The Music Quiz: What is the birth name of US rapper Macklemore?

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Which English electro-pop group completes the title of the new album by Nouvelle Vague: A Date with _______ [blank]Pet Shop BoysSoft CellDepeche ModeErasureWhat was the working title of Generation Terrorists, the 1992 debut album by Manic Street Preachers? Culture, Alienation, Boredom & DespairAlienation, Boredom, Culture & DespairCulture, Despair, Boredom & AlienationDespair, Culture, Alienation & BoredomMadra Salach's forthcoming debut album, Gorta, features three songs with animals in the titles.

Two are called Circus Horse, and The Stolen Sheep. What is the third called?

Tunnel TigersLeopard SpotsPanthers PrisonLions Den'I just wanted to be one of ___ _____ [blank], now look at the mess you made me make…' Which band is name-checked in the Arctic Monkeys' song Star Treatment? The WhoThe StrokesThe KinksThe Killers"There are a lot of really authentic young artists out there, many of which are women I love and admire and inspire me to keep going.

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