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Weekend Wrap-Up: What You Missed On Your Days Off
It’s Sunday which means the end of another relaxing, lazy weekend and the knowledge that you’re returning to the grind in the morning. Too bad you’re out of the loop on the good reads from the past few days.
The Neverending Playlist
In honor of All Songs Considered‘s 10 year anniversary, NPR is streaming every song the show has ever played–ever!
Earworms: The Science of Songs That Stick In Your Brain
Researchers at Goldsmiths College, part of the University of London, believe they are on course to crack the code which makes some tunes, known as earworms, stick on repeat inside out heads.
The Kanye West Saga, Chapter VII: Of Diamond Teeth and Suicidal Thoughts
Believe it or not, there was a time when the good life, didn’t seem so good for the notorious Kanye West.
Collaborators! Daft Punk Makes Surprise Appearance At Phoenix Show
Phoenix must have not liked their stage shows, (they wanted ones like Daft Punk) so last night they decided to get the help of actual Daft Punk.
Happy Birthday, Dizzy Gillespie: Google Doodle Celebrates Jazz Legend
Jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie would have been 93 today, and Google changed its doodle to commemorate him.
Got Tickets to a Must-See Concert? Here’s Why You Paid So Much
With the economy being the way it is, it’s difficult to justify the purchase of tickets at $200 a pop for good seats at a concert that doesn’t even take place until next year.
Reading While Eating for October 19: Sumo Wrestlers and A Cappella Singers
It’s Tuesday, the grumpiest day of the week. Cheer up by reading about crazy candidates and Kanye West.
The Room Gets A Dubstep Remix, Dance Floors Across America Are All The Better For It
This beat is tearing me apart, Lisa!
Kanye’s Phoenix-Sex Cover Not Actually Banned
Who would have thought that Kanye West was the type to exaggerate things?
Glastonbury Concert Canceled Due To Olympic Toilet Shortage
There’s one thing we think about this news: It stinks!