Tinariwen

The Best Musician Appearances on ‘The Colbert Report’

Iggy and the Stooges were in cracking form on The Colbert Report last night, making them the latest in a long line of bands who’ve appeared as guests on Stephen Colbert’s long-running satirical chat show. Of all the late-night hosts on TV, Colbert seems to get the most amusing interviews and performances out of musicians; here are a selection of The Colbert Report‘s very best musical moments. You’re more than welcome. … Read More

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10 Malian Musicians You Should Know

We’ve been saddened to read about the recent political upheavals in the northeast of Mali, a country that’s known more than its fair share of political turmoil over the years. Clearly writing about the intricacies of Malian politics is beyond the remit of music journalism, but suffice it to say that we’ve been particularly sad… Read More

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5 Albums to Stream for Free This Week: RHCP, Patti Smith

Every Monday we scour the internet to bring you five of the best and/or most noteworthy releases that are streaming for free prior to release. This week, the biggest news is the imminent arrival of the new Red Hot Chili Peppers album, and there’s also a new Patti Smith singles compilation, along with the wonderful desert blues of Tinariwen, a somewhat questionable new CSS record and LA bass wizard Thundercat’s debut solo album. Much goodness awaits you… after the jump! … Read More

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