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Anonymous Celebrity: John Hancock Of Awesome New Republic
If you’re constantly on the hunt for emerging bands, then you’ve got to check out Awesome New Republic. The Miami-based electronic rock duo is comprised of John Hancock on vocals and drums and Brian Robertson on keys and vocals. Last fall, ANR put out Hearts, a funky collection of songs that’s all kinds of danceable.
John talked to Crushable about the origins of the awesome name Awesome New Republic, ANR’s musical run-in with everyone’s favorite headband wearing Upper East-Sider, and why… More »
Todd P Goes to Mexico
Brooklyn promoter Todd P, who is responsible for the shows that happen at Market Hotel, Monster Island Basement, and many others, is hoping to start a new tradition: A post-SXSW music festival in Monterrey, Mexico called MtyMx. After years of having a free show at Ms. Bea’s in Austin the day after SXSW ends, this year he’s bringing out all the stops. Aside from a cheap ($30 for 3 days!) music festival with 75 bands in a beautiful setting (an… More »
Top 25 Albums of 2009
2009 is almost over and boy was it a big one for music: Michael Jackson died, The Beatles became Rock Band legends, and dozens of bands reunited, including Blur, Blink-182, and The Jesus Lizard. It’s that time of year: to list my Top 25 Albums of 2009. Click through the gallery below to see my picks!
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Mark Ronson, Little Joy, and Neon Indian All Have DJ Sets This Weekend
This weekend has some great artists doing DJ sets.
The one and only Mark Ronson is DJing the Boys & Girls Holiday Party. It’s happening at Webster Hall tonight (Friday) at 10 pm. $10 advance tickets are here.
Also tonight (Friday), Neon Indian, who are fresh off three fabulous NYC shows, are DJing at Europa. Admission is $5.
Little Joy (Strokes side project) is DJing at the Tribeca Grand Hotel on Saturday night at 9 pm. It’s free with an RSVP.
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Lady Gaga Presale and More
Image: Newscom, Interscope Records
Even though the Lady Gaga and Kanye West tour quickly fizzled, the Lady is still hitting the road with her tour The Monster Ball this winter. She arrives in New York at Radio City Music Hall on January 20 and 21 with Kid Cudi and Jason Derulo. Tickets are on presale now until 10 pm tonight (password = HEGAGA) and go on regular sale tomorrow at noon.
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Neon Indian added a second show at Mercury… More »
B. B. King, Talib Kweli, Phoenix, and More On Sale Now
Cast Spells and Good Old War. Images via: Dave Clifford, Us/Them
Lots of good stuff on sale today, including all of the shows for Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series, which will host Marianne Faithfull, St. Vincent, Dirty Projectors, and many others. Good Old War and Cast Spells (solo project of Dave Davison of Maps & Atlases), are releasing a split EP on Sargeant Records for their December tour and their show at the Knitting Factory is definitely one to see.
WRXP Presents… More »
Six New Bands You Should Hear
There is always a glut of new music to hear around CMJ time and from that glut certain bands and musicians stand out. Here’s a list of some of my favorite new bands (in no particular order):
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Neon Indian is the latest project from producer Alan Palomo of VEGA. His tunes are poppy and joyful, but not cheesy. While the stuff sounds professional, he did it in his bedroom so it doesn’t suffer from over-production and you’re left with fun… More »
CMJ Shows and Parties
CMJ, the awesome New York City festival a la Austin’s South by Southwest, is coming up next week, from Tuesday, October 20 to Saturday, October 24! Hundreds of bands are playing at hundreds of venues around the city. You can buy a badge that should get you in to most shows, or you can buy individual tickets to shows, or for some shows you can buy tickets at the door. I’ve posted lots of tickets for CMJ shows when they… More »