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UWIRE's student journalists from universities across the U.S. present an inside view of the bands, venues,
music landmarks and more that make their college towns unique.

Ted Leo talks music, politics, Esurance girl
Even though the Ted Leo and the Pharmacists show at The Blue Note was canceled, Ted Leo still has a lot to say about politics, Bruce Springsteen and his cartoon crush.

U. Iowa grads offer a helping hand for DIY music with 'Indie Band Survival Guide'
Life would be much simpler if there was a survival guide for everything. I'm talking about a book for every problem relating to relationships, breakfast, and graduation, among other everyday tricky-to-navigate realms.

Harvard U. professor defending in music download suit files counter-claim
OK Go members offer songwriting tips, play acoustic set at Northwestern
MTV reality show editor-in-chief to attend NYU in fall
With new U.S. label, Dizzee spins in the states
N.E.R.D. Bringing the Beats
Ben Folds Talks Bonnaroo

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Music Spotlight: Of Montreal's 'Skeletal Lamping'
Channeling alter-ego Georgie Fruit, Kevin Barnes crafts a frenetic, disjointed record with tons of pop hooks but little-to-no transitions or cohesion.

CD Review: Ryan Adams thanks known universe on 'Cardinology'
In the liner notes of "Cardinology," Ryan Adams thanks only the universe, “for connecting us one and all. Consider this music a gesture of our appreciation.” Although his latest release with the Cardinals may not end up being humanity’s greatest gift to the cosmos, it will surely take its place as one of the better albums of 2008.

Music Spotlight: Jenny Lewis' 'Acid Tongue'
Music Spotlight: Lil' Wayne's 'Tha Carter III'
Music Spotlight: Death Cab for Cutie's 'Narrow Stairs'
Frigid at first, Augustana warms up the crowd at Dartmouth
Atmosphere - 'When Life Gives You Lemons"
Portishead - "Third"


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