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VICE Exclusive: Listen to Death's First New Album in Almost Half a Century
Proto-punk band Death were so ahead of the curve, it's taken us 40 years to recognize their brilliance.
Charlie Ambler
4.12.15
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Jonathan Richman: In Love with the Modern World
Ernie Brooks' chance encounter with Jonathan Richman led to a wild ride as one of the founding members of the legendary Modern Lovers, perhaps the greatest alt-rock, pre-punk, indie band that no one has ever seen.
Ernie Brooks, as told to Legs McNeil
6.6.14
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Teaching Debbie Harry About Bath Salts
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Debbie Harry. Somehow, I also ended up accidentally teaching her about bath salts. Sorry to burst your bubble, Debbie. You were going to find out sooner or later.
Kelly McClure
9.13.12