Artist Update: Liars
Liars – Angus Andrew, Aaron Hemphill and Julian Gross – announce the first details of a new album, out on Mute on June 5th 2012, their sixth studio album and follow up to 2010’s critically lauded Sisterworld, which garnered an 8.1 Pitchfork rating and Best New Music distinction. “Bands that do what they want to [...]
Artist Update: Bassnectar
California based EDM DJ-producer Bassnectar is scheduled to drop his new record, Vava Voom, on April 10th, with a spring tour slated soon after. Bassnectar joined up with Lupe Fiasco for the track “Vava Voom,” blurring the lines between EDM and hip-hop. You can listen below. It is released on iTunes and Beatport today. According [...]
Sunday’s Best: Lil Wayne
Back in the day, when this place was crawling with forums and chats about random acts of music, we used to poll ourselves to see which release by an artist not only set them atop of the industry but stapled them in as musical gods. Weezy has become such a staple of hip-hop culture, it [...]
On The Verge Interview: Oberhofer
3 weeks ago, I was lucky enough to be able to chat over the phone with Brad Oberhofer, the young genius behind Oberhofer. Originally from Tacoma, he relocated to Brooklyn and is quickly building buzz lately. After our interview, I was able to watch the band live at the 35 Denton festival, and also at [...]
Artist Update: Mac Miller
Mac Miller just released his new, free mixtape Macadelic, today. The young MC just posted a pic of the album art, which you can see below. The mtvU Woodie Of The Year winner surprised everyone by announcing the release date a week ago live from Austin, TX. He played a new song live then also, called [...]
Artist Update: Temper Trap
On the heels of a handful of performances at this year’s SXSW, The Temper Trap unveil “Need Your Love,” the first single and opening track from their forthcoming second album, The Temper Trap, due for release on Glassnote/Columbia Records on June 5th. Don’t miss the band performing 2 sold-out nights in Chicago this weekend and [...]
Tour Review: Black Taxi
We live in a time of unprecedented access to media. Mobile devices and social networking have forever revolutionized the world and our lives. Just a few short years ago, it still took bands years of hard work, paying dues, and constant and relentless touring to get just a little attention. They still have to work [...]
Artist Update: Dirty Heads
So-Cal alternative rockers The Dirty Heads have announced their long-awaited new album, Cabin By The Sea, which will be globally released on Five Seven Music on June 19th. The album, produced by Mario C., was recorded at Sonic Ranch Studios in Texas and features collaborations with Matisyahu, Del the Funky Homosapien, Ky-Mani Marley and Rome. [...]
Free Press Summer Fest 2012
The Free Press Summer Fest 2012 in Houston has recently released their line up. It’s impressive for being such a small, new festival. Check it out, line up is listed below, and it takes place June2-3. The Avett Brothers * Snoop Dogg * Willie Nelson * Afrojack * Primus * The Flaming Lips (Performing ‘Dark [...]
Artist Update: Sarah Jaffe
Sarah Jaffe is set to release her new full length studio album, The Body Wins, on April 24th on Kirtland Records. The new album was produced by John Congleton (St. Vincent, Explosions in the Sky, Wye Oak, etc.) and is the follow up to her critically acclaimed debut full-length Suburban Nature which earned raves from [...]
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