Los Angeles - together PANGEA are excited to reveal their Ryan Baxley-directed video for “Badillac,” from their recently-released Harvest Records debut of the same name. The band has also announced a string of fall and winter tour dates, continuing tonight in Eugene, OR at Cozmic Pizza and concluding on November 8 in Austin, TX at Fun Fun Fun Nights. The current list of tour dates can be found below.
Chicago – When I was a teenager, Rage Against the Machine was a band that represented more than music; it was a symbol of the power that each of us hold within ourselves to change the world, stand up for what you believe in, and to be a part of something bigger than yourself. Sure,
Chicago – Jesse Marchant, the artist formally known as JBM, is ready to release a new album and a new sound. The Canadian singer-songwriter has taken his years of music exploration to create an album that is less folky, filled with a “broader palette” of sound and sheer emotion. He is the Bruce Springsteen of
Seattle – In the annals of rock ‘n’ roll history are the fabled stories of artists getting a little too, shall we say, loosened up backstage before a performance. Alcohol seems to be the norm for a road tour, with the late nights, long days, bar gigs, festivals, what have you. After all, the phrase
New York - Labelmates, Grouplove and Portugal. The Man are co-headlining the first leg of this summer’s Honda Civic Tour which got underway last week in Seattle, WA, wrapping up at Central Park Summerstage in New York City next month (full itinerary below). They have some great support this tour: Tokyo Police Club, Strfkr and Typhoon. In lieu of getting on board the Civic Tour, Strfkr have taken
Los Angeles – Saturday mark’s FYF Fest’s 11th year and the much-anticipated LA festival has come a long way since its untamed and free debut. Each session has become inarguably more and more esteemed and this year’s lineup is a music lover’s dream. Well-known names like The Strokes, Haim, Grimes and Passion Pit will headline,
Chicago – If you haven’t heard, Chicagoans love a good street festival. There’s nothing better than taking in some people watching over a nice cold beer while listening to some of your favorite local bands just blocks from your home. This past weekend in Rogers Park, two up and coming Chicago bands played the Glenwood
New York – Brooklyn’s Landlady has been perplexing genre purists since their debut Keeping To Yourself. Their mustached main man Adam Schatz spoke to BestNewBands.com about the group’s recent release Upright Behavior, their current tour and life as one of the lads of Landlady. Zoe: When and how did Landlady form? Adam: In 2010 in
Portland – Portland’s biggest music festival just got a lot weirder (and that’s a good thing). The first day of MusicFest Northwest was jam-packed with excellent indie and alternative acts, many of whom departed today with throngs of hip new fans who’ll spread the word like their reputation depends on it (oh the culture-starved generation
Chicago – Between Kongos’ phenomenal stage presence and their outstanding debut album Lunatic, it is no surprise the single “Come With Me Now” went platinum. Hands down, Kongos put on one the strongest sets at Lollapalooza this year! From Dylan jumping around the stage bare foot while playing his bass to Johnny wowing the crowd