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It’s been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they will meet in April to determine if the U.S. has lost its measles-free designation. Experts fear the vaccine-preventable virus has regained a foothold and that the U.S. may soon follow Canada in losing the achievement of having […]

Last month, Wolf Parade won the random-ass viral-hit lottery when their 2005 song "I'll Believe In Anything" soundtracked a dramatic moment on the HBO sports romance Heated Rivalry. In the past few weeks, the song has gone through a huge resurgence. Co-leader Spencer Krug commented on it and published a history of the song on his Patreon, and the band announced a new reissue and hockey-themed T-shirt. Now, Krug is performing the song solo, something that he never did before. The post Wolf Parade’s Spencer Krug Debuts Solo Piano Version Of Heated Rivalry Hit “I’ll Believe In Anything” appeared first on Stereogum.

In about a month, the great American songwriter Bill Callahan will release his new album My Days Of 58. He introduced the project to us with the self-portrait “The Man I’m Supposed To Be,” then followed it by looking outward with “Lonely City.” He’s got a third advance track out now. Making exceptional use of… The post Bill Callahan – “Stepping Out For Air” appeared first on Stereogum.

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