Best New Bands » Bonnaroo http://www.bestnewbands.com News, Reviews and Interviews Wed, 07 Feb 2018 02:08:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 Mixtape 30: Javier Dunn, Heliotropes, London Grammar And More http://www.bestnewbands.com/mixtapes/mixtape-30-javier-dunn-heliotropes-london-grammer-and-more/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/mixtapes/mixtape-30-javier-dunn-heliotropes-london-grammer-and-more/#comments Thu, 27 Jun 2013 14:57:13 +0000 This week of marked the remainder of my wild ride at Northside Music Festival, where I saw the quirky Xenia Rubinos, the feel good jams of Sinkane, the untamed energy of Milk Music (who I still can’t get out of my head) and Merchandise. Kristen had her own whirlwind experience at Bonnaroo, conveniently broken down

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  1. Premiere: Javier Dunn – “Couple of Drinks” (Jacob Grant Remix) Javier Dunn is gearing up to release his sophomore album, Trails, on June 25th (Red Parade Music) and to celebrate its first single, “Couple of Drinks,” the singer-songwriter held a remix contest. In the course of a month, over 100...
  2. Javier Dunn Chats About Signing To Red Parade Music And How Sara Bareilles Changed His Life It takes a fair amount of dedication and passion to step out from behind the shadow of a star and make a name for yourself. Many musicians make incredible livings playing in studio or touring bands, but how many take...
  3. Mixtape 28: Laura Marling, Father John Misty and more   This week’s mix is a combination of old and new tracks, because discoveries are fun, but sometimes re-discoveries are just what we need. Best Coast is on because Kristen saw them at The Mohawk, and also because it’s summertime....
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  1. Festival Preview: Bonnaroo What Bonnaroo does better than any other North American festival is purvey that communal atmosphere of Woodstock. As great as the festival’s atmosphere is, let’s talk about some of the bands we’re most excited to see. They’re not exactly a...
  2. Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival Announces 2012 Lineup February 14, 2012, New York, NY — Superfly Presents and A.C. Entertainment are excited to announce the initial lineup for the 2012 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. The 11th annual four-day camping and music festival will be held on June...
  3. Artist of the Week: Lord Huron Over the past few years, the genre of indie folk has become more prevalent and relevant in music. With bands like Band of Horses, My Morning Jacket, Fleet Foxes and even Bon Iver defining the genre, it’s easy to see...
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  1. Local Natives to Play in Santa Barbara on 9/20 Vocal harmonies are the name of the game for these rising stars hailing from Los Angeles. The rest of the locals (or the natives) of Los Angeles are certainly showing plenty of love for the band, as they are preparing...
  2. Local Natives Mature On Sophomore Album, Hummingbird It’s been three years since Local Natives released their acclaimed debut album, Gorilla Manor, and in that time, the indie rock quartet honed in on their sound. As a result, the Los Angeles-based outfit’s sophomore effort, Hummingbird, comprises a collection...
  3. Local Natives Interview at Soho If I could only keep my eye on one band that released an album in 2010, Local Natives would have to be the one to truly hold my attention. The quintet is almost too talented, and after seeing their performance...
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  1. Asherel To Join White Denim and Maps and Atlases on Bonnaroo 365 Tour New Columbia Records signing Asherel have announced that they will be joining White Denim and Maps and Atlases on the Bonnaroo365 Tour Presented by Samsonite. The week-long tour will kick off November 3 in Asheville, NC and hit several southern cities...
  2. White Denim Add New Tour Dates 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...
  3. Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival Announces 2012 Lineup February 14, 2012, New York, NY — Superfly Presents and A.C. Entertainment are excited to announce the initial lineup for the 2012 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. The 11th annual four-day camping and music festival will be held on June...
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  1. Yuna’s new single “Live Your Life” out now New York’s FADER Label artist, Yunalis Zarai or Yuna might not be a household name in America (yet) but in home country Malaysia, the songstress is already an award-winning superstar in her own right. And with the release of her...
  2. Malaysian Singer Yuna Is Making Her Mark In The States Yunalis Zarai, better known as Yuna, is one busy singer/songwriter who is a relative new comer to fans in the States. Her shows are filled with appearances by celebrities like Nicole Richie, Dave Chappelle and rapper Theophilus London, unusual for...
  3. Yuna Shares Her Songwriting Process, Life As A Muslim Singer In The States Last week we presented part one of our interview up-and-comer Malaysian singer Yuna. Here’s part two of our conversation with the emerging singer/songwriter. What are the differences between American and Malaysian crowds? I guess it’s the way they perceive things?...
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  1. Yuna’s new single “Live Your Life” out now New York’s FADER Label artist, Yunalis Zarai or Yuna might not be a household name in America (yet) but in home country Malaysia, the songstress is already an award-winning superstar in her own right. And with the release of her...
  2. Artist of the Week: Chester French What happens when you’re the hottest new band on the planet, yet haven’t released an album? Then what happens when you do release it and it falls short of the ridiculously high expectation and incredible hype? Easy. You go back...
  3. Acclaimed British Singer/Songwriter Ben Howard Plays The States So far it’s been a busy 2012 for British singer/songwriter Ben Howard. April saw the release of the new artist’s debut record in the U.S., Every Kingdom and since then, he’s been touring vigorously. 2011 was a breakthrough year for...
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  1. A Conversation With The Staves The UK-based folk trio, The Staves, has been making a name for itself at a feverish pace. Although the outfit, consisting of sisters Emily, Jessica, and Camilla Staveley-Taylor, has yet to release a full-length album, it has already been signed...
  2. Catching Up With Leftover Cuties’ Shirli McAllen With an ode to Gatsby-era debauchery and smoke-filled jazz joints, Leftover Cuties will steal your heart and thrill your soul. In between albums, the band decided to release an EP of covers to serve as an appetizer while they finish...
  3. A Conversation with The Echo Friendly Emerging Brooklyn band The Echo Friendly is a name you may start hearing more often. They’ve gotten recent recognition for having their song “Same Mistakes” in the closing credits of the fourth Girls episode, but they also have a band...
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  1. Q&A: Gary Clark Jr. You wouldn’t know it by the way he plays the guitar, but Gary Clark Jr. is as soft-spoken as they come. Though have labeled Clark Jr. as the leader of the Austin rock movement, you could would never tell by...
  2. Record Store Day Is This Saturday. Here Are Five Awesome Releases You Need To Pick Up. If you’re not one of the lucky ones going to Coachella, fear not, for Record Store Day 2012 is here. (Now that I think about it, even if you will be in the desert this weekend there’ll be a tent...
  3. Cory Chisel Rocks The Empty Bottle After Conquering Chicago During The Day Chicago in the summer is easily my favorite place to be, not only because we get a nice break from usual all around crappy weather, but also because of our street fests that take place seemingly every weekend. These festivals...
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  1. Nico Vega Live @ Velvet Jones, 7/15 The Los Angeles-based rockers made the short jaunt up to Santa Barbara’s Velvet Jones for a slot opening for Sweethead last Thursday night. So why is this article titled after the opening act instead of the evenings headlining entertainment? Because...
  2. Tim Jones of Truth & Salvage Co: On festivals, working with Chris Robinson, and their recent performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! I watched several live performances of Truth and Salvage Co. on their YouTube channel before listening to their eponymous debut album (now available on iTunes), and I was immediately charmed by the six-piece Southern rock band’s ability to effortlessly nail...
  3. Carter Tanton, Sharon Van Etten, and Glass Ghost at Bowery Ballroom Carter Tanton was who I went to see for this sold out Bowery Ballroom show, after falling in love with his song “Murderous Joy,” although Sharon Van Etten as the headliner could in no way be a disappointment, plus opener...
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  1. Ben Howard Sells Out The Troubadour When a new band or musician tries to win the hearts and minds of the American public, they usually face an uphill battle. When they’re a British band or musician who’s received accolades and fame in their native land, the...
  2. Fitz And The Tantrums Kick Off Summer Tour Fitz and The Tantrums will launch an extensive North American tour tomorrow night at WorkPlay Soundstage in Birmingham, AL. In addition to its headline dates, the band will play a two-night stand with Dave Matthews Band at New York’s Jones...
  3. MIIKE SNOW To Perform On The Late Show With David Letterman Tomorrow Miike Snow will perform “Paddling Out” supporting their new album Happy to You.  Watch the show on CBS at 11:35 pm / 10:35 pm central. Photo (c) Daniela Montelongo...
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