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SBTRKT Shares New Track “Higher” featuring Raury

Producer STBRKT has shared another new track from his forthcoming album, Wonder Where We Land, called “Higher.” The track also features an up-and-coming artist by the name of Raury, who spits verses so quick in this song that you have to go back and listen a couple of times to catch what he’s saying. This […]

SBTRKT Announces New Album, Shares Single feat. Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig

UPDATE: Stream “New Dorp, New York” feat. Ezra Koenig below. Earlier this year, UK producer SBTRKT dropped a surprise EP out of nowhere. Today, he has announced the release of Wonder Where We Land, his highly-anticipated follow-up to his 2011 self-titled debut. Oh 2014, how sweet you are. The album artwork is above and a creepy trailer […]

Vampire Weekend Extend Spring Tour Into June

Still riding high over off of last year’s critically adored Modern Vampires of the City, Vampire Weekend have announced eight new US tour dates. The eight shows are in June, extending the current April/May tour slate into the summer. As is tradition at this time of year, the band’s touring page overflows with festival dates. The current […]

Hamilton Leithauser (The Walkmen) Announces Solo Album Release Date, Shares “Alexandra” Music Video

The Walkmen threw out news of their hiatus at the end of last year, seemingly out of nowhere considering how well their 2012 LP Heaven did. Now the band’s frontman, Hamilton Leithauser, has announced the upcoming release of his debut solo album as well as a music video for the lead single. The album, titled […]

Free Press Summer Fest Reveals Ridiculous Lineup

Houston’s Free Press Summer Fest (FPSF) announced its lineup today, and it’s a doozy. The two-day festival will be held on May 31-June 1 and features Jack White and Vampire Weekend in the headlining slots along with a rather eclectic undercard. This is Jack White’s second announced festival gig as he was previously announced to […]

LISTEN: Chris Baio (Vampire Weekend) Remixes Broken Bells

Chris Baio has remixed yet another number under his DJ moniker Baio, and this time it’s a Broken Bells (the side project of Shins frontman James Mercer and Danger Mouse) track titled “Holding On For Life.” Baio gives the previously sparkle-pop number a psychedelic twist, stepping away from his usual dance-y style. In addition to […]

Governors Ball Lineup Revealed: Outkast, Vampire Weekend, Jack White, The Strokes, Phoenix

In its first year, they snagged Girl Talk. In its second year, they snagged Beck. In its third year, they snagged Kanye West’s first solo set in five years. Now, after a week of clues, New York City’s Governors Ball Festival has announced their lineup and it’s bigger than ever. Outkast, Jack White, and Vampire […]

New Orleans Jazz Fest Lineup Revealed: Bruce Springsteen, Arcade Fire, Vampire Weekend

In case you haven’t noticed, festival season is not too far off and lineup posters are popping up left and right. Next up to share their roster is the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival who boast an impressive list that includes Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Arcade Fire, Vampire Weekend, Foster the […]

Vampire Weekend Release Cover Of Andrea Bocelli’s “Con Te Partirò”

Over the years, Vampire Weekend have proven themselves as the quirkiest bunch in the post-Death Cab indie rock scene. Enter their contribution to Sweatheart 2014, Starbucks’ Valentines Day 2014 compilation, a cover of neo-classical tune “Con Te Partirò” made famous by Andrea Bocelli. The cover adds the electronic element found on their 2013 record, Modern […]

Hear Vampire Weekend’s “Step” Remix Featuring Danny Brown, Heems, Despot

Almost in an effort to have the last say of 2013, Vampire Weekend took to Twitter last night to share a “wintertime remix” of “Step” with verses from Danny Brown, Despot, and Heems. Download it below. The four piece band had quite a year, topping nearly every “Best of” list from 2013 with this year’s […]

Tarynn Law’s ‘Best of 2013’ In Music

To say that 2013 has been one hell of a year for music would be, well, the understatement of the year. The music community has been #blessed with some awesome new bands that weren’t around (or hadn’t released anything) prior to 2013 and are now making massive waves, some of which are in my top […]

John Bazley’s ‘Best of 2013′ In Music

Looking over the list I’ve penned as my personal ‘Best of 2013 in Music,’ I can’t help but smile. I remember sitting in class around this time last year, scratching down a list on loose leaf of my ‘Most Anticipated of 2013;’ to see how few of those records made my end of the year […]