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Dave Chappelle Extends Radio City Residency with Chance the Rapper, Lauryn Hill and more

Dave Chappelle recently announced a huge 10-night residency at New York's Radio City Music Hall, and even more dates have been added to the event! Kicking of...

Superfly announces Lost Lake Festival in Phoenix this October

The Killers, Chance the Rapper, Major Lazer and Odesza headline...

Wakarusa Announces First Round 2015 Lineup

The first set of artists on the lineup for Wakarusa 2015 have been announced! Headlining this year will be The Roots and STS9, with LIVE faves like Paper Diamon...

WATCH: Public Enemy Play “Public Enemy No.1” With The Roots

YEAH BOYEE!...

WATCH: The Roots Picnic 2014 – THE RECAP

Our friend Jake Krolick went and covered the hell out of this year's Roots Picnic in Philadelphia on May 31st and brought back this video of some of the highlig...

PHOTOS: 7th Annual Roots Picnic @ Festival Pier, Philadelphia 5/31/14

The Roots @ Roots Picnic 2014 Our friend Jake Krolick was at the 7th Annual Roots Picnic on Saturday night and brought back this photo gallery for us. --Ed...

Getting Ready for Gathering of the Vibes 2014 with Last Year’s Photo/Highlights

My daily grind as of late has been 10 to 12 hour days with single days off here and there. And usually those days off are coordinated as such to carry out a lon...

Dave Chappelle Announces Musical Additions to Radio City Music Hall Shows

The Roots, Erykah Badu, Busta Rhymes, Janelle Monáe, DJ Premier and more to be announced + a full orchestra...

#HEADY: Portlandia, Panda Bear, FlyLo, & more

It looks like 2014 is shaping up to be a big year for one of our favorites around these parts, Carrie Brownstein. The former NPR Music blogger will likely be r...

Record Store Day Unveils 2013 Black Friday Exclusive Releases

Record Store Day, a glorious bi-annual tradition bringing crate diggers together from far and wide, has just unveiled the up-to-date list of exclusive releases ...

FESTIVAL RECAP: The Life is good Festival 2013

I'm not sure what the average weekend during the year is like up at Prowse Farm in Canton, MA, but all I know is that on September 21st and 22nd of this year, t...

FESTIVAL PREVIEW: Gathering of The Vibes 2013

Well, kids, the countdown has officially begun. The 18th Gathering of The Vibes is just under two weeks away. I am growing more excited with each hour that pass...

WATCH: Black Simon and Garfunkel “Get Lucky” on Jimmy Fallon

Once again, a musical gag on Jimmy Fallon's Late Night show has caught our attention. Last night, "Black Simon & Garfunkel" (aka Questlove and "Captain" Kir...

Breaking Down The Bonnaroo 2013 Superjams

Words by Stephen Taylor There are many aspects of Bonnaroo that distinguish it from other summer festivals: the clocktower, the Comedy Tent, the giant shroo...

WEBCAST: Hangout Music Fest 2013 on MTV.com

For the masses stuck in cubicles today and not partying on the beach for this year's Hangout Music Fest down in Gulf Shores, AL, MTV has you covered on all ...

Bear Creek Fest 2013 Initial Lineup Includes The Roots, Bootsy, Lettuce & More

The Bear Creek Music & Arts Festival just unveiled their initial lineup for the 2013 edition live on the air on the world's greatest radio station WWOZ New ...