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Hootenanny Festival 2013 to Feature Social Distortion, Old 97's + More

Gina Vespa — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:21:00 +0000

The Hootenanny Festival returns to Southern California’s Oak Canyon Ranch on July 6, and this year’s bash features Social Distortion, Old 97’s, Face to Face and more. Festival-goers will also enjoy performances by Murder by Death, Nashville Pussy, Phil Alvin & Exene Cervenka, Wheeler Brothers, Roger Alan Wade, Lindi Ortega, Gamblers Mark, Custom Made Scare, [...]

Coachella 2014 Dates Announced

Michael Gallucci — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:21:20 +0000

It seems like the cleaning crews just got done clearing the grounds of Coachella 2013's trash, and already organizers are looking forward to next year's festival. They just announced that Coachella 2014 will once again take place over two weekends: April 11-13, 2014, and April 18-20, 2014.

Hangout Music Festival Streaming Live All Weekend [Watch]

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:07:00 +0000

Can't make it to the Hangout Music Festival, which takes place this weekend (May 17-19) in Gulf Shores, Ala.? No worries! You can pull up a chair or plop down on the couch and watch the multiscreen livestream coverage provided by MTV, VH1 and CMT. (Check it out above.)

Riot Fest 2013 to Feature Fall Out Boy, Blink-182, Violent Femmes + More

Gina Vespa — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:38:52 +0000

Back for its ninth annual run, the Riot Fest & Carnival makes a return to Chicago’s Humboldt Park from Sept. 13-15. This year’s three-day bash boasts sets by the likes of Fall Out Boy, Blink-182 and Violent Femmes, plus a wealth of rides and other fun attractions.

Bestival 2013 Adds Fatboy Slim as Headliner

Gina Vespa — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:09:10 +0000

Bestival organizers have been expanding this year’s lineup over the last several months, and now, they’ve announced a brand-new addition to the bill: Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim. He was one of the original headliners during the fest’s inaugural edition back in 2004, and he'll make a return for the highly anticipated 10th anniversary bash.

FYF Fest 2013 Reveals Lineup: My Bloody Valentine, Yeah Yeah Yeahs + More to Perform

Gina Vespa — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:14:36 +0000

L.A.’s FYF Fest is back for its 10th go-round, and this year’s weekend-long bash runs Aug. 24-25 at the Los Angeles State Historic Park. The lineup features My Bloody Valentine, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, TV on the Radio, MGMT and Beach House, plus dozens more top-name acts.

Laneway Festival 2013 Lineup Announced: Sigur Ros + the National to Headline

Gina Vespa — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:56:16 +0000

Created back in 2004 in Melbourne, Australia, the St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival has since traveled to New Zealand and Singapore, and this year, the indie music event makes its U.S. debut on Sept. 14 in Detroit, Mich. Sigur Ros and the National are set to headline, and support acts include Deerhunter, Solange, Savages, Frightened Rabbits and more.

Full Moon 2013 Festival to Feature Wild Belle, Miami Horror, Tanlines + More

Gina Vespa — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:47:20 +0000

Full Moon returns to the Beach at New York’s Governors Island for its third annual run on June 22. This year’s festival goes down on two stages and boasts a lineup that includes Miami Horror, Tanlines and Wild Belle. “Drawing inspiration from the legendary full moon parties of Thailand, MATTE’s Full Moon infuses New York’s [...]

Celebrate Brooklyn! 2013 to Feature Jim James, the Roots, Beck + More

Gina Vespa — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:56:12 +0000

Celebrate Brooklyn! is back for its 35th go-round with an array of internationally acclaimed artists in tow. This year’s summer-long New York City festival features performances by the likes of Jim James, the Roots, Beck and many more. The fest is heavy on free shows, though some events -- the Beck and James gigs among them -- are ticketed benefits.

Austin City Limits 2013 Lineup Announced: Atoms for Peace, the Cure, Wilco + More to Perform

Gina Vespa — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:17:12 +0000

The Austin City Limits Festival makes its highly anticipated return to Austin's scenic Zilker Park this fall, and for the first time ever, the festivities will span two weekends: Oct. 4-6 and Oct. 11-13. This year’s stellar lineup features Atoms for Peace, the Cure, Wilco and the National, plus dozens more must-see acts.

Montreal International Jazz Festival 2013 Reveals Indoor Program: She & Him + Belle and Sebastian to Perform

Gina Vespa — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:05:07 +0000

Back for its 34th annual run, the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal, aka the Montreal International Jazz Festival, has just announced the impressive indoor program for this year’s edition, set to run from June 28 to July 7 across a variety of venues in the heart of downtown Montreal. Along with a wealth of jazz staples, the lineup features She & Him, Belle and Sebastian and Here We Go Magic, plus dozens more top-name acts.

Bumbershoot 2013 Lineup: Death Cab for Cutie Headlining, Playing 'Transatlanticism' in Full

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:22:26 +0000

The lineup for the 2013 edition of Bumbershoot, set for the Seattle Center from Aug. 31 through Sept. 2, has been revealed, with Death Cab for Cutie, MGMT, Alt-J, Tegan & Sara and the Breeders as just a few of the main attractions scheduled to take the stage over the Labor Day weekend. The lineup is eclectic, but something else makes this event special, and it involves Death Cab!

Electric Daisy Carnival Reveals Las Vegas Lineup: Avicii, Calvin Harris, Skrillex + More

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:06:40 +0000

The Las Vegas edition of the Electric Daisy Carnival has revealed its 2013 lineup, and as you might expect, it's pretty EDM-centric. The event, scheduled for June 21 through June 23, will be held at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. If you dig dance music, the lineup, which includes Avicii, Calvin Harris and Skrillex, will have you drooling. However, if you didn’t snatch up tickets already, you're officially SOL, since the event sold out before the lineup was even announced.

Bonnaroo 2013 Schedule Announced

Gina Vespa — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:38:52 +0000

Although Bonnaroo is still more than a month away, it’s never too early to start planning, and now you can do just that. The four-day schedule has just been revealed, giving festival-goers plenty of time to map out which acts they’ll catch – and which they’ll be forced to miss out on.

4Knots Music Festival 2013 Announces Official After Party: Lil B to Headline

Gina Vespa — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:27:45 +0000

Last month, the Village Voice announced the return of the 4Knots Music Festival, and now, the long-running NYC alt-weekly has released details about the official 4Knots After Party. The 18+ event will take place on June 29 at Brooklyn's Music Hall of Williamsburg at 8PM, with Lil B headlining alongside special guests.

Northside Festival 2013 Expands Lineup, Announces Two Free Shows

Gina Vespa — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:12:14 +0000

Back in February, Northside Festival revealed its initial 2013 lineup, and now, even more artists have been added to the impressive bill, including Phosphorescent, the Gories and Solange — but that’s not all. Festival organizers have just announced two free outdoor shows, set to take place at McCarren Park on June 15-16.

LouFest 2013 Reveals Lineup: Wilco, the National, Alabama Shakes + More to Perform

Gina Vespa — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:49:46 +0000

LouFest has announced the lineup for its fourth annual run, set to take place on Sept. 7-8 at Forest Park’s Central Field in St. Louis, Mo. Festival-goers can look forward to performances by Wilco, the National, Alabama Shakes and the Killers, plus many more top-name acts.

Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit to Feature Nine Inch Nails, Animal Collective + Neutral Milk Hotel

Gina Vespa — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:10:36 +0000

The inaugural edition of the Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit is set to run from Oct. 25-27 in the heart of downtown Asheville, N.C., bringing a wealth of live music to venues including the U.S. Cellular Center, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium and the Orange Peel. The fest features Nine Inch Nails, Animal Collective and the newly reunited Neutral Milk Hotel, plus many more.

Skate and Surf Festival 2013 Relocates to New Jersey's Six Flags Great Adventure

Gina Vespa — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:34:19 +0000

New Jersey’s Skate and Surf Festival, originally set to take place at iPlay America in Freehold, has been relocated to Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson. The fest runs from May 18-19 and features the likes of Fall Out Boy, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis and Andrew W.K.

Downtown Music Festival 2013 Expands Lineup + Announces Schedule

Gina Vespa — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:04:59 +0000

Back in March, organizers of the 2013 Downtown Music Festival unveiled the initial NYC lineup, and now, they’ve announced even more acts set to perform at the two-day bash, as well as a schedule of events (see below). New additions to the bill include Antwon, Nguzunguzu, Branchez, Anais Mitchell, Jade <3 & Blind Benny, TEEN, [...]