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Ben Kweller

by Michael Alan Goldberg

Singer-guitarist Ben Kweller, now 27, is a music biz veteran, having released albums both with his old band Radish and as a solo artist since he was 13. He’s been a punk rocker, indie rocker, power-popster,… » more

Umm ... Drop

Beaucoup Blue

by Katherine Silkaitis

Listen to Beaucoup Blue on our Umm…Drop podcast. Philadelphia’s Beaucoup Blue may be billed as a father- son duo, but they’re no Weird Al-style novelty act. “I think when people read that they go, … » more

On the Record

Extra Golden, Los Straitjackets, Confessions Of A Shopaholic

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Stereotypewriter

Badmaster Blaster
Badmaster Records celebrates its fourth year.

by Brian McManus

Two years ago Badmaster proprietor John Emory told this paper he should’ve gotten his business degree instead of learning to paint. If he had, he might not be “losing money every day” on his… » more

Live Music

Arboretum, Alela Diane, The Homosexuals, Black Sheep, Bang on a Can + Glenn Kotche, John Hollenbeck

Arbouretum Mon., March 2, 8pm. $8. With Meg Baird + James Blackshaw. Kung Fu Necktie, 1248 N. Front St. 215.291.4945. www.kungfunecktie.com There is an ease to Baltimore’s Arbouretum that begs you… » more