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Xiu Xiu – Dear God, I Hate Myself
Jamie Stewart, creator of Xiu Xiu (pronounced shoe-shoe), is most comfortable when he is abrasive and making his onlookers squirm. For the most recent proof take a look at the video made for the first single off of Dear God, I Hate Myself. Jamie Stewart sitting on a couch with...

Tour: The Happy Hollows announce new tour with Veils
The Happy Hollows are doing a SXSW pretour with a very special SXSW kickoff show at The Troubadour, LA on Friday, March 12w/ The Veils and Twilight Sleep! March 3 – Washington, DC – Black Cat (tickets) March 4 – Philadelphia – North Star (tickets) March 5 – New York...

Nico Vega – Bar Pink
These were originally taken back in November 2009 at Bar Pink is San Diego, CA. Nico Vega is currently wrapping up a whirlwind tour with Soundtracks of Our...

Hot Chip – One Life Stand
It has always seemed to me that Hot Chip are a band that are often overlooked. Their first album “Coming On Strong”, whilst hinting at catchy pop sensibilities served mainly to create an impression of nerdy music geeks making bedroom electro. It was 2006’s “The Warning” that remains the album...

Video: Ke$ha at age 13 performing Karma Police. Then I die a little inside.
I really don’t have a leg to stand on considering this was taken from when Ke$ha was 13, a brunette, and an awkward thick girl; all that considered it’s not even that bad. That aside part of me died when I heard this. I think it was the part of...

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Announce New Album and Tour
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers announced the release of their first studio album in 8 years, titled Mojo along with a North American Tour to promote the album. The new album, set to be released on Reprise Records, is now streaming on www.tompetty.com and will be included digitally with the...

Best Coast – Something in the way
Blonde hair and summer tans are just a few trends that fall in the category of, “Stuff Californians like” The Beach Boys represent Southern Californians like Bob Marley represents stoners, famous musicians that basically sold a productized lifestyle. Inspired by the Beach Boys, Bethany Cosentino, the lead singer of the...

Keane – New Album out May 11
On the heels of three consecutive #1 albums in the UK, Keane has announced the release date of their latest album Night Train, set for May 11 in the US. The album will be released on Cherrytree/Interscope Records and will be accompanied by a North American Tour in the Spring....

Lupe Fiasco – North American Tour Announced
Lupe Fiasco announces his North American Tour titled “Steppin Laser”. Tour Dates: 3/5 – Claremont, CA 3/20 – Stockton, CA 4/07 – Boston, MA 4/09 – Atlantic City, NJ 4/10 – New York, NY 4/13 – Washington, DC 4/14 – Detroit, MI 4/16 – Milwaukee, WI 4/17 – St. Peter,...

Video: Kanye West – “Coldest Winter”
KANYE WEST “Coldest Winter” Directed by: NABIL “ITUNES link below” from nabil elderkin on Vimeo. Director Nabil Elderkin put together this creepy-cool video for the 2008 Kanye track “Coldest Winter”. According to sources, Kanye had no involvement in the editing process but was so impressed with the final product that...

New Cursive Single and Tour
The band Cursive will release a new single, “Discovering America” on March 9th to benefit the American Indian College Fund. The single will be available at all major digital music retailers. The Denver-based American Indian College Fund is the nation’s largest provider of private scholarships for American Indian students, providing...

Nana Grizol – Ruth
Nana Grizol is capable of being a triumphantly crushing force live. I’ve seen it happen on two separate occasions, once in a cramped, soot-filled basement, and once with the aid of an army of musicians during the Elephant 6 Holiday Surprise Tour in Bloomington, IN. Head dude Theo Hilton writes...