Category: News
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I am very excited to inform you that I will once again be bringing you coverage of the Boston Calling Music Festival, which will take place next month on May 22, 23, and 24. You may recall that I covered their last festival during September of last year. And, let me tell you, it was a blast.…
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A slightly new, more accessible sound for Janelle Monáe, featuring slick and propulsive hip-hop beats. Very, very nice. Jidenna, one of the artists on Monáe’s Wondaland label, guests on the track, delivering some fine rap toward the end.
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While Courtney Love will be opening for several Lana Del Rey shows, Grimes will replace her on the second half of the tour. I’m really hoping to catch the Mansfield, MA show. Tour Dates: Grimes and Lana Del Rey Tour Dates: 05-07-15 The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion * 05-09 Dallas, TX –…
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PRESS RELEASE: The Maine Announces 24 Hours of American Candy Event In Phoenix To Coincide with Album Release On March 31st, 2015, The Maine is set to release their fifth full-length studio American Candy via 8123. That same day, the band will be celebrating with a 24 hour hometown event all around Tempe, AZ (release day activities/details…
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PRESS RELEASE: LOS ANGELES, CA – March 30, 2015 – Neon Trees today announced their next tour “An Intimate Night Out With Neon Trees” will kick off June 6th in Seattle, WA at the Showbox and cross the country before winding down on July 25th in Boston, MA at Paradise Rock Club. A full list…
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Let me be honest: Natalie Imbruglia is one of my favorite artists. Here in the States, she’s most known for her cover of Ednaswap’s “Torn,” but there is so much more to her than that. In my opinion, just about everything she’s ever done is flawless, right down to her B-sides. And she has finally announced…
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PRESS RELEASE: WARNER BROS. RECORDS AND AFFILIATED LABELS ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE VINYL RELEASES FOR RECORD STORE DAY SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH, 2015 EXCLUSIVE VINYL PACKAGES AND T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE FROM TEGAN AND SARA, THE FLAMING LIPS, ROBERT PLANT, MASTODON, BUILT TO SPILL, THE PRODIGY, ECHOSMITH, BEN LEE AND MORE March 2, 2014 – (Burbank, CA.) – Warner…
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PRESS RELEASEFebruary 24th, 2015 – (Burbank, CA.) – Warner Bros. Records is pleased to announce that it has signed singer, songwriter, and recording artist Ben Lee to its roster. The Sydney, Australia, native formed his first band, Noise Addict, at age 14, and after it disbanded, went on to release 10 solo albums over the course…
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PRESS RELEASE: CURATED BY JUSTIN VERNON AND AARON DESSNER, THE FESTIVAL FEATURES BON IVER, THE NATIONAL, BOYS NOIZE, DOOMTREE, SPOON, POLIÇA, SUFJAN STEVENS, LOW, THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH, AND INDIGO GIRLS PERFORMING “SWAMP OPHELIA” AMONG ITS 40 ACTS TICKETS GO ON SALE TOMORROW THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2015 AT 12PM CST VIA WWW.EAUXCLAIRES.COM February 11,…
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By now you’ve surely heard all about Kanye West playing the part of an asshole once again at the Grammy Awards. Fortunately, this time he didn’t interrupt Best Album of the Year winner Beck while he was giving his acceptance speech, but he did run his mouth backstage, stating “Beck needs to respect artistry and he…
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The BRIT Awards 2015 Nominations BRITISH MALE SOLO ARTIST Damon Albarn Ed Sheeran George Ezra Paolo Nutini Sam Smith BRITISH FEMALE SOLO ARTIST Ella Henderson FKA Twigs Jessie Ware Lily Allen Paloma Faith BRITISH GROUP Alt-J Clean Bandit Coldplay One Direction Royal Blood BRITISH BREAKTHROUGH ACT Chvrches FKA Twigs George Ezra Royal Blood Sam Smith…
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Yesterday the goddess Björk took to Facebook to post a note about her new album along with some additional information. Check it out below… “6 songs written by björk, 2 songs co-written with arca, 1 with john flynn string arrangements by björk 6 songs produced by björk & arca, 1 by björk & arca &…
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Boston Calling has announced their May 2015 line up and it’s amazing, arguably their best line up yet! Almost every artist on the line up is one of our favorites! The complete list of artists appearing is posted below in their official press release. Artists we’re most looking forward to are Beck, St. Vincent, TV On The…
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Texas has always had a knack for concocting songs with killer hooks and razor sharp lyrics and they continue to excel in both departments on their new single, “Start A Family.” “No one knows you better than me,” sings Sharleen Spiteri, almost like she’s making a threat, her voice soulful and arresting.
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Before they announce their May 2015 line up tomorrow, Boston Calling is having a scavenger hunt tonight. Here’s the full release explaining it all: What: As it prepares to reveal its May 2015 lineup and to make tickets available for purchase tomorrow, Wednesday, January 14, 2015, Boston Calling is raising the stakes and the excitement…
