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Matthew Sweet: A New Album and Tour Dates

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On September 27th, Matthew Sweet releases his 16th album, Modern Art. If “She Walks The Night” is any indication, he has only gotten better as a musician and songwriter over the years. Next month he will be touring the U.S. Check out the dates below and listen to one of my favorite tracks from 1991′s [...]

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Death Cab for Cutie Announces Fall Tour

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Still touring in support of “Codes and Keys,” the indie-rock stalwarts have announced a fall leg of their tour. This time they will be playing with the likes of Frightened Rabbit, Telekinesis, Explosions in the Sky, the Hold Steady, and the Head and the Heart. The dates are below and peep a video for their [...]

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Lykke Li Announces Fall Tour Dates

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Lykke Li continues to tour in support of her latest, “Wounded Rhymes.” She has just announced a North American leg that includes stops in Asheville, NC, Austin, TX and Chicago, IL. Check out the dates below and also her video for “Sadness is a Blessing” featuring Stellan Skarsgård. Tweet

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Marnie Stern Fall Tour

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When you see indie axwoman Marnie Stern live, prepare to have your mind blown. But don’t worry about it, that happens to her all the time. She’s also funny in a “pull-my-finger” kind of way, so her show is a two-for-one: a comedy show and a music show. Here are the dates and a couple [...]

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of Montreal Tour Dates

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The Athens, Georgia glam band of Montreal released a new video for “L’age D’or” and that’s as good a reason as any to highlight their current tour. Check out the video at the end, but be warned the song is sexy and the images in the vid are in tune with the song – in [...]

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Going Against the Grain: Alternative Ways to Observe the Fourth

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If you’re in the mood to change things up a little this Fourth of July, you are in luck my friend. There seems to be no shortage of “alternative” celebrations throughout the weekend leading up to the Fourth (which is on a Monday this year). While we’re not opposed to sparklers and parades and all [...]

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Wilco Announces Fall Tour, New Album

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Good news for all you Wilco fans out there;  Jeff Tweedy and company are hitting the road in support of their new album – The Whole Love with opening act Nick Lowe. The album drops on September 27th and tour kicks off on September 13th. Listen to the new single “I Might” at the end. [...]

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Lollapalooza 2011

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The schedule for the 2011 edition of Lollapalooza has been announced and it is huge—the shows take place on seven stages, not counting the Kidapalooza stage. If you’re looking for something to do the weekend of August 5th, 6th, and 7th, then hit the road for Chicago’s Grant Park. Tweet

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PUT YOUR PAWS UP!: Gaga Lives Up to Her Legacy

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While I’m hesitant to admit my fondness for saccharin-sweet Top 40 hits, I’m a loud and proud Lady Gaga fan. Well, let’s back up just a second. After seeing The Ga perform last night at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, I’m a loud and proud fan—before 9:30 last night, I simply bobbed my head to her catchy [...]

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Summer 2011 Tour: Britney Spears with Nicki Minaj

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Britney’s back! Not only does Britney Spears’ album, “Femme Fatale,” drop today, but it was also announced on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that she’s touring North America starting this summer. This explosive tour is sure to wow fans when Spears hits road this June. If our whole team went on an office field trip to [...]

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