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Vol XXXIII No. 48

Tuesday, November 9, 1999

  Techno Music: An American Tradition
By TODD CALLAIS
Scene Music Critic

There is perhaps no genre of music more misunderstood or stereotyped than techno. It is not uncommon to hear a self-proclaimed music fan say, "Oh, I could do that stuff, just give me a computer," or "Whatever, I don't like that ... [more]


311's new offering is `down'-right horrible
By BRIAN KORNMANN
Scene Music Critic

Success came fast for 311 four years ago. With the release of its self-titled studio album, 311 quickly went from playing 2,500 seat clubs to playing sold-out amphitheaters and packaged rock-fests. The band had a very unique sound, mixing punk, funk, ... [more]