NEW YORK-Early this afternoon, the indie pop band, Vampire Weekend, learned from their lawyers at XL Recordings that they were being sued by the lesser known (but much older) band, Vampire Memorial Day Weekend, who claim the name of their band had been stolen and homogenized into a more “kid-friendly” and less threatening nomenclature....
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CHICAGO—It was discovered this week, despite rumors to the contrary, that indie-rock gods, Wilco, are actually pretty good.  For over a decade, it was assumed that the band had been overrated and the dogmatic treatment they received from longtime fans was undeserved.  But apparently, according to some that have finally given them a chance,...
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NEW YORK—Yesterday, New York-based indie rock record store, Other Music, announced that they will be selling music online, as well as in their established shop that has become a mecca for indie rock fans from around the globe.  Still, store owner, Gregg Drinkle, promises that even though they will be interacting with consumers through...
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