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Columbia musicians band together to form informal musical groups

Most people assume that the creation of a college band is as simple as the nonchalant suggestion to a friend, “Let’s jam.” But considering how many craigslist ads call for musicians (for example: “Bassist wanted for original hard rock power pop band ... no drugs”), it seems a bit romantic to believe that people—especially goal-oriented Columbians—would opt to form bands in such a casual fashion.

By Hannah Kahng | Mar 23 11:49 pm ET

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Major Cultures Hungry for a Teenage Riot

Two weeks ago, four recent Columbia graduates calling themselves Vampire Weekend moved 24,780 units of their self-titled debut album.

By Jarid Maged | Feb 21 11:42 pm ET

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