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Brittany Howard's other band Thunderbitch surprise-released debut LP (listen); Alabama Shakes song in 'Mr Robot' finale

Tuesday night (9/1), Alabama Shakes frontwoman Brittany Howard surprise-released the debut record from her other band, Thunderbitch. Also featuring memebers of Fly Golden Eagle and Clear Plastic Masks, the band’s bio reads, “Thunderbitch…

Savannah Stopover announces full 2015 lineup

Now in its fifth year, the Savannah Stopover has established itself as a smaller, genteel alternative to SXSW, happening March 5 – 7 in Savannah, GA right before Austin’s megafest, featuring bands on their way there…

Milagres made a new lyric video (watch it), playing shows including Rough Trade and Midpoint Music Fest (lineup)

Brooklyn band Milagres released their second album, Violent Light, via Kill Rock Stars this past spring. They’ve released a new single from the record, the gently anthemic “Terrifying Sea,” which makes its premiere in this post…

Index Fest 2014 initial lineup (Future Islands, Local Natives, The Get Up Kids, Joyce Manor, How to Dress Well, more)

The 3rd annual Index Fest goes down Deep Ellum in Dallas this year from September 26-28. The initial lineup is listed below and includes Local Natives, Future Islands, The Get Up Kids, Foxygen, Russian Circles, How To Dress Well, Joyce Manor, Palms, Dawes, Kaiser Chiefs, Dilated Peoples, Doomtree, The Cool Kids, Lee Fields and the Expressions, Dan Deacon and many more…

Heartbreaker Banquet returning to Willie Nelson's ranch during SXSW w/ Felice Brothers, Shovels & Rope, and more

The Heartbreaker Banquet returns to Willie Nelson‘s private “Luck, Texas” ranch during SXSW, Rolling Stone reports. The third-annual event will be a day-long event on March 13, featuring Shovels & Rope, J…

Savannah Stopover reveals full 2014 lineup (Kylesa, Wye Oak, Future Islands, Eternal Summers, Nothing & more)

Kylesa at Santos in 20111 (more by Samanatha Marble) As discussed, Georgia’s Savannah Stopover festival, which happens right before SXSW, is returning this year from March 6-8, and since we last spoke, the full lineup was announced…

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…

Ex Hex, Speedy Ortiz, Weekend, Public Service Broadcasting & more playing Savannah Stopover 2014 before SXSW

Ex Hex at BV-CMJ 2013 (more by Amanda Hatfield) Like last year, right before SXSW brings a ton of bands to Austin for about a week, many of the same bands will stop in Savannah, Georgia for Savannah Stopover, which goes down across various venues from March …

Caveman -- 2013 CMJ shows & other dates

Caveman at Webster Hall in April (more by Dominick Mastrangelo) As you probably know by now, CMJ starts today, and local indie pop band Caveman are doing a number of shows for it this year, and all of them (at least what’s currently announced) are free…

What's going on Saturday? (Huerco S, Aye Nako, The Babies, Catholic Spray, Cassette Store Day, Spy Music Fest & more)

Aye Nako @ Chicago’s Ultra Lounge, 8/2/13 (more by Cory Dewald) Loren Connors @ Public Assembly, Oct. 2012 (more by Gretchen Robinette) Browse our full NYC show calendar for all of tonight’s shows…