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Phosphorescent – Bonnaroo Preview
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Phosphorescent is the musical moniker of Matthew Houck. This Alabama native began transforming his multi-instrumental musical talents into a distinct emotive voice that is reminiscent of Will Oldham (a.k.a Bonnie “Prince” Billy). Lingering around the fringe of rock, folk, and country, this music is perfect for a road trip or a rocking chair on…
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Roots Picnic Streaming Live…
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Can’t handle to leave the house in this oppressive Nashville heat? Well, turn your living room into an air conditioned music festival. NPR, along with WXPN and Okayplayer, are streaming the Roots’ Picnic live from Philadelphia, PA all day today starting at 1pm EST. Upcoming performers include…. The Roots, Wiz Khalifa, Nas (backed by…
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Times New Viking w/ Big Surr and D. Watusi – The End @9pm
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Tonight in Nashville…. Times New Viking will be rocking their way through Nashville tonight at The End with Big Surr and D. Watusi. Times New Viking is best known for their lo-fi approach to fast-paced, distorted rock n’ roll. If you are a fan of early Guided By Voices, Psychedelic Horseshit, or Eat Skull,…
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New Beirut Track
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In a convoluted twisting of artistry (and record release news), Blondie has released a new album called Panic of Girls (only in the UK only via collector’s pack sold at Europe’s equivalent of Walmart, for now) which includes a cover of Beirut’s “Sunday Smile”. While I choose to avoid unraveling Blondie’s issues, I will…
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Hesta Prynn – Bonnaroo Preview
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After so much time talking about rock-abilifying guys at this years Bonnaroo, it’s time to focus on a certain starlet. Hesta Prynn (aka Julie Potash) has left the hip-hop project Northern State (think half Hesta and half all-chick Beastie Boys) to follow a solo career. This New Yorker is moving the likes of MIA…
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The Black Angels – Bonnaroo Preview
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Hailing from the underground rock scene in Austin, TX, The Black Angels are certainly starting to get some recognition. They compiled an impressive resume of supporting roles for bands like The Black Keys, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Wolfmother, and Queens of the Stone Age. It’s a similar psychedelic sound that supports the likes of…
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Lionize – Bonnaroo Preview
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Lionize evokes the sounds of New Orleans funk, mastery of dubby-rock, and some serious stoner rock good times. These cats are making a name for themselves by recording with Steel Pulse, collaborating with the likes of Ozomatli, and supporting other Bonnaroo acts like Kylesa. For most folks, a hot summer time festival isn’t complete…
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Black Box Revelation – Bonnaroo Preview
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Out of all the bands playing at this year’s Bonnaroo, Black Box Revelation wins the award for coolest website by a lead singer with a fucking ratty blue beard. I’m not going to paraphrase an already simple Wikipedia page for them. But, below are a few more tracks by another rocking band from this…
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Civil Twilight – Bonnaroo Preview
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What happens when you emulate the most popular music of the last 20 years? Well, you probably end up with something like Civil Twilight. You can hear the influences of Radiohead, U2, Muse, and (dare I say) Coldplay in this originally South African (now living in Nashville) trio’s approach to music. It’s something that…
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Bonnaroo Insider’s Guide
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Rolling Stone just published an online insider’s guide to making the most out of Bonnaroo. Check it out HERE.