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Late-Night Roundup | David Byrne, Tame Impala & More

David Byrne on Saturday Night LiveAs far as late-night television performances go, it would be difficult to top Talking Heads frontman David Byrnes return to SNL after 31 years away. Byrne brought his magnificently choreographed American Utopia act to perform the classic Once In A Lifetime and Toe Jam from his Broadway musical. Its a blissfully...

Friday Album Reviews | 11 New Records You Need To Know

As every Friday brings new music, Tomorrow's Verse brings you our top picks for the week. Here are our favorite records from April 6.By: Alex WoodBlackberry Smoke Find A LightNearly two decades into their musical career, Blackberry Smoke remain a beacon of creativity and inspiration in the Southern rock scene, using blues and classic rock...

Festival Watch | Pitchfork Music Festival

Festival Watch is a Tomorrows Verse feature where we break down festival news into the facts you need to know.Pitchfork Music Festival 7/20-22Headliners To WatchTame Impala Australian psych-rock band Tame Impala will bring their intensely trippy show for a Friday performance that will mark their first Chicago date in two years.Fleet Foxes...

Pitchfork Music Festival Announces Initial Lineup

Pitchfork Music Festival will return to Union Park for its 13th year on July 20-22. Today, the festivals organizers announced the first round of artists appearing at the festival in 2018.The larger names include Australian psych-rockers Tame Impala, R&B legend Raphael Saadiq and hip-hop artist D.R.A.M, while garage-rock duo Japandroids,...

Late-Night Roundup | The Who, Tame Impala, Spoon, Run The Jewels & Portugal. The Man

Watch some of Tomorrows Verses favorite bands hit the promotional late-night television circuit. The Who perform on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonIn the midst of a Vegas residency, The Who performed a rare late-night performance, offering two songs for Fallon. Watch the classic rockers rip through You Better You Bet and I Can See...

Setlist / Video | Tame Impala @ UIC Pavilion 6/9/16

Tame Impala's arena sized tour brought its arena sized visuals to UIC Pavilion last night.  Here are a few videos that capture the majesty of Kevin Parker and crew's 16 song live set in Chicago.  They're off to Bonaroo next. Thanks to Jason McGee. Edit this setlist | More Tame Impala setlists

Alex's Top 150 Albums Of 2015

Frequent contributor Alex Wood has assembled his list of the top 150 albums of the year.1. Father John Misty- I Love You, HoneybearIf J. Tillman, AKA Father John Misty, mastered songwriting with 2012s Fear Fun, he perfected the musical side of his work with I Love You, Honeybear. The records sound is beyond massive, with layers...

Album Reviews | July 2015 Releases

Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge- Twelve Reasons To Die II [7/10]Combining a fictitious action storyline, a spaghetti-western sound and Ghostfaces notoriously gruff delivery, Twelve Reasons To Die II exceeds the boundaries of modern hip-hop. Organs, bass and live drum sounds make up the majority of the beats with guitar, bells and other instruments coming in...

Setlist / Video | Tame Impala @ The Riv 5/15/15

Tame Impala's Friday night set at The Riv sold out almost immediately after it went on sale, demonstrating that the Australian psychedelic band has not missed a step with fans while not touring the states. They are out now in support of their forthcoming album Currents, and dropped a number of the songs from the...

Tame Impala Releases Epic Eight Minute Single

Tame Impala have released a new eight-minute long track on their website, the first taste from their upcoming album. Titled Let It Happen, the track features the bands spacey, psychedelic sound complete with an extensive organ and synthesizer led instrumental jam. Upbeat drums combine with catchy vocal hooks and crunchy bass lines, all naturally smothered...