The Milk Carton Kids

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…

Jason Isbell @ Governors Ball (more by Dana (distortion Yavin) Sturgill Simpson has not been shy when it comes to talking about Nashville not playing a part in his new-found success as a country singer, but Wednesday night Nashville recognized, as Simpson took home the award for best “Emerging Artist” at the 13th Annual Americana Music Honors & Awards (he beat Hurray For The Riff Raff and Valerie June)…

Phosphorescent at Bonnaroo 2011 (more by Graeme Flegenheimer) As mentioned, Newport Folk Festival is returning this year to Fort Adams State Park from July 26 to 28, and since we last spoke, the lineup has been revea…

Field Report at BV-SXSW 2012 (more by Amanda Hatfield)One business leader is prioritizing his mental health over a surging career. Joseph Kennedy, CEO of Pandora, an Internet radio site, announced Thursday that he’s stepping down, even as the company posted a 54 percent jump in revenue…

Savages at BV-CMJ 2012 (more by Dominick Mastrangelo) Last month, SXSW revealed its first round of artists for their 2013 festival, which happens from March 12-17, and now they’ve revealed a second announcement with way more arti…

Three members of the mindie folk scene, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Lumineers, and The Milk Carton Kids, teamed up for a sold out Summerstage show at Central Park last night (8/6)…