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The article features American singer-songwriter Santigold and the status of her career in the music industry in March 2013. It offers information on her music release "Master of My Make-Believe." Santigold mentioned that she was a teenager when she had a realization that she wanted to be a professional musician.

The article focuses on English rock band Arctic Monkeys. The group sold more than 300,000 copies of their album "Whatever People Say I am, That's What I'm Not" in Great Britain in 2006. The members of the band include guitarist Jamie Cook and drummer Matt Helders. Bassist Nick O'Malley shares that they all grew up in the same village near Sheffield, England.

The article features Swedish singer and songwriter Robyn. The singer states that being onstage and communicating with an audience was a part of her life since she was young, but she was never pushed by her parents, who ran an experimental-theater group in Stockholm, Sweden, into singing. She talks about how the Internet has influenced her album "Robyn." Information on the album "Body Talk Pt. 1" is offered.

The article focuses on Nicki Minaj, a rapper from Queens, New York. She is the first female hip-hop artist to land in number one on Billboard's top rap singles chart since 2003. On the 2008 track "Autobiography," she rapped about her drug-addicted father who tried to burn down their family house with her mother still inside. Minaj's first official album "Pink Friday" will be released in November 2010.

The article profiles musician Sia Furler, whose songs have been featured on the soundtracks of the television show "Six Feet Under" and the film "Garden State." Furler's 2008 album "Some People Have Real Problems" was her greatest success in her career. She has been working in the music industry since the mid 1990s, when she sang jazz in her native country of Australia. The author examines her first successes in the mainstream music industry, as well as her decision to reveal to fans that she is bisexual.

The article profiles openly gay musician K.D. Lang, who hasn't released an album in seven years. Since releasing "Invincible Summer" in the year 2000, Lang embraced Buddhism as her religion, stating that it has had a huge impact on her life and the way she conducts herself. Her newest work, entitled "Watershed," demonstrates her devotion to the religion, which she says is extremely calming in a world that is in turmoil. The author examines Lang's rise in the music industry and role as a spokeswoman for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

This article reviews an untitled music release, featuring the single "Good With You," by L.P.

The article profiles the band Uh Huh Her and discusses the release of their forthcoming album "Common Reaction." It is reported that Uh Huh Her is comprised of Leisha Hailey, an actress featured in the television program "The L Word," and Camilla Grey. Hailey and Grey comment on the formation of their band and highlights of a performance at the Highline Ballroom in New York City are presented.

Presents several American motion picture projects that were postponed.

The article reviews the music release "4," by Beyoncé Knowles.

The article focuses on the dominance of women singers in 2011. The highest number of albums was sold by Adele and Lady Gaga was able to sell the most albums in a week. One of the key rivals of Lady Gaga and Beyoncé Knowles is Rihanna. In the author's view, the song "Till the World Ends" will not benefit the career of Britney Spears.

The article features the all-girl music group The Dum Dum Girls.

The article profiles Cymbals Eat Guitars, an indie rock band who released an album titled "Why There Are Mountains" in 2009.

The article profiles Iceage, a rock band from Copenhagen, Denmark made up of guitarist Johan Surrballe Wieth, drummer Dan Kjaer Nielsen, singer-guitarist Elias Bender Rønnenfelt, and bassist Jakob Tvilling Pless.

The article focuses on the London, England-based rock group Yuck, consist of Daniel Blumberg, Max Bloom, Jonny Rogoff, and Mariko Doi.

The article features the music project tUnE-yArDs of ukulele strummer Merrill Garbus in the U.S., whose music release "whokill" features off-kilter African beats with distorted reggae bass lines, blasts of brass and ukulele chords.

The article reviews the music release "Daydreams and Nightmares," by Those Dancing Days.

The article focuses on the British band the Vaccines, which consists of singer-guitarist Justin Young, guitarist Freddie Cowan, bassist Arni Arnason and drummer Pete Robertson, and their debut album titled "What Did You Expect From the Vaccines?" produced by Columbia.

The article reviews the music release "Lights," by Ellie Goulding.

An interview with MNDR singer-producer Amanda Warner of New York City about meeting producer Mark Ronson, her preference for popular music, and her goal is presented.

The article features the rock music group Warpaint.

The article discusses the career of the British rock band the Enemy UK. Formed by British teens in minimum-wage jobs, the band, consisting of Tom Clarke, Andy Hopkins, and Liam Watts, produced the debut album "We'll Live and Die in These Towns." The band will be promoting their first British hit song, "Away From Here" when they tour the U.S. in 2009.

The article profiles openly gay musician Steven Alvarado. Alvarado, who grew up as a born-again Christian in Southern California, turned to music as a way to reconcile his sexuality with his religion. His debut album, "Mercy," was recorded after his band signed a record deal and broke up. He moved onto DreamWorks Records, where he received support from country musician Toby Keith after the release of the album "Bleed." Alvarado's experiences working at a recording studio and creating the album "Let It Go" are detailed.

The article presents Gnarls Barkley, the musical collaboration between disk jockey and producer Danger Mouse and singer Cee-Lo.

Focuses on the opinion of Caryn Ganz and Howie Khan on songwriter Elliott Smith. Comments of appreciation by Ganz on Smith; Comments of praise by Khan.

Evaluates the Web site Rockabililly.net, which features several musicians and rock bands in the United States.

Presents some Web sites that feature musicians. INSET: THE OFFICIAL HOLE WEBSITE.

Evaluates Badly Drawn Boy Homepage, a Web site on music.

Evaluates the Web site, PJ Harvey Online.

Evaluates several Web sites of different music groups and performers in the United States.

Describes muchmusic.com, an online service about music in Canada.

Presents news briefs on several motion pictures and actors and actresses in the United States as of May 2000.