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Margot and the Nuclear So & Sos Release Two New Albums!
Artists mentioned:In and epic move of chance, Margot and the Nuclear So & Sos have completed and are releasing two sophomore albums simultaneously. On October 7th, 2008, they’ll release Animal! on vinyl. At the very same time they'll release the CD (and digital) entitled Not Animal. As it goes, the label,...(read full post)
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Songs for Easily Frightened Children
Artists mentioned:Unless you've got something against your kids or younger siblings, Matt Bauer probably isn't the best choice for your next babysitter. Mr. Bauer's new album, The Island Moved in the Storm, is the latest in what I'm deeming "creepy rock." Apparently taking his cue from such family friendly tracks as...(read full post)
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A Show
Artists mentioned:It's been quiet on some fronts lately, but we are finally returning with some shows. I guess there is no better place to start, than with our Second Anniversary Bash.This year, we will be doing a 2 years, 2 bands, 2 nights concept. The brief details are as follows:August 8...(read full post)
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This Week's Mix
Artists mentioned:The mixes are finally back and that is really all that I have to say. Enjoy!The Republic Tigers - The NerveFlying Foxes - Lost In Low CloudJack Peñate - Have I Been A Fool?Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin - Modern MysteryThe Beta Band - She's The OneRobbers On High...(read full post)
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Get Popped! In Philly
Artists mentioned:I really can't think of a stranger place for a music festival than the University City section of Philadelphia. To add to the weirdness, the main two days are at different locations, one outside and one inside. The good thing is that the line-up makes up for the other quirks....(read full post)
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Feed The Animals Out Now!
Artists mentioned:Girl Talk has finally released his 4th studio album, Feed The Animals. A follow-up to 2006's Night Ripper, this album is the next iteration of mash ups. If you head over to Illegal Art, you can pledge whatever you want to pay to get the album. Even nothing, if you...(read full post)
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Mars Volta Secret Presale!
Artists mentioned:Photo: Ross Halfin, 2007The Mars Volta are making their way back to our area in September and we have the password for the secret presale for the 9/21 Baltimore show. The Presale is tomorrow from 10 am to 10 pm and can be accessed through the Rams Head Live website....(read full post)
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Parachute Musical
Artists mentioned:Nashville's Parachute Musical are bringing their piano driven indie-pop to Rock and Roll Hotel in DC this coming Saturday, celebrating the release of their latest Everything Is Working Out Fine In Some Town.Drawing on influences from Rufus Wainwright to Queen, with a nod to Ben Folds here, and wink to...(read full post)
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The Area Weekend
Artists mentioned:Another summer weekend, another full slate of shows. Here's what to check out:credit: Atiba JeffersonStorming through the area with three shows is Battles, supporting their new album Mirrored. Get your tickets fast, the shows are selling out.6/14: DC @ 9:30 Club6/15: Philly @ Johnny Brenda's *2 Shows!* 4:30 has tix...(read full post)
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Annie Stela
Artists mentioned:When Annie Stela was 22 years old, she performed in the basement studio of Capitol Records for the label president. Two weeks later, she signed. Four years later she dropped the label, seeing as they hadn’t released any of her music and were in the process of being bought out...(read full post)
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Joe Pug
Artists mentioned:Truth be told, the only reason I found out about Joe Pug, was because I’m obsessed with small, ugly dogs and my friends know it. One of them e-mailed me a link to the songwriter’s MySpace and the rest of the story consists of me listening to his latest release,...(read full post)
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Amplive vs MGMT
Artists mentioned:After his successful release of Rainydayz Remixes, Amplive has been in high demand in the indie world. Bands are clamoring for him to remix their songs and he seems to get better with each one of his releases. We recently told you about his MGMT/Of Montreal remix and we now...(read full post)
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Chicks Who Rock, Well, They Rock
Artists mentioned:If there's one thing we all can agree on, I'm guessing it's the fact that chicks that rock kick major ass. Sure, there's something engaging about ladies who dabble in delicious bubblegum pop, but for my money, give me Sleater-Kinney, early PJ Harvey or Joan Jett any day. (Unless we're...(read full post)
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Austin Briefs
Artists mentioned:I had to laugh when I received an email from Joe with this as the headline: Rolling Stone “surprise find” My Education to give off Bad Vibrations on new album to be released in June.I will withhold my opinion of RS for this post. Original mention in the mag was...(read full post)
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You Don't Have the Stones... But The Jones Do
Artists mentioned:Slinky, sleazy blues never dies, it just keeps re-appearing in unexpected places.If you don't believe me, check out The Jones, a 3 piece from Washington, D.C., at DC9 on Wednesday June 11th, opening for Matt Mays and El Torpedo. Don't let the young mugs on these local boys fool you....(read full post)
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Naked In Virginia: The Cotton Jones Basket Ride
Artists mentioned:We have teamed up with Fredericksburg All Ages and video producer Jason Robinson to bring you a new feature called the Naked In Virginia sessions. FAA and IA are bringing in acts to play a couple of stripped down songs in intimate settings, an original and a cover, and several...(read full post)
