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Rock the Bells 2009 Lineup: Nas, Common, The Roots to Headline

Hip-hop's heavyweights are gathering again for the 2009 edition of the Rock the Bells tour, with Nas, Common, and The Roots scheduled to headline the rap fest's proceedings. Other artists picked to play include a...

created by Jarrett Martineau | 32 wks ago | updated 32 wks ago
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The Roots’ New Album 'How I Got Over' To Be Released in June

Contrary to previous claims that Philadelphia's finest live hip-hop act The Roots might retire from making their own music and touring, now that they've locked down day jobs working their house band gig on Late Night...

created by Jarrett Martineau | 32 wks ago | updated 32 wks ago
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Jimmy Fallon's Late Night Premiere Draws Big Ratings, Bad Reviews

Jimmy Fallon debuted Monday night as the new host of "Late Night" and drew a record 35% increase in ratings over previous host Conan O'Brien's usual audience.But despite this boost in Fallon's first night popularity,...

created by Jarrett Martineau | 37 wks ago | updated 37 wks ago
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Manny Castro

Fallon Slow Jams to the Exit

Somewhere at NBC there is an executive wondering why they didn't promote Carson Daly to 12:30. Fallon's debut as the new host of Late Night was as bad as everyone expected. Actually...it may have been worse...

opinion by Manny Castro | 37 wks ago
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The Roots to Retire, Become Jimmy Fallon's House Band

Last weekend, Nah Right posted a YouTube clip of The Roots allegedly announcing their retirement from touring — in order to become the house band for Jimmy Fallon when he takes over Late Night next year. But the...

created by Jarrett Martineau | 1 year ago | updated 32 wks ago
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The Roots, Broken Social Scene Play Whistler Music Festival

There's more to alpine mecca Whistler than just year-round outdoor sports and packed ski slopes, there are increasing opportunities to see incredible live music. This weekend the inaugural Whistler Music Festival...

created by Jarrett Martineau | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Elvis Costello with Lucinda Williams - Indoor Fireworks

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Elvis Costello, The Roots to Rock Whistler Music Fest

Another big music fest makes its way into BC's thriving outdoor concert landscape. With the Pemberton Festival already booked and set to rock, the Whistler Music Festival promises to deliver an equally fun and...

created by Jarrett Martineau | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Jarrett Martineau

The Roots Struggle With 'Rising Down' at Def Jam

The Roots are veterans of the hip-hop game, having long been immersed in the struggle to achieve commercial success with music that defies tired rap clichés, sugary pop conventions, and lyrical...

created by Jarrett Martineau | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Dizzee Calls Glastonbury's Jay-Z Decision 'Funny'

After Noel Gallagher called out Jay-Z as the reason for slow ticket sales to this year's usually guaranteed-to- sell-out-in-hours Glastonbury UK music binge, event organizers have stepped forward in defense of...

created by Jarrett Martineau | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Rock the Bells in SF just plain ROCKED

You could tell it was gonna be a badass show on Saturday from the energy on the Caltrain from Sunnyvale, packed with hip-hop heads and rockers from the mid-nineties should-to-shoulder trying to catch a buzz. Whether it was the dudes recounting Comedy Central's roast of Flava...

created by spiraledout | 2 years ago
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What is the Best Full-length of the Year?

KEXP has a rad blog, and it provides a great spring board into a great question. What was your album of the year, 2006? In this article Chilly has released a solid list of this years best Full-length...