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listen to Ep 2 of BrooklynVegan's "Spotify In Residence" show

The second episode of BrooklynVegan’s “In Residence” show on Spotify is now live. It’s part two of our 2015 wrap-up where BV editors Bill Pearis, Andrew Sacher and site founder Dave play more of their favorite songs of the year, and discuss such topics as favorite live bands, overused words in band names, comebacks, and what we’re looking forward to in 2016…

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…

more CMJ Tuesday pictures: September Girls, PINS, CYMBALS, Boyd Shropshire, Casual Sex & more

Before and after his visit to Puddles Pity Party, BV photographer Chris La Putt hit some CMJ shows on Tuesday (10/21). In the afternoon he went to the Cake Shop day party which had a nice selection of some of the week’s busier acts, including sometimes Kurt Vile associate Boyd Shropshire, UK dance/rock act CYMBALS, Glasgow, Scotland’s Casual Sex, Ireland’s September Girls, and Chicago’s J…

Zola Jesus playing free Urban Outfitters show at Le Bain on Friday with DJ Dodger Stadium (who are here for CMJ)

Zola Jesus at Webster Hall last night (more by Amanda Hatfield) Zola Jesus concluded the US leg of her tour at Webster Hall last night (10/19), and she’s got another (much smaller) NYC show happening later this week…

tix on sale: Swans, Cymbals Eat Guitars, James, Thee Oh Sees, Mark Lanegan, Angel Olsen, SBTRKT & more

Tickets for the Lucinda Williams show at Beacon Theatre go on sale beginning today at 9 AM. Tickets for the Swans show at Warsaw go on sale today at 10 AM…

'House of Vans' at Mohawk SXSW 2014 lineups announced (Kylesa, Fucked Up, Perfect Pussy, Tyler the Creator & more)

House of Vans at Mohawk SXSW 2013 (more by Greg Cristman) As mentioned, ‘House of Vans’ is returning to Mohawk during SXSW 2014 from March 11 – 15, and since we last spoke the lineups have been announ…

Franz Ferdinand played Hammerstein Ballroom w/ Frankie Rose (pics, videos, setlist)

Scottish dance-punks Franz Ferdinand returned earlier this year with their fourth album, Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action, and after doing a surprise, intimate show in Brooklyn over the summer, they brought their tour (which also hit Chicago) back to NYC this past Tuesday (10/22) to pick on a venue their own size, Hammerstein Ballroom…

Thursday CMJ daytime shows (Jacco Gardner, Bent Shapes, TV Girl, The Bots, Keren Ann, Saint Rich, Palehound, Krill & more)

NOTE: We’ve also announced our Friday & Saturday BV shows Jacco Gardner @ Mercury Lounge in March (more by PSquared Photography) One of the best parts about CMJ is the day shows that are often free and give you a chance to see live music and grab a bev on your lunch break (or call in sick)…

Frankie Rose celebrated new album 'Herein Wild' at Bowery Ballroom; opening on Franz Ferdiand's upcoming tour (dates)

Frankie Rose @ Bowery Ballroom 9/23/2013 (via @brooklynvegan instagram) Frankie Rose celebrated the release of her new album, Herein Wild, last night at Bowery Ballroom…