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Following critical praise for their 2009 debut, and with a second album in the works, fiery frontwoman Florence Welch and her band are touring the U.S. for the first time ever. Here, the British rockers showcase a polished punk sound and Welch's powerhouse voice.
from Bungie:You up for a challenge?Halocharts’ Firefight Challenge Staff recently put together a brand new challenge for the community at large. And, just a quick note to all those players who think they have mastered it all… trust me… we’ve been running this one for over a week now. Though…
KingArthur.com takes part in a basement jam with The End playing a combination Mona, Good Lovin’, R & B, blues progression. [Video / .MP4]
Indie rock and techno music don't generally find much overlap in their audiences. But the latest release from a German techno producer who goes by the name Pantha du Prince is finding success in attracting fans accustomed to songs built around lyrics.
Kingarthur.com meets Kelsey, Tom and Rusty outside of Downey’s on South Street and Front Street in Philadelphia, PA. [Video / .MP4]
"Devil in You" seems to stop and start constantly, lurching forward from bar to bar. It swings as though it's supposed to be a secret, like there's a hidden shuffle that can't be heard, only felt. The momentum generated is enough to sustain the song far longer than the three…
KingArthur.com watches the onslaught of a guitar army at Downey’s on South Street and Front Street in Philadelphia, PA. Featruing members of The End, Left at Albuquerque, Greg Sover, Jacob Graff and friends. A Philly Live event brought to Philly by David Simons. [Video / .MP4] This song was…
Event: Funkharp @ the Mikey Galactic CD Release What: Concert Start Time: Saturday, April 10 at 10:00pm End Time: Sunday, April 11 at 1:00am Where: The Trocadero
Friday, April 9The Blockley Pourhouse, 38th and Ludlow Streets, PhiladelphiaA special night to celebrate this growing new music venue in West Philly. Great food, good beers on tap and plenty of room to shake your hips and fingers and toes. Bring your friends and families. 7 pm – 3 course meal…
Ever wanted to play “Fire It Up” on Rockband?!? Well, today is your lucky day! Head on over to the Rockband DLC store and get it now! Let us know how you do! Rawk! – Thousand Foot Krutch
Australian by birth and now living in Nashville, Tenn., the renowned guitarist has a formidable finger-style technique. The man named a "certified guitar player" by Chet Atkins showcases his blistering style in a Mountain Stage set.
Australian by birth and now living in Nashville, Tenn., the renowned guitarist has a formidable finger-style technique. The man named a "certified guitar player" by Chet Atkins showcases his blistering style in a Mountain Stage set.
Some of them have just moved off, into the outback, to the tropics of Australia, others seem to have just gone silent, I met Groucho a couple months before he died, said he was leaving for North Korea in the morning, said he was never coming back, I’m still trying to figure out what happened.…
If you know the album to which this story's title refers, then you know that there isn't really a Broadway musical based on it. But there could be! (Though I'm not sure there should be). Recently, The New York Times ran an article detailing the process of how Green Day's…
This post is part of an ongoing series on Eye Level: The Best of Ask Joan of Art. Begun in 1993, Ask Joan of Art is the longest-running arts-based electronic reference service in the country. The real Joan is Kathleen...
KingArthur.com meets Greg Sover hosting Monday night’s jam at Downey’s on South Street, Philadelphia, PA [Video / .MP4]
Led by poets Ed Sanders and Tuli Kupferberg, the garage-rock band The Fugs became a pivotal player in the American underground of the mid- to late '60s. The group retired in 1969 but re-formed in the mid-'80s and has performed and recorded regularly ever since. The band is set to release…
"Mr. Bandman" packs a punch despite being the sparest track on The High Decibels' Cut Loose EP. Duke and Chief trade verses over a skeletal bass and drum groove from roots-punk band Big Soul, about a bash so joyously rowdy that a mere club can't contain it.
I once saw a mime open for a band. At the time, I figured the group did it so they wouldn't be upstaged. I guess it backfired because all these years later I remember the mime, but couldn't tell you the band.
On this edition of All Songs Considered , we've got special sneak previews of some of the most anticipated albums of the coming months, including new releases from The National, Stars, The Black Keys, Josh Ritter, The New Pornographers and more. Join host Bob Boilen as he chats with Monitor Mix…
It seemed, no sooner did I post Martin Luther Kings 1967 speech, then the ground started shaking beneath my feet. Well that begs the question, who’s fault is it, I heard some hot springs are boiling over, up north, it seems our populations are about to boil over too, seems Martin Luther King was…
Singer-songwriter Shooter Jennings released three country-rock records before parting ways with his Nashville-based record label. His fourth CD, Black Ribbons, is a progressive-rock concept album that looks into a not-too-distant dystopian future, and features spoken-word pieces by horror writer…
Since the release of The Strange Boys and Girls Club , The Strange Boys' members have reached more and more fans outside their Austin hometown. Hear soul-tinged garage-rock songs from the band's recent sophomore album, Be Brave .
Yesterday, I celebrated Easter by going to Disneyland and witnessing the resurrection of Michael Jackson. Before you call me a heretic, let me add that there was a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that lasted an entire minute. Trust me: Something awesomely holy was afoot.
Widely recognized in multiple genres, the violinist and composer never stays in one place too long. The former Stephane Grappelli student performs hot swing standards and a few originals with his jazz band.
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