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WATCH: Bomba Estéreo’s Live ‘Caribbean Power’ Video
After seeing vocalist Liliana Saumet and her band completely dominate the stage at Austin City Limits in 2011 and Outside Lands in 2012, Bomba Estéreo have become a can't-miss live act on the live circuit, and one with enough global appeal and panache to hold down a major nighttime slot... more
VIDEO: Justin Timberlake hosts Saturday Night Live, Jay-Z and Three Amigos Show Up
Justin Timberlake hosted Saturday Night Live this past weekend and performed the first two singles that had been released from The 20/20 Experience, including "Suit & Tie" with an appearance from HOVA himself. Plus the "Dick in a Box" guys obviously made a strong appearance as always, this time... more
WATCH: moe. “Meat > The Other One > Meat” in Hollywood (3/8/13)
moe. just capped off a stellar two-night run at Hollywood's Henry Fonda Theatre and you can watch one of the unquestionable highlights of the weekend below. To kick off the second set, the veteran quintet ripped through a notably well-received and nicely segued meat > The Other One > meat... more
Watch the new Beach House video directed by Tim & Eric’s Eric Wareheim
If you are privy to the twisted minds of cult comedy heroes Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim (Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job), then you probably have a decent idea of the weirdness that is about to ensue once you hit the play button below. While Beach House and... more
VIDEO: CBS Sunday Morning Profiles Trey Anastasio
Earlier today the CBS Sunday Morning show ran a profile on Trey Anastasio and his upcoming Broadway debut with the music in Hands on a Hardbody. Here's the official video from CBS: Trey Anastasio on his Broadway debut [CBSNews.com]
NEW VIDEO: Remembering My Morning Jacket’s Legendary Late Nights at Bonnaroo ’06 & ’08
Ever since the release of Z in 2005, to varying degrees of enthusiasm, My Morning Jacket has been my favorite band. For those of us who grew up listening to the classic rockers of the 60s and 70s, it was always a topic of conversation with peers and those of... more
VIDEO: Portugal. The Man release title-track “Evil Friends”
Portugal. The Man are some of the hardest working musicians of the last few years. They've released a new album almost every year dating back to 2006 (last year being the exception) and this year will be no different. The band's eighth LP will be released in May... more
WATCH: Futurebirds’ Fireworks-Filled “Virginia Slims” Music Video
Athens, GA rock band Futurebirds have a tasty new record called Baba Yaga coming to earholes everywhere on April 16th. The band's 2nd LP will go out on Fat Possum / VL4L and "Virginia Slims" is the first single from the markedly beautiful and varied thirteen song collection. Guitarist/Vocalist and... more
PHOTOS / VIDEO / RECAP: PANTyRAiD @ The Fillmore, Denver, CO 3/2/13
After an outstanding weekend of shows in Denver I couldn't bear to return to Boulder empty handed. It wouldn't be right. On Friday night, I was lucky enough to snag a ticket to Griz's sold out show at the Ogden Theater. Unexpectedly, Two Fresh played a surprise set that I... more
Pitchfork releases documentary for The Flaming Lips’ classic ‘Soft Bulletin’
The Flaming Lips released the The Soft Bulletin in 1999, which many at the time called "a modern classic" (We'd agree). Now, almost 14-years later, Pitchfork has made available a 45-minute film chronicling the creative process that went into "one of the 90s' definitive rock records." The documentary... more
VIDEO: My Morning Jacket’s “Lowdown” from Bonnaroo 2003
A few hours ago Bonnaroo 365's channel uploaded archived videos in a build-up for this year's 2013 festival. One of which features a throwback to a skinny, twenty-five year-old Jim James and a young My Morning Jacket performing "Lowdown" at Bonnaroo 2003. It's a must-see for MMJ fans... more
VIDEO: David Bowie Releases “The Stars (Are Out Tonight)” starring Tilda Swinton
David Bowie just premiered the second song, "The Stars (Are Out Tonight)" from his upcoming album, The Next Day out March 12th with a music video starring himself and Oscar-winning actress, Tilda Swinton. The concept video was directed by Floria Sigismondi who also directed Bowie videos in the 90's... more
VIDEO: Superhuman Happiness, “See Me On My Way”
Just ahead of the bands first full-length album, Hands, (On Sale March 5th), Superhuman Happiness have posted their official video via the Royal Potato Family for “See Me On My Way" which you can watch now. The band will also play an official album release party on... more
VIDEO: Thom Yorke and Nigel Godrich Celebrate Release of AMOK in London
Just ahead of the Atoms for Peace release of AMOK (Available Tuesday), Thom Yorke and Nigel Godrich performed a 12-song set for a lucky London audience at the Oval Space. The scheduled "DJ" set included Yorke on vocals and lead guitar for a few tracks. Thankfully CoS found... more
VIDEO: Tame Impala perform “Elephant” on Late Night w/ Jimmy Fallon
Tame Impala are in the midst of a large tour in support of last year's critically acclaimed album, Lonerism. They stopped by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night to perform one of the stand-out tracks, "Elephant." Tame Impala plays New York's Terminal 5 tonight then continue south... more
Bonnaroo 2013: Lineup Announcement Live on YouTube Today!
In case you missed it elsewhere, the Bonnaroo lineup announcement will be going "live" this year with a broadcast of the lineup announcement scheduled to start at the Bonnaroo365 YouTube channel in about two hours. Weird Al is the host. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6juDCyJfPs Bonnaroo Lineup Announcement Megathon Schedule Noon - 1pm est - Classic... more
VIDEO: Jam Cruise 11 Cabin Jam with Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers
Photo by Matthew Hebert. Our friend Cousin Dennis via @AdamIcculus sent over this video from the most recent Jam Cruise. He wandered into the cabin where Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers were jamming to their hearts content. Here's the video which gives you a quick glimpse into the unexpected... more
VIDEO: Sigur Rós Debut New Songs in Europe
As promised in a letter to fans earlier in the month, Sigur Rós debuted new material at the start of their European tour last week. Here are fan-shot videos of the new songs, “Yfirborð”, “Kveikur”, and “Hrafntinna." “Yfirborð”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEHOC31BX_g “Kveikur”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rsz-G2c1VDg “Hrafntinna": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfLhKf2RGtw Sigur Rós continue their European jaunt tonight in Italy, then make... more
VIDEO: Foals perform “Milk & Black Spiders” off new album, ‘Holy Fire’
On the same day Oxford-based Foals released their anticipated third album Holy Fire, they also uploaded a video for one of my favorite new tracks "Milk & Black Spiders" which you can view now. This song gives a good representation of the growth the band has achieved since 2008's... more
VIDEO: Alabama Shakes make their SNL debut
Alabama Shakes, formed in 2009 in Athens, Alabama are certainly making 'the leap' into the mainstream rather quickly, performing on last night's Saturday Night Live as the musical guest. The band played their hit "Hold On" and the song "Always Alright" from the Oscar-nominated Silver Linings Playbook. Here are... more
VIDEO: Thom Yorke Solo Acoustic Set at 2002 Bridge School Benefit
A Thom Yorke solo set is an all too rare occurrence, so when he played at Neil Young's annual Bridge School Benefit in 2002, Radiohead fans all over the world took notice. I vividly remember my excitement when a stealth audience recording of the two sets popped up on the... more
Postal Service release first new music in ten years, “A Tattered Line of String”
The Postal Service have released a new track, "A Tattered Line of String" just ahead of their 'comeback.' The duo (vocalist Ben Gibbard and producer Jimmy Tamborello) released the critically acclaimed and genre defining Give Up in 2003, and will re-issue it as part of their 10th Anniversary. ... more
WATCH: Jim James Premieres “A New Life” Video
A week after releasing his solo debut LP Regions of Light and Sound of God to the public, Jim James of My Morning Jacket has just released the new video for "A New Life", the album's 2nd single. Check out the video, tour dates and song lyrics below.... more
VIDEO ROUNDUP: Panic en la Playa Dos
Widespread Panic kicked off their 2013 with a four-night return to the Dominican Republic for Panic en la Playa Dos. Fan-shot footage is has been trickling out to YouTube ever since fans returned from paradise and we're hoping to be able to feature official band videos soon. Continue below... more
SETLIST / VIDEO: Widespread Panic @ Panic en la Playa Dos 1/29/13
On paper, it looks like Widespread Panic knocked it out of the park on night three in the Dominican Republic at Panic en la Playa Dos. Tonight's show notably kicked off with JJ Cale's "Ride Me High" and included an hour-and-a-half second set with only one stop in the action.... more
VIDEO: Tame Impala – “Mind Mischief”
Tame Impala partnered up with Urban Outfitters and their label to release their new video for "Mind Mischief" off Lonerism, easily one of my favorite tracks from the album and easily one of my favorite new music videos. Taking an adolescent fantasy and bonafied rock cliche - "Hot for... more
VIDEO: The Lonely Island – “YOLO” (featuring Adam Levine and Kendrick Lamar)
Last night on Saturday Night Live, Adam Levine from Maroon 5 was the host and Kendrick Lamar played musical guest. The episode featured a debut of a digital short / new single from the boys in The Lonely Island called "YOLO" - the "battle cry of a generation" gets... more
Sigur Rós Release Tour Teaser Video, Announce Kjartan Sveinsson has left the band
Sigur Rós just shared a teaser video in anticipation of their next headlining tour and it's definitely worth checking out. The band just finished a Q&A, AMA (Ask Me Anything) session for Reddit. In the session the band revealed they are currently at work in Los Angeles on... more
Akron/Family announce New Album ‘Sub Verses’ along w/ Spring Tour Dates
Akron/Family have just announced that their new album, Sub Verses, will be released April 30th, on Dead Oceans. With the announcement came news of an extended Spring Tour (29 shows) starting in Santa Barbara, CA on January 29th and wrapping up in April at The Echo in Los Angeles.... more
TOUR DATES: Avett Brothers Announce Spring Tour Behind ‘The Carpenter’
The Avett Brothers just sent word of their first headlining tour of 2013. The band starts out February 9th at the sold out Orpheum Theatre in Madison, WI followed by stops across the U.S. in April, May and June. Check out the full list of dates (including some... more
VIDEO: Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers Cover “Band On The Run” for Van Sessions 24
Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers just uploaded the latest installment of their popular Van Sessions series. The 24th video in the series features a cover of Paul McCartney's "Band On The Run" as their van speeds between Tempe, AZ and San Diego, CA. Watch it now! They... more
