Protest Style: Psy’s Anti-American Past?

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“Gangnam Style” has made PSY a global household name, but acording to recent English translations of his performances in 2002 and 2004, PSY participated in several high profile anti-American military protests.

The Sexiest Moments in VMA History

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TrèsSugar chronicles the steamiest moments on the VMA stage.

Ten Things I’ve Learned From Interning at a Large Record Label

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A record label can start off small, selling really niche music (metal, indie hip-hop, etc.), and then land an artist who changes everything. The history of most record labels is fascinating.

#musicmonday: daedalus attack! [free MP3 downloads]

Mmm, free music, and all you could want, everything from country to hip hop, soul and alt rock.

Ten Things I’ve Learned From Rapping

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Josh Bowman really likes to rap.

In Defense of Liking or Loving ‘Rush’

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13 Year-old Paul S. explains why he loves the band Rush, even if loving them isn’t cool.

#musicmonday: the first day of kwanzaa [free mp3 downloads]

“Umoja” means “unity,” coming together for common good and common purpose. Happy Kwanzaa! Have some free MP3s!

#musicmonday: peter krampus [free mp3 downloads]

Nothing like free MP3 downloads to make the winter months a little more warm and bright.

musicmonday: revenge of the nerds [free MP3 downloads]

Reggaeton to jazz, hip hop to alt-rock, soul music to nerdcore rhymes, there’s so much free music, everybody has something to enjoy!

#musicmonday: the concerto of the desperado [free MP3 downloads]

Classic jazzy sounds to the latest from Drake and Nicki Minaj, the hottest BET Awards cipher and Bruce Springsteen covers — we’ve got it all!

#musicmonday: “… not from a Jedi …” [free MP3 downloads]

Another week of awesome and always free MP3 downloads from Komplicated!

#musicmonday: the cathedral of chalesm [free MP3 downloads]

Every week, there’s a mountain of freaking MP3s to download and this week is no different! Let’s go!

The Passion of Odd Future

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Odd Future are one of the most buzzworthy, talented, and controversial young acts in music. Kevin Lincoln considers how their lyrical content—which includes bursts of misogyny and homophobia—should influence the way we listen.

Will Tiger Ever Make Another Putt?

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Tom Matlack explores the relationship between addiction and success.

Lose Yourself

Look, if you had one shot, or one opportunity to seize everything you ever wanted in one moment Would you capture it? Or just let it slip? Eminem This is my go-to tune when I’m feeling defeated about my writing.  Most of the time, it’s all good.  I sit down and it flows somewhat comfortably; [...]

Eminem: The Conversation Continues

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Tom Matlack and blogging playwright Mariah MacCarthy continue the conversation about Eminem and domestic abuse.