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BTRread's music section covers bands and festivals producing the rich underground sounds not found on commercial radio. This includes Tune Up and Discovery Artist where we delve into bands of all genres on the…
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Feeling Torn? Here Are More Hit Songs That Were Actually Covers Feeling Torn? Here Are More Hit Songs That Were Actually Covers
Aug 31, 2017
Elena Childers
You probably didn't know these were covers
Remembering How Strong Sinead O’Connor Really Is Remembering How Strong Sinead O’Connor Really Is
Aug 9, 2017
Elena Childers
In O’Connor’s hour of darkness, it’s time for fans to show her how much she’s appreciated.
The Eternal Oddball Charm of Tom Petty The Eternal Oddball Charm of Tom Petty
Jul 31, 2017
Taia Handlin
I’ve listened to Tom Petty most of my life. Every time I turn him on, I feel like he’s singing directly to me.
Latin Community Mixed on Bieber’s ‘Despacito’ Latin Community Mixed on Bieber’s ‘Despacito’
Jul 28, 2017
Elena Childers
For many, Despacito has become DespacitNO.
Is LCD Soundsystem Killing its Indie Cred? Is LCD Soundsystem Killing its Indie Cred?
Jul 20, 2017
Elena Childers
LCD Soundsystem was meant to be an intimate project. But their reunion has offered nothing but huge exclusive shows with expensive tickets that sell out impossibly quick.
Revisiting Spoon’s ‘Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga’ on its 10th Anniversary Revisiting Spoon’s ‘Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga’ on its 10th Anniversary
Jul 7, 2017
Elena Childers
Even ten years later, we’re still gaga over Spoon’s Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga.