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Documentary Review: ‘Who Took The Bomp? Le Tigre On Tour’1
One might wonder why a band such as Le Tigre would release a documentary about its tour days six years after the band’s members …
Explosions In The Sky Releases First-Ever Music Video
June 28, 2011, By
It’s been 12 years since Explosions In The Sky hit the scene with its all-instrumental post-rock, and for the first time ever the band is …
Novalima Tours America In Anticipation Of Third Album
June 27, 2011, By
Novalima is bringing its variation on Afro-Peruvian roots music up north. The band, made up of four musicians who have been friends since attending high …
Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music Makes It Official
June 27, 2011, By
Kayne West has officially become a label executive after signing a deal with Island Def Jam to house his G.O.O.D (Getting Out …
Return Of New York Summer Music Junkie Contest
June 27, 2011, By
Usually, going to a concert is a reward unto itself. The atmosphere, the camaraderie, the energy, not to mention the live music—music lovers thrive …
Givers Releases Video For “Up Up Up”
June 27, 2011, By
Givers—you know, the pep squad that disguises itself as an indie band—has debuted the official video for its “ebullient” single, “Up …
WTF: DJ/Rupture Gives The Best Gifts Ever
June 27, 2011, By
Last Friday, Dutty Artz‘s leader, DJ/Rupture, tweeted a picture of a portrait featuring the prolific Meg Ryan. The 5′x5′ custom-made airbrush painting, which …
Nick Cave And Neko Case Cover The Zombies For “True Blood”
June 24, 2011, By
Season four of HBO’s Emmy-winning vampire drama series, True Blood, will be invaded by another type of night-dwelling monster: zombies, specifically, of the suavely-coiffered …
Spoek Mathambo Signs To Sub Pop, Plans To Release EP
June 24, 2011, By
Sub Pop announced today that surrealist South African rapper/DJ Spoek Mathambo has signed to the label. The 25-year-old, who told us that his music …
Stephen Colbert Joins Jack White’s Third Man
June 24, 2011, By
We all know and love Stephen Colbert, first for his undying commitment to truthiness, and second for his role as host of the Colbert Report. …
Sonicbids Spotlight: Indyns
June 24, 2011, By
New York-based rock/dance band Indyns is rising into the spotlight with its fast-paced rock ballads, accentuated with synths and impressive vocals by lead guitarist/…
Kreayshawn Ready To Change World With Tour And RHCP Video
June 23, 2011, By
For those who have not seen swag coming out of ovaries, it is time to buy tickets for Kreayshawn‘s summer tour. The L.A.…
New Video And Single From The Kills
June 23, 2011, By
U.K. duo the Kills is premiering a new video along with the release of its latest single “Future Starts Slow,” due out on iTunes …
WTF: Stephen Colbert Goes For The Grammy
June 23, 2011, By
During the second installment of Stephen Colbert’s three-part segment “2011: A Rock Odyssey,” record executive and, in Colbert’s words, “true genius, icon of a …
Buju Banton Sentenced To Jail
June 23, 2011, By
The Grammy-winning reggae musician Buju Banton was sentenced to 10 years in prison and five years probation for his involvement in a cocaine deal. He was …