Passion Pit @ Governors Ball in June (more by Amanda Hatfield)

today in Chicago
* Marc Maron @ Mayne Stage
* Flosstradamus (DJ set) @ Spy Bar
* Smith Westerns (DJ set) @ Beauty Bar
* Band of Horses, Michael Kiwanuka @ Metro
* Passion Pit, Givers, Kishi Bashi @ House of Blues
* Shonen Knife, White Mystery, Rambos @ Empty Bottle
* Terror, Bane, Naysayer, Rotting Out @ Bottom Lounge
* Pomegranates, Kitten, The Soil and the Sun @ Beat Kitchen
* Delta Spirit, Fidlar, Royal Teeth, Ambassadors @ Double Door
* Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Zebo, Echo Droide @ Berlin
* Twin Shadow, Neon Indian, Passion Pit (DJ set) @ Logan Square Auditorium
* Dr. Dog, Kevin Devine and The Goddamn Band, The Dunwells @ Lincoln Hall

Lollapalooza 2012 begins tomorrow (8/3). Many pre-shows are taking place tonight.

Washed Out have a new video for "A Dedication." Check it out below.

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Lollapalooza 2012 has revealed the full schedule for their 3-day festival, set to take place from August 3-5 in Grant Park. Check it out HERE.

A bunch of official aftershows have also been announced, happening from August 1-5. Here's a number of them (more TBA, including unofficial shows):

August 1
Alabama Shakes, First Aid Kit, Dry The River, Filligar @ Metro
Delta Spirit, FIDLAR @ Lincoln Hall

August 2
Passion Pit, GIVERS, Kishi Bashi @ House of Blues
Kids These Days, Overdoz @ Schubas
Dr. Dog, Kevin Devine, The Dunwells @ Lincoln Hall
Zedd, Gus K, DJ Gordo, DJ Torio @ The Mid

August 3
Bear in Heaven, YAWN @ the Empty Bottle
NERO (DJ Set), Die Antwoord, Anamanaguchi @ Congress Theater
Frank Ocean @ Metro
tUnE-yArDs, Washed Out @ House of Blues
The Black Angels, Night Beats @ Double Door
The War on Drugs, Milo Greene @ Schubas
Blind Pilot, Kopecky Family Band @ Lincoln Hall
Porter Robinson, Madeon @ The Mid
The Growlers, JEFF the Brotherhood @ Subterranean
Paper Diamond, Minnesota @ Bottom Lounge

August 4
White Rabbits, Dum Dum Girls, Oberhofer @ Cubby Bear
Doomtree, Naledge of Kidz In The Hall @ the Empty Bottle
Zeds Dead, Big Gigantic, Midnight Conspiracy, Big Chocolate @ Congress Theater
The Afghan Whigs @ Metro
Of Monsters & Men, Yellow Ostrich @ House of Blues
Trampled By Turtles, The Devil Makes Three @ Double Door
Childish Gambino @ the Vic
The Temper Trap, Poliça @ Park West
Gary Clark Jr., LP @ Schubas
Twin Shadow @ Lincoln Hall
Calvin Harris, Nathan Scott @ The Mid
The Big Pink @ Subterranean
Bombay Bicycle Club, Hey Rosetta! @ Bottom Lounge

August 5
Chairlift w/ Alt-J @ the Empty Bottle
The Walkmen @ Lincoln Hall

As seen on BrooklynVegan, this year's Lolla lineup includes everthing hinted on the #LOLLA ads, and much more....

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DOWNLOAD: NPR/eMusic - July Sampler (MP3's)

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In conjunction with eMusic (who hosts the tracks) NPR has released a FREE July sampler of their favorite tracks.

Artists like Washed Out, and Little Dragon who will both be playing Chicago soon are featured on the mix.

Washed Out @ Bowery Ballroom (more by Ryan Barkan)

Washed Out recently played a live session for Sirius XMU, which included a cover of Chris Isaak's haunting classic "Wicked Game." Take a listen below.

Washed Out - "Wicked Game" (Chris Isaak Cover)

The full session will air on August 3rd at 8PM CST, on XMU (Channel 35).

As previously announced, Washed Out will be playing two Illinois shows in one week. They'll play the Riv on September 20th, and then The Canopy Club on September 23rd during the Pygmalion Music Festival. Both shows are part of Cut Copy's larger fall tour.

Tickets are still available for both the Riv, and their Pygmalion show at The Canopy Club.

Blonde Redhead @ the Prospect Park Bandshell in 2009 (more by Chris La Putt)

today in Chicago
* Old 97's, Robert Ellis (Night 1) @ Lincoln Hall
* Fuck Knights, Creepy Band @ Empty Bottle (Free Show)
* Blonde Redhead, My Gold Mask @ Jay Pritzker Pavilion (Free Show)

Blonde Redhead will play the Bottom Lounge tomorrow night, with The Sentinels.

The Old 97's, and Robert Ellis will play Lincoln Hall tomorrow night as well.

Washed Out now have a music video for "Eyes Be Closed." Check it out below..

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Male Bonding, and Love Inks are playing Subterranean on September 8th.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow, at noon CST.

Lindsey Buckingham is playing the Vic on September 18th.
Tickets go on sale this Saturday, at 10AM CST.

As mentioned, Cut Copy are play the Riv on September 20th with Washed Out, and Midnight Magic. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, at 10AM CST. Pre-sale info here.

The Psychedelic Furs are playing the House of Blues on September 24th.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow, at 10AM CST.

Megafaun are playing Schubas on September 28th.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow, at noon CST.

Girls are playing Lincoln Hall on September 29th.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow, at noon CST.

Suuns, and Valleys are playing Subterranean on September 30th.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow, at noon CST.

Those Darlins, and Peelander-Z are playing Schubas on October 6th.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow, at noon CST.

Man or Astro Man? are playing Metro on October 8th.
Tickets go on sale this Saturday, at noon CST.

Boris, Tera Melos, and Coliseum are playing Metro on October 19th.
Tickets go on sale this Saturday, at noon CST.

Widespread Panic are playing the Chicago Theatre on October 28th & 29th.
Pre-sale tickets will be available from 10AM to 10PM CST tomorrow.
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Tickets go on sale to the general public this Saturday, at 10AM CST.

We Were Promised Jetpacks, Royal Bangs, and Bear Hands are playing Metro on November 2nd. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, at noon CST.

The Wombats, The Postelles, and Static Jacks are playing Subterranean on November 4th. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, at 10AM CST.

M83 are playing Lincoln Hall on November 17th.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow, at noon CST.

Cut Copy @ Terminal 5 in April (more by Dana (DISTORTION) Yavin)

Still in support of their phenomenal 2011 offering Zonoscope, Cut Copy have just announced a massive, fall US tour with support from Washed Out and Midnight Magic.

They'll hit the Chicagoland area twice this fall, playing the Riv on September 20th, and then the Pygmalion Music Festival on September 23rd.

Tickets go on pre-sale for their Riv date TODAY, at noon CST.
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Tickets have not been posted for sale to the general public as of yet.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow, at 10AM CST.

Before the tour kicks off, Cut Copy have a large summer schedule including a performance on Sunday (7/17), of the 2011 Pitchfork Music Festival.

Washed Out's new LP Within and Without came out yesterday via Sub Pop Records. He (they live) played a one-off at Bowery Ballroom two nights ago, with support from Grimes and Blood Orange. They'll spend the summer touring throughout Europe.

You can view all Cut Copy/Washed Out/Midnight Magic 2011 tour dates below..

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Kaki King @ MoMA in February (more by Amanda Hatfield)

today in Chicago
* Taste of Chicago
* Kaki King @ SPACE
* Eddie Vedder, Glen Hansard @ Chicago Theatre

Stream Washed Out's forthcoming LP, Within and Without via NPR.

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