Gina Vespa – who, sadly, is not affiliated with the motor scooter company – is a GWU graduate currently residing in Maryland with her husband and two dachshunds. A freelance writer for both Diffuser.fm and PopCrush, Gina enjoys combining her love for music with her passion for writing. She has interviewed artists such as Matt Pond and Zac and Isaac Hanson, and she's always on the lookout for new bands to check out.
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Pitchfork Music Festival Paris 2013 Expands Lineup: Yo La Tengo, Disclosure + Iceage to Perform
Earlier this month, the lineup for this year’s Pitchfork Music Festival Paris was revealed, and now, even more acts have been added to the bill, among them Yo La Tengo, Disclosure, Iceage, Jagwar Ma, Baths, Only Real and Glass Candy.
The Lovers Key, ‘Saturday Night’ – Song Premiere
The Postmarks’ Christopher Moll is back with a new project, the Lovers Key, and Diffuser.fm is proud to premiere their first single, ‘Saturday Night,’ featuring vocals by newcomer Maco Monthervil. Give it a listen below!
Sled Island Music and Arts Festival 2013 Canceled Due to Severe Weather
Canada’s Sled Island Music and Arts Festival, scheduled to run from June 19-22 in downtown Calgary, has been canceled, according to a recent press release. Festival organizers have decided to call off this year's event due to severe weather conditions and flooding.
New York City’s Backyard Festival Canceled Due to Post-Storm Conditions
New York City’s LivingSocial-sponsored Backyard Festival has been canceled, a source reports. The event — set to take place at Randall’s Island Park on July 13 and feature Aerosmith and Joan Jett, among others — was called off by festival organizers, who cited “unsuitable” post-storm conditions.
iTunes Festival 2013 Expands Lineup: Vampire Weekend, Kings of Leon + Paramore to Perform
The seventh annual iTunes Festival returns to London this fall with a number of top-name acts in tow. The fest — set to run every night of September at the Roundhouse in Camden — features more than 60 acts, including several new additions, among them Vampire Weekend, Kings of Leon, Paramore, Sigur Ros, Rizzle Kicks and Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi.
Samsung Galaxy Note 2013 Commercial – What’s the Song?
With the new Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0, you can multitask, organize your day and bring your ideas to life, a recent ad suggests. The 30-second clip for the innovative tablet features the catchy tune ‘On Top of the World’ by Las Vegas indie rockers Imagine Dragons.
Sunset Strip Music Festival 2013 to Feature AWOLNATION, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Linkin Park + More
Back for its sixth go-round, the Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF) returns to West Hollywood on Saturday, Aug. 3. The highly anticipated California street fest features the likes of AWOLNATION and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, alongside previously announced headliners Linkin Park.
Dead Boots, ‘Saturdays’ – Video Premiere
Duxbury, Mass., rockers Dead Boots have a new video for their catchy tune ‘Saturdays,' and Diffuser.fm is wicked stoked to have the exclusive premiere. Watch the feelgood clip above and follow the fellas as they enjoy a carefree weekend afternoon of eating ice cream, window shopping, practicing golf and goofing off in a pizza joint.
Jack Johnson Replacing Mumford and Sons at Bonnaroo 2013
Earlier this week, we learned that Mumford and Sons bassist Ted Dwane suffered from a blood clot in his brain, causing him to undergo emergency surgery. As a result, the band has been forced cancel their appearance at this weekend’s Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn.
Sasquatch! Music Festival 2014 Expands to Two Weekends
Beginning next year, the Sasquatch! Music Festival will take place over two weekends. Unlike Austin City Limits and Coachella, which have also expanded to encompass two weekends, each weekend of Sasquatch! will feature a different lineup of bands and artists. The 2014 editions of the fest are set to run from May 23-25 and July 4-6 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Wash.