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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
Live Review: Alabama's @Hangoutfest showcased @macklemore and @RyanLewis, @elliegoulding, @theweeks and more. http://t.co/VqHzGFdCy4
LP Review: Mississippi natives @theweeks shine on Dear Bo Jackson. One of "Nashville's most notable emerging bands." http://t.co/myCW6ZTcsL
Jim Vermillion and Nick Krivchenia have been making music together for several years, and on June 11, the duo is releasing its debut, self-titled album, Armed With Legs. To celebrate its release, - - - READ MORE
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 - - - READ MORE
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 festival - - - READ MORE
The Weeks are a band to watch for. There is much to say about this raucous group of four and their extremely talented surrogate keyboardist Alex Collier who has taken a full forward position on their - - - READ MORE
Whenever a band uses extensive synths and heavy, yet interesting productions in their sound, there will always be a challenge in trying to get that music to translate well in a live setting. This is one of - - - READ MORE
I’ve always kind of imagined the members of Fol Chen writing songs the way scientists would conduct experiments in a laboratory, with beakers and Petri dishes and controlled explosions - - - READ MORE
Small Black proves that they know how to place themselves perfectly amidst their fellow, reputable acts of the “chillwave” (a label the band eschews) persuasion, while breaking free of such genre ties - - - READ MORE
After long or short trips to and from (and perhaps at) Austin Psych Fest, many of the attendees and bands have found themselves safely, and maybe a bit post-festival sickly, at home and in bed. - - - READ MORE
In a time when the Internet is a kingmaker, it’s hard for a band to come from literally nowhere to land on the airwaves across the globe. But when you’re a band from the farthest stretches of Los Angeles - - - READ MORE
There’s something pure about seeing a three-piece band rock like they’re playing in their garage or rehearsal. Yes, many of the big outfits over the years have been quartets, but that doesn’t take away - - - READ MORE
Eric James and Mason Ingram define their musical genre as “Urban Walking Music,” on - - - READ MORE
If the guys in Audacity know one thing, it’s how to have fun. The quartet is gearing up for a month-long tour with the legendary Man Or Astro-Man?, including a show at L.A.’s The Satellite, before playing - - - READ MORE
Jim Vermillion and Nick Krivchenia have been making music together for several years, and on June 11, the duo is releasing its debut, self-titled album, Armed With Legs. To celebrate its release, we’re proud to premiere the Seattle-based - - - READ MORE
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Premiere: Armed With Legs - “Little Sinner” (Video)
Jim Vermillion and Nick Krivchenia have been making music together for several years, and on June 11, the duo is releasing its debut, self-titled album, Armed With Legs. To celebrate its release, we’re proud to premiere the Seattle-based two-piece’s first official music video for “Little Sinner”. The video documents the evening of...
Featured Artist: The Neighbourhood
In a time when the Internet is a kingmaker, it’s hard for a band to come from literally nowhere to land on the airwaves across the globe. But when you’re a band from the farthest stretches of Los Angeles county and have only been together for 18...
Mixtape 22: Warpaint, Pyyramids And More
This week we're revisiting our coverage of the Austin Psych Fest. The first day of the festival Kristen immediately took to some awesome bands between hitting up $1 Lonestars and salt lick BBQ, including the brilliant ladies of Warpaint. Kristen also reviewed Pyyramids’ (the duo of Tim...
Featured artist: Born Ruffians
The varying equation of determining what is a best new band, a rising band or a potential star is often a complex one. But above anything else, the one prerequisite that’s more important than anything else is that band needs to be great and have its brighter...
Of Monsters And Men, Vampire Weekend, Kanye To Close SNL Season
Season 38 of NBC standby Saturday Night Live will finish with a musical flourish after a three-week hiatus. This Saturday (4), guest host Zach Galifianakis will be joined by Of Monsters and Men. A week later (11), SNL alum Kristen Wiig hosts musical guests Vampire Weekend. And...
Featured Artist - Fitz And The Tantrums
One of the freshest sounding new bands to emerge from Los Angeles in the past handful of years is Fitz and The Tantrums. Though they’ve been pigeonholed as a neo-soul ensemble, there’s much more to them than this. For starters, they’re dynamic entertainers with an incredible, high-energy...
Mixtape 21: Savages, Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds And Many More
Last week took a walk on the darker side, in a good way. The first half of this mix exemplifies that feeling of dancing in the shadows, starting off with a track from Savages (https://www.facebook.com/savagestheband), who Brigit saw live at Neumos in Seattle. Then we get lighter...
Featured Artist: Dawes
When a band is labeled as a throwback, it could be a blessing or a curse. On one hand, it means that you understand the history and foundation of where great music is made and are honoring that tradition. Contrarily, it could mean that you haven’t adapted...