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FOM Conference: Where's the Money, Eh?
At the recent Future of Music conference in Montreal, singer-songwriter Devon Copley, of the the band the Animators, found that while some bands are now making money on the Internet, the debate about DRM -- and its ability to generate money for artists -- continues unabatedly. So how are indie artists really making money? More >>

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AMERICAN GRANDSTAND

And It Didn't Even Bring Me Down
In his latest "American Grandstand" column, Dave reflects on Doug Sahm, an under-credited artist whose best music was most likely heard only by a tiny cult of fans.
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THE DRAMA YOU'VE BEEN CRAVING

Two Hats
While recently helping out as a judge at an annual print journalism awards contest, Michael Goldberg pondered how he approaches his sometimes contradictory roles as both a writer and an editor.
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WORLEY GIG

What I Liked About 2004 and Why I Am Not Hip
In her first column for 2005, the always entertaining Gail Worley looks back at the best of 2004.
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Domestic Violence: Pay Attention to the Warning Signs
In his latest installment of Rx, Dr. John Hipple addresses the issue of domestic violence, and provides some telltale warning signs.
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LOST LEGENDS

The Carter Family
The importance of the Carter Family to American country music -- and to American music in general -- simply can't be overstated. From 1927 when they were discovered, through the mid-1950s, the Carter Family reigned as America's first family of country music.
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WOMAN ROCK

Juliette Lewis' Antidote for Apathy
Although better known for her strikingly offbeat movie roles, Juliette Lewis is a legitimate punk-hard rock singer who writes and performs with her band, the Licks. WomanRock's Dan Brown recently spoke to Lewis about overcoming preconceived notions, her current tour, and exactly how serious she is about music.
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BLOGCRITICS

R.I.P Elmer Bernstein
In this newest Blogcritics column, Eric Olsen discusses legendary film composer Elmer Bernstein, who recently died at age 82.
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FROM THE TRENCHES

Radio Promotion, Rock 'N' Roll Style
In this opinion piece, The Rosenbergs' front man David Fagin talks about his personal experiences with payola, and wonders how much of an effect NY State Attorney General Elliot Spitzer's recent investigation into the practice will have.
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