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By Alejandro Zambra
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Boots Riley on the State of Oakland, the Power of the Working Class, and His New Screenplay

01.13.15

By Joseph Bien-Kahn
Now That Dave Eggers Has Been Accused of Plagiarism, We Finally Have Something in Common

10.08.13

By Shane Jones
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By Blake Butler
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Daily Horoscope: February 25, 2026

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This Punk Classic Was Written in the Basement of Stephen King’s Maine Mansion

In 1989, The Ramones released the single “Pet Sematary”, inspired by Stephen King’s novel and written in his basement in Maine.

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Radio Moscow’s Millennial Answer to ‘Free Bird’, and 3 More Modern Songs With Face-Melting Guitar Solos

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By Lauren Boisvert
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Queens of the Stone Age Just Added New Catacombs Tour Dates for 2026

The limited run will feature special performances inspired by the band’s Alive in the Catacombs film.

12 hours ago

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3 Rap Songs to Listen to if You Love Yacht Rock

As people continue to yearn for the days of yacht rock, Noisey selects 3 rap songs that might satiate that nostalgia.

13 hours ago

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