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Why They're Called... The Joy Formidable
Mar 28, 2011Frontwoman Ritzy Bryan explains the origin of the up-and-coming alt-rockers' nameRead More
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Why They're Called... Cold War Kids
Mar 16, 2011The anthemic Cali rockers share the story behind the band's name.Read More
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Why They're Called... An Horse
Feb 14, 2011Who knew the Aussie duo was so concerned with correct grammar?Read More
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Why They're Called... I Set My Friends on Fire
Feb 7, 2011The Miami screamo duo sets the record straight on Mary Jane and other endangered buds.Read More
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Why He's Called... Buck 65
Jan 31, 2011The cult fave folk-rapper explains the charming story behind his nameRead More
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Why They're Called... Chiodos
Jan 24, 2011Bassist Matt Goddard shares the story behind the Michigan post-hardcore band's nameRead More
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Why He's Called... Iron and Wine
Jan 10, 2011Folk rock star Sam Beam shares the story behind his stage name.Read More
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Why They're Called... Cut Copy
Jan 4, 2011Dan Whitford of the Aussie synth-poppers shares the story behind the band's name.Read More
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Why They're Called... The Dismemberment Plan
Dec 27, 2010Travis Morrison shares the story behind the reunited post-punkers’ nameRead More
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Why They're Called... A Day to Remember
Dec 20, 2010Guitarist Kevin Skaff shares the story behind the punk-metal stars' nameRead More
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Why They're Called... The Get Up Kids
Dec 6, 2010Frontman Matt Pryor shares the story behind the Kansas City emo icons' name.Read More
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Why They're Called... Bring Me The Horizon
Nov 22, 2010Frontman Oliver Sykes shares the story behind his metal band's Johnny Depp-inspired name.Read More
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Why They're Called... Dawes
Nov 8, 2010Taylor Goldsmith shares the story behind the up-and-coming L.A. band's name.Read More
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Why They're Called... Land of Talk
Oct 27, 2010Frontwoman Elizabeth Powell shares the story behind the winsome Montreal band's nameRead More
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Why They're Called... Special CMJ Edition!
Oct 20, 2010Find out how five of CMJ's most colorful bands got their oddball monikers.Read More
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