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Darius Rucker: Racist tweeter an 'idiot'

Darius Rucker: Racist tweeter an 'idiot'

The 'Wagon Wheel' singer responds to a tweet saying, 'Leave country music to white folk.'

New 'Idol' downloads lag behind previous winners

New 'Idol' downloads lag behind previous winners

Candice Glover, Kree Harrison debut with a fraction of earlier acts' downloads.

Next fashion trend: Daft Punk helmets?

Next fashion trend: Daft Punk helmets?

Some fans go to great lengths to replicate the EDM duo's headgear.

Hear it first: Stream Friend Roulette's new album

Hear it first: Stream Friend Roulette's new album

Stream the Brooklyn band's 'I'm Sorry You Hit Your Head' before it goes on sale.

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The Scene: D.C. Chillin' With Wale Chillin' With Wale

Samy K goes on The Scene at U Street's Oohs and Ahhs with rapper and D.C. native Wale.

Did we really ask them that? Did we really ask them that?

Catch up on recent Q&As with Danger Mouse, Maroon 5, Linkin Park and lots more

Interview: Shinedown Shinedown interview

I asked the infamous rock band some random yet revealing questions (video)

CRITICS' REVIEWS

Listen Up: Amy Grant, Vampire Weekend, Demi Lovato

Listen Up: Amy Grant, Vampire Weekend, Demi Lovato

Two ladies of pop and one quartet of alt-rock have new albums out this week.

Listen up album of the week: 'Paramore'

Listen up album of the week: 'Paramore'

by Brian Mansfield, Special for USA TODAY

The band's fourth studio album earns three and a half stars out of four.

Madeleine Peyroux: The Blue Room

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Album: The Blue RoomArtist: Madeleine PeyrouxRelease date: Mar. 6, 2013Download: Take These Chains, Desperadoes Under the Eaves In Peyroux's singing, there's a fine line...

 

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See who sparkled like a true star at the Grammys

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See who sparkled like a true star at the Grammys
Dry the River

Bands we like

Catching our attention: Dry the River, Emeli Sande, Mount Eerie, Twin Sister, DeLeon
Chatting with your favorite artists

Chatting with your favorite artists

Exclusive Metromix interviews with Mastodon, Diggy Simmons, Wale, TV on the Radio and more

Discover the rock on your block

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Your guide to the top rock and roll clubs in the area
Get hip to your local indie scene

Get hip to your local indie scene

See which eclectic rockers are bringing national attention to the District
D.C.'s Best Jazz Spots

It's jazz, baby

Scope out the District's coolest music spots
IDOL CHATTER: Candid Commentary on American Idol Performances

IDOL CHATTER: Candid Commentary on American Idol Performances

Candice Glover, Kree Harrison debut with a fraction of earlier acts' downloads.

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