Years from now, when Las Vegas-based Imagine Dragons are playing to sold out arenas and aren’t considered a new band; fans will look back on nights like Tuesday at the Independent in San Francisco and wonder why they weren’t there. They’ll wonder how they could have missed out on such a ridiculously talented band and notice that back in 2012, Ima...

Fat Possum Records is pleased to release "We Can't Be Beat," the lead track from The Walkmen's upcoming album Heaven, on May 29th. The record is the band's sixth and was produced by Phil Ek (Fleet Foxes, Shins, Band of Horses) in Seattle. The Walkmen just celebrated their 10th anniversary and are still comprised of the same members that star...

While the majority of Angelinos spent their Cinco de Mayo drinking strong margaritas at unnecessarily busy Mexican restaurants, I spent mine at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood with Ernest Greene and his band, Washed Out. I’ve been a fan of Greene’s tranquil brand of chillwave since he released his first EP in 2009, and I was one of the many who h...

For the past half-decade, Silversun Pickups have brought their brand of fuzzed out, droned guitar rock to the masses. The quartet has been one of the best new bands to come from the indie hotbed of Silver Lake in Los Angeles. They’ve garnered legions of fans across the globe with by doing what they do best: writing catchy tunes while remaining tr...

Premiere "Must Land Running" Bernsden Remix On Earbuddy Debut LP Wildlife Pop Out June 12th On Black Bell Records Warped Tour Dates 05/19 - Lawrence University - Appleton, WI
06/16 - Utah State Fairpark - Salt Lake City, UT
06/17 - Sports Authority Field At Mile High - Denver, CO
06/20 - Luxor Festival Lot - Las Vegas, NV
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From BILLBOARD: Although CBGB officially closed its famed New York location in 2006, the shuttered club -- founded by Hilly Kristal in 1973 -- has lived on through CBGB fashions and radio. Now, the first ever CBGB festival will take place July 5-8 at venues across the city.

The New York Times reports that the festival will be modeled ...