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Interviews

Interview: OWEL


idobi senior writer Catherine Yi sat down with OWEL to discuss the emotional rollercoaster of crowdfunding, touring smart, and playing the Michael Cera equivalent of a show.

Editorial

I Wish I’d Recorded That


Here’s what some of Anthm’s favorite artists had to say about those great tunes they wish they’d been responsible for.

News

Bonnaroo 2012 lineup announced


Radiohead, Phish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Beach Boys, Bon Iver, and more are set to headline this year’s Bonnaroo Festival, taking place June 7-10 in Manchester, Tennessee.

News

Springsteen, Phish reel in Bonnaroo crowds


What’s one way to ensure your mega music festival is well attended in the middle of a recession? Book a reunited Phish. The jam band’s legions of ardent followers sell out arenas in minutes, so with little difficulty they will flood the Tennessee fields of the Bonnaroo Music Festival, which begins Thursday and runs through Sunday. In its eighth year, Bonnaroo – arguably the country’s biggest festival – will have a distinctive Phish flavor. Oh, and a guy named Bruce Springsteen is playing, too. With that lineup, organizers expect that tickets to sell without a hitch along the way, in… Read more »

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Phish, Springsteen to headline Bonnaroo '09


As Rolling Stone first predicted in December 2008, Phish will headline two nights at this year’s Bonnaroo Music Festival, with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band also topping the bill. While the two marquee acts don’t really come as a surprise following months of rumors and speculation, the talent underneath the headliners is sure to drop some jaws: The Beastie Boys, Nine Inch Nails, Wilco, Snoop Dogg, David Byrne, Al Green, TV on the Radio and many more will be on hand at the Manchester, Tennessee festival on June 11-14th. Tickets go on sale February 7th, and are being… Read more »

News

Man Shot in Lobby of NYC Radio Station


NEW YORK – A man was shot in the leg Monday night in the lobby of a Manhattan radio station while rapper 50 Cent was making an on-air appearance, police said. According to Newsday, the injured man was a member of 50 Cent’s entourage. The newspaper reported that the shooting happened shortly after 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, announced he was dropping his protege The Game from his hip-hop clique, G-Unit. The victim, a 24-year-old Los Angeles man who was not identified, was shot in the left leg. Officials said he was taken to St. Vincent’s Hospital… Read more »

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R. Kelly Booted From Jay-Z Tour


The tumultuous tour pairing platinum-selling stars R. Kelly and Jay-Z came to an abrupt end Saturday, one day after Kelly walked offstage during a performance and allegedly was blasted with pepper spray by a member of Jay-Z’s entourage. Kelly was booted from shows Saturday and Monday at Madison Square Garden by the promoter, who told the “I Believe I Can Fly” singer that he was banned from the facility, said his publicist, Allan Mayer. The promoter announced that Jay-Z, with special guests, would do the shows alone. “The fans deserve better than this,” Kelly said in a statement. “I’d like… Read more »

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