FIDLAR is Ready to Riot with “Too”

FIDLAR by Alice Baxley

Chicago – Back in 2013, when L.A. punk rockers FIDLAR released their self-titled debut, the foursome quickly built a reputation for partying it up (perhaps a little too hard) and letting loose on stage (never too hard on this end though), making for one of the best live shows around, complete with massive mosh pits

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Widowspeak: – “All Yours”

Widowspeak

Los Angeles - Widowspeak’s second full-length, All Yours, sees the formerly Brooklyn-based duo embracing an entirely new life, while still mourning parts of the old. The album is their most personal yet. It was produced in their home in the Catskills. The album celebrates dream pop and elements of shoegaze and classic country, interweaving aspects that

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New Bands At Bumbershoot – Day 2

Bumbershoot by Caitlin Peterkin

Seattle – After the high energy from Bumbershoot’s opening day – largely thanks to the stellar lineup of acts – Sunday kicked off with full force as festivalgoers enthuiastically walked through the gates of Seattle Center. People had already staked out their patch of lawn at various stages, spreading blankets over the grass and ready

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5 New Bands At Bumbershoot – Day One

Bumbershoot Crowd: Uncredited - Bumbershoot's Facebook page

Seattle – The city’s renowned music and arts festival is finally here, kicking off on what started out as a beautiful, sunny, almost-autumn day, before the pouring rain, thunder, and lightning took over. Regardless, music lovers from around the region – and the nation – came out in droves to see the festival’s diverse range

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Talking with Nathaniel Rateliff

Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats by Malia James

Nashville – Nathaniel Rateliff. The name is getting bigger by the day. His new album is pumping life into the Rhythm and Blues section of the record store. A section maybe a little overlooked lately. He and his band, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, just dropped their self-titled album on August 21, and it

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4 New Bands to See at Bumbershoot

Bumbershoot by Christopher Nelson

Seattle – Though the Pacific Northwest skies are darkening earlier, the forecast predicts a sunny, temperate Labor Day weekend – perfect for the thousands of music lovers flocking to Seattle Center to attend the annual Bumbershoot music and arts festival. Now in its 45th year, Bumbershoot has become a Seattle cultural touchstone, presenting diverse acts

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Atlas Genius Unveils Video For “Molecules,” New Album Out Now

Atlas Genius

LOS ANGELES, CA - September 2, 2015 - Atlas Genius’ new album, Inanimate Objects - the follow-up to the band’s breakthrough debut, When It Was Now - is out now and available HERE. The band has unveiled the official video for the first single, ”Molecules.” Directed by longtime collaborator Claire Marie Vogel. The Australian band performed “Molecules” last night during a return visit to “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” View

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Album Review: Owl & Mouse

Owl And Mouse

London – Departures is the full-length debut from Owl & Mouse, the London-based quintet built around Brisbane songstress and ukulele player, Hannah Botting (sister of Allo Darlin’s bassist, Bill) and also featuring sibling Jen on backing vocals. Augmented by bassist Tom Wade, Emma Winston on keyboards and Dan Mayfield on violin and baritone ukulele, the

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