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COUNTDOWN: 5 Days to Coachella – Gardens & Villa

COUNTDOWN: 5 Days to Coachella – Gardens & Villa

The special thing about seeing Gardens and Villa live is that they reproduce the sun-drenched, breezy, California feel, which makes them perfect for Coachella. Continue Reading

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HEAR THIS: Violet Hour

HEAR THIS: Violet Hour

Recorded at the legendary Hyde Studios in San Francisco, "Least I Could Love You" by Violet Hour is one of those songs that has a hook that will stay with you all day. Continue Reading

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COUNTDOWN: 7 Days to Coachella – Dawes

COUNTDOWN: 7 Days to Coachella – Dawes

Dawes is one of those bands from Los Angeles that doesn't sound like they're from Los Angeles. Continue Reading

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FROM THE NEWS NEST: Pop Etc. Releases Mixtape

FROM THE NEWS NEST: Pop Etc. Releases Mixtape

The band formerly known as The Morning Benders and now known as Pop Etc. releases its first mixtape for public consumption. Continue Reading

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HEAR THIS: Kid A

HEAR THIS: Kid A

Kid A may be a standout album from Radiohead, but it's also the moniker for Virginia-based bedroom producer, Anni T. Continue Reading

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YOU GOTTA SEE THIS: “Don’t Look Down” by Foxtails Brigade

YOU GOTTA SEE THIS: “Don’t Look Down” by Foxtails Brigade

Indie chamber pop group Foxtails Brigade from the Bay Area records a video for "Don't Look Down" with Jack Conte from Pomplamoose. Continue Reading

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COUNTDOWN: 9 Days to Coachella – Beirut

COUNTDOWN: 9 Days to Coachella – Beirut

Zachary Condon is a high school dropout who found success with his bedroom recordings in 2006, landing him a spot at Coachella in 2012. Continue Reading

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YOU GOTTA SEE THIS: “Last Surrender” by Brigg Fair

YOU GOTTA SEE THIS: “Last Surrender” by Brigg Fair

Brigg Fair is a Brooklyn-based band with Geoff Ereth playing various instruments on their upcoming record Kill Yourself For A Change. Continue Reading

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COUNTDOWN: 11 Days to Coachella – Frank Ocean

COUNTDOWN: 11 Days to Coachella – Frank Ocean

You may have not heard of Frank Ocean just yet, but you've certainly heard his work with artists like Justin Bieber and John Legend. Continue Reading

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COUNTDOWN: 13 Days to Coachella – Kaiser Chiefs

COUNTDOWN: 13 Days to Coachella – Kaiser Chiefs

Leeds based Kaiser Chiefs are fresh off their 2012 release of Start the Revolution Without Me and will be performing at Coachella 2012 on Saturday. Continue Reading

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COUNTDOWN: 15 Days to Coachella – Laura Marling

COUNTDOWN: 15 Days to Coachella – Laura Marling

Laura Marling is the 'English folk singer songwriter' type of girl next door that you want to take home to meet your mother. Continue Reading

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ALBUM REVIEW: “Thinking in textures EP” by Chet Faker

ALBUM REVIEW: “Thinking in textures EP” by Chet Faker

Chet Faker might be shrouded in mystery behind a grizzly beard, but Chess Club Records has yet another hit artist on their hands. Continue Reading

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COUNTDOWN: 17 Days to Coachella – The Black Angels and The Black Keys

COUNTDOWN: 17 Days to Coachella – The Black Angels and The Black Keys

Today we bring you the "black" bands of Coachella, The Black Keys and The Black Angels. Continue Reading

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COUNTDOWN: 20 Days to Coachella – Grouplove

COUNTDOWN: 20 Days to Coachella – Grouplove

From Los Angeles, Grouplove doesn't have to travel far to Coachella 2012 where they will perform on Saturday during both weekends. Continue Reading

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ALBUM REVIEW: “Little Red Lung” by Little Red Lung

ALBUM REVIEW: “Little Red Lung” by Little Red Lung

Band leaves Los Angeles for Tennessee only to make their way back to California and release a tremendous EP. Continue Reading

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