Mercedes-Benz launches Mixed Tape Music Magazine From BenzInsider The Mixed Tapes project from Mercedes Benz has proven to be very successful ever since it launched in 2004, as more than 2,5 million users around the world have downloaded over 28 million songs so far. The half-hour Mixed Tape Music Magazine features videos, album reviews and profiles of newcomers and established artists - with a different theme for every show. The first Mercedes-Benz Mixed Tape Music Magazine airs on 28 February 2008 and puts the spotlight on "modern vintage". "Music...

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Magnifique gig by Nouvelle Vague From Worthing Herald "I used to be in Nouvelle Vague but they kicked me out for bad behaviour", presented a heavier session, an earthy, more fearless presentation of tracks that showed they were not scared to work hard at banging a drum, shaking a tambourine or donging a cow-bell, Phoebe indeed commanded the stage. Joining Nouvelle Vague later in the set, it was all too clear that this was an entirely well orchestrated and wonderful synergy of sultry, yet acid jazz, all too sexy repertoire that carves an...

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John McLaughlin: Acid Jazz From Jazz.com Ironically, I don't know if this tune really qualifies as "acid jazz." From what I understand, acid jazz is sort of a soul-funk retro music that may feature some ambient electronics and even a DJ's vocals. What we do have is a multi-part long-form jam based upon the "Acid Jazz" melody introduced on the previous Heart of Things album.

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Ickmusic’s Friday Five: February 22, 2008 From ickmusic.com Previously on the Friday Five', LL was doin' it ( and doin' it and doin' it well ), Alice brought the realness, Raekwon and his Clan-mates shared his love of 32 flavors, the Fab Four started a revolution and Miles gave us a lesson in love. Listen to the Music: The Very Best of the Doobie Brothers ) Not my favorite track, that honor would be reserved for the classic Michael McDonald vehicle "What a Fool Believes", but this is a nice slice of rock n' roll to get the juices flowing.

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Girls' night out on 'American Idol' leaves something to be desired From Los Angeles Times Ramiele Malubay was rightly praised for dusting off Dusty Springfield's "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" with aplomb, and her secret ingredient was a dollop of the elegant cheesiness that typifies Asian pop. Malubay's serious pipes are fast defeating "Idol's" anti-brown bias -- along with David Archuleta and Danny Noriega, she's forcing the show's producers to acknowledge that not every talent comes in black or white. High schooler Lushington came off like a Missy Elliott Bratz doll in...

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