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Justin Ringle finds success with Horse Feathers despite the high turnover

Over the phone, Justin Ringle seemed to have trouble remembering something as he counted. It wasn't the number of years he's led the indie folk band Horse Feathers, which is now near eight. It wasn't the number of albums he's released -- four...

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Alaska gets first listen to Emma Hill's new album

Emma Hill grew up in Sleetmute, a village of about 100 people on the Kuskokwim River 243 miles west of Anchorage.
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Return to roots

About this time a year ago, The Builders and the Butchers were opening a string of dates for Portugal. The Man, a band with whom they share more than a few biographical similarities. The members in each band grew up in Alaska, relocated to Portland, Ore., and years later found themselves touring...
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Rising stars

Despite having a name that renders most search engines useless, The Audio's profile has been on the rise locally. In recent months the Anchorage five-piece band has scored opening slots for Everclear, Eve 6 and Lit, which goes a long way toward overcoming an unimaginative name.
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Debut album

Megan McCormick's debut record may be titled "Honest Words," but her guitar is saying plenty without so much as a syllable. After moving to Alaska when she was 14, McCormick played a year with local bluegrass institution Barefoot Bluegrass and was ready for East Tennessee State University's renowned...
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Perpetually busy

When you meet Alaska musician Jared Woods, odds are he will be exhausted from his unfathomable busy schedule.
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Up close and personal

The hard-traveling Matt Hopper returned to his AK roots last month, packing a new album, "Jersey Finger," and two months of tour dates around the state. He knocked out a series of solo shows in June and today embarks on a dozen July gigs backed by a band.
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North to Alaska

It's rare when a band on the verge of huge summer tour decides to kick things off in Alaska. But when 311 plays Saturday night at the Moose's Tooth Summer Solstice Show, that's exactly what fans will see.
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Aesop Rock charts new ground in the world of rap

Where the sidewalk ends is where you'll find Aesop Rock. The self-aware stylings of the San Francisco-based rapper and producer (born Ian Bavitz) keep listeners guessing about his moods and meanings. He seems to dislike the simplistic clarity most mainstream rap seeks, opting instead for verbose...
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Chasing a dream

JR Aquino hasn't quit. Years after being ousted from "American Idol," the Anchorage native continues to chase success in the music industry. The Dimond High School graduate hopes to get a step closer to making it big with the release of his debut album, "Exposure." An independent project not pressed...
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Soulful pop

Portugal. The Man, Alaska's most punctuated band, has come a long way from their Wasilla roots. They relocated to Portland, Ore., and boast a rigorous touring schedule of roughly 250 shows annually. This year they also added big-name festivals Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo.