The lineup for Riot Fest 2013 has been announced and headliners include Fall Out Boy, Blink 182, and a mystery performer. Taking place at Humboldt Park in Chicago, IL September 13-15, the festival will also feature, Violent Femmes, Motorhead, Rancid, Blondie, A.F.I., Bad Religion, Brand New, Sublime with Rome, Public Enemy, Guided By Voices, Taking Back Sunday and more. … Continue reading

Linkin Park has been announced as the headliners for the Sunset Strip Music Festival. The sixth annual fest will take place on the famed Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, Saturday, August 3. The performance will be the band’s only North American performance for the remainder of 2013. “We started our career playing clubs on The Strip,” said lead vocalist Chester Bennington. “It’s a thrill to be back where it all began, headlining this festival in our hometown.” The rest of the the Sunset Strip Music Festival lineup is said to be announced shortly.… Continue reading

B-Sides was on-site at the inaugural Bottle Rock Festival 2013 and among the highlights was Saturday headliners Kings of Leon performing a new track, “Always The Same” from their forthcoming sixth studio album. Bassist Jared Followill said to NME: “I thought we were going to make a really mature album but I’m amazed how youthful it sounds. It’s like a mix of ‘Youth & Young Manhood’ and ‘Because Of The Times’.” The track was introduced by lead singer, Caleb Followill, stating it was the first time it was being performed live. Check out a clip of the new track:… Continue reading

They’re the duo with the weird name that makes quirky, yet insanely catchy electronic indie-pop dance music. Collaborating in a basement studio with a single microphone and home recording gear, Daniel Zott and Josh Epstein started Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. in 2009 in Royal Oak, MI, just outside Detroit. The release of their first EP, Horse Power, drew immediate praise and their live shows have become a must-see event. Audiences have grown considerably to see the band perform live, as a result of the pure energy of their music and the band’s penchant for dressing in various costumes, such as matching floral suits and use of stage props that have included a giant orb. Sonically, the band is tight and continue to push the boundaries of making music that is interesting and unique yet very accessible.… Continue reading

The lineup for the 2013 Austin City Limits has been released and features headliners, Depeche Mode, The Cure and Muse.  Also on the bill for the 12th year of the legendary festival are, Kings of Leon, Atoms For Peace, Lionel Richie, Phoenix, Wilco, Vampire Weekend, The National, and Eric Church.  The 2013 edition of the Austin City Limits Music Festival will take place over two weekends, October 4-6 & October 11-13 in Zilker Park. … Continue reading