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INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: National Championship
By Jim Shearer on 04/07/2009
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Three weeks ago, Indie Ear Madness '09 began with 64 of the best indie-minded/respected bands in the land. After some fierce and furious competition, TV On The Radio and The Bouncing Souls were the only two acts left standing. Last night they went head to head, competing not only for the 2009 National Championship, but for indie music bragging rights, which (you'd think) would at least guarantee them a free shot of espresso in any non-chain coffee shop in America. MORE »
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INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: Final Four
By Jim Shearer on 04/03/2009
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TV On The Radio, Franz Ferdinand, The Bouncing Souls, and U2 are the final four musical acts left in this year's Indie Ear Madness tournament. Find out which two bands will battle it out next week for the National Championship: MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: Elite-8
By Jim Shearer on 03/27/2009
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Would Kanye West have the final say against TV On The Radio? Could Karen O lead her squad to the Final Four? Did Franz Ferdinand dethrone rock royalty? Did the clock strike midnight for The Thermals? MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: Sweet-16
By Jim Shearer on 03/26/2009
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The battle for Garden State supremacy, two of Brooklyn's favorites go at it, The Black Keys attempt to take out U2, and the most anticipated tournament pairing ever: Morrissey vs. The Cure: MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: 2nd Round (Midwest, East)
By Jim Shearer on 03/20/2009
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The Boss takes on Mr. Lif, The New Pornographers do battle, and Kanye West goes head-to-head against his Viagra buddy: MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: 2nd Round (West, South)
By Jim Shearer on 03/20/2009
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The big names advance, Dan Auerbach has a one-of-a-kind conflict, and after toppling Coldplay in first round competition, will Thunderheist's Cinderella run continue? MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: First Round (Midwest, East)
By Jim Shearer on 03/19/2009
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A high-seed indie favorite falls, Kanye coasts, two AC's do battle, and Karen O is performing like an MVP for the YYY's: MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: First Round (West, South)
By Jim Shearer on 03/19/2009
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With this year's Indie Ear Madness beginning on the same week as SXSW, how would bands--some performing both major events--hold up? Find out now: MORE »
Indie Ear Madness '09
By Jim Shearer on 03/16/2009
Filed under: INDIE EAR MADNESS '09
It's that time of year again--time to pair up the top-64 indie-minded/respected bands in the land and have them compete for the National Championship in Indie Ear Madness 2009. MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (March 3)
By Jim Shearer on 03/03/2009
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAY
Bono's band is back, indie rock's favorite red-head delivers a cyclone of hurt, Grandmaster Flash tinkers away at what he hopes will be another hip-hop masterpiece, and an album containing a song with eight "oh's" in its title... MORE »
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