Lucero @ BV-SXSW 2012 (more by Tim Griffin)

As discussed, the 2013 edition of Tomorrow Never Knows is set to take place from January 16-20 at Lincoln Hall, Schubas, Metro, Hideout, Smart Bar, and the Vic Theatre. A second round of acts have now been added to the festival; some playing brand new shows and some as support for previously announced headliners.

One of the new shows happens at Metro on January 19, and it'll be headlined by Lucero. Tickets for that one go on sale this Friday (11/23) at noon CST. Another new one is Bear in Heaven, Hooray For Earth, Supreme Cuts, and one more act TBA at Schubas on January 16. Tickets for that show also go on sale this Friday at noon.

January 19th's Freelance Whales show at Lincoln Hall, with Snowmine, now also features Hundred Waters on the bill. Advance tickets are still available; five-day passes are also still available.

Check out a TNK 2013 official mixtape below...

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Half Moon Run @ Hotel Vegan (BV-SXSW 2012) (more by Tim Griffin)

Montreal-based percussive indie rockers Half Moon Run welcomed their great debut LP, Dark Eyes, in March via Indica Records. The album features layers of interwoven guitar lines, three-part harmonies, and overall lush arrangements. If you haven't already, do yourself a favor and take a listen to Dark Eyes in its entirety at the bottom of this post. Today (Friday, November 16), Half Moon Run embark on a US tour with fellow Montrealer Patrick Watson and his band. As discussed, that that tour includes a performance at Lincoln Hall on December 2. Advance tickets are still available.

Speaking of Mr. Watson, who has been on the road for most of the year in support of 2012's excellent Adventures In Your Own Backyard, NPR have shared over 100-minutes of video from a September performance of his at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.. Check out the footage, stream Dark Eyes, and scope their collective tour dates below...

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Ex-Girls frontman Christopher Owens is gearing up for the release of his debut solo LP, Lysandre, due out on January 15 via Fat Possum. Owens is beginning to announce a tour in support of that album, which includes a "record release show" at Lincoln Hall on January 15. Tickets go on sale this Friday (11/16) at noon CST.

All known Christopher Owens tour dates, a stream of the Lysandre single "Here We Go," and Lysandre's tracklist are below...

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photos by Jimmy Farabi, words by Fred Pessaro // BBG

"matthew my DEAR. i have never danced so much in my life @matthewdear @ Lincoln Hall" - cayleem

Matthew Dear at Lincoln Hall on 11.06.2012

While many were glued to their televisions and computers to see the fate of the nation on Election Day (Tuesday, November 6), some preferred to shake their partisanship away, one booty at a time. Those willing to reach across the aisle were treated to Matthew Dear's set at Lincoln Hall, part of his trek with, Light Asylum. More pictures from that show, which also featured a set from Kid Color, continue below...

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RNDM @ NYC's Bowery Ballroom earlier this month (more by Sachyn Mital)

Alternative rock outfit RNDM, featuring Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament, Joseph Arthur, and Richard Stuverud, welcomed their debut LP, Acts, last month via Monkeywrench. The group are currently on tour in support of the album and will hit Chicago tonight (11/13) for a performance at Lincoln Hall. Gull will open the show, and tickets are still available.

All RNDM tour dates and some recent live videos are below...

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Chelsea Wolfe @ Lincoln Hall in August (more by Zach Pollack)

As mentioned, the 2013 edition of Tomorrow Never Knows is slated to take place from January 16-20 at venues throughout the city. More acts have now been added to the festival, some to existing shows and some as brand new events.

One of those brand new shows is the stacked lineup of Chelsea Wolfe, The Amazing, and King Dude at Schubas on January 19. Ms. Wolfe made her Chicago debut at Lincoln Hall this summer, and recently released the great Unknown Rooms: A Collection Of Acoustic Songs via Sargent House. She's got an electric, full-band album coming soon. Sweden's The Amazing welcomed their Gentle Stream LP last month in the US via Partisan Records. They're currently supporting Tame Impala on tour and will be in Chicago on November 13 to play Metro. King Dude (aka TJ Cowgill) released his new album, Burning Daylight, in October via DAIS. He'll embark on a North American tour this weekend, which is set to reach Chicago on December 12 for a performance at the Empty Bottle. Tickets for Chelsea Wolfe, The Amazing, and King Dude go on sale this Friday (11/9) at noon CST.

The other new show will be headlined by San Francisco's Geographer, and is taking place at Schubas on January 20. Tickets for that show are also going on sale this Friday at noon CST.

Hundred Waters, who recently played Schubas with Julia Holter, have been added to Freelance Whales' January 19 show at Lincoln Hall with Snowmine. Advance tickets are still available.

As mentioned, The Walkmen, who played Metro as part of TNK 2012, will be playing the Vic with Father John Misty on January 18. That show is now part of Tomorrow Never Knows, with limited availability for 5-Day Pass holders. Speaking of 5-day passes, they are still available.

Stay tuned for more Tomorrow Never Knows 2013 updates.

photos by James Richards IV

Father John Misty at Lincoln Hall on 10.30.2012

On Tuesday night (10/30) Father John Misty brought his tour with La Sera and Jeffertitti's Nile through Chicago for a sold-out show at Lincoln Hall. Were you there? What did you think? J. Tillman and co. arrived in Chicago one day before their Lincoln Hall show to play an in-store at Saki with support from The Orwells. Did you make it out to either performance?

More pictures from their 10/30 Lincoln Hall show and video footage from both Chicago performances are below...

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Graveyard @ NYC's Bowery Ballroom in January (more by Greg Cristman)

Swedish rockers Graveyard are set to release their new LP, Lights Out, in North America on November 6. You can stream the album tracks "Endless Night" and "Goliath" at the bottom of this post. A music video for "Endless Night" is also below. Graveyard will support Lights Out with a winter North American tour. That tour hasn't been announced in full, but does include a performance at Lincoln Hall on February 5. Tickets for that show go on sale this Friday (11/2) at noon CST.

All known Graveyard tour dates, a couple of song streams, and a video are below...

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Electric Guest @ Sasquatch Festival 2012 (more by Chris Graham)

Los Angeles' Electric Guest are currently on tour throughout North America with fellow Californians NO. That tour hits Chicago this Friday (10/26) for a show at Lincoln Hall with LA-residents Line & Circle. Advance tickets are still available, and we've also got a pair to give away! Details on how to enter to win can be found below.

Electric Guest are currently offering a free download of an acoustic version of "This Head I Hold" via their website (in exchange for your email address). The album that track belongs to is called Mono, and you can take a listen to it via Spotify. NO's debut EP, Don't Worry, You'll Be Here Forever, can be streamed via their bandcamp. It's available there for "name your price," but if you like it, don't be a jerk.

All tour dates and contest details are below...

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As mentioned, the 2013 edition of the Tomorrow Never Knows Festival is slated to take place at Lincoln Hall, Schubas, Metro, Smart Bar, and the Hideout from January 16 - 20. The initial lineup for the winter festival has been shared, and features some of the most highly-anticipated new artists. A few of those artists will be making their Chicago debuts during the fest, and some will simply be making return trips to our city.

The initial schedule-by-date is as follows:

JANUARY 16
Born Ruffians, Night Moves, Future Monarchs & guest @ Lincoln Hall (Tickets)

JANUARY 17
Merchandise, Palma Violets, Sundress & guests @ Schubas (Tickets)
Wild Belle, and guests @ Lincoln Hall (Tickets)

JANUARY 18
Free Energy, The Orwells, and guests @ Schubas (Tickets)
Niki & The Dove, ONUINU, and guests @ Lincoln Hall (Tickets)

JANUARY 19
Freelance Whales, Snowmine, and guests @ Lincoln Hall (Tickets)

JANUARY 20
Jessie Ware, Kriz Baronia, and guests @ Lincoln Hall (Tickets)

photos by James Richards IV

Nick Waterhouse at Lincoln Hall on 10/10/2012

On Wednesday night (10/10), Nick Waterhouse toured through Chicago with his Innovative Leisure labelmaes the Allah-Las for a performance at Lincoln Hall. Were you there? How was it? More pictures of the two touring acts continue below...

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Vancouver's Blood Diamonds (aka Michael Diamond aka Mike Tucker) is slated to begin a European tour in November. Right after that tour wraps up-- on November 22 in London, UK-- Tucker will make his way to Chicago to play Lincoln Hall on November 24 with Midnight Magic. Tickets for that show go on sale this Friday (10/12) at noon CST. Stay tuned for more North American tour dates.

Blood Diamonds' most recent release, his Phone Sex 12", arrived in July via 4AD. "Phone Sex" features vocals from Grimes, and is backed by the song "Ritual." The 12" also includes two "Phone Sex" remixes, by Unicorn Kid and Jensen Sportag. You can stream both the original version of "Phone Sex" and "Ritual" below.

All known 2012 tour dates and a few song streams are below...

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Os Mutantes @ Webster Hall in 2010 (NYC) (more by Erez Avissar)

Legendary Brazilian psychedelic rockers Os Mutantes are gearing up to begin a US tour in late-November. That tour hasn't been announced in full, but it'll be kicking off in Austin, TX on November 27 and will reach Chicago on December 1 for a performance at Lincoln Hall. Advance tickets for the Chicago show are on sale now.

All known Os Mutantes tour dates and a couple of videos are below...

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Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit @ Bowery Ballroom, April 2011 (more by Chris La Putt)

As seen on BrooklynVegan, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit will release a new live album, called Live From Alabama, on November 20 and will be heading out on tour in support of it. That tour includes a Chicago show at Lincoln Hall on December 14th. Tickets for that show go on sale this Friday (10/5) at noon CST.

All Jason Isbell tour dates are listed below...

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photos by Sarah Frankie Linder

The Raveonettes // Melody's Echo Chamber on 9.27.2012 at Lincoln Hall

On Thursday night (9/27) The Raveonettes brought their tour with Melody's Echo Chamber through Chicago for a show at Lincoln Hall, with additional support from Cold Showers. Were you there? What did you think?

More pictures of all three acts from Thursday night's show at Lincoln Hall are below...

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The Vaccines @ Webster Hall in April (NYC) (more by Joe McCabe)

The Vaccines' second album, The Vaccines Come of Age, hits stores today (Tuesday, October 2) in the US via Columbia. It's already streaming on Spotify if you're curious to see how they've followed up 2011's What Did You Expect from the Vaccines?.

The group are set to head out on a North American tour in support of Come of Age in 2013. That tour kicks off in late-January, and will reach Chicago on February 6 for a performance at Lincoln Hall. Tickets go on sale this Friday (10/5) at noon CST.

Take a peek at their full 2013 tour schedule below...

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White Denim @ Bonnaroo 2012 (more by Dana (Distortion) Yavin)

Austin's White Denim are slated to hit the road with Maps & Atlases next month, as part of a Bonnaroo365-sponsored tour. That tour begins in Lawrence, Kansas on October 24 and visits Chicago on October 28 for a show at Lincoln Hall. Team Spirit are also on the bill, and tickets go on sale TODAY (Friday, September 28) at noon CST.

All Bonnaroo365 tour dates and a couple of videos are below...

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DOWNLOAD: Lianne La Havas - "Forget" (Laurel Halo Remix) (MP3)

As mentioned, Laurel Halo is currently on the road in the US with Ital, Magic Touch, and M Geddes Gengras. The four acts will hit Chicago this Sunday (9/30) for a performance at Lincoln Hall. Tickets are still available, and we've also got two pairs to give away! Details on how to enter to win a pair can be found at the bottom of this post.

Laurel's most recent album, Quarantine, hit stores in June via Hyperdub. You can stream the LP in its entirety at the bottom of this post. She also recently remixed Lianne La Havas' song "Forget," and you can download her version above.

All Ital // Laurel Halo dates, some song streams, and contest details are below...

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Cloud Nothings @ Pitchfork Festival 2012 (more by James Richards IV)

Cloud Nothings are currently on tour, and were scheduled to visit Chicago for a two-night stand at Lincoln Hall next week -- on September 18 & 19. Their September 19 performance at the venue has now been canceled "due to unavoidable scheduling conflicts." All tickets will be honored on 9/18, and refunds are also available.

As seen on BrooklynVegan, C.N. side project Chomp will be acting as main support for the band on a few of their upcoming shows. Chomp will be releasing their debut LP, Buddah Jabba Momma, next week via Exit Stencil. You can stream the album tracks "Throw Out Your Wish List" and "Done Waiting" at the bottom of this post.

All Cloud Nothings / Chomp tour dates, and a couple of Chomp song streams are below.

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DOWNLOAD: WHY? - "Jonathan's Hope" (MP3)

WHY? at Lincoln Hall on 9.09.2012 (via)

WHY? are currently on the road in the US, and came through Chicago on Sunday (9/9) for a performance at Lincoln Hall. Were you there? How was it? If you missed them this weekend, or if you'd just like to see them again, they've now added an October 19 performance at the venue to their tour schedule. Support will come from Naytronix and The Black Swans (who play the Empty Bottle tonight (9/11)), and tickets go on sale this Friday (9/14) at noon CST.

As mentioned, WHY? welcomed their new EP, Sod in the Seed, in August. They also have a new LP, titled Mumps, etc., due out on October 8. You can download the album track "Jonathan's Hope" at the top of this post and/or stream it below.

All WHY? tour dates and a stream of Mumps, etc.'s lead single are below...

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Charles Bradley @ Metro in February (more by Zach Pollack)

"The Screaming Eagle of Soul" Charles Bradley is slated to ring in 2013 with a two-night stand at Lincoln Hall on December 30 & 31. Tickets for both performances go on sale this Friday (9/14) at noon CST. The New Year's Eve show is three-times more expensive than the December 30 performance, but Charles and LH are currently working together to provide a special NYE package for ticket buyers. Stay tuned for more information on the pair of shows, including opening acts.

Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires have a number of shows left on their schedule before they usher in 2013 in Chicago. All tour dates and a couple of videos are below...

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As mentioned, Jens Lekman and Taken by Trees are playing Lincoln Hall on October 2. That show is 18+ and they've also added a 21+ show at Lincoln Hall on October 3. Tickets go on sale this Friday (9/7) at noon CST. Big Search (aka the project of Foreign Born frontman Matt Popieluch) is set to open up the October 2 show, but there's no word on if he'll also be opening on October 3.

Jens' new album, I Know What Love Isn't, hit stores this week via Secretly Canadian. If you haven't heard it yet, the LP is streaming via Spinner.

An updated list of dates is below...

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Saint Etienne recently welcomed their first new album since 2005's Tales From Turnpike House. It's called Words and Music and is an enjoyable, skillfully-crafted alternative dance record. You can stream Words and Music in its entirety via Spotify.

The English trio are set to head stateside for a handful of tour dates, which begin in late-October. That tour includes a Chicago show on October 29 at Lincoln Hall. Advance tickets are on sale, with one opener TBA.

All known Saint Etienne dates and a couple of videos from Words and Music are below...

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Future Islands @ FYF Fest 2012 (more by Debi Del Grande)

Baltimore's Future Islands just welcomed a new 7" via Upset the Rhythm. The A-side, "Tomorrow," is a soulful, slow-burning jam that features additional vocals from Jenn Wasner (of Wye Oak, Flock of Dimes), Lexie Mountain, and Elena Johnston. You can stream that track at the bottom of this post. The 7" is on white vinyl and is limited to 1,000 copies worldwide. You can order the single HERE.

Future Islands kick off a September North American tour tonight (9/4) in San Francisco, CA, and then are set to embark on a US run in November. That November run features support from Talk Normal on all dates, and Dope Body will join the caravan towards the end of the month. The three groups will play a Chicago show at Lincoln Hall on November 18. Tickets go on sale this Friday (9/7) at noon CST.

By the time this tour rolls around, Talk Normal will be toting a new LP. Sunshine is due out on October 23 via Joyful Noise, and you can grab its lead single "Bad Date" HERE.

All Future Islands dates and a stream of their new single are below...

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Dan Deacon @ the Ecstatic Music Festival (more by David Andrako)

Dan Deacon, who was just here to play the North Coast Music Festival, has added a Chicago show to his large fall international tour. It'll take place at Lincoln Hall on November 7, and features support from Height With Friends, Chester Endersby Gwazda, and Alan Resnick. Tickets go on sale this Friday (7/7) at noon CST.

As mentioned, Deacon's new album, America, came out last week via Domino Records. You can stream the LP in its entirety at the bottom of this post. Dan also has a new phone app, which turns your cellular device into part of his light show. The app is available for free download via the iTunes App Store and Google Play. Check out a trailer for the app below.

An updated list of tour dates, a stream of America, and a trailer for the app are below...

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