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FESTIVAL WATCH | Goose Island 312 Block Party

September 22-23 Goose Island 312 Block PartyHeadliners To WatchThe Record Company Indiana based The Record Company have a deep love for Chicago, and their energetic, roots-based sound fits perfectly into any summer festival. Infectious melodies and intense solos make the trio a show not to be missed.Animal Collective A longtime favorite and pioneer in the...

On TV | Jeff Tweedy And More Guest With Big Star On New DVD

This week, a new CD and DVD release hit] stores that celebrates the musical legacy of Big Stars Third.When songwriter and guitarist Alex Chilton passed away two days before he was scheduled to perform at SXSW with Big Star in 2010, a multitude of famous friends and collaborators traveled to Texas to perform the show...

M. Ward Announces New Album, "More Rain," Shares First Single

M. Ward hasnt released a solo album since 2012s A Wasteland Companion, instead focusing on touring and recording with She & Him. Now, the songwriter is back with a follow-up titled More Rain, to be released March 4.As is often the case with M. Ward, the album will feature a number of guest musicians, including...