Watch Conan O'Brien Perform Radiohead with Edward Sharpe
Conan O’Brien knows how to take a sad song and make it better.... read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the DayWeezer, Snoop Dogg, Edward Sharpe, George Clinton Play Third Annual B.O.M.B. Festival
Bring Our Music (B.O.M.B.) has announced the lineup for its third-annual festival.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 20 Best Live Acts of 2010
We tried to bring some objectivity to the countless shows we collectively saw this year, choosing bands and solo performers who consistently left audiences with the feeling that they'd just experienced something special. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayLollapalooza 2010 Photos Ft. The Strokes, Erykah Badu, Arcade Fire, Soundgarden, Many More
Photos by Sean Edgar read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsOur 11 Favorite Oversized Bands
When it comes to music, sometimes more is more. There's a definite trend among rock bands to pile every musician friend onstage to make a joyful noise. We've collected our favorite current big bands together, and the list goes to 11. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayNewport Folk Festival 2010 Photos Ft. Avett Brothers, Brandi Carlile, Andrew Bird, Swell Season, More
Photos by Brian Lima... read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsThe Voice Project Recruits Andrew Bird, Mike Mills, Dawes to Benefit Ugandan Women
The Voice Project (a self-described “peace movement” and “coalition of artists and non-profits in an effort to see how far a voice can carry”) is bringing together musicians in an effort to raise money and awareness to the plight of the women of war-torn Northern Uganda. The coalition’s latest project, a collection of cover songs recorded by various artists in a sort of chain letter style, was inspired by the Gulu Choir covering Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsFiona Apple, Cold War Kids, She & Him Contribute to Charity Album
Fiona Apple’s been keeping a pretty low profile the past few years. She’s popped up here and there, and now has another little project putting her back on our radar.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Eight Most Auspicious Musical Debuts of 2009
A few artists still have me kinda giddy like a schoolgirl, even after all these months... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayEdward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros "Home" Sung By Ugandan Widows (Awesome of the Day)
Back in July, when Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros held an album release party for their debut LP Up From Below, they raised money to help the Gulu Widows Group of Uganda start a farm to sustain their community. After the first harvest, they celebrated by singing the band’s song “Home.”... read more
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