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Portugal. the Man at House of Blues, 6/20
It's always a ballsy move to return to the city where your van and equipment were stolen, but Portugal. the Man are a group of ballsy dudes. Evil Friends, their upcoming record, was produced by Danger Mouse and sounds as if it will be full of...
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Ian Rubbish aka Fred Armisen of SNL Releases Free EP The Best of Ian Rubbish
SNL comedian Fred Armisen has released a free EP under one of his personalities, Ian Rubbish. Ian Rubbish is a character Armisen plays on SNL. A fan of Margaret Thatcher, Rubbish takes the role of the misunderstood punk UK character. Ian...
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Chino Moreno of Deftones and Former ISIS Members Collaboration Palms Release New Track "Patagonia"
Los-Angeles based band featuring members of ISIS and Chino Moreno of Deftones, Palms, have released a new track titled "Patagonia." After disbanding in 2010, three members of the band ISIS decided to continue to create music together. Bassist...
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Gogol Bordello Announces New Album Pura Vida Conspiracy Set for July 2013 Release
Popular gypsy-punk band Gogol Bordello has announced the title and release date of their upcoming album. Pura Vida Conspiracy will be Gogol Bordello's sixth studio album. According to a press release, the songs are "infused with ideas rooted...
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WATCH: Austra Releases New Video for "Home"
Austra has released their first video from their album Olympia. The video, directed by That Go, eatures Katie Stelmanis and her band preparing for a show and was filmed as a single take. That Go, made up of Noel Paul and Stefan Moore, has also...
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LISTEN: Charli XCX and Marina & The Diamonds Premiere New Track "Just Desserts"
Female artists Charli XCX and Marina & the Diamonds have collaborated on a new track. In support of their upcoming joint tour, Marina & the Diamonds and Charli XCX have released a track titled "Just Desserts." While the track retains the...
Los Angeles
Psycho De Mayo ft. Black Mountain, A Place to Bury Strangers, More @ Yost Theater 5/5
This weekend, Orange County's very first Psycho De Mayo Music and Arts Festival will take place at the Yost Theater in Santa Ana. Participating acts include Black Mountain, A Place to Bury Strangers, Dead Skeletons, Dead Meadow, Sleepy Sun,...
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Mountain Dew Ad Featuring Tyler, The Creator Pulled Due To Racism Controversy
I'm not sure what PepsiCo was thinking when giving full creative control to Tyler, The Creator..but in addition to creating a commercial, "The Creator" created a mess for PepsiCo. PepsiCo wanted publicity for their Mountain Dew products, but...
Los Angeles