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Fuse Pop Music Review: Portugal. The Man Inspires Its Own Nationalism

Oct 242011

Portugal. The Man is nothing if not a paradox — the band is nostalgically avant-garde.

Fuse News Appreciation: Ray Manzarek Founding Member of The Doors Dies at 74
Ray gave us permission to peek through his doors of perception and a chance to live, for just for a few hours, in his world.
Fuse News: How Loud Does David Koch’s Money Talk in Boston?
Mayer’s report deals with David Koch throwing his weight around at WNET and PBS. Unfortunately, she does not talk about whether Koch’s powerful presence has influenced WGBH.
Fuse News: Mercury Falls, and Jazz Is Still in the House
The idea of house concerts seems to be getting some legs. The “fabulous world headquarters loft of Accurate Records” again plays host, this time to the eclectic San Francisco band, Mercury Falls.
Fuse News: The Perfect Book Review — Making Things Hot for Dan Brown’s “Inferno”
Deadpan sarcasm perfectly pitched, absurdity of target (and publisher) punctured with a minimum of muss and fuss.
Fuse News: Boston Symphony Orchestra Music Director-designate Andris Nelsons
The selection of Andris Nelsons, 34, as the BSO’s next chief is an inspired choice and bold, and not just because of his age.