The British general Sir Isaac Brock (1769-1812) captured Detroit and became known as the "hero of Upper Canada" during the War of 1812 against the United States.Isaac Brock, born on Oct. 6, 1769, at S...
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Given the unlikely, phenomenal success of Modest Mouse's 2004 disc, "Good News for People Who Love Bad News," the story line on their new album seemed sure to focus on the long-indie band's respons...
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2007 was a year of duality for music. While the industry continued to tank, it was quietly a very good year for rock 'n' roll and indie music. The Boss returned with his old band, the Police actual...
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Small-label bands are like ghosts, borderland entities haunting the periphery of the musical landscape. These wayward souls produce albums that are but faint impressions, evaporating as quickly as ...
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Forget the autumnal equinox. Fall begins on Oct. 1 with the Across the Narrows music festival, or (as I like to call it) Death to the Siren Music Festival. Headlined by Beck, the Pixies, the Killer...
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Isaac Brock, Sir
Modest Mouse returns post-breakthrough
