Rest in Peace – Adam Yauch (MCA)

written by: Charles Poladian on May 4, 2012

Today is a sad day as Adam Yauch, better known as MCA and founding member of Beastie Boys, has died. MCA had been fighting cancer for the last three years. MCA was more than a rapper, supporting  Tibet through various benefits as well as directing many Beastie Boys videos. MCA was beyond talented and his […]

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Sigur Ros Announce North American Tour Dates

written by: Charles Poladian on April 12, 2012

It’s going to the be summer of Sigur Ros with this announcement of the first live dates from the band in four years. Sigur Ros will be hitting the road beginning in July. The tour will start in Philadelphia and will include dates in Brooklyn, Montreal, Lollapalooz, Los Angeles, Osheaga and Summer Sonic in Japan. […]

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Lollapalooza 2012 Lineup Announced

written by: Charles Poladian on April 11, 2012

After making stops in Brazil and Chile, Lollapalooza is coming back home to Chicago and bringing a slew of bands along for the ride. Chicago’s Lollapalooza will be headlined by The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Black Keys, Black Sabbath and a whole host more. Lollapalooza will take place in Chicago’s Grant Park on August […]

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The Walkmen Announce Heaven

written by: Charles Poladian on March 29, 2012

The Walkmen are going to Heaven for their follow up to 2010’s Lisbon. It has been ten years since the release of The Walkmen’s debut album, Everyone who Pretended to Like Me is Gone, in 2002. After going to the capital of Portugal, The Walkmen are going northward for their sixth studio album. Heaven will […]

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Stream Miike Snow’s Latest: Happy to You

written by: Charles Poladian on March 23, 2012

Miike Snow’s sophomore record, Happy to You, will be released on March 26, 2012. Luckily for you, Rolling Stone is letting you listen to it one week early. Head over to the Rolling Stone to get your first listen to Happy to You by Miike Snow. The album is the follow up to their self-titled […]

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Pitchfork Music Festival Announces 2012 Lineup

written by: Charles Poladian on February 28, 2012

The Pitchfork Music Festival will be back in Chicago’s Union Park and it has just announced its lineup. The Pitchfork Music Festival takes place between July 13-15, 2012. The three-day festival will be headlined by Vampire Weekend, Feist and Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Joining the headliners will be Hot Chip, AraabMUZIK, A$AP Rocky, The Field, […]

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Get Your Own Andrew Bird EP for Free

written by: Charles Poladian on February 24, 2012

The folks over at Noisetrade are offering up a free Andrew Bird sampler for your pleasure. Andrew Bird is set to release Break it Yourself on March 6, 2012. The sampler includes a new track from the album, “Eyeoneye.” The sampler also includes a cover of The Handsome Family’s “All the Wine” and another new […]

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Bonnaroo Announces 2012 Lineup

written by: Charles Poladian on February 14, 2012

Bonnaroo is spreading the love on Valentine’s Day. The lineup for Bonnaroo has been announced and it’s quite the treat. Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phish and the original lineup of The Beach Boys will headline Bonnaroo. Bonnaroo will take place in Manchester, Tennessee on June 7 – 10, 2012. Tickets for Bonnaroo will go […]

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