KONGOS Announce Tour & New LP “Egomaniac”

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Los Angeles – Gearing up for the June 10 release of their highly anticipated third full-length album Egomaniac [Epic Records], KONGOS expand their stacked 2016 schedule with a string of new dates this summer and a full-scale North American fall headline tour—just announced today.  Following Life Is Beautiful Festival in Las Vegas on September 23-25, the multiplatinum rock band plays major markets

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Best New Bands Announces 2014 Newbie Awards Nominees

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New York – BestNewBands.com, a top destination for reviews, interviews and news about the world’s best emerging recording artists, has announced the nominees of its 2014 Newbie Awards honoring the year’s best new band, male artist, female artist and album—plus one new category (Breakthrough Artist), as determined by a poll of the site’s editorial staff.

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Interview: Kickin’ It With Kongos

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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

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5 New Bands at Lollapalooza – Sunday

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Chicago – Sunday festivalgoers at Lollapalooza can be divided into two camps. First you have 3-day pass holders. They are having a lazy Sunday, moving at a snail’s pace, mustering up every ounce of energy in them, to fit in as many new bands as possible, but settling for lounging in the grass listening to

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10 New Bands to See at Lollapalooza

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Chicago – Lollapalooza is finally upon us! You’ve been counting down the days to see your favorite bands, but what about all those new bands? Have no fear, we’re here to help. We’ve comprised a list of ten new bands to see over the weekend to help you celebrate Lolla’s tenth anniversary in Chicago’s Grant

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