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Pelican/5ive offshoot INTRCPTR releasing debut album (stream "Sandstorms")

INTRCPTR is a new instrumental rock duo with members of two well-respected instrumental rock bands: drummer Larry Herweg of Pelican and guitarist Ben Carr of 5ive (the Boston band, not the British boy band)…

SXSW adds a ton more artists to 2017 lineup

Just-added artists include Savoy Motel, Sad13, Jay Som, Boogarins, Nicole Dollanganger, Los Kellies, Lizzo, Night Beats, Open Mike Eagle, Big Thief, Kadhja Bonet, Andrew Combs, GoldLink, Lisa Prank, Anna Meredith, Peelander-Z, Trapo, Vagabon, Cindy Wilson (of the B-52s), and many more.

SXSW announces third round of 2016 artists

SXSW already announced two rounds of 2016 artists, and today a third round was announced, including L7, Bloc Party, The Cult, Loretta Lynn, Waxahatchee, Frankie Cosmos, D∆WN, Polica, Dilly Dally, Eleanor Friedberger, Protomartyr, Holy Fuck, Ra Ra Riot, Fat White Family, Domo Genesis, Hodgy Beats, Thao & the Get Down Stay Down, All Dogs, Judy Collins & Ari Hest, The Dandy Warhols, Des Ark, Mick Jenkins, Lady Leshurr, Mitski, Supersuckers, Teen Suicide, together PANGEA, Turnover, Younghusband an…

SXSW announces third round of 2015 showcasing artists

SXSW, which happens March 17-22 in Austin, TX, has announced its third round of 2015 showcasing artists. (Here’s round 1 and round 2.) It’s a big update, with over 500 new additions, including Amason, Frog Eyes, Palma Violets, Girl Band, Pity Sex, Sheer Mag, Kate Tempest, THEESatisfaction, Viet Cong, Matthew E…

the year in Metal (Best of 2008, what's coming in 2009)

sunn o))) @ Knitting Factory (more by Damien Neva) Ya hear that rumble? Thats the sound of great records perched in the distance waiting to descend on 2009 (more on that later)…