The War On Drugs Return To London

War On Drugs live in the U.K. by Rachel Levy

London – For the final gig of the U.K. leg of its spring tour, The War on Drugs returned to Brixton in South London for a second sold-out show at the 5,000 capacity O2 Academy. It’s a curious venue with an imposing art deco frontage belying the shabbier nature of much of its interior. Opened

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Best New Bands Announces 2014 Newbie Awards Winners

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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 winners of its 2014 Newbie Awards honoring the year’s best new Band, Male artist, Female artist, Album and Breakthrough Artist. Best New Album: The War On Drugs, Lost In The Dream Best New

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The War On Drugs – Lost In The Dream

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New York – With sprawling soundscapes that would stretch the length of the nation if unfurled, and that could soundtrack that endless road acutely, the latest record from The War On Drugs is a full-fledged triumph.  The most intricate, emotive and affecting LP to date, Lost In The Dream showcases Adam Granduciel at his point

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A Conversation with The Echo Friendly

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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 and life philosophy more withstanding than that. In a conversation with band members Jake Rabinbach

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