If you haven't heard of The National by now, well, where have you been? A slow but steady buzz has been building over the last few years on the internet, in the press, and by drawing into their fan fold such rock icons as Bruce Springsteen and REM. Last year one of the best pop culture magazines on the planet, Paste, named their latest album, Boxer, as best record of 2007.In six short questions, th...

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Thomas Bartlett (Doveman) has a voice which many will turn away from, not unlike the way many turn from a couple of heroes of his, Nick Drake and Tom Waits. It's as if half of Bartlett wants to sing out, but the other half doesn't want to be heard. A voice thrown so high up in his throat his heart is caught there flush against his neuroses and it all comes out in a whispered plea. I can't help but...

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The Notwist have announced their North American tour dates. Currently rehearsing for their Euro tour, the band will bring their latest record, The Devil, You + Me, to eager fans beginning early July. Check Euro dates here.good lies [mp3]Buy the new album from insound.The Notwist can be found at emusic... look into a free trial here.TOUR DATES10-10 Toronto, Ontario - Lee's Palace10-11 Montreal, Queb...