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How Speedy Ortiz's new LP was inspired by QOTSA, Deftones, hyperpop, 'How To with John Wilson' & more

”I started playing in bands as a freshman in high school, and since some of the lyrics on Rabbit Rabbit relayed my early connections with music, it felt appropriate to dive into the 20-year nostalgia cycle and channel my heroes from that time.”

Grammy 2020 nominations: Bon Iver, Vampire Weekend, Lana Del Rey, Lizzo & more for AOTY

It’s a very ”indie“ Album of the Year category this year. Nominees for other categories include Tool, Thom Yorke, Big Thief, Tyler the Creator, DaBaby, Candlemass, The Cranberries, Tyler Childers, J.S. Ondara, Andrew Bird, Bad Bunny, Rosalía, Koffee, Burna Boy, and more.

Mad Decent announces Boat Party w/ Diplo, Katy B, Dillon Francis & more; Holy Ship expands to 2 cruises

Major Lazer at Mad Decent Block Party 2013 in NYC (more by Dylan Johnson) Mostly-electronic label Mad Decent already do their block parties each year…

win tickets to see Charli XCX at Lincoln Hall

Charli XCX @ Montreal’s Osheaga Festival 2012 (more by Dominick Mastrangelo) As discussed, UK-based singer Charli XCX will be embarking on a fall North American tour in support of this year’s True Romance…