Deertick frontman John McCauley, Dawes frontman Taylor Goldsmith, and Delta Spirit frontman Matt Vasquez have formed a new band called MG&V – standing for each of the member’s last names. The new group is making their debut March 19th at Coda Agency SXSW Showcase in Austin, TX. Read more…

By Alison Bakker Posted in News Dawes, Deertick, Delta Spirit, SXSW 2010

Greenshoelace is hosting a SXSW 2010 event called the Sonos Smash Up Party. The event features an open bar and performances by Bird Peterson, Shinobi Ninja, Betaplayer and Nick Nack. There will be an Annie Ray photo booth and a dance floor soundtracked by Flosstradamus. Read more…

By Ashley Campbell Posted in News Betaplayer, Bird Peterson, Flosstradamus, Greenshoelace, Nick Nack, Shinobi Ninja, Sonos Smash Up Party, SXSW, SXSW 2010

Pearl Jam has announced a 12-date US tour in support of their recent album, Backspacer. The group will make stops throughout the Midwest and East Coast, as well as making an appearance at the New Orleans Jazz Fest. Read more…

By Alison Bakker Posted in News Band of Horses, New Orleans Jazz Festival, Pearl Jam, The Black Keys

French musician, Charlotte Gainsbourg, has announced her first North American tour in support of her LP, IRM. The two-week long tour will hit cities throughout the month of April, and also make a stop at Coachella. Read more…

By Alison Bakker Posted in News Charlotte Gainsbourg, Coachella

Former Tonight Show host, Conan O’Brien, has announced a comedy tour that will be hitting 30 major cities. O’Brien will be joined by his loyal sidekick, Andy Richter, and musicians of his Tonight Show band. The tour is also making a stop at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. Read more…

By Alison Bakker Posted in News Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Conan O'Brien

SonyMusic Independent Network and Sony Music International have teamed up to present a showcase at SXSW 2010 featuring international artists. The event will include performances by Cassette Kids, Kashmir, Eva & The Heartmaker and more. Read more…

By Ashley Campbell Posted in News Cassette Kids, Eva & The Heartmaker, Kashmir, Sony Music International, SonyMusic Independent Network, SXSW, SXSW 2010

Philadelphia’s Dr. Dog (Anti-) have released a free download of “Stranger,” the first single from the indie rockers’ upcoming LP Shame, Shame, out April 6. Read more…

By Dan Wisniewski Posted in News Anti-, Dr. Dog

Shirts For A Cure and Photo Finish Records have announced the details of their SXSW 2010 day party. The lineup includes performances by 7 Seconds, Rival Schools, Steel Train, Envy On The Coast and more. While the event is free, donations are encouraged and will be collected at the door. Read more…

By Ashley Campbell Posted in News 7 Seconds, Envy On The Coast, Photo Finish Records, Rival Schools, Shirts For A Cure, Steel Train, SXSW, SXSW 2010

Old Shoe Records is having a showcase at SXSW 2010 to preview what they feel is some of punk rock’s most promising bands. Longway and The Sparring are the showcase’s headliners and other bands are set to perform. Read more…

By Ashley Campbell Posted in News Longway, Old Shoe Records, SXSW, SXSW 2010, The Sparring

The MWTX Party (previously known as Mess With Texas) has announced the details of their event at SXSW 2010. The bash will take place over two days and features a ton of great music. The lineup includes Man Man, Billy Bragg, GWAR, Andrew WK (with a full band!), Frightened Rabbit and many more. Read more…

By Ashley Campbell Posted in News Andrew WK, Billy Bragg, Frightened Rabbit, GWAR, Man Man, Mess With Texas Party, SXSW, SXSW 2010