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Late Night Roundup | War On Drugs, Tune-Yards, Elvis Costello & More

1. The War On Drugs on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonThe War On Drugs have really picked up steam after the release of their excellent new album, A Deeper Understanding, even landing a recent Grammy nomination for best rock album. The band stopped by Fallons show to perform their lead single, Pain, with a dense,...

Lollapalooza Announces Aftershows For 2017 Festival Weekend

Lollapalooza has announced a massive schedule of official aftershows for the 2017 festival.Taking place between Tuesday, August 1 and Sunday, August 6 and featuring more than 50 artists across 16 Chicago venues, the concerts offer intimate opportunities for fans to see their favorite artists outside of the festival setting.Highlights include Ryan Adams and The Shins performing separate shows...

Album Reviews | April 2017 Releases

By: Alex WoodThe biggest month for music yet this year, our capsule reviews for April combine 31 excellent releases that should be on any music fan's radar. Father John Misty- Pure Comedy [4/7]With Pure Comedy, Father John Misty continues to be one of the most clever, brilliant songwriters in modern times. Its immediately less accessible...

Lollapalooza 2015 Aftershows Announced

Lollapalooza aftershows offer fans a chance to see the festivals bands in a more intimate setting. Given the many conflicting set times that naturally arise at the festival itself, they offer fans a chance to catch bands they might otherwise miss.The aftershows for this year have been announced, and predictably include what will surely...

Review / Videos: Hideout Festival 9/6/14

Sun, Summer Jams & Braces Saturday At The Hideout Block Party & AV Club FestBy: Brian R. Brinkman - @sufferingjukeIn its eighteenth incarnation, The 2014 Hideout Block Party & AV Club Fest proved one certainty about modern-day music festivals: space is always key.Moreover, a consistent fluidity in the venues beer and port-o-john lines makes a...