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Thursday, October 26, 2006
  • Heavy Metal
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    It's Hip, and It's Heavy Metal

    Heavy Metal has been a great many things, but it’s never been cool. Never, until now perhaps. We’ll look at the emergence of the Hipster Metal movement. Also: A live performance from The Be Good Tanyas.

Hipster Metal

We look at the recent wave of hip, new, heavy metal music.
Decibel Magazine's feature on hipster metal.

The Be Good Tanyas

The Be Good Tanyas are a Canadian alt-folk trio whose new album includes covers of songs by Neil Young, Prince, and Mississippi John Hurt. They'll play live in the studio.
Be Good Tanya's website

The Swell Season in The Greene Space

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Joshua Bell in The Greene Space

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