4 New Bands at Bonnaroo: Day 4

MO at Bonnaroo by Sarah Hess

Manchester Tennessee – The final day of Bonnaroo was a slow, hot one. People moved at a snail’s pace. The sun burnt shoulders, arms, and noses. Dust blew in every direction. But despite it all, good vibes and happiness seemed to spread through Centeroo, especially over at the waterslide. Bonnarooians soaked up all they could,

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Waxahatchee Announces Second World Tour

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Chapel Hill – Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield and her band have announced a new list of tour dates around the world beginning in October. Many dates are with fellow Philadelphia musician Kurt Vile. Watch this lovely live set at St. Pancras Church in London from earlier this year and footage from the San Diego show on SoundDiego, as well as

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No Joy – More Faithful

No Joy by Allison Staton

Los Angeles – On their third album, No Joy does not attempt anything that has not been done by the myriad “nu-gaze” bands of the last few decades; they just do it better. Yes, the band loves guitar tones that are dripping with distortion; but they make them more aggressive and engaging. The time signatures

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Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers Announce Headlining Tour

Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers

San Francisco - Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers are thrilled to announce their first headlining tour in support of their recently released album Loved Wild Lost.  The band will travel throughout the U.S. making stops in major markets like Chicago at Lincoln Hall, Boston at The Sinclair, New York at Bowery, and Los Angeles at the Troubadour.

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