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12 Stones

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It’s been a pretty amazing two-year ride for 12 Stones, a rock-solid foursome from the New Orleans suburb of Mandeville, LA. In just a few months, the group has recorded and released its self-titled debut album (on Wind-up Records) and is now touring with Wind-up megastars Creed. Not bad, considering three of the Stones are under 21 years old. After playing only a handful of gigs,…


From MusicWorld, posted 9.11.02

Music Heals and Unifies America During Crisis

In times of crisis, anger, and grief, the American people seek the comforting and unifying power of music to ease the collective pain of the nation. The phenomenon was especially evident after the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania when songs of patriotism, hope and platonic love surged in popularity for radio and television broadcasts and public gatherings. "Music is a means of communication…


From News, posted 9.26.01

Alien Ant Farm

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As evidenced by classic bands like The Beatles to contemporary rockers like Papa Roach, pop music has always been a buggy affair. But the musical landscape just got buggier with the emergence of Alien Ant Farm. The band's funk-rock revamp of Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" has received immense radio support while capturing "Buzzworthy" status at MTV. What's more, the…


From MusicWorld, posted 8.27.01

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