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Q&A: Watson Twins

After backing up Rilo Kiley’s Jenny Lewis, this sister act is taking the spotlight

Brazilian Girls

The ultra-sexy blend of electronica, jazz, bossa nova and pop hits Prospect

Out this week

New albums from Beck, Albert Hammond, Jr., Greg Laswell, Melvins

Crüe Fest

The surreal life comes to life with the hair metal titans playing Jones Beach

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Sonic Youth: underground icons, the epitome of downtown cool…Starbucks synergists? Yep, the legendary rockers have made a deal with the frothy devil for their latest release, a compilation called "Hits Are For Squares," with tracks chosen by musicians and celebrities. Weird? Sure. But nobody is going to question the band’s epic live sets, played for free as part of the excellent River to River Festival at Battery Park. With The Feelies.

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CRITICS' REVIEWS

Beck, 'Modern Guilt'

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Angst veterans still bring the noise, but with a slightly more grown-up point of view

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