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Man stabbed at urban music awards show in London

Stereogum checks in on the progress of Midlake’s new album Courage Of Others

The Hives record a Christmas song with Cyndi Lauper called “A Christmas Duel”

Paste lists the 40 best TV theme songs of all time

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MTV’s TRL finally gasps its last breaths….

New high-profile music site Juke shuts down before it can even launch, layoffs ensue

The Thermals sign to Kill Rock Stars Records