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The All-American Rejects: Stillwater’s breakout powerpop all-stars, the multi-million selling quartet will release its next CD this fall. In Alternative Press magazine, the album was No. 2 on the list of the anticipated albums of 2008.
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¤The Roots: This Philly-born band is famous (and Grammy award-winning) for a heavily jazzy sound and live instrumentation. The band’s sonic and groundbreaking evolution includes its latest addition, “Rising Down,” which delves into new musical territory and incorporates a more electronic and synth-heavy feel into their sound.
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The Disco Biscuits: It's entered its second decade as one of the most successful acts on the jam-band circuit. The Biscuits bring together the worlds of jam bands and electronic music with its "trance-fusion" sound that mixes the free-form jazz improvisation with hypnotic rhythm.
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¤Clutch: The influential American progressive metal act formed in 1991 and built a local following through constant gigging. The musical style is constantly evolving, but keeps its roots planted in the foundation of blues, morphing from metallic hardcore punk to hard rock.
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Paramore: Driven by riveting live shows and the undeniable charisma of frontwoman, 18-year-old Hayley Williams, the rapidly emerging pop-punk quintet from Tennessee has been building a near-deafening "next big thing" buzz.
Read an interview with Paramore
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¤Zappa Plays Zappa: The first official live concert event of Frank Zappa's music since his untimely passing in 1993, Zappa Plays Zappa is a spot-on tribute by son Dweezil to his father -- who joins dad onstage via recorded video from his past live shows. It's the ultimate tribute to Zappa's 30-plus year, groundbreaking career.
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¤Ghostland Observatory: Austin's own high-energy electro-rock duo of front man Aaron Behrens and producer/drummer Thomas Turner. A breakout band at last year's South by Southwest music festival, Behrens' vocal style and stage performances are unique and uncompromising, drawing early comparisons to Freddie Mercury and Prince.
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moe.: An American jam band formed at the University at Buffalo, N.Y., in 1990, legions of superfans knows affectionately as “moe.rons” pack the many music festivals this band is invited to perform in every summer. It mixes a heady blend of psychedelic, roots and progressive rock in its expansive improv sessions.
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Helmet: Formed in 1989, Helmet's forward-thinking fusion of metal, punk, indie-rock and jazz inspired countless bands and paved the way for bands like Chevelle, Deftones, Killswitch Engage, Norma Jean and Silverchair, among many others.
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Phantom Planet: This southern Cali alternative garage-rock/pop act is quite possibly most famous for its 2002 hit, “California.” The band’s forged a new sonic path in recent years, and its latest endeavor, “Raise the Dead,” is “a concept record. If the Beatles had ‘Sgt. Pepper’s’ and the Rolling Stones had ‘Their Satanic Majesties Request,’ we have our (new single) ‘Leader,'” lead singer Alex Griswold has said.
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Edison Glass: Thomas Alva Edison gets a lot of credit for inventing modern essentials. Likewise, Edison Glass founder Phillip Glass is well known for composing modern masterpieces. With a storied Tulsa history, this prolific band has stayed its course throughout its nearly 10 years.
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Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey: The internationally-known (and modern T-Town legends) Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey has energetic new music to showcase. Since the early ’90s, this dynamic Tulsa trio has wowed audiences across the globe with its progressive, psychedelic and groundbreaking jazz fusion. It’s now ready for its 16th music release with “Lil’ Tae Rides Again,” an effervescent, well-constructed tribute to Lil Tae and his unpredictable day at school.
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AM: Former Tulsan Anthony Miller may just be the best musician you've never heard before. Yeah, if you Google him, you won't find him, either. But let us tell you, he's worth a listen. Tulsa-born and New Orleans-raised, the Okie spins out his own blend of heartfelt and melodic pop and folk-rock -- and isn't afraid to mix politics with pleasure.
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Ty England: This Okie singer-songwriter had his first chart records back in ’95, after leaving Garth Brooks’ road band (with Brooks’ blessing) for a solo career. That debut single, “Should’ve Asked Her Faster,” remains his top hit to date, soaring into the Top 5 on the national country charts. He’s still belting out tunes, and his most recent album, “Alive and Well and Livin’ the Dream,” was released just last year.
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Ravi: RAVI (rah-vee) played guitar for one of the world’s top selling bands, has appeared on a host of major television shows, and has written a book "Dancin' With Hanson," about the trio of brothers during Ravi's year-long experience playing in their touring act.
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¤The Apples In Stereo: The Apples in Stereo is an American indie rock band associated with the innovative Elephant Six Collective, a group of bands also including Neutral Milk Hotel, Of Montreal and The Olivia Tremor Control. It is best known for their bright, catchy lyrics and 60s pop/rock sound that often invokes comparisons to The Beatles, The Velvet Underground, The Beach Boys, and Electric Light Orchestra.
Read an interview with the Apples in Stereo.
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Joshua James: Nebraskan Joshua James is yet another version of the so-called singer-songwriter. In the overflowing sea of this genre, Joshua is an artist that is steadily rising to the surface. Music is best when it cuts to the bone, when it offers immediate, simple satisfaction. It’s hard to define, but you know it when you hear it. In the whispery, distinct voice of Joshua James, the stage is set for this kind of instant gratification.
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Cory Chisel: Cory Chisel and The Wandering Sons is an A, folk-rock band that started in Appleton, Wisconsin. The band was signed to RCA Records in 2007 and will be releasing their Cabin Ghosts EP in summer of 2008.
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Paper Route: An American indie band from Nashville, it was formed in 2004 as a result of the insomnia of Chad Howat. He collaborated with friends, JT Daley, Andy Smith, Kate York, Mike Daley, and Claire Indie to create their first self-titled album, which was released August 29, 2006. It's been named as one of Paste magazine's "bands to watch."
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