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Yaz, the '80s Electropop Duo, 'Reconnects' After 25 Years Apartnew

The communication between the members of Yaz is much better on its current "Reconnected" tour than it was when they broke up. Then again, a lot has changed in the lives of keyboardist Vince Clarke and singer Alison Moyet. Now they can perhaps talk about one thing they have in common: parenthood.
New York Press  |  David Chiu  |  07-17-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

Tokyo's Colette Columbirch Hope to Call Philly Homenew

On top of dealing with the usual impression-management of a musical existence (wooing bloggers, bookers, promoters, A&R tools, fans and journalists alike), Japanese hush-tronica duo Colette Columbirch have got to deal with impressing the toughest critic of all -- the U.S. government.
Philadelphia Weekly  |  Caralyn Green  |  04-28-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

Hot Chip Battles Boredomnew

Felix Martin admits that the latest album, Made in the Dark, is an odd listen, full of jarring juxtapositions, unexpected dynamic shifts, and general weirdness, but the percussionist offers no apologies for that.
The Georgia Straight  |  John Lucas  |  04-21-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

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