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SXSW 2014 announces third round of showcasing artists

The 2014 SXSW Festival is coming up soon — March 11 – 16 in Austin, Texas — and they’ve just announced the third round of showcasing bands which is a massive update…

electronic music at CMJ: The Range, Ejecta, Lee Bannon, Just Blaze, Kelela, Com Truise, Blue Sky Black Death & more

We recently discussed some of the hip hop at CMJ, and now here’s a breakdown of some of the electronic music. On Thursday (10/17), Cascine and Driftless Recordings are doing a showcase at Cameo which includes Italians Do It Better co-founder Mike Simonetti, Finnish duo Shine 2009 (stream their new album below), Ejecta (aka the new collaboration of Ford & Lopatin’s Joel Ford and Neon Indian’s Leanne Macomber — stream some tracks below), Heavenly Beat, Rush Midnight (aka former Twin Shadow bassist Russ Manning), North Americans, and DJ sets from Korallreven and Bruce Smear…

Star Slinger remixes Drake & Danny Brown, touring with the Hood Internet (dates & MP3)

DOWNLOAD: Drake feat. The Weeknd “Crew Love” (Star Slinger’s Jersey Refix) (MP3) UK electronic guru Star Slinger is currently finishing up some dates in Australia and is about to kick off a tour of North America with co-headliners The Hood Internet and their Chicago neighbor Chrissy Murderbot…

What's going on Wednesday?

We Were Promised Jetpacks @ Knitting Factory for BV CMJ (more by BBG) today in Chicago * Howie Day, Nick Zuber @ Lincoln Hall * Laurie Anderson @ Francis W…

2011 Pitchfork Festival expands initial lineup

“As previously announced, the 2011 Pitchfork Music Festival will be taking place on Friday, July 15th through Sunday, July 17th at Chicago’s Union Park…

Pitchfork Fest expands lineup (Guided by Voices & more)

Guided by Voices @ Irving Plaza, New Year’s Eve (more by Chris Gersbeck)”As previously announced, the 2011 Pitchfork Music Festival will be taking place on Friday, July 15th through Sunday, July 17th at Chicago’s Union Park…