Featured Artist: RDGLDGRN

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Chicago - After a little breather and some time spent recording, D.C. band RDGLDGRN - okay they’re from Reston, Virginia, but word on the street is that Reston may as well be D.C. - is back with a new album, due out this Fall. And that’s pronounced Red Gold Green, by the way. Over the summer, the trio unleashed the first single, “No Pixar,” from

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Gary Clark Jr. Announces 2nd Studio Album and Tour

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Burbank – Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and virtuoso guitarist Gary Clark Jr. will release his second full-length studio album, entitled The Story of Sonny Boy Slim, on September 11th via Warner Bros. Records. It will be available for pre-order from participating digital retailers beginning today, July 30th. Those who pre-order will receive an instant download of two new album tracks: ”The Healing,” and ”Grinder.”

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Royal Blood Announces North American Headlining Tour

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Los Angeles – UK duo Royal Blood have expanded their upcoming run of live dates in North American beginning this Spring. The NME and Brit Award nominated band has added headlining dates, festival appearances, as well as additional dates supporting Foo Fighters. See below for a complete list of upcoming dates and on-sale information. Royal Blood’s self-titled debut

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Festival Preview: DeLuna Fest

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This weekend’s DeLuna Fest on the panhandle of Florida is quietly emerging as one of the best late summer festivals of the season. Taking place on Pensacola Beach, DeLuna is attracting some of the biggest and best new bands to the area, making it a must-see event in the Southeast. While bands like Pearl Jam,

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Weekend Playlist – May 6, 2011

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Start your weekend off right with music from artist featured this week on BestNewBands.com “You Oughta Know” – Das Racist “Coming or Going” – White Arrows Lauren Novik highlighted the upcoming tenth anniversary of Sasquatch! Music Festival, which is held annually at The Gorge in WA.

Spring Into Summer With Sasquatch!

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Well we’ve officially sprung into Spring and at the end of this month, Sasquatch Festival!  What better way to kick off Summer fest season that with the likes of Iron & Wine, (New!) Death Cab For Cutie, (New!) Foo Fighters, and a several other of my close personal faves!

The Sasquatch! 2011 Lineup is Here!

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A larger version of this poster can be viewed at The Portland Mercury Music fans of the Pacific Northwest are in for a treat this Memorial Day weekend, as the 10th anniversary of the Sasquatch! Music Festival in Gorge, Washington promises a myriad of musical legends, as well as your favorite indie bands. Sasquatch! will

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