Music

According to Popcrush:
Rapper Chris Kelly, known as ‘Mac Daddy’ and one-half of the pop-rap duo Kris Kross, was found dead in Atlanta today (May 1) at the age of 34.

Kelly was found unresponsive at his home and then transported to the Atlanta Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, according to The Atlanta Journal Constitution.

The cause of death is not known at press time but officials have planned an autopsy for Thursday, so more information should be forthcoming in the next few days regarding Kelly’s passing.
In honor of a '90s legend, here is a complete collection of Kris Kross music videos

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If you're like me, you've been wondering if Lady Gaga has dropped off the face of the Earth. Besides the news surrounding Lady Gaga cancelling her Born This Way Ball tour, media about the celebrity has been kept to a minimum. No new songs have come out recently, gossip-worthy outfits have been kept to a minimum, and she didn't even have a presence at the Grammy Awards this year. So what has the pop star been up to?

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As a full-time radio DJ and assistant programmer of a hit music station in Missoula, I've had my fair share of demos sent my way. To be honest, I never once put their CDs in my player. Sorry! For one, I don't have a CD player anymore, and two, I'd prefer to see the bands live to get an actual feel for the talent they bring

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The Sasquatch! Music Festival 2013 talent roster is without question the best lineup this festival has ever put together for its annual event. Taking place at the world famous Gorge Amphitheater on Memorial Day weekend, Sasquatch! features headliner Mumford & Sons, Zoo FM's most requested breakout star Macklemore, EDM DJ Steve Aoki, rising act Imagine Dragons and much more.

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Shh. Quiet. Let me just bask in the serene moment of when our state is remembered for something other than sheep and patchy cell phone service.

According to Dave Bry at The Awl, this is a list of the states that offer the most music that puts our nation on the map. While its unclear how exactly this list was derived, it is safe to not argue about why Minnesota earns the top spot. I mean, after all, Prince lives there. Prince. Seriously. No contest.

But where does Montana land? Curious to find out? Take a peek at the list below.

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While I usually keep my private messages, well, private, this one I had to share because I'm sure many people secretly wonder the same thing as Brynn, a listener from Missoula who writes:

Dear Aaron Traylor,
I'm really trying to like you, you seem like a good guy who is trying to support his community and make an honest living but I'm just hearing a lot of mixed messages on your show and I think it is your responsibility as a public figure to rally against forces of evil in our world like the image issues that plague young women?

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If you think about it, you could probably name a dozen songs with whistling. "Moves Like Jagger" ... "Pumped Up Kicks" ... the theme song to The Andy Griffith Show ... Britney Spears ... The Beetles .

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This video will grab hold of your heart and won't let go. See how much music helps people -- it will make you smile! I'm so happy to be (a very small) part of the music world.

The Homegrown Radio Show has been airing Sunday nights on our station for the past few months and while we've received some excellent submissions from local Missoula artists thus far, let's admit it, the show is just on at a really inconvenient time. 10pm on a Sunday was just too late, right? We are so proud of our local talent that we've decided to integrate your music and interviews into the peak hour of the day instead.

Now, rather than having to tune in super late on a Sunday you can now set your clock for 4:20pm Monday-Friday for "Homegrown Radio" with your host Aaron Traylor. This way each and every day, Missoula music will be served up for your listening pleasure along with some occasional fun twists to make it interesting. Artist interviews, local music song battles, free tickets to local shows, just to name a few of the prime time advantages!

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Man, I love music. Rock and metal are by far my favorites but I just love music in general. I also love dancing and music with great beats. To me, it's like a religion. I push play and I'm instantly swept away from whatever ails me, even if it is just for a few minutes

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The New Year's Eve event line-up in Missoula is chock-full of fun and entertainment. Here's the rundown of what's going on.

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