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New “Yo Gabba Gabba!” Comp to Feature Jimmy Eat World, Weezer, MGMT and More

New “Yo Gabba Gabba!” Comp to Feature Jimmy Eat World, Weezer, MGMT and More

You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy Nick Jr.’s popular children’s show Yo Gabba Gabba!. The show appeals to indie rockers and hipsters of all ages. In case there’s doubt about... 

Bob Dylan to Test Out New Ticket-Selling Model

Bob Dylan to Test Out New Ticket-Selling Model

Bob Dylan will be trying out a special sales procedure for the tickets to his upcoming show at The Warfield in San Francisco on Wednesday night. In an effort to combat excessive processing fees and ticket... 

The Swell Season Announce Hiatus

The Swell Season Announce Hiatus

This past week has been incredibly tough for Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova of The Swell Season. Following the sad news, in which a fan, identified as Michael Pickels, committed suicide by jumping from... 

Stream: Ra Ra Riot- The Orchard

Stream: Ra Ra Riot- The Orchard

B-Sides favorites Ra Ra Riot will be releasing their sophomore record, The Orchard, on August 24 via Barsuk Records. But, if you’re like us, and just can’t wait to hear the new album, luckily, the... 

Possible Kanye West and Bon Iver Collabo

Possible Kanye West and Bon Iver Collabo

According to Stereogum, a Kanye West and Bon Iver collaboration could be in the works. The Chicago-based rapper (and compulsive Twitterer) flew Bon Iver frontman Justin Vernon to his recording studio in... 

Why Carlos D Left Interpol

Why Carlos D Left Interpol

When news broke that Carlos D left Interpol, the band could only issue a vague statement at the time, leaving many fans to ask why. Now, three months after the announcement was made, the band have revealed... 

PREVIEW: Outside Lands 2010

PREVIEW: Outside Lands 2010

This weekend marks the third incarnation of Another Planet Entertainment’s Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival. Though it’s a decidedly smaller affair this year, the line-up still promises... 

Audio: New Jimmy Eat World Single

Audio: New Jimmy Eat World Single

Jimmy Eat World have unleashed the first single from their upcoming new album, Invented, which drops September 28. The song is called “My Best Theory.” Take a listen below. At the beginning of... 

Recap: Lollapalooza 2010

Recap: Lollapalooza 2010

This past weekend, Lollapalooza 2010 came to Chicago’s Grant Park, thousands saw, and the line-up of over 100 bands decidedly conquered. Many were left fully satisfied, thanks in large part to the awesome... 

Weezer Release New Single “Memories”

Weezer Release New Single “Memories”

Weezer released the first track, “Memories”, from their forth-coming album, Hurley, over the weekend.  The alt-rockers performed a free show at the US Open Of Surfing, along with Hot Hot Heat.... 

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