 10 ARTISTS TO WATCH AT SXSW 2010Surfer Blood - In 2009, Surfer Blood was the band with that one really catchy song ("Swim") and yet another beach-themed name; this year, they've already released a well-received debut album, Astro Coast, and started headlining sold-out shows. They will be bringing their sunny, hook-filled Floridian pop to approximately a billion shows at SXSW this year. Local Natives - Another band with a hot 2010 album and a ridiculous number of SXSW shows planned, L.A.'s Local Natives play layered, well-harmonized, vaguely rustic pop that recalls Grizzly Bear. Freelance Whales - If you missed... > more  ARCADE FIRE ANNOUNCE IRELAND GIGIf you're dying to see Arcade Fire, it's time to purchase your tickets to Ireland for the Oxegen Festival July 8-11. Montreal band Arcade Fire has announced their first proper concert in two years, their last show being an appearance at Barack Obama's inauguration in January '09. The band is planning to release their third studio album in May, a follow up to the super-fantastic Neon Bible, which was released in 2007. The Oxegen Festival will also feature Eminem, Muse, Jay-Z, Vampire Weekend, Black Eyed Peas, Broken Social Scene, Kasabian and Hot Chip. > more  SPARKLEHORSE'S MARK LINKOUS DEADSinger/songwriter Mark Linkous, 47, took his own life this weekend. Linkous, known for his critically-acclaimed work with Sparklehorse, shot himself in the heart outside of a friend's house in Nashville, TN. The family released a statement: "It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear friend and family member, Mark Linkous, took his own life today,” reads a statement from his family. “We are thankful for his time with us and will hold him forever in our hearts. May his journey be peaceful, happy and free. There’s a heaven and there’s a star for you." Linkous had attempted to kill... > more |
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