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Gary Numan SXSW 2014 Review: New Wave pioneer delivers a short but sweet set of dark industrial swagger at Buffalo Billiard’s. One of the most anticipated acts for SXSW 2014, Gary Numan’s been a busy bee this week, playing several sets over the course of the festival. Click here for my list of Top 10 acts […]
SXSW 2014 Interview With The Last Internationale: Protest anthem rockers are one of the biggest draws for SXSW 2014. As stated in my recent list of best acts for SXSW 2014, The Last Internationale will be one of the hottest tickets of the festival. A bluesy power trio full of anti-establishment and protest anthems, they’re […]
10 Artists To Catch At SXSW 2014: The must see alternative acts for 2014. SXSW 2014 is here! Are you overwhelmed by the choices? The ironic band names? The traffic? You are not alone. So take a deep breath, and relax. I’m here to help. I’ve made a list of several new artists and veteran […]
David J Interview: SXSW 2014 and new album ‘An Eclipse of Ships’; post-punk icon discusses 2014 plans and musical legacy. The 2014 SXSW lineup is as impressive as ever, and for post-punk aficionados one name stands out in particular. That would be David J Haskins, former bassist and co-vocalist for Love And Rockets and Goth legends […]
Bonnaroo 2014 Lineup Announced; Festival a tad lackluster in the alt-rock and metal dept. The organizers for the Bonnaroo Festival in Manchester, Tennessee have just announced the official roster for 2014. Watch the video preview announcement below: Headling for the four days of the festival include Elton John, Lionel Richie, and controversially Kanye West, who […]
Jarvis Cocker To Speak At SXSW 2014: Britpop frontman to lecture about the craft of songwriting. 2014 SXSW Attendees who consider themselves Britpop fans will be might excited by this announcement; Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker will be giving a keynote speech at 2014 SXSW Music Conference. Cocker will be discussing his formidable lyrical and songwriting […]
40 Best Valentine’s Day Albums Part 1; Looking to set the mood for Valentine’s Day? Here’s the sexiest rock (and more) albums for the occasion. Hard to believe, but Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Are you stressing over the best music to suit the occasion (or any upcoming romantic milestone)? Relax. I’m here to help. Last […]
The Cure Announce New Album 4:13 Scream: 2014 Release Will Be Goth Group’s First Release In 6 Years. With the recent announcement of The Cure’s two sold out performances for The Teenage Cancer trust at the Royal Albert Hall, there’s been rumors of a long in-the-works new album. Well good news Cure fans; the band […]
Slowdive Reunite For Primavera Sound: Dream-pop group will play alongside Pixies and The National. Slowly but surely, shoegaze is coming back into vogue. Last year saw My Bloody Valentine’s first album since 1991’s Loveless. And now its been confirmed that dreampop act (and Creation label mates) Slowdive are also reforming. They’ll be playing the second day […]
The Coachella 2014 Music Festival Lineup has been announced. AND IT’S AMAZING. Every year Coachella offers an odd, yet winning mix of alternative music, past and present, and this year is no exception. As was earlier predicted across the web, Outkast will be reuniting for the event, and will be headlining both weekends, along […]