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L7’s Jennifer Finch Reveals Brain Cancer Diagnosis

A few months ago, the great ’90s grunge-punk band L7 announced plans for a farewell tour. Today, singer and bassist Jennifer Finch has shared the news that she won’t be able to take part in the tour because she’s been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. The 59-year-old Finch has already been through multiple surgeries. Going forward, she’ll need ongoing medical care and professional in-home assistance, and her friends and family have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help pay for her treatment, as well as an extensive archive of her work and the completion of an in-progress creative project.

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The Shins Celebrate 30th Anniversary With Previously Unreleased Songs On New 7″

The Shins’ debut album Oh, Inverted World turned 25 this summer, but the band had been going for five years by the time that dropped. The wistfully chirping indie rockers are celebrating three decades with a new limited edition 30th anniversary 7″ featuring previously unreleased songs.

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Credit Card Announce Debut Mixtape Devil’s Night / Dead Internet: Hear “Harsh Times”

SEO-unfriendly Detroit synth-punks Credit Card have a reportedly wild live show that makes heavy use of a strobe light and a subwoofer. Their sound is a quasi-industrial low-tech grind that combines abrasive vocals with throbbing beats. Last month, the band dropped their Germs-referencing debut 7″ (CC). Next month, they’ll follow it with a full-length called Devil’s Night / Dead Internet.

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Hear Magi Merlin’s Chrome-Plated R&B On POWER HOUSE

A few months ago, Montreal-based artist Magi Merlin released the calming single “So Smart,” offering an early glimpse of her new album POWER HOUSE, which arrived this past Friday. It’s a full-length that may have been overshadowed by some bigger releases, but it’s well worth spending time with, especially if you’re in the mood for funky, chrome-plated jams to soundtrack a lazy Sunday.

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Jay-Z Brings Out Eminem, Slick Rick, & Pharrell At Yankee Stadium Night 2

Jay-Z is in the midst of his three-night residency at Yankee Stadium. The first night was a family affair, with Beyoncé and their daughter Blue Ivy joining him on stage. He also brought out Nas, Memphis Bleek, Alicia Keys, and Jaz-O. Last night, he played his second show, celebrating 25 years of The Blueprint. The follow-up was also a star-studded event with guests Slick Rick, Eminem, and Pharrell.

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