Arcade Fire, Decemberists, Black Keys to Headline 2011 Outside Lands Festival

Arcade Fire, Decemberists, Black Keys to Headline 2011 Outside Lands Festival

Outside Lands Music and Arts festival has announced its 2011 lineup, led by Arcade Fire, the Decemberists, the Black Keys, Muse, Phish, Deadmau5, MGMT, Girl Talk, John Fogerty, and Erykah Badu. The festival will take place August 12-14 at Golden Gate park in San Fransisco, Calif....  read more

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30 Record Store Day 2011 Releases Worth Your Dough

30 Record Store Day 2011 Releases Worth Your Dough

With so many exciting new albums, reissues and rarities coming out this Saturday, we picked 30 of our favorites that we’ll be lining up for.  read more

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Sufjan Stevens, The Decemberists, Andrew Bird To Play Celebrate Brooklyn Shows

Sufjan Stevens, The Decemberists, Andrew Bird To Play Celebrate Brooklyn Shows

Sufjan Stevens, The Decemberists and Andrew Bird are slated to play shows as part of this year’s Celebrate Brooklyn series....  read more

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The 25 Best Songs of 2011
(So Far)

The 25 Best Songs of 2011<br>(So Far)

I’m the first to admit I get unreasonably excited about music. I approach my job like the prospectors of old, and each new nugget I come across feels like striking gold. To carry that metaphor way too far, 2011 feels a lot like 1849—there’s been so much good music already in this first quarter. Here are 25 songs that make me dance like Yosemite Sam. (I told you I was going to take that metaphor too far.)...  read more

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34 of Our Favorite Band Tattoos

34 of Our Favorite Band Tattoos

Few forms of personal expression represent devotion better than tattoos, and many fans have permanently expressed their affection for their favorite musicians by embedding indelible ink within layers of their skin. Some have turned out atrociously, but the following tattoos show how effective this artistry can be....  read more

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The Decemberists Announce June Tour Dates, Record Store Day EP

The Decemberists Announce June Tour Dates, Record Store Day EP

Following the sold-out first leg of The Decemberists’ tour in support of The King is Dead, the band has announced a short series of shows throughout June, including performances at several major festivals. The band will kick off the second leg of the tour at Bonnaroo on June 10, finishing up with a performance at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Colorado June 16-19....  read more

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The Decemberists Add More Tour Dates With Mountain Man, Justin Townes Earle

The Decemberists Add More Tour Dates With Mountain Man, Justin Townes Earle

Between their Billboard-topping record The King Is Dead, Yo Gabba Gabba contributions and first stretch of tour dates, The Decemberists have kept themselves busy throughout the early parts of 2011. Expect that streak to continue for a while now, as the band has added an additional U.S. leg to their world tour through April and early May. Check out the complete list of remaining dates below....  read more

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The Decemberists, Wye Oak Photos - Chicago, IL

The Decemberists, Wye Oak Photos - Chicago, IL

Photos by Josh Darr  read more

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Wilco, Death Cab, Modest Mouse, Flaming Lips Lead 2011 Sasquatch Lineup

Wilco, Death Cab, Modest Mouse, Flaming Lips Lead 2011 Sasquatch Lineup

Late last night, Sasquatch Music Festival revealed their 2011 lineup, with the Foo Fighters, Death Cab For Cutie, Modest Mouse and Wilco confirmed as main acts for the West Coast festival. The Flaming Lips will also headline the festival, performing their acclaim record, The Soft Bulletin, in its entirety....  read more

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The Decemberists Reveal New Song Via Yo Gabba Gabba

The Decemberists Reveal New Song Via <em>Yo Gabba Gabba</em>

After hitting the top of the Billboard charts with their latest album The King Is Dead, Colin Meloy & Co. have announced an upcoming appearance on Yo Gabba Gabba. The Decemberists will have a new song featured on an episode of the Nick Jr. kids show. Thanks to Rolling Stone, you can listen to the jangly Decemberists tune “The Great Outdoors” now before the episode airs. Check out the video below....  read more

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