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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…
Rich Homie Quan, Young Thug & Birdman released a mixtape, playing Chicago; Danny Brown, Killer Mike, Pusha T & 33 other rappers made a 42-minute song
It’s only been a few months since Rich Homie Quan, Young Thug and Birdman dropped their stellar mixtape Tha Tour Part 1 as Rich Gang, and Quan told HotNewHipHop that fans could expect the follow up to the trio’s debut as early as Christmas Eve…
Dylan Fest returning to NYC for 2 nights in 2013
Like in previous years, Bob Dylan tribute Dylan Fest is returning to NYC, this time happening at Bowery Ballroom on November 11 and 12. It features many of the usual suspects (who also bring us Stones Fest and Petty Fest, including Patrick Carney (Black Keys), Doyle Bramhall II, Jason Isbell, Dhani Harrison Erika Wennerstrom (Heartless Bastards), Elvis Perkins, Ruby Amanfu, Craig Finn & Tad Kubler (The Hold Steady), Jessie Malin, Grouplove, rock photographer Danny Clinch, Matt Sweeney, Amanda Shires, Chase Cohl, Jack Dishel, Steve Schiltz, Mike G, Josh Lattanzi, Sammy James…
Earl Sweatshirt announces tour, playing Odd Future carnival
Odd Future’s Earl Sweatshirt released his new album, Doris, this year and now he’s announced a tour in support of it. The tour brings him to three of the four Rock the Bells festivals, including the NJ one on October 4, and soon after that he plays a NYC show on October 7 at Bowery Ballr…
upcoming NYC hip hop shows: Slick Rick, Cannibal Ox, Eve, Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth, KRS-One, Turqoise Jeep & more
Veteran rapper Slick Rick is performing with a live band, The Lifted, in NYC on July 31 at Stage 48 with Don Dada. Tickets for that show are on sale now…
Tyler, the Creator previewed new material at Music Hall of Williamsburg w/ Earl Sweatshirt, Casey Veggies & others (pics)
On the new material previewed during the show, flashes of introspection shone brightest. He opened one track berating his father for still not picking up the phone, and later placed his bank account flexing in context: “You’d think all this money would make a happier me, but I’m about as lonely as crackers and skinny models be…
listen to Paul Banks' hip hop mixtape
Lest you think all Interpol’s Paul Banks does all day is sit around listening to Joy Division, Scott Walker and The Chameleons while wearing fine suits, he does have other interests…
Odd Future announce tour, Long Island & CT shows included; Tyler, Earl & Frank Ocean will be in NYC the same day
As mentioned on BV Chicago earlier this week, Odd Future announced some news and a tour that happens after the previously announced The Internet and Tyler the Creator/Earl Sweatshirt shows…
Odd Future going on fall tour, share release dates, new MellowHype track
Odd Future have disclosed their plans for the next few months including a fall tour, release dates for individual projects, and a new MellowHype track…
Odd Future announce new albums, plans for tour & stuff
Odd Future at FFF Fest 2011 (more by Tim Griffin)
Odd Future are readying their new joint mixtape, The Odd Future Tape Vol. 2, and it’s due out March 20 via their own Odd Future Records…
