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hella coachella 2014 >> glorious Spotify playlist for pre-Coachella ants in the pants

Coachella 2014 >> is nearly here and you probably have a million ants in your pants too. Rest assured that the gloriousness in magical music festivals shall arrive in no time. But in case you can’t contain yourself, follow this freshly … Continue reading

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Dum Dum Girls >> Coming Down in Vancouver [Biltmore Cabaret]

Dum Dum Girls >> headlined a fantastic show at the Biltmore Cabaret on Friday night to a welcoming, Pabst-sipping hipster crowd. A couple of people I talked to were not particularly familiar with Dum Dum Girls’ music and some had not … Continue reading

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ODESZA >> My Friends Never Die in Phoenix [Rhythm Room]

ODESZA >> the duo from Seattle played a sold out show at The Rhythm Room this past April Fool’s Day. For my first review, I was very excited for this performance. In case you’ve never been, The Rhythm Room is a … Continue reading

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New Releases >> April: The Used | The Faint | Chiodos | Chevelle | Thievery Corporation | Manchester Orchestra | Kaiser Chiefs | Lacuna Coil

April >> showers bring May flowers and a shit ton of new music from great artists. Like, really a shit ton and many of these artists have already announced tours and/or confirmed participation in some of the biggest music festivals this … Continue reading

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Sleigh Bells >> next Wednesday in Phoenix

Sleigh Bells >> will make their long-awaited return to the desert next Wednesday for a pre-Coachella show at Crescent Ballroom in downtown Phoenix. It’s been roughly 4 years since the NY duo played The Clubhouse [RIP] in Tempe back shortly … Continue reading

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DATSIK >> Drops the Dream in San Francisco [Regency Ballroom]

DATSIK >> Music genres go through a similar cycle each time they are ‘pioneered’. There is always a beginning – with someone, somewhere. The genre lives in obscurity. It cultivates a feverishly loyal but small fan base. The music sounds ‘new’, … Continue reading

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VIVA PHX >> The Neighbourhood + Pinback + YACHT + Nite Jewel [Downtown Phoenix]

VIVA PHX >> happened over the weekend in the heart of downtown Phoenix along with its surrounding metro subsets. In its first year the multi-genre music festival featured over 70 artists from around the world performing on 14 stages throughout … Continue reading

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