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Artist of the Week: fun.

Published in Featured Artist

Monday, 21 May 2012 22:51

Sometimes gigantic new bands emerge when you least expect it. That could happen due to timing or even to the stars aligning. Either way you look at it, when a new band explodes and comes from nowhere, you have no choice but to take a look at what they’ve done and see why it works. When we reviewed New York City indie rockers fun’s album, we knew ...

Maps & Atlases With Zechs Marquise Live at Glasslands

Published in Live Reviews

Monday, 21 May 2012 18:39

Maps & Atlases By now we already know to expect a great show whenever Maps & Atlases is playing. Last time I caught them at Bowery Ballroom, it was a sold out show filled with adoring fans. If they could pull off amazingly good vibes like that at that venue, then a show at the most good vibin’ venue in Brooklyn – Glasslands – would logic...

White Denim Add New Tour Dates

Published in Breaking News

Monday, 21 May 2012 14:17

Austin quartet White Denim announce a string of new dates in support of their critically acclaimed album D and recent Takes Place In Your Workspace EP. Their live show has won over fans across the country selling out shows with Wilco, Manchester Orchestra and being featured on Carson Daly. TOUR DATES: 6/7 - Manchester, TN - Bonnaroo
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Catching Up With Nicki Bluhm

Published in Interviews

Monday, 21 May 2012 09:22

Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers were founded in San Francisco in 2008 by Bluhm, her husband Tim Bluhm (The Mother Hips) and longtime friend Deren Ney. They were soon joined by bassist Steve Adams (ALO), Dave Mulligan on rhythm guitar and drummer Mike Curry and released their debut album Toby’s Song in 2008 and subsequent release, Driftwood in 2011....

The 5 Best New Bands at Bonnaroo 2012

Published in Festivals

Sunday, 20 May 2012 20:40

After my amazing SXSW experience I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this year’s Bonnaroo lineup. I went through the list from the bottom up. I tried to focus on bands that I have never seen live and that I expect big things from. I tried to pick from different genres but some crossover with each, they are too good to pass up. My common theme alwa...

Nicki Bluhm Puts A Spell on San Francisco

Published in Live Reviews

Sunday, 20 May 2012 09:15

In the middle of her set at the Independent in San Francisco, Thursday night, Nicki Bluhm removed the green sweater she was wearing over a black backless shirt and began to belt out Linda Ronstadt’s country hit “You’re No Good” from when Ms. Ronstadt was a country artist. It wasn’t Linda Ronstadt that I thought of though. I mean, sure the hair is...

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Interview: Tom Van Buskirk of Javelin, on their dance-infused grooves, his bandmate cousin and new LP. @JavelinJamz http://t.co/wUbOtUIohL

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Live Review: Alabama's @Hangoutfest showcased @macklemore and @RyanLewis, @elliegoulding, @theweeks and more. http://t.co/VqHzGFdCy4

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LP Review: Mississippi natives @theweeks shine on Dear Bo Jackson. One of "Nashville's most notable emerging bands." http://t.co/myCW6ZTcsL

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Album Review: Just Handshakes, Say It

21 May 2013

When asked what Northern England contributes to the country, Southerners might simply answer rain and wool. They wouldn’t be totally wrong, but the North Country has also given us The Smiths; it’s g...

Tom Van Buskirk of Javelin Talks Boom Boxes, Hi Beams and Familial Telepathy

20 May 2013

Javelin is Tom Van Buskirk and George Langford, two cousins from Providence, RI who began playing music together in 2004. But unlike many of the mash-up artists of the mid-2000s of which they are of...

Hangout-Y’all: A Recap of Alabama’s Beach Festival Hangout Festival

20 May 2013

Hangout Festival is a festival for everyone – the kind of music celebration that takes relaxation to the next level of intimacy. Located on the stunning beaches of Gulf Shores, Ala., the three-day f...

Album Review: The Weeks - Dear Bo Jackson

20 May 2013

As we’ve discussed before, most notably in our SXSW coverage, The Weeks are a band to watch for. There is much to say about this raucous group of four and their extremely talented surrogate keyboard...

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