera Obscura closes out fall with US club dates
18 in New Orleans and includes a one-off Canadian performance Nov. 26 in Toronto.
Song of the Day: 'Don't Vote' by Cass McCombs
Every day The Oregonian Music Blog will post a song of the day for you to enjoy.
Richard Parry has revealed that Arcade Fire are recording new tracks. Arcade Fire are working on new material, a member of the group has revealed.
Guitarists Korey Cooper, left, and Ben Kascia get the party started Friday night at the Paramount Theatre.
Vibe's New Owner: Revamped Mag Will Have Greater Online Focus, Broader Scope
The latest incarnation of revived hip-hop magazine Vibe may be debuting with a controversial cover model , Chris Brown , but its new owner's plans for the pub seem pretty sound.
Eddies in the time-space continuum
Remember when those imps over at Driftwood Singers made you dilute your enthusiasm for the Arcade Fire by comparing them to... Eddie and the Cruisers ? Now they make hay with our Julian Casablancas adoration...by exhuming an unexpected precedent: Eddie Money !
I Could Hear Your Sinking Heart
November 2nd, 2009 9:51am The singer - I'm not sure of their gender! - sounds rather like Geddy Lee, and the band makes the Arcade Fire sound like a very restrained duo.
2010 Early Releases -- Yeasayer, Vampire Weekend -- Shaping Up Quite Well
These fine young men call themselves Yeasayer and will have their sophomore album ready for February 2010 a Is it too early to look ahead to already announced albums with 2010 release dates? No, especially when those releases carry the clout of such bands as Vampire Weekend, Yeasayer and Arcade Fire.
Feist+Arcade Fire+Beck+David Cross Halloween Video
High Gravity is Paste editor-in-chief Josh Jackson's daily round-up of music, film and culture - and even great beer.
Simian Mobile Disco were already dead once, so it's probably useless to alert them of their suicide mission.
Peter Gabriel set for covers album featuring Radiohead, Arcade Fire and Elbow
Peter Gabriel is set to release an orchestral covers album featuring the likes of Radiohead , Arcade Fire , Elbow and Bon Iver .
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