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The Cars Catalog Getting Expanded Editions
The new wave band’s second and third studio albums, Candy-O and Panorama, have been remastered with bonus tracks. Let’s go!
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Beatles ‘Pepper’ Documentary to Air on PBS
A new hour-long program on the making of the classic album will air on June 3. The insider’s view will include never-before-aired material.
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Brian Wilson Expands Final Pet Sounds Tour
The Beach Boys mastermind has added many new U.S. and European dates. He’s performing the group’s landmark 1966 album for the last time.
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Little Steven of E Street Band Cuts New Solo Album
Taking a break from touring with Bruce, Steven Van Zandt has reignited his Disciples of Soul band for a new album and tour.
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Paul Weller Announces North American Tour
More than 40 years into his career, the former leader of the Jam and the Style Council has a new solo album, ‘A Kind Revolution.’ He’s touring this fall.
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Ringo Recording New Album; McCartney Guests
New Beatle music is always good news, and it looks like Ringo’s working on a good one, with Paul, Joe Walsh and others joining in the fun.
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Roger Waters Contest: Attend Dress Rehearsal
His “Us + Them” North American tour begins May 26 and he’s offering one lucky fan a priceless trip to see the spectacle before anyone else
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Listen: New Blondie Album, ‘Pollinator’
Blondie will support their new album–and first since 2014–with a U.S. tour, with Garbage co-headlining. We have the dates and several songs
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Paul McCartney Shares Demo From ‘Flowers in the Dirt’ Reissue
The 1989 album that included Macca’s duets with Elvis Costello has been reissued with plenty of bells and whistles in its deluxe edition
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Alanis Morissette Ex-Manager Gets 6 Years For $7M Theft
The singer’s former business manager had one hand in her pocket, admitting that he used the money to feed his gambling habit
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