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Monday, 15 April 2013 00:00

Local Natives

From Gorilla Manor in LA to Brooklyn and Back: The Odyssey of Local Natives Second Album April 15, 2013 - Recently releasing their sophomore album Hummingbird on Frenchkiss Records this past January, this Los Angeles based indie rock band, known as the Local Natives, has sparked a lot of discussion on their highly-anticipated album release.
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Monday, 29 April 2013 00:00

The Lone Bellow

Hear the Story of The Miraculous Physical Recovery That Lead to The Lone Bellow's Unexpected Debut

April 29, 2013 - Unexpectedly hailing from Brooklyn, New York is The Lone Bellow, a country-rock trio whose members have long resided in the roots of the South.
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Wednesday, 13 March 2013 00:00

Allah-Las

Los Angeles quartet, Allah-Las, channel '60s psych and garage rock on their self-titled debut.
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Tuesday, 12 March 2013 00:00

Trixie Whitley

Trixie Whitley delivers emotionally compelling, heart-on-her-sleeve songs fueled by a passionate honesty and her searing guitar and piano.
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Monday, 22 April 2013 00:00

Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite

Two Generations of Blues Inspire Each Other

April 22, 2013 - Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite are here to play music from the new album Get Up for us live.
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Thursday, 07 March 2013 00:00

The Avett Brothers

Scott and Seth Avett formed The Avett Brothers in their hometown of Concord, N.C. With an inspired mix of bluegrass, folk, pop, country and rock, the Avetts create a raw sound that can be solemn, energetic or catchy — sometimes all at the same time.
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Wednesday, 06 March 2013 00:00

Y La Bamba

One of the most haunting yet captivating bands, Y La Bamba is an alternative latino ensemble hailing from Portland, Oregon. Formed in 2008, the band has enjoyed constant support from the Portland local music scene. Infusing traditional Mexican music and old school Mexican 30’s music with alternative rock, Y La Bamba guides listeners through an emotional journey where one can visit the finely tuned melodies of Latin-inspired music.
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Tuesday, 05 March 2013 11:42

Josh Ritter

America’s best narrative songwriter has taken a turn toward the personal with songs coming in the aftermath of his divorce.
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Friday, 22 February 2013 00:00

Ellie Goulding

In 2010, Lights turned all spotlights onto Ellie Goulding. The English singer-songwriter’s debut album rose to number one on the UK Albums Chart that year and has since sold over 850,000 copies.
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Monday, 25 March 2013 00:00

The xx

The Quiet Intensity of The XX is Intact on their 2nd Album Coexist.
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My Morning Download: “The Valley” by The Oh Hellos

The Oh Hellos are Maggie and Tyler Heath from San Marcos, Texas. The eclectic folk rock siblings released their debut EP in 2011 and...Read More

Non-COMM recap: Photos, audio, and setlist from the Mississippi Blues Project concert with Super Chikan and the Fighing...

Award winning Blues guitarist and singer Super Chikan and the Fighting Cocks made the trip from his home in Clarksdale, Mississippi to...Read More

Non-COMM recap: Photos, audio, and setlist from the Mississippi Blues Project concert with Homemade Jamz Blues...

Last Thursday during XPN’s Non-COMMvention, the Tupelo, Mississippi brothers and sister trio, the Homemade Jamz Blues Band,...Read More

RIP Ray Manzarek of The Doors (listen to songs from their Live at The Spectrum show in 1970)

Raymond Daniel Manczarek, Jr., known to most as Ray Manzarek, co-founder and keyboardist of The Doors from 1965 to 1973, has passed...Read More

Listen to Katie Crutchfield of Waxahatchee and Allison Crutchfield of Swearin’ cover Grimes via Rookie...

This is a pretty awesome track from the fun and talented Crutchfield sisters. For Rookie Mag’s “Theme Song” series,...Read More