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TV on the Radio Records New Material, Leave Interscope
In a recent interview with SPIN, TV on the Radio announced the band has parted ways with Interscope and have already recorded new material with a single slated later this year on new label, Federal Prism. Singer Tunde Adebimpe says he and Kyp Malone (singer/multi-instrumentalist), went to Dave Sitek's... more
Unknown Mortal Orchestra Extend Tour
LMB favorites Unknown Mortal Orchestra have been selling out dates on both sides of the pond (getting a ton of love in England especially) since the release of their excellent II LP, so it only makes sense for them to keep the train rollin with even more shows. They also... more
James Murphy Speaks About LCD Soundsystem’s Future (or lack thereof)
Last night, James Murphy took to LCD Soundsystem's Facebook page and posted an update regarding members of the now defunct-band, their side-projects, and his household chores. This is the first "update" since the band performed a farewell show at Madison Square Garden on April 2nd, 2011. Check out... more
PHOTOS / RECAP: Gary Clark Jr. @ The Roxy, LA, CA 4/16/13
Photos by Jim Brock / Words by Jim Brock and Wesley Hodges Gary Clark, Jr. and the world are a good match. When Clark, Jr. tears into “Don’t Owe You a Thang” live, your hair’s messed up, your car is blocks away and you’re wondering what just happened. Heck, these days,... more
It’s Jazz Fest Time In New Orleans
The cubes are out, the late night grids are full and the time has come: It's Jazz Fest season in New Orleans! For those who can't make the trip, AXS TV (Ch. 340 on DirecTV) will broadcast the festival on television for the very first time from April 26th... more
LISTEN: MGMT’s first new song in three years, “Alien Days”
On Record Store Day, MGMT released their new single "Alien Days" via a commemorative cassette or what they labeled as a "cassingle." This week, the psych-rockers uploaded that very song to Soundcloud, a track we're guessing will also be included on the forthcoming third LP due in August. ... more
AmericanaramA Festival of Music: Bob Dylan, Wilco, MMJ and More
A once-rumored mega tour featuring Bob Dylan, My Morning Jacket and Wilco is now a marvelous reality, billed as the "AmericanaramA Festival of Music". The word is out and you can check out Dylan's extensive tour dates below. Each AmericanaramA Festival of Music show will begin at 4:00pm, and a... more
David Gilmour Remembers Storm Thorgerson (1944-2013)
Earlier today, we saw the sad news that iconic graphic artist Storm Thorgerson has passed at the age of 69. Thorgerson notably contributed the timeless album art to many Pink Floyd records (including Dark Side of the Moon), Phish's Slip Stitch and Pass, two Led Zeppelin albums and work for... more
Current Neil Young and Crazy Horse Tour May Be Their Last
We're hoping this is mere speculation and lip service, but given the impressive Psychedelic Pill album/tour, if Neil Young and (or) Crazy Horse decide to call it a career after this summer, he/they would be going out on one (literally) high, sustained and feedback-infused note. Pill's monster 27-minute opening track... more
Robert Plant Added to High Sierra Music Festival’s Lineup
Big news for fans of the intimate High Sierra Music Festival -- the voice of Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant was just added to the top of the lineup! On Thursday, July 4th, Robert Plant and The Sensational Space Shifters will kick off the four-day festival with what HSMF says... more
SETLIST / TWEETS: Trey Anastasio Band @ Moore Theatre, Seattle, WA 4/16/13
Last night in Seattle, Trey Anastasio opened a short four-night West Coast run with TAB at the Moore Theatre. Besides playing an acoustic version of "Wilson", Trey also told the audience that he dreams of one day fans chanting "W--I--L--S--O--N" when their superstar QB Russell Wilson steps on... more
Dumpstaphunk To Play Special Meters Set Tonight @ Wanee Festival
Dumpstaphunk will perform an extra special Meters Tribute set tonight at the Wanee Festival in Live Oak, FL this evening. The band headlines tonight's opening night festivities with a set from 10:45pm-1:00am. This comes nearly a year after Ivan Neville's band played a full set at Tipitina's with entire The... more
LISTEN: Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” (Radio Edit)
Last weekend a handful of poorly edited clips and remixes made the rounds of Daft Punk's new song "Get Lucky" and this morning Rolling Stone re-posted (page has since been removed) excerpts of the recent interview with the French-duo and included what they thought was the real, un-altered studio version.... more
CONCERT RECAP: Rusted Root @ The Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield, CT 4/7/13
Photos and Words by Craig Sandor I do believe the last time I had the pleasure of catching Rusted Root live was when they opened for Santana on Carlos' 50th Birthday at what was once called "The Meadows Music Theater", an outdoor amphitheater in Hartford, CT. You know the type of... more
OUTSIDE LANDS 2013: Paul McCartney, NIN, RHCP, Phoenix, Gary Clark Jr. & More
Outside Lands just announced the lineup for their sixth annual Music & Arts gathering in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park (August 9-11) and it's a stellar and diverse list. Paul McCartney will headline along with the newly configured Nine Inch Nails, the Chili Peppers, who just came off a... more
Black Sabbath Announce North American Dates
Black Sabbath just announced four summer shows in the US and Canada in support of their new 13 LP, due out 6/11. The dates include stops in Holmdel, NJ, Toronto, LA and a stop at The Gorge. Tickets for Sabbath tour go on sale this Saturday, 4/20. Pre-sale tickets will... more
Nine Inch Nails, Pearl Jam and more to Play NOLA’s Voodoo Experience 2013
New Orleans' annual Voodoo Experience is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2013, and, as they did last year, the festival made an extra early initial announcement, this time revealing the first 15 acts to make up the festival's lineup. Notably, Nine Inch Nails and Trent Reznor will return to City... more
SETLIST: Widespread Panic @ The Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis, MN 4/14/13
To help front man John Bell celebrate his 51st Birthday, Widespread Panic played their first Sunday show of the Spring Tour this evening at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, MN. Check out the setlist from the Twin Cities below. Also, for the third consecutive night, the band offered a free... more
R. Kelly Makes Surprise Appearance with Phoenix at Coachella
The big news coming out of Coachella's second day was a surprise appearance by R. Kelly (not a hologram) who appeared on stage during Phoenix's headlining set and performed a mash-up of "1901" and "Ignition (Remix)." Rumors of Daft Punk sharing the stage with their fellow French musicians proved... more
WATCH: The Postal Service at Coachella 2013
The Postal Service (vocalist Ben Gibbard and producer Jimmy Tamborello) were one of the bright spots on Saturday's Coachella lineup in which they celebrated their only album, 2003's Give Up. Postal Service along with Jenny Lewis (who almost stole the show) performed the entire album except "Recycled Air" which... more
SETLIST / TWEETS: Widespread Panic @ UIC Pavilion, Chicago, IL 4/13/13
Widespread Panic wrapped up a two-show run in Chicago on Saturday night with a lengthy, strong and jam-heavy showing in keeping with their past record of dynamite performances in the Windy City. Tomorrow the band makes the trek up to Minneapolis for the Sunday show. Once again, Panic offered a... more
The Rolling Stones Add Second Shows In Los Angeles, Anaheim, Boston & Philadelphia
The Rolling Stones just added additional second shows in Los Angeles, Anaheim, Boston & Philadelphia. Tickets for the Rolling Stones’ 50 & Counting US and Canada tour are now on sale for Oakland, San Jose, Chicago and Toronto. Tickets for Los Angeles*, Anaheim, Boston and Philadelphia will go on sale... more
SETLIST / AUDIO / VIDEO: Phil Lesh & Friends @ Terrapin Crossroads, San Rafael, CA 4/12/13
NOLA guitarist Anders Osborne and North Mississippi All-Stars slide man Luther Dickinson joined Phil and Grahame Lesh and Tony Leone for yet another dynamite Ramble at Terrapin Crossroads on Friday night. The second set looks about as good as you could possibly write it up, replete with a Scarlet, Cortez... more
WATCH: How To Destroy Angels FULL SET @ Coachella 2013
Trent Reznor's newest project How To Destroy Angels has an unsurprisingly stellar visual element and the new group performed at Coachella's opening night on Friday. Check out the full performance at this link or the 8:55:31 mark below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7KTWdBoru0&t=8h55m31s
WATCH: Daft Punk steal the show at Coachella without performing
Leave it to Daft Punk to steal day one headlines at Coachella without setting foot on stage. On Friday, festival-goers watching the big screens saw the duo premiere a two-minute trailer of themselves (in new sequined suits and their iconic helmets) performing "Get Lucky" off the new Random Access... more
COUCHELLA: Day Two features Phoenix, The Postal Service, Grizzly Bear, Hot Chip, Janelle Monae & More
The Coachella Music & Arts Festival's first day is in the books and if our twitter feeds are any indication it was a pretty solid opening with Johnny Marr, Divine Fits, a very impressive performance by Alt-J, Passion Pit, Local Natives, Of Monsters And Men, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Blur, Foals,... more
SETLIST: Widespread Panic @ UIC Pavilion, Chicago, IL 4/12/13
Stream the show via PanicStream After a night off following the tour-opening two-night stint in St. Louis, Panic returned on Friday night to open up their run at Chicago's UIC Pavilion. The show is currently streaming live for free on the band's facebook page. Follow along for updates as the show... more
Woods Announce Summer Tour Dates, New Single in July
Woods, Brooklyn’s preeminent folk-psych-rock group and favorite of the LMB staff, have just announced spring and summer tour dates in conjunction with a new 7" record coming July 9th on Woodsist Records. Woods will first hit the road in May with dates throughout Europe before kicking off their U.S./Canadian... more
WATCH: Anders Osborne & Phil Lesh “Burning On The Inside” @ Terrapin Crossroads 4/11/13
The extraordinary Anders Osborne helped Phil Lesh kick off a series of stacked spring rambles at Terrapin Crossroads last night and clips are already starting to surface thanks to Anders' right-hand man Chris "Shaggy" Davis and his always reliable video work from up-front. Osborne's affinity for the Grateful Dead is... more
PHOTOS / VIDEO: Widespread Panic @ Peabody Opera House, St. Louis, MO 4/9/13
Widespread Panic kicked off their spring tour in St. Louis on Tuesday night at the Peabody Opera House and our new photo contributor Tim Bottchen captured the action which you can see in the gallery below. Continue below for the setlist, full show video and photos down below. SETLIST: WIDESPREAD... more
SETLIST: Wilco @ Hatch in Osaka, Japan 4/10/13
Chicago-based rockers Wilco are currently in Japan set to play their overseas finale in Tokyo this Friday night. Last night's show at the Hatch in Osaka included a rare encore performance of "A Magazine Called Sunset" and relied heavily (six songs) on material from the classic Yankee Hotel Foxtrot.... more
