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Guardian Music — Will Jay-Z tone down his 'reality rap' now he's got Obama on speed dial? What would he play Noel G to get him into hip-hop? And, asks Malik Meer, does he really reckon he's the Kurt Cobain of hip-hop?In the back room of a north London recording studi... more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: DeCaux/FilmMagic Shakira, “She Wolf” [Various Remixes] As if the original didn’t sound like an MGMT song, here are a pair of remixes that up chic factor of this song by several degrees. And has there ever been a pop song to use the word ... more info

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Rolling Stone — A burst appendix has reportedly forced Slipknot off the road, according to Blabbermouth. The band canceled its August and September tour dates citing “personal issues,” which sources say referred to drummer Joey Jordison’s surgery. Weezer radio... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Q The Anthems features the ultimate tracks from the biggest bands. It may not be their most current hit, or indeed the highest charting hit, but it's the track the fans want to hear as the set-closer.The album brings together all that is great about ... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: UK, Band of the WeekThe Big Pink's mission may just be to confuse us from the word go.When you name your band after the title of a record by Bob Dylan's fellow travellers the Band, visions of pastoral, woozy folk-rock are only to be expe... more info

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Mercury News, California — The first day focuses on electronic-music artists, such as MGMT, MSTRKRFT and the Streets. But it's the second day that really has us hooked, with indie-rock acts the Flaming Lips, Yo La Tengo, Bob Mould and the Decemberists. more info

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