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Homework Assignment: Evelyn Glennie

Homework Assignment: Evelyn Glennie

TED is an annual conference where a bunch of geniuses and people with great minds gather to discuss their ideas through a series of lectures, or “TEDTalks”.
If you’re scouring the Internet for free lectures, a) why?, and b) you’re probably very smart. TEDTalks are different, though. If a lecture is a root canal (and let’s [...]

Gaslight Anthem Premiere Video For

Gaslight Anthem Premiere Video For “Great Expectations”

Despite having a cult-like fan base for the past two years, Gaslight Anthem are on the rise. With their career gaining most of its momentum over the past six months, and from a performance on The Late Show with David Letterman to the ongoing support from NME, the New Jersey band have been getting an [...]

Free Music: Layne Montgomery

Free Music: Layne Montgomery

The music on both Electric Metaphor and Montgomery Biscuits is a little weird. That can be a good thing just as easily as it can mean something really bad. Years ago I met someone who said Radiohead was “weird”… and he meant it in a bad way. Now that dude probably feels like an idiot.
All [...]

On Tour: WILL HOGE!

On Tour: WILL HOGE!

After being forced to take some time off due to his accident last summer, Will Hoge is making his way back to the stage for a short run of shows this April.
Before I post the tour dates, I will tell you with complete conviction that seeing Will Hoge live is a spiritual experience. It’s hard [...]

Smile Smile, <em>Truth On Tape</em>

Smile Smile, Truth On Tape

Audioholic Media follows Texas-based band, Smile Smile, into the studio and through the recording process of their latest album, Truth On Tape

Manchester Orchestra Announce U.S. Tour Dates

Manchester Orchestra Announce U.S. Tour Dates

Mark your calendars. In addition to releasing their second album, Mean Everything To Nothing, Manchester Orchestra are set to embark on a U.S. tour on April 21st. The tour kicks off in Nashville and the band will be bringing fun (the band but I’m sure the show will be full of delight as well), Winston [...]

Phoenix Premiere New Song

Phoenix Premiere New Song

Parisian band, Phoenix would like you to know that they are back. To commemorate their back-ness and the subsequent revival of their official website, the band have leaked the song “1901″ onto the Internets for fans and enemies alike. As a free download, “1901″ is our first real taste of the band’s newest album, Wolfgang [...]

<em>Gigantis</em>, Holy Rolling Empire

Gigantis, Holy Rolling Empire

On March 3rd, the Arizona-based band, Holy Rolling Empire, will release their debut album, Gigantis, on us all.

Oh No Oh My Need Your Help

Oh No Oh My Need Your Help

In addition to working on some demos for their newest album, Oh No Oh My are in the midst of planning their next West Coast tour. And they’re letting you help. If you live in/near:
Boise, ID
Eugene, OR
Eureka, CA
Sacramento, CA
Tuscon, AZ
Albuquerque, NM
El Paso, TX
… Oh No Oh My would like you to contact them with [...]

Marry A Thief Get Ready To Record Next Album

Marry A Thief Get Ready To Record Next Album

East Coast band, Marry A Thief, would like you to know that they are gearing up to record their next studio album. Within the next month, the band plan to head to the studio with producer Eric McCoy and their brand new bassist, Justin Register, to begin work on the follow-up to I Am Dying [...]