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...
After a long wait, BestNewBands.com faves Saint Motel have finally unleashed news that we've been anticipating for some time: details about the release of their debut album. Titled Voyeur, the record set to be released on July 10 and the band will follow that with a national tour. For those of you who can't get enough of this new about the Los An...
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TV Appearance: LA rockers @BewareoDarkness just made their network TV debut on @ConanOBrien. New album and tour. http://t.co/F2bkpYkoKR
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Interview: Samuel and Sinosa of LA avant pop band @folchen discuss their latest album and musical etch-a-sketch. http://t.co/yzE3rFnINV
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