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20 lessons learned at Coachella 2013

Coachella 2013 is in the books. The three-day music experience drew some 200,000 sun-baked music fans to the Southern California desert over two weekends this month, officially kicking off the annual festival season while reaffirming its place at the top of the modern American festival landscape. There are plenty of lessons to be learned from … Continue Reading →

Mariah Carey is "Almost Home" in her new single. (Yahoo)

Single takes: Mariah Carey, the Strokes and more

Short takes on five recent or otherwise notable singles: Mariah Carey, “Almost Home” (from “Oz: The Great and Powerful”)   Given the title and the source, you’d expect a maudlin ballad, but Mimi’s contribution to the upcoming “Oz” soundtrack is a thoroughly modern production with whirring electronic flourishes and an up-tempo beat. After some awkward … Continue Reading →