Parquet Courts: Live At Third Man Records – Due March 3rd
Third Man Records has announced the March 3rd release of Parquet Courts: Live At Third Man Records – the latest addition to the Live At Third Man series. Parquet Courts brought a sweltering performance to the hallowed grounds of Third Man’s Blue Room on June 5th of last year – and very fortunately, TMR was […]
String Cheese Incident, Galactic, Shovels & Rope Lead High Sierra Music Festival Initial Lineup
This year High Sierra Music Festival celebrates 25 years and today the folks behind the festival dropped the first phase of what is looking to be yet another impressive lineup from this California fest. High Sierra takes place July 2 – 5 at Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds in Quincy, California. High Sierra Music Festival 2015 Initial Lineup […]
Rush 40th Anniversary Tour Revealed- Visiting 34 North American Cities
In honor of their 40th anniversary, Rush will be heading out on a 34 City North American tour which runs from May to August. Last time out for their Clockwork Angels tour, the trio performed with a string selection for a vast portion of the show, but this tour will most likely back to the full trio format. […]
Sturgill Simpson Adds U.S. Dates For Spring Tour
Country sensation Sturgill Simpson will continue his sold-out U.S. tour this spring, including dates at Austin’s Stubb’s Amphitheater on April 2 and San Francisco’s The Fillmore on April 18. Tickets are on-sale this Friday, January 23. In addition to the headlining shows, Simpson is also confirmed to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Stagecoach, the New Orleans […]
The Mountain Goats Pay Homage to Pro Wrestling With New LP – ‘Beat the Champ’
In 2014, John Darnielle’s novel Wolf in White Van spent several weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List and was nominated for the National Book Award. On April 7 in the US and April 13 in Europe, Darnielle and his band the Mountain Goats return with Beat the Champ a collection of songs about professional […]
Laura Marling Debuts New Single “False Hope” from ‘Short Movie’
Laura Marling returns with a new album Short Movie, to be released through Ribbon Music on March 24th. The new single “False Hope,” which premiered on BBC Radio today can be heard below. Short Movie is Marling’s fifth album in seven years, a remarkable achievement for someone who has yet to reach her 25th birthday. Recording since the age of […]
The Decemberists Announce West Coast Tour Dates – Co-Headlining Red Rocks with Spoon
The Decemberists’ new album What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World, has been released this week. With that the band has announced a run of new tour dates. Starting in late April, the band will hit Mesa, AZ before heading west for shows in San Diego, Berkeley, and Los Angeles with Lucius as support for […]
The Bright Light Social Hour Announces Second Album – ‘Space Is Still the Place’
Austin psychedelic rock outfit The Bright Light Social Hour have announced the release of their sophomore album, Space Is Still the Place on March 10, 2015 via Frenchkiss Records. The 10-track collection was written, performed, produced and engineered by the band at their home studio in Austin, TX, and mixed by Chris Coady (Beach House, […]
SONG PREMIERE: Book Club – “Most Lonely”
There’s a wistful, unpretentious elegance to Book Club’s sound. At once urbane and downhome, this is modern pastoral pop music that—in sound and spirit—can trace a straight line back to the simple, unaffected roots of American storysong. On Book Club’s new LP, One-Way Moon (out Feb. 3 via Cottage Recording Co./Bear Kids Recordings), frontman/songwriter Robbie […]
Mötley Crüe Announce Final Performance Ever- 12/31/15 Staples Center, LA
Mötley Crüe announced today the details of their final performance. This will mark the end of their touring career and will conclude their two year Final Tour cycle at the end of 2015 on New Year’s Eve, December 31 at Staples Center in their hometown of Los Angeles where the band’s career began 34 years […]
Weird “Al” Yankovic Announces 2015 Mandatory World Tour
Fresh off the biggest year of his storied career, “Weird Al” Yankovic today announced his 2015 Mandatory World Tour.Slated to visit over 100 cities throughout North America, Europe, and Australia, the tour follows the release of Weird Al’s #1 album, Mandatory Fun (RCA Records). The album was released on July 15, 2014 and immediately shot […]
Björk Announces Intimate NYC Shows
Following the news of her forthcoming album Vulnicura, Björk announces some intimate shows this spring at Carnegie Hall on March 7 and 14 and at City Center March 25 and 28 and April 1 and 4. The series of shows culminates with a performance at the Governors Ball music festival in New York this June. […]
The War on Drugs Extend Tour To Hit Not Yet Played Cities
The War On Drugs have announced a spring tour hitting cities in which they have not yet played throughout the Southwest and Southeast in support of 2014’s #1 album of the year, Lost In The Dream, plus festivals, including Coachella, Bonnaroo and Governor’s Ball. Check out their powerhouse performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy […]
Run The Jewels “Lie, Cheat, Steal” on Conan
Run the Jewels played “Lie, Cheat,Steal” from their universally acclaimed 2014 release Run the Jewels 2 on Conan 1/15/2015.
Skerik, John Medeski & Adam Deitch = DRKWAV – Debut Album ‘The Purge’ Due 2/24
DRKWAV is Skerik (saxophones), John Medeski (keyboards) and Adam Deitch (drums). The three master musicians have come together for The Purge, an entirely uncompromising album debut that delves deep into the psychedelic corners of the human psyche. Due February 24 from Royal Potato Family, the recording was co-produced and mixed by venerated studio wizard Randall […]
Grateful Dead To Welcome Anastasio, Hornsby, Chimenti For 50th Anniversary Shows
The 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead has naturally led to loads of speculation over the last few months with fans wondering not only if the “Core Four” – Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart, and Bill Kreutzmann – would play, but who would be filling in the monumental role of handling the late guitarist Jerry Garcia. […]
Black Crowes Announce Break Up – Chris & Rich Can’t Agree on Business Matters
The Black Crowes have disbanded, as evidenced by Rich Robinson’s business dispute with brother Chris (below). Rich Robinson, who founded the band with his brother Chris in their hometown of Marietta, released a statement early Thursday evening that said: “It is with great disappointment and regret that after having the privilege of writing and performing […]
Stevie Wonder Extends Run of ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ Shows
Stevie Wonder announced today an extended run of dates for his SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE PERFORMANCE tour due to popular demand. Wonder will bring the critically-acclaimed performance, which is a live adaptation of the iconic Songs in the Key of Life album, to more than 10 U.S. cities beginning March 17 in Denver, […]
Widespread Panic, The Roots, Umphrey’s McGee, Zedd Lead 2015 CounterPoint Music and Arts Festival
CounterPoint Music and Arts Festival will host the South’s most exciting Memorial Day Weekend party, bringing headliners Widespread Panic, Zedd, The Roots, Kygo, Knife Party, Umphrey’s McGee and Dillon Francis to Kingston Downs, GA on May 22, 23 and 24. Also joining the bill are Zeds Dead, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Rebelution, RL Grime, Lettuce, […]
The Strokes, Wilco, Pixies, Ryan Adams, Tame Impala Lead 2015 Shaky Knees Festival Lineup
The lineup for the third annual Shaky Knees Festival has been announced and its one of the strongest announced of the recent festival lineup splurge of the last week. Fan of straight to the bone rock will enjoy this one as the people of Shaky Knees have forgone the ongoing presence of EDM. The Strokes, […]