February 27, 2013

Video: Japandroids – The Nights of Wine and Roses

Ryan Dembinsky February 27, 2013 1 Comment

Japandroids made their Conan debut on Monday night

Boston Calling: fun. / The National / The Shins

Scott Bernstein February 27, 2013 1 Comment

Boston will get a new festival when Boston Calling comes to town over Memorial Day Weekend

Perpetual Groove Adds Acoustic Pre-Finale

Scott Bernstein February 27, 2013 No Comments

Athens will host a special Perpetual Groove acoustic show on April 4th

RecommNeds: Föllakzoid / Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Neddy February 27, 2013 1 Comment

Aaron offers two more new music recommendations from bands who named their album “II”

Green Day Announces Three Intimate Club Shows

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Green Day has announced three live club dates to kick off their 2013 tour next month. For these shows, the band will visit smaller intimate venues, including The Fox Theater

Tool Releasing Limited Edition Opiate Package

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TOOL will release a handcrafted, bonus-laden, limited edition package of their original debut EP, Opiate, on Mar. 26 to mark the 21st anniversary of the six-song release. The anniversary edition is

Shout Out Louds: Optica

Jeff Strowe February 27, 2013 No Comments

For their fourth album, Stockholm-based Shout Out Louds tried that common “take a step back in order to take a step forward” approach so often attempted by artists stuck in a rut. Although 2010’s Work found Adam Olenius and Co. playing to some on some of their biggest and brightest stages, the vibe just didn’t seem to gel, and the band’s brightly colored musical palette turned a bit more muted and ill fitting.

Turtle Island: SRB, Brooklyn, NY 2/14/13

Shawn Donohue February 27, 2013 No Comments

Turtle Island has a punk rock spine with two electric guitarists, standard rock drummer and bassist who are the motor of the band. The core rockers keep things upbeat as extra drummers, vocalists and flute players add a spiritual vibe that is palpable. Speaking minimal to no English and singing in a foreign language didn’t limit the band at all, as energy, honesty and power don’t need to be conveyed in words.