Coverage
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Krewella, Flosstradamus Top Electric Forest Lineup Additions
Rothbury, Michigan -- Electric Forest has added a handful of new artists to their 2013 lineup.
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T in the Park Adds Grassroots Artists to Lineup
Balado, Kinross-Shire, Scotland -- T in the Park has announced another round of artists for their T Break Stage.
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All You Need to Know for EDC New York
New York City -- The road to Vegas kicks off today with EDC New York! Here's everything you need to know before you head to the festival.
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New Festival Alert: Virginia's Interlocken
Arrington, Virginia -- Introducing Interlocken, the newest music festival to hit the East Coast.
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The Road to Sasquatch: Where to Shop, Eat, and Take in the View
George, Washington -- The city of Sasquatch will be springing up again soon, don't get lost on the way there.
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A BottleRocker's Guide to Napa Valley Wineries
Napa Valley, California -- I won't do Napa Valley the injustice of attempting a full-fledged review of the wines I tasted. I will, however, give a rundown of the best wineries I visited during my trip to BottleRock.
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#TBT: GoogaMooga 2012
New York City -- GoogaMooga's opening concert kicks off tomorrow evening, signifying the beginning of the festival's sophomore year. In honor of GoogaMooga's 2013 edition, we decided to reminisce about our festival experiences from its inaugural event.
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Field Day Unveils Stage Times
London, UK -- Field Day has unveiled stage times for their 2013 installment of the one-day fest.
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Riot Fest Scores Fall Out Boy, Blink 182 for 2013 Lineup
Chicago, Illinois -- Riot Fest has announced the initial lineup for their sophomore edition.
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Kool & The Gang Join GoogaMooga's Sunday Lineup
New York City -- Kool & The Gang has been added to GoogaMooga's Sunday lineup.
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Flow to Feature Experimental Music Selection
Helsinki, Finland -- Flow has announced the third edition of The Other Sound, an experimental music program held at the fest's Cirko venue.
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Ol' Dirty Bastard, Eazy-E Holograms Top Rock the Bells Lineup
The annual hip-hop touring festival, Rock the Bells, has released its initial lineup, including digital performances from Ol' Dirty Bastard and Eazy-E.
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InstaWorld: Disclosure, Atlas Genius, The xx, and More
Find out who wore kneepads to BottleRock, who Dillon Francis hangs out with, and where in the world The xx are in this week's edition of InstaWorld.
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Latitude's Sunday Lunchtime Slot Reserved for Bobby Womack
Suffolk, UK -- Bobby Womack will join Latitude as a special guest for the festival's Sunday lunchtime performance.
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Artist Spotlight: Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers
We spoke with Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers about their favorite festival, recording music videos in a tour van, and what they're listening to on the road.
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Gov Ball's Daily Schedule Has Arrived
New York City -- Gov Ball has released the schedule for their third installment.
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Photo Gallery: BottleRock's Launching Weekend
Napa Valley, California -- Click through for a few highlights from BottleRock Napa's inaugural fest, featuring The Black Keys, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Iron & Wine, and more.
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Veggie-Friendly Menu Items Complete GoogaMooga's Food Lineup
Brooklyn, New York -- GoogaMooga has added veggie-friendly menu items to their food lineup for their sophomore edition.
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A BottleRock-ing Inaugural Year for California's Newest Festival
Napa Valley, California -- Already confirmed for a sophomore year in 2014, you don't need me to tell you BottleRock's inaugural year was a success. But that's not to say it went off without a hitch.
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New Music Tuesday: Vampire Weekend, Dillinger Escape Plan, and Wild Nothing
Listen to new music from Vampire Weekend, Wild Nothing, and The Dillinger Escape Plan in this week's New Music Tuesday.
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Lollapalooza Releases 2014 Daily Schedule
Chicago, Illinois -- Lollapalooza has released the daily set times for their August festival.
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Ultra 2014 Reveals Early Bird Ticket Info
Miami, Florida -- Early Bird Tickets will go on sale a week from today.
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HAIM, James Blake, Surfer Blood, MS MR, and More to Perform at Splendour Side Shows
Byron Bay, Australia -- HAIM, James Blake, Surfer Blood, MS MR, and more will perform at Splendour in the Grass side shows this summer.
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Yeah Yeah Yeahs, My Bloody Valentine Top FYF Fest
Los Angeles, California -- FYF Fest has announced the lineup for their 2013 edition.
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Music Monday Playlist: Hangout 2013
Gulf Shores, Alabama -- Hangout kicks off its beachside festival this Friday, May 17, and will last through Sunday, May 19.
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Laneway Announces Headliners for Inaugural US Festival
Detroit, Michigan -- Laneway has announced the initial lineup for their inaugural US edition, which will land stateside September 14.
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Survival Guide: Staying Connected When You Leave the Country
Our tips for the best (and most budget-friendly) ways to keep in touch when traveling internationally.
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80/35 Fest Unveils Lineup Additions
Des Moines, Iowa -- 80/35 Fest has added another round of lineup additions.
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More Artists Added To Lovebox Lineup
London, UK -- Lovebox has added three new artists to its Sunday lineup.
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Video Spotlight: Delicate Steve
Steve Marion of Delicate Steve spoke with us about his inspirations, forming a band, his two albums, and the art of performing live. Click through for the video.
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GoogaMooga Adds Pop-Up Restaurants to Food Lineup
New York City -- GoogaMooga has announced the addition of three pop-up restaurants to the culinary fest's extensive food lineup.
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Four Tet, Pearson Sound Top Field Day's After Party Lineup
London, UK -- Field Day has disclosed the location for its official after party.
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Gov Ball Announces Daily Schedule via Mobile App
New York City -- Gov Ball has announced their daily schedule via their newly launched mobile app.
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Schedule Released for Wilco's Solid Sound Fest
North Adams, Massachusetts -- Solid Sound has released the daily schedule for their 2013 edition.
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InstaWorld: The National, Delicate Steve, Tegan and Sara, and More
In this week's edition of InstaWorld, head to El Paso with Ra Ra Riot, find out whose geese flew the coop, and scope out Tegan and Sara's selfie skills.
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Cultivora's Mini Guide to The Downtown Festival
New York City -- The Downtown Festival will take over NYC's Lower East Side May 10-11 for a slew of intimate concerts. Click through for where to eat, party, and shop near the festival's venues.
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Living Social Announces Inaugural Backyard Festival
New York City -- Living Social has announced its inaugural Backyard Festival, with performances from music legends.
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Roskilde Snags Chase & Status, Kenton Slash Demon, and Om Unit for 2013 Edition
Roskilde, Denmark -- Roskilde has added three new artists to the lineup for their 2013 edition.
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Osheaga Confirms 30+ New Artists
Montréal, Canada -- Osheaga has added more than 30 new artists to the lineup for their 2013 installment.
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Electric Zoo Divulges Phase II Lineup
New York City -- Electric Zoo has announced their Phase II lineup as well as Friday Combo Paks, a new ticket-purchasing option.
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Top off the Outside Lands Lineup with a Taste of the Bay Area
San Francisco, California -- Outside Lands have announced their Taste of the Bay Area, Wine Lands, and Beer Lands lineups.
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Paris Triple Threat: Candelaria, Glass, and Mary Celeste
Paris, France -- What do a Mexican taqueria, late night cocktail bar, and oyster bar have in common? Nothing much actually, but the team behind these three restaurants/bars are making waves among the classic brasseries found in Paris.
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New Music Tuesday: MS MR, Deerhunter, Savages, Fitz and the Tantrums, and Knife Party
Check out new music from MS MR, Deerhunter, Savages, Fitz and the Tantrums, and Knife Party in this week's edition of New Music Tuesday.
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Depeche Mode, The Cure, MUSE to Headline ACL 2013
Austin, Texas -- Austin City Limits has released their highly-anticipated lineup for its two back-to-back weekends of 2013.
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High Sierra Unveils Final Lineup Additions and Late Night Schedule
Quincy, California -- High Sierra has announced lineup additions as well as their late night show schedule.
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Foals Replaces Death From Above 1979 at Gov Ball
New York City -- Foals have been added to the Governors Ball lineup, replacing Death From Above 1979.
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T in the Park Launches Roadshow
Scotland -- With 10 weeks to go until T in the Park, the festival is taking it to the streets with their traveling roadshow.
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Music Monday Playlist: BottleRock Napa Valley 2013
Napa Valley, California -- BottleRock Napa kicks off its inaugural installment this week. Click through to hear the artists you can expect at the fest.
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Austin City Limits Sneakily Reveals Lineup Ahead of Schedule
Austin, Texas -- Ahead of the scheduled release day of Tuesday, May 7, Austin City Limits has revealed part of their 2013 lineup.
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Festival Roundup: Memorial Day Weekend
Use our Memorial Day Weekend roundup to find your perfect festival fit.
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EDC Las Vegas Unveils 2013 Lineup
Las Vegas, Nevada -- Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas has announced the initial lineup for their 2013 edition.
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Win Tickets to Field Day via Instagram
London, UK -- Want to go to Field Day for free? Now you can.
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Introducing the Bumbershoot Lineup Plus Our Guide to the Fest
Seattle, Washington -- The lineup for Seattle's 42-year-old festival, Bumbershoot, has arrived - and so has our guide to the fest.
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Industry Insider: Eric Murphy of Pop2Life
New York City -- Pop2Life founder Eric Murphy recently took a break from his busy schedule to talk to Cultivora about why pop culture drives consumer behavior, the changing music industry, and more.
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Bestival Unveils Additional Acts
Isle of Wight, UK -- Bestival has added nine new acts to their 2013 lineup.
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KANROCKSAS Adds New Artists and Onsite Experiences
Kansas City, Kansas -- KANROCKSAS has announced new additions to both its musical lineup and onsite attractions.
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Video: Cultivora Takes Coachella
Indio, California -- Last month, Laura and I made the trek to Coachella. Click through to watch the full video, read more details about our adventures, and fast forward to certain segments.
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LouFest Scores The Killers, Wilco, and The National
St. Louis, Missouri -- LouFest has debuted its 2013 lineup, featuring The Killers, Wilco, The National, and many more.
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InstaWorld: Surfer Blood, Imagine Dragons, Calvin Harris, and More
Click through to find out whose Grammy finally arrived, why Surfer Blood is hanging out with farm animals, and where Grizzly Bear goes hiking.
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Wavefront Rolls Out Second Wave of Artists
Chicago, Illinois -- Wavefront, a 3-day EDM festival at Chicago's Montrose Beach, has added even more acts to its sophomore lineup.
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Schedule, Single-Day Tickets, and After Parties Announced for Orion Music + More
Detroit, Michigan -- Here are the lates updates on Metallica's Orion Music + More, including the daily schedule, official after parties, and single-day tickets.
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Register to Win Access to Hangout's VIP Cabana
Gulf Shores, Alabama -- Register your Hangout wristband to win VIP upgrades.
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Field Day Releases Stage-By-Stage Lineup
London, UK -- Field Day has announced the stage-by-stage lineup for the May 25 fest.
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CMJ 2013 is Officially Open for Business
New York City -- If you want to attend New York's seminal music conference and festival CMJ, now is the time to register for the best deals of the year.
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Simian Mobile Disco, Man Like Me, and More Added to Boardmasters Lineup
Cornwall, UK -- Boardmasters has added a handful of new acts to their 2013 lineup.
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Travel Essentials: The Carry-On Bag
Summer festival season is just around the corner. Flying domestic? Consider packing in one of these carry-on pieces.
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Big Gigantic, Major Lazer To Headline Mad Decent Block Party
Mad Decent Block Party has unleashed their initial lineup.
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GoogaMooga Releases Schedule and Additional Artists
New York City -- GoogaMooga has unveiled the daily performance schedule for the May 17-19 festival.
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Northside Announces Free Solange, Phosphorescent Shows and New Acts
Brooklyn, New York -- Northside has announced the addition of a second free show during the fest's week-long run.
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A Look Ahead: May 2013
Here's a quick peak of what to expect on Cultivora this May, including upcoming festivals, guides, and lineup releases.
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Video Spotlight: Team Spirit
During SXSW, we had the chance to chat with Team Spirit about the band's soulful vibe and grab a few recommendations for their favorite spots around the world.
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Free Berlin Music Week Registration for Berlin Natives
Berlin, Germany -- Berlin Music Week has announced free registration for the WORD! conference and business platform for Berlin-based companies and artists.
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New Music Tuesday: Tom Odell, !!! (Chk Chk Chk), and Daughter
Check out new music from Tom Odell, !!! (Chk Chk Chk), and Daughter in this week's edition of New Music Tuesday.
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New Music Seminar Unveils First Round Speakers for 2013
New York City -- The New Music Seminar has announced their first round of confirmed speakers for the June 9-11 conference, taking place at NYC's New Yorker Hotel.
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Cultivora's Guide to Paris by Arrondissement
Paris, France -- No matter where you explore or stay, know where to eat, shop, and party in each of Paris' 20 arrondissements.
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Forecastle Adds 6 New Artists to Roster
Louisville, Kentucky -- Forecastle has added six additional artists to their already stacked lineup.
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The Prodigy Brings Warrior's Dance Festival to EXIT
Novi Sad, Serbia -- EXIT will host this year's edition of cult band The Prodigy's Warrior's Dance Festival.
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Music Monday Playlist: Jazz Fest 2013
New Orleans, Louisiana -- Prep for the second weekend of New Orleans' seminal 10-day cultural event with our playlist to Jazz Fest 2013.
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Cat Power Added To Scandinavian Fest Circuit
Cat Power will perform at three Scandinavian fests this summer.
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Summer Camp Unleashes Daily Schedule, Single Day Tickets on Sale Tomorrow
Chillicothe, Illinois -- Summer Camp has announced the full daily schedule for the May 24-26 fest.
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DIIV, Milo Greene, and More Added to T in the Park's 20th Edition
Balado, Kinross-Shire, Scotland -- T in the Park has announced another round of artists for their 20th edition.
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New Acts Added to EDC Chicago and EDC London
Chicago and London -- Both the Chicago and London installments of Electric Daisy Carnival have added new artists to their rosters.
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60+ New Bands Announced for Reading and Leeds Festivals
Reading and Leeds, UK -- The twin festivals Reading and Leeds have just announced the addition of 60+ new bands to their bills.
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Downtown Festival Reveals Schedule and Additional Acts
New York City -- Downtown Festival has released the daily schedule and additional artists for their NYC installment.
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Overheard at Coachella Weekend 2
Indio, California -- What do you get when you put 80,000+ festivalgoers with different backgrounds and personalities in the desert and throw in a few mind-altering substances? These quotes.
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Second Round of Artists Revealed for Camp Bisco
Albany, New York -- Camp Bisco has announced a second wave of artists for their July 11-13 fest.
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Hopscotch Releases Full 175-Artist Lineup
Raleigh, North Carolina -- Hopscotch has announced the full 175 artist lineup for their 2013 edition.
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HMS Bestival Announces New Arena for 10th Anniversary
Isle of Wight, UK -- Watch HMS Bestival Captain Rob da Bank announce the festival's brand new dance arena - The Port.
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Flow Announces New Additions to Intimate Stage
Helsinki, Finland -- Flow Festival has added a handful of new additions to their 2013 lineup.
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Solange, Polyphonic Spree, and More To Join Bonnaroo Lineup
Manchester, Tennessee-- Bonnaroo has added a second wave of artists to their lineup.
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New Festival Roundup: From California to Canada
From Napa Valley to Calgary, new festivals are popping up all over North America this summer.
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Teaser Video: Our Coachella Adventures
Indio, California -- Last weekend we took Coachella by storm and documented every step of the way for your viewing pleasure. Click through for a taste of what to expect from the full video.
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InstaWorld: Cultivora at Coachella
In this week's edition of InstaWorld, we show you Coachella through Cultivora's lens.
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NYC's River To River Lineup Announced
New York City -- River To River has released the complete lineup for its month-long festival.
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Splendour in the Grass Snags Mumford & Sons and The National for Only Australian Shows
Byron Bay, Australia -- Splendour in the Grass has released the lineup for its first year in its new permanent home.
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Top 10 Moments from Coachella 2013
Indio, California --I've been a Coachella skeptic since the first time an edition passed and I knew more about who was there and what they wore than I did who played. Here's the top 10 reasons why my expectations were skewed.
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MUTEK Unveils Full 2013 Lineup
Montreal, Canada -- MUTEK has announced its completed lineup, adding 30 Canadian artists to round out the final roster.
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Video: Jimmy Kimmel's Lie Witness News, Coachella Edition
Indio, California -- Watch what happens when Jimmy Kimmel Live! reporters ask Coachella attendees about bands that don't exist.
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New Music Tuesday: Phoenix, Snoop Lion, and Junip
Phoenix's much-anticipated album Bankrupt! dropped today, along with new albums from Junip and Snoop Lion.
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Bob Dylan to Join Wilco and More on Americanarama Festival Tour
Americanarama Festival of Music Tour will launch this June, featuring Bob Dylan, Wilco, My Morning Jacket and more.
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Mad Decent Block Party 2013 Dates Announced
Mad Decent Block Party has announced its 2013 dates.
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Kascade, Afrojack, and More Top Inaugural Badlands Lineup
Calgary, Canada -- Badlands - Stampede Music Festival has released their inaugural lineup.
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Gov Ball Announces Official After Parties
New York City -- Gov Ball has released the official list of after parties for their 2013 installment.
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Music Monday Playlist: Crossing Brooklyn Ferry
New York City -- Crossing Brooklyn Ferry is quickly approaching, so we decided to pay homage to the three-day fest with a CBF-themed playlist.
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Cultivora's Guide to Record Store Day: Electronic Music Edition
New York City-- RSD isn't just for the indie rockers. Here are our recommendations for the best places in NYC to buy house, techno, electronica, and more on wax.
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Youth Lagoon, Stereophonics, and More Complete Rock Werchter Lineup
Werchter, Beligium -- Rock Werchter has completed the lineup for their 2013 installment.
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Flow Unveils Lineup Additions
Helsinki, Finland -- Flow Festival has added Moderat, Austra, and more to their 2013 lineup.
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Cultivora's Guide to Record Store Day in NYC/Brooklyn
New York City -- Record Store Day is upon us once again! We've narrowed down NYC's many record stores and paired them with nearby coffee shops, restaurants, and bars.
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Roskilde Recaps Lineup in Live Stream
Roskilde, Denmark -- Roskilde has released the final lineup for their June 29-July 7 fest.
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Ultra Europe Adds 6 Acts to Inaugural Lineup
Split/Hvar, Croatia -- Ultra Europe has added six new acts to their inaugural lineup.
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JanSport Bonfire Sessions Return to San Francisco
San Francisco, California -- Jansport Bonfire Sessions will return to San Francisco this month for their second installment.
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InstaWorld: Coachella Edition
In this week's edition of InstaWorld, we take you behind the scenes at Coachella. Find out who Danny DeVito hung out with, what Diplo brings on trips, and whose name Coachella misspelled.
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Coachella Weekend 2 Set Times Announced, Blur Promoted to Headlining Slot
Indio, California -- Coachella organizers have promoted Blur to headlining status... but who got the boot? Click through to find out.
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Boardmasters Unveils Beach Sessions Headliners
Cornwall, UK -- Boardmasters has announced the headliners for the fest's Fistral Beach Sessions.
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Win VIP Passes to Orion Music + More Festival
Detroit, Michigan -- Orion has paired with the Red Hot Chili Peppers to give RHCP fans a chance to win VIP passes.
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Downtown Music Festival Announces Additional Acts
New York City -- Downtown Music Festival has announced a second wave of artists.
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Video Spotlight: Robert DeLong
If there was a festival MVP award, Robert DeLong would be an undeniable frontrunner. Click through to watch our video interview and hear his take on music festivals, travel essentials, and what's in store for the festival stage.
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Kurt Vile, Marnie Stern Top 4Knots Lineup
New York City -- 4Knots has announced the lineup for its third annual fest
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Cultivora's Guide to Record Store Day in Seattle
Seattle, Washington -- Check out our Pacific Northwest picks for this year's Record Store Day (they sell more than grunge, we promise).
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Hangout Announces Kick Off Party Lineup
Gulf Shores, Alabama -- Hangout has announced the lineup for their kick off party.
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Capitol Hill Releases Single Day Tickets and Daily Schedule
Seattle, Washington -- Capitol Hill has released single day tickets as well as the daily schedule for the July 26-29 fest.
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Decibel Unleashes First Wave of Artists
UPDATED Seattle, Washington -- Decibel has unveiled the first wave of artists for its 10th annual edition.
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Grizzly Bear, Junip, and More Join Latitude's 2013 Lineup
Suffolk, UK -- Latitude has confirmed the next wave of artists to perform at the July 18-21 fest.
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Paul McCartney, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine Inch Nails to Headline Outside Lands
San Francisco, California -- Outside Lands has released the full lineup for its 6th edition.
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New Music Tuesday: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Thermals, Major Lazer, Jessie Ware
Today marks the long-anticipated release of Mosquito from The Yeah Yeah Yeahs plus new albums by The Thermals, Jessie Ware, and Major Lazer.
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New Lineup Additions for Unknown's Inaugural Fest
Rovinj, Croatia -- Unknown has announced a new wave of artists for its first year.
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Lovebox Announces Main Stage Artists
London, UK -- Lovebox 2013 has announced their main stage headliners.
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Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails Among First Announced Acts For Voodoo 2013
New Orleans, Louisiana -- Voodoo has announced its first 15 artists for the 15th installment of the NOLA fest.
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Surprise Collaborations from Coachella Weekend 1
Indio, California -- Coachella Weekend 1 was full of surprise collaborations, watch a few of the best right here.
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Music Monday Playlist: Heading out to California
California -- After a full weekend of Coachella live streams, tweets, and instagrams, we've had enough. So we're heading out to California to get in on the action.
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Firefly Offers Off-Site Camping Options
Dover, Delaware -- Although Firefly has sold out of on-site camping for their sophomore year, festival organizers have provided a list of alternative campsites.
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Live Stream Coachella from Home
Indio, California -- Live stream Coachella this weekend from the comfort of your own home.
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Richie Hawtin Joins Sónar's 20th Anniversary
Barcelona, Spain -- Richie Hawtin will present his project ENTER. at Sónar's 20th Anniversary installment.
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HARD Summer Releases First Mixtape in 2013 Series
Los Angeles, California -- HARD SUMMER has released the first mixtape in their 2013 summer series.
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Kendal Calling Announces 85+ Acts
Cumbria, UK -- Kendal Calling has added more than 85 acts to their roster.
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EDC London Tickets On Sale Now
London, UK -- Take advantage of these special discounted tickets for the inaugural International Electric Daisy Experience in London.
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Extra Tickets and Schedule Released for Hangout Fest
Gulf Shores, Alabama -- More tickets have been allotted for Hangout Fest; so grab your ticket then use the schedule to plan your weekend.
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Bestival's Films In The Forest Lineup Announced
Isle of Wight, UK -- Bestival has announced the lineup for their yearly fim installment,
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Cultivora's 5 Top Picks for Coachella
Indio, California -- If you're heading out to Coachella this weekend or next, make sure to add these 5 artists to your festival schedule.
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Wu-Tang Clan, David Byrne & St. Vincent to Headline 80/35 Fest
Des Moines, Iowa -- 80/35 Festival has announced the lineup for their July fest.
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SxSessions: Festivals + Travel with Surfer Blood, Mary C, Team Spirit, and More
Austin, Texas -- A few of our favorite SXSW artists talk festivals and travel.
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InstaWorld: Mumford and Sons, The xx, Major Lazer, and More
Catch up with Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Mumford and Sons, The xx, and more in this week's edition of InstaWorld.
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Set Times Released for Coachella Weekend 1
Indio, California -- Here are the set times for this weekend at Coachella! Start strategizing your game plan.
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Made in America Lineup Announced via Spotify
UPDATED Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -- Made In America has announced the lineup for its sophomore installment.
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What to Pack: Coachella
Indio, California -- Here's what to pack for a trip to Coachella, whether you're camping or living it up in a hotel.
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Roskilde Adds Danish Package to 2013 Lineup
Roskilde, Denmark -- Roskilde has announced the addition of a Danish package to their lineup
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Electric Zoo Unleashes Main Stage Headliners
New York City -- Electric Zoo has unleashed the first round of artists for its 2013 installment.
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Phosphorescent, Mount Kimbie, Mikal Cronin to Way Out West
Gothenburg, Sweden -- Just days after the addition of Grimes, Jupiter & Okwess International, and Tom Odell, Way Out West adds even more artists to its bill.
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Daily Lineup Released for Rock On The Range
Columbus, Ohio -- Rock On The Range released its daily lineup just in time for single day tickets to go on sale this Friday.
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Forecastle Releases Lineup by Day
Louisville, Kentucky -- Forecastle has released the daily lineup for their 2013 edition.
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New Music Tuesday: Kurt Vile, The Flaming Lips, Mount Kimbie, and More
Hear new music from Kurt Vile, The Flaming Lips, James Blake, and more in this week's edition of New Music Tuesday.
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Carpoolchella: a Survival Guide for Your Coachella Road Trip
Indio, California -- Whether driving from elsewhere in California or somewhere further, here are a few tips for making the most of your road trip to Coachella.
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Electric Forest Unveils Lineup Additions
Rothbury, Michigan -- Electric Forest has announced another round of artists set to perform at the June 27-30 fest.
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Made in America Announces Dates for Sophomore Edition
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -- Jay-Z's Made in America fest has announced the dates for its 2013 edition.
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Primavera Sound's Artist Cancellations and New Band Additions
Barcelona, Spain -- Primavera Sound may have lost four artists this past week, but they've made up for them all with new artist additions.
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Crossing Brooklyn Ferry Expands Lineup
New York City -- Crossing Brooklyn Ferry has expanded the lineup for their 2013 edition.
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Rock Werchter Announces Lineup Additions
Werchter, Belgium -- Rock Werchter has added a handful of names to their already extensive lineup.
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Music Monday Playlist: Coachella 2013
Indio, California -- One song for every artist on the Coachella lineup. That's right, prep for the fest with this comprehensive playlist.
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Video: Noisey Inside the Studio with Phoenix
Noisey takes us inside the studio where Phoenix put the final touches on their upcoming album, Bankrupt.
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Wiley, Breach, and More to Join Lovebox 2013 Lineup
London, UK -- Lovebox adds Wiley, Breach, and more to their 2013 lineup.
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InstaWorld: Cults, Ellie Goulding, Biffy Clyro and More
Check out what Guards, Icona Pop, Macklemore, and more are up to in this week's edition of Instaworld.
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All the Rage: Artist-Curated Festivals
From heavy metal rockers Metallica to eclectic hip-hop collective The Roots, artist-curated festivals are all the rage.
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Echo Festival Announces Final Round of Artists
Istria, Croatia -- Echo has announced its final round of artists.
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Gov Ball Releases Lineup By Day and Single Day Tickets
New York City -- Gov Ball has releases their daily schedule as well as single day General Admission and VIP passes.
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Way Out West Adds Grimes, Tom Odell and More to Lineup
Gothenburg, Sweden -- Way Out West has announced new artist additions to their already extensive roster.
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Flow Adds My Bloody Valentine and Grimes, Releases Daily Program
Helsinki, Finland -- Flow festival has confirmed My Bloody Valentine, Grimes, and more. Organizers have also released Flow's daily program.
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Newport Folk Festival Completes Friday Lineup
Newport, Rhode Island -- Newport Folk Festival has announced additions to their Friday lineup.
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Outside Lands Releases First Round of Tickets
UPDATED: Round 1 tickets have sold out San Francisco, California -- Outside Lands has released the first wave of tickets for the August fest.
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Postcard: Larry Heath of the AU review at Bluesfest
Byron Bay, Australia -- Larry Heath of the AU review sent us a postcard from last weekend's Byron Bay Bluesfest. Click through for some of his weekend highlights, including Robert Plant, Paul Simon, and Iggy and the Stooges.
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MUTEK Adds Closing Acts to Festival Lineup
Montreal, Canada -- MUTEK has announced lineup additions for the fest's final day.
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Americana Artists Join Roskilde Lineup
Roskilde, Denmark -- Roskilde adds Americana acts to the already stacked lineup.
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Movement Unleashes Phase 3 Lineup
Detroit, Michigan -- Movement has announced Phase 3 of their lineup.
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Field Day Announces Lineup Additions
London, UK -- Field Day has added yet another wave of artists to the fest's lineup.
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Desert Gold Returns to Ace Hotel for Coachella 2013
Indio, California -- The fifth annual Desert Gold event series at the Ace Hotel will bring good music, food, and vibes together.
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What the Festival Unveils 2013 Lineup
White River Canyon, Oregon -- What the Festival has announced the lineup for this year's fest.
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Wavefront Music Festival Announces Lineup
Chicago, Illinois -- Wavefront has announced the first wave of acts for its sophomore edition.
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The Flaming Lips, Girl Talk, and More to Headline Capitol Hill Block Party 2013
Seattle, Washington -- Capitol Hill Block Party has announced the first phase of artists for its 2013 edition.
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New Music Tuesday: Tyler, The Creator and The Knife
Stream new releases from The Knife and Tyler, The Creator.
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36 Hours in Byron Bay
Byron Bay, Australia -- Use this mini travel guide for a quick stop in Byron before or after one of the area's festivals, like Bluesfest and Splendour in the Grass.
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Lollapalooza Releases 2013 Lineup
Chicago, Illinois -- Lollapalooza has revealed the lineup for their 2013 edition, set to take place August 2-4 in Chicago's Grant Park.
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Music Monday Playlist: Snowbombing 2013
Mayrhofen, Austria -- Whether you're attending Snowbombing festival or just drooling over the lineup from home, this playlist should be the soundtrack to your week.
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GoogaMooga Registration Opens Today at Noon
New York City -- Registration for GoogaMooga's sophomore edition will open today at noon.
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Vans Warped Tour Announces 19th Edition Lineup
The 19th Vans Warped Tour announces Motion City Soundtrack, the Used, and many more to summer series.
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Travel Tips: Deutsch Sprache in Österreich (Speaking German in Austria)
Mayrhofen, Austria -- Happy first day of Snowbombing, and welcome to Mayrhofen! Although most people in town speak English, politeness and effort go a long way. Kick off the week with this mini-guide to the language for non-German speakers.
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Summer Camp Releases 3rd Wave of Artists
Chillicothe, Illinois -- Summer Camp has unveiled the third round of artist additions.
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ED Banger 10th Anniversary Headed to HARD SUMMER
Los Angeles, California -- HARD SUMMER has announced its first stage for the August 3-4 festival.
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Coachella Unleashes Food Lineup
Indio, California -- Coachella has unveiled the most important lineup of all -- the food lineup.
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A Look Ahead: April 2013
Here's a quick peak of what to expect on Cultivora this April, including upcoming festivals, guides, and lineup releases.
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Bonnaroo Announces Comedy Lineup
Manchester, Tennessee -- Bonnaroo has announced the stacked comedy lineup for 2013.
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[INFOGRAPHIC] The Big 5 US Festivals
Ticketcity created an infographic comparing Coachella, Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and South By Southwest - which one are you attending?
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Must-See Artist of SXSW: Delicate Steve
Austin, Texas -- More than a week from SXSW has gone by yet we can't seem to get New Jersey-based Delicate Steve out of our heads or off our playlists.
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Mount Kimbie, Gilles Peterson, and More Added to Dimensions Lineup
Pula, Croatia -- Dimensions has added even more artists to their already extensive lineup.
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Boardmasters Unleashes Lineup Additions
Cornwall, UK -- Boardmasters surf, skate, and music festival has announced another wave of lineup additions
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Ultra Plans to Scale Back to One Weekend in 2014
Miami, Florida -- Despite a successful two-weekend run that wrapped last weekend, Ultra organizers plan to scale back to a one-weekend event in 2014.
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Lovebox Announces First Wave of Arena Artists
London, UK -- Lovebox has announced its first wave of arena artists.
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Downtown Music Festivals Reveals Initial NYC Lineup
New York City -- Downtown Music Festival has released the initial lineup for its first festival stop in NYC this May.
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On the Scene: Alt-J at Webster Hall
New York City -- Alt-J rocked a sold out show at New York City's Webster Hall.
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Our Top Five Picks for Snowbombing
Mayrhofen, Austria -- As always, the Austrian festival has a massive lineup filled with top-notch acts. Here are five artists to keep in mind for your Snowbombing experience.
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James Blake, The 1975, and More Join Bestival 2013 Lineup
Isle of Wight, UK -- Bestival has announced their second wave of lineup additions.
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Four Tet, Joy Orbison, and More to Headline Inaugural Dekmantel Festival
Amsterdam, Netherlands -- Dekmantel record label has announced the lineup for its inaugural two-day festival.
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Cold War Kids to Replace Miguel at Gov Ball
New York City -- Cold War Kids have stepped in to replace Miguel at this June's Governors Ball Music Festival.
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The Glastonbury 2013 Lineup Has Arrived
Worthy Farm, UK -- The large majority of the 2013 Glastonbury lineup has finally been announced.
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From Short Shorts to Floor Toms: The 8 Bests of SXSW 2013
Austin, Texas -- Want to know which artist had the Best Short Shorts of SXSW 2013? What about the Best Only-Slightly-Stereotypical Floor Tom Section? This slideshow is for you.
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MUTEK Announces Second Wave of Artists
Montreal, Canada -- MUTEK has unveiled the second wave of artist for its 2013 installment.
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Instaworld: WMC/Ultra Edition
Miami, Florida -- In our WMC/Ultra edition of InstaWorld, Swedish House Mafia says goodbye to tour life, Benny Benassi hangs out with Steve Aoki and Afrojack, and Kaskade runs into some fans.
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Primavera Sound Releases New Batch of Tickets
Barcelona, Spain -- Primavera Sound will release another round of tickets for the currently sold out fest.
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Solange, METZ, M.I.A Help Complete Pitchfork Chicago Lineup
Chicago, Illinois -- More acts have been added to the Pitchfork Chicago lineup to round out the July 19-21 festival.
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New Music Tuesday: CHVRCHES and Little Green Cars
Listen to releases from newcomers CHVRCHES and Little Green Cars.
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New Music Video From the Yeah Yeah Yeahs
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs have released a saucy new video for their single "Sacrilege," featuring model Lily Cole.
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Boys Noize, Robert Plant, and More Added to Forecastle Festival
Louisville, Kentucky -- Forecastle Fest adds four new acts to their growing roster.
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The Great GoogaMooga is Back!
Brooklyn, New York -- The Great GoogaMooga is returning to Prospect Park this May for round 2 with stellar music and food lineups.
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Spring Awakening Announces Full Lineup
Chicago, Illinois -- Spring Awakening has announced the final phase of their lineup.
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SXSW Photo Gallery: Saturday with METZ, Vacationer, Delicate Steve, High Highs, and More
Austin, Texas -- The last day of South By Southwest is nothing to take for granted. Sure you're tired, sore, and most likely a little hungover but those aren't excuses for not making the most of a SXSW Saturday.
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7 SXSW Artists That Rocked (And Where You Can Catch Them Next)
Austin, Texas -- Last week, our team headed south to Austin for SXSW, a week of live shows, barbecue, and music discovery.
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Outlook Announces Second Wave of Artists
Pula, Croatia -- Outlook has announced their second wave of artists, with over 90 new acts added.
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New Festival Alert: Moonrise Festival
Baltimore, Maryland -- Moonrise Festival has announced Phase 1 of its inaugural lineup.
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Music Monday Playlist: Byron Bay Bluesfest
Byron Bay, Australia -- Only four days remain until Byron Bay Bluesfest kicks of its 24th year at the beautiful Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm. If you're attending the 5-day festival, there are only two things left for you to do - one of them is pressing play on this playlist.
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The National Added to Roskilde 2013 Roster
Roskilde, Denmark -- Roskilde announces the latest addition to their growing roster.
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SXSW Photo Gallery: A !!! (Chk Chk Chk) Dance Party at The Hype Hotel
Austin, Texas -- "I Survived A !!! Photo Pit" shirts should be handed out to photographers after each !!! (Chk Chk Chk) set - to those that made it, that is.
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NYC Popfest 2013 Announces Lineup
New York City -- NYC Popfest has announced their 2013 lineup, featuring acts Ringo Deathstarr, The Smittens, and Grand Resort.
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Cultivora's Must-Have Camping Gear For Summer Festivals
Get ready to brave the outdoors at your next festival with our list of essential camping gear.
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TomorrowWorld Reveals US Location
Atlanta, Georgia -- TomorrowLand's sister festival, TomorrowWorld, announces its inaugural location.
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Australia's Laneway Festival Makes US Debut
Detroit, Michigan -- Laneway Festival will make its way stateside this fall.
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Industry Insider: Toffer Christensen of T Presents
New York City -- A 12-year industry veteran, Toffer Christensen recently launched his own boutique talent buying firm, T Presents, in Brooklyn.
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SXSW Photo Gallery: Solange at The Hype Hotel
Austin, Texas -- Solange's funk-infused, new wave set in addition to a special appearance by one of my personal guitar heroes Dev Hynes was the perfect way to end Friday night at SXSW. Click through the gallery for some of our favorite shots.
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Latitude Announces 2013 Lineup
Suffolk, UK -- Latitude Festival has announced their full lineup, which includes headliners Bloc Party, Kraftwerk, and many more.
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SXSW Photo Gallery: Aquarium Drunkard Party at The Hype Hotel
Austin, Texas -- Aquarium Drunkard put on quite the show Wednesday night at The Hype Hotel. Click through for some shots of The Orwells, Foxygen, and Phosphorescent.
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Roskilde Adds Chelsea Light Moving, The Sword to Lineup
Roskilde, Denmark -- Roskilde Festival has added a rock component to their already killer lineup.
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Bat For Lashes and More Added to Flow Lineup
Helsinki, Finland -- Flow announces lineup additions Bat For Lashes, Hudson Mohawke, and more.
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SXSW Review: The Warner Sound Showcase With Alt-J, Guards, Surfer Blood, and More
Austin, Texas -- The Warner Sound's Thursday Showcase featured Guards, Surfer Blood, Atlas Genius, Frightened Rabbit, The Joy Formidable, Alt-J, and The Flaming Lips. Needless to say it was one of our most anticipated events of SXSW.
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InstaWorld: SXSW Edition
Welcome to InstaWorld: SXSW Edition! Check out backstage pictures from Macklemore, Tegan and Sara, Surfer Blood and more.
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SXSW Saturday Photo Highlights
Highlights from the last official day of SXSW, including the Trouble & Bass showcase, the Fader Fort, and the legendary George Clinton. Click through to view the photo gallery.
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SXSW Friday Photo Highlights
Austin, Texas -- Photo highlights from our third day at South by Southwest, featuring Delicate Steve, Flatbush Zombies, A$AP Ferg, Danny Brown, Action Bronson, Laura Mvula, Rudimental, and Solange.
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SXSW Video: Lessons Learned
Austin, Texas -- We hit the streets (or in this case, the lobby of The Hilton) and asked people about the lessons they learned at South by Southwest. Click through to watch the video and lean how to improve your experience for next year.
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Electric Pickle Pop Up Factory: A Sneak Peak at Miami's Newest Venue
Miami, Florida -- Sonus Music and Half Baked Records present The Electric Pickle Pop-Up Factory - Sneak Peak on the Beach as part of Miami Music Week.
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Lollapalooza Announces Early Bird Ticket Sale
Chicago, Illinois -- The early bird sale for Lollapalooza 2013 is just around the corner.
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Yahoo! Goes On Tour with Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, and More
Yahoo! announced its inaugural On the Road tour at SXSW last week, with scheduled artists including Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, and more.
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New Music Tuesday: Vampire Weekend and Dinosaur Jr.
Check out new tracks from Vampire Weekend, whose new album Modern Vampires of the City is out May 7, and Dinosaur Jr.
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Electric Zoo Expands for 2013
Randall's Island, New York -- Electric Zoo plans to expand for its 2013 installment, featuring five different stages to celebrate its five year anniversary.
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Music Monday Playlist: Dirty Projectors, Macklemore, Grizzly Bear and More
This week's Music Monday playlist is all over the place, ranging from more popular artists like Dirty Projectors and Macklemore to lesser-known acts like Lady Lamb the Beekeeper, Sister Sparrow, and Kyla La Grange.
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SXSW Video: Laura Mvula Performs at the Hype Hotel
Austin, Texas -- Laura Mvula blew us away with her performance at the Hype Hotel during South By Southwest. Click through to find out why.
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SXSW Thursday Photo Highlights
Austin, Texas -- Photo highlights from our second day at South by Southwest, featuring Surfer Blood, CHVRCHES, The Joy Formidable, The Flaming Lips, and more.
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Explore: Miami Museums
Miami, Florida -- Though not exactly world-renowned for its museums, Miami does have a few gems. If you want to pair your partying with sightseeing, here are our recommendations.
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New Festival Alert: JamBase Live
George, Washington -- JamBase and Live Nation have paired up to bring you JamBase Live, a new festival taking place at The Gorge Amphitheater July 5-6.
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The Roots, Solange, TV on the Radio to Headline Crossing Brooklyn Ferry
Brooklyn, New York -- Curated by Aaron and Bryce Dessner of The National, Crossing Brooklyn Ferry Music and Film Festival will return to the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) this spring.
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Soundset 2013 Lineup Announced
Shakopee, Minnesota -- Soundset Music Festival has announced the lineup for their 2013 installment, featuring performances from Snoop Dogg (but apparently not Snoop Lion?), Mac Miller, Tech N9ne, Busta Rhymes, and many more.
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#TBT: Ultra 2009
With Ultra and the Winter Music Conference kicking off this weekend, Marjana Jaidi recounts the tale of her first ever festival experience.
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SXSW Wednesday Photo Highlights
Austin, Texas -- Photo highlights from our first day at South by Southwest, featuring Team Spirit, Polyphonic Spree, and more.
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Grizzly Bear, Wolfgang Gartner Added to Hangout's Lineup
Gulf Shores, Alabama -- Hangout Music Festival has added Grizzly Bear and Wolfgang Gartner to their already stacked lineup, which includes Stevie Wonder, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Kendrick Lamar and more.
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Green Day Joins Reading and Leeds Festivals
Reading and Leeds, U.K -- Green Day will join, Alt-J, Eminem, Biffy Clyro, The Lumineers, Foals and more at this Reading and Leeds Festivals this year.
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Avicii, David Guetta To Headline EDC Chicago
Chicago, Illinois -- Avicii, David Guetta, Heidi, and Dirtyphonics are among those set to perform at the inaugural Electric Daisy Carnival Chicago.
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Osheaga Releases Stellar Lineup for 2013
Montréal, Canada -- Mumford and Sons, Beach House, and Imagine Dragons are just a few of the acts performing at Osheaga this year.
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InstaWorld: SXSW, Of Monsters and Men, Local Natives, and More
In this week's Instaworld, we get a behind-the-scenes look at SXSW set-up, see where Guards go on their detour, catch Twenty One Pilots in action, relax with Cam'ron, and more!
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Splendour in the Grass Announces 2013 Dates
Byron Bay, Australia -- Splendour in the Grass has finally arrived at its long-anticipated permanent home in Australia's North Byron Parklands.
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Roskilde Announces Lineup Additions
Roskilde, Denmark -- Roskilde Festival has gone global with their latest lineup additions, ranging from Moroccan band Hoba Hoba Spirit to West African artist Bombino.
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Need An Oasis from the SXSW Madness?
Austin, Texas -- These bars/restaurants are great if you want to take a break from the nonstop parade of panels, parties, showcases, and open bars.
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New Music Tuesday: Justin Timberlake, Foals, and Biffy Clyro
Check out a graphic new video from Foals, stream Justin Timberlake's new album, and listen to Coachella artist Biffy Clyro's new album
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Somerset House Announces Summer Series Headliners
London, U.K -- London's Somerset House has announced the lineup for their summer festival series, taking place July 11-21.
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Couch by Couchwest: The Cheaper, Less-Active Alternative to SXSW
Location: Your Couch -- Don't let not being in Austin stand in your way of a festivalgoer (or, rather, festivalstayer) experience this March 10-16.
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The Joy Formidable, Jakwob Added to Boardmasters Lineup
Cornwall, U.K -- Boardmasters will take place August 7-11 in Newquay, Cornwall, one of the world's premiere surfing destinations. In addition to music, the main focus of the three-day festival (extended from two days for 2013) is the 6 Star Men's Surfing Series, where world-renown surfers compete for points and prize money.
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H&M To Give Away Coachella Tickets
Indio, California -- H&M is looking for fashionable music fans to send to Coachella this April.
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Wilco To Perform Fan Requested Set at Solid Sound
North Adams, Massachusetts -- In honor of Solid Sound's opening night, Wilco will perform their first ever live set comprised entirely of fan requested tracks.
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On the Scene: Local Natives at Le Trabendo, Paris
Paris, France -- Fresh off their second album release, LA-based Local Natives seemed right at home as they played to a sold out crowd in Paris last Tuesday.
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Music Monday Playlist: WMC / Ultra 2013
Headed to Miami or wish you were? Here are 100 tracks of deep house, tech house, techno, electronica, nu disco, electro house, progressive house, dubstep, hip hop, and more in honor of WMC and Ultra.
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Stevie Wonder and Macklemore Headed to Hangout
Gulf Shores, Alabama -- The one, the only Stevie Wonder is joining Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and Kings of Leon at this year's Hangout Music Festival.
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Experiential Festivals Add New Elements to Festival Scene
Wanderlust's summer series of yoga festivals take place everywhere from Vermont to Chile, Brooklyn's inaugural Great GoogaMooga 2012 took festival-goers on a culinary adventure, and Boardmasters adds surf pros to the lineup of artists.
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Marvellous Island Festival Releases a Stacked Lineup
Paris, France -- The lineup for Paris' Marvellous Island Festival packs enough EDM punch for 5-days of dancing.
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#TBT: South By Southwest 2012
Austin, Texas -- There's only 5 more nights before the Cultivora team touches down in Austin for SXSW. Today we took a break from prepping to reminisce about SXSW 2012.
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Waterloo Records: Austin's Music Mecca
Austin, Texas -- Getting ready for SXSW? Be sure to pay a visit to one of our favorite record stores.
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Beach House, Godspeed You! Black Emperor Added to Flow and Øya Lineups
Beach House and Godspeed You! Black Emperor will join the summer lineups of Flow and Øya.
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Miami Music Week is On the Horizon
Miami, Florida -- Whether you have a ticket to Miami's Winter Music Conference or to Ultra, we've compiled two lists of must-attend Miami events for March 15-24.
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The xx Announce First Artists for Their Festival Series 'Night + Day'
Polica, Kindness, and Mount Kimbie are among the first artists announced for The xx's curated and headlined touring festival series - Night + Day.
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InstaWorld: A-Trak, The Lumineers, IconaPop, and More
Welcome to our new weekly series, InstaWorld, in which we take a look at what's happening around the world through artists' lenses.
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Nine Inch Nails, The xx Announced for South Korea's Ansan Valley Rock
Ansan City, South Korea -- Ansan Valley Rock Festival, formally the Jisan Valley Rock Festival, has announced the initial lineup for the three-day Summer event.
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Watch Weird Al, Moby, Guns N' Roses, and More Audition for the Postal Service
In case you didn't get your fill of Weird Al with the Bonnaroo Lineup Announcement Live Stream, watch him here in a "Funny or Die" fictional segment, set in 2002, auditioning for the Postal Service along with a comedic bunch of potential Postal Service members.
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On the Scene: Questlove + D'Angelo at Brooklyn Bowl
New York City -- Last night, Questlove and D'Angelo played a rare two-man show at Brooklyn Bowl. Click through for a review and photos of the night.
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New Music Tuesday: (SXSW) Thurston Moore's Chelsea Light Moving and Suuns
Spend your Tuesday basking in the glory of these new releases from SXSW artists Chelsea Light Moving and Suuns.
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Joanna Newsom, Chairlift Added To Pitchfork Chicago Lineup
Chicago, Illinois -- Pitchfork Music Festival has added Chairlift, Breeders, Joanna Newsom, and more to their summer festival lineup.
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Music Monday Playlist: SXSW 2013
There's only 8 days left before SXSW Music kicks off another jam-packed week of showcases, panels, events, and parties. Get acquainted with some of the artists that'll be in attendance with our SXSW playlist.
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Forecastle Lineup Includes The Black Keys, The Avett Brothers, and More
Louisville, Kentucky -- The Black Keys, The String Cheese Incident, and The Avett Brothers will headline Forecastle Festival July 12-14.
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My Bloody Valentine Hitting Berlin Festival this September
Berlin, Germany -- My Bloody Valentine, Klaxons, and more have been added to the Berlin Festival lineup.
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Up 'Til Dawn: White Night Melbourne
Melbourne, AUS -- Last weekend, Australia played host to a White Night Festival, a series of free art events that span the globe.
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The Latest Documentary on The National Directed by Frontman's Brother
Mistaken for Strangers is the newest documentary on The National coming from frontman Matt Berninger's brother, Tom.
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Here's Your Chance to Play at Bonnaroo!
Manchester, Tennessee -- Ten bucks and a good song could get you on stage at Bonnaroo 2013.
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STRP Biennial: For the Musically, Artistically, and Technologically Curious
Eindhoven, NL -- For 10 days, Eindhoven plays host to a new media festival, complete with unique music performances and interactive programming galore. Find out why this festival is worth your attention.
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METZ, Guards Added to Field Day Lineup
London, U.K -- METZ, Guards, and more to join Field Day lineup.
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New Festival for Boston to Call Its Own
Boston, Massachusetts -- Boston Calling, the first multiday, multistage, rock festival held on City Hall Plaza, was announced today and already has quite the lineup.
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Living on Cloud 9: Kendrick Lamar at Roseland Ballroom
New York City -- Last night, Kendrick Lamar gave us a preview of what to expect at Gov Ball this summer, with two consecutive sold-out performances.
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The Must-Attend Events for SXSW
Austin, Texas -- Scouring through the endless lists of SXSW events to find the perfect ones is a daunting task - a task that we've taken upon ourselves. You're welcome.
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Coachella Releases Sideshows in LA, San Diego, Santa Ana, and Pomona
California -- Goldenvoice Presents, the promotors behind Coachella, have released a slew of sideshows before, in between, and after Coachella's two weekends.
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Paste Jumps on the Festival Bandwagon with Untapped
Fort Worth, Texas -- Paste Magazine has teamed with Spune and The Common Table to take over Untapped, a series of indie music and beer festivals.
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Introducing Snoe.down, a moe. Festival in Vermont
Killington, Vermont -- As part of their series of moe.festivals, the Buffalo-based jam rockers in moe. combine music and winter sports to bring you snoe.down.
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2 New Names Added to Sasquatch Lineup
George, Washington -- Just when we thought things couldn't get any better for the already sold out festival, organizers added two more acts to the bill.
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New Music Tuesday: Phoenix & The Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Both Phoenix and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs have released new singles in support of their upcoming April albums and festival dates.
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Diplo, EOTO, and Big Boi Included in Summer Camp Round 2 Lineup
Chillicothe, Illinois -- The second round of artists for Summer Camp Music Festival have arrived, adding Diplo and Big Boi to the lineup.
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Metallica's Orion Festival Drops Sophomore Lineup
Detroit, Michigan -- The Metallica curated and headline festival, Orion Music + More, has released its 2013 lineup.
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Music Monday Playlist: February 25
Check out this week's Music Monday Playlist, compiled in honor of the recently released Bonnaroo and Firefly lineups.
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Are you Prepared for Tomorrow's Bonnaroo Ticket Sale?
Manchester, Tennessee -- Tickets for Bonnaroo hit the virtual shelves tomorrow at noon EST, are you prepared?
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Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Grizzly Bear Curate I'll Be Your Mirror Lineup
London, UK -- The All Tomorrow's Parties spin-off announces 2013 lineup curated by Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Grizzly Bear.
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Atoms for Peace to Make Festival Rounds in Eastern Europe
If there was ever a time to save up for a trip to Eastern Europe, this would be it.
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Camp Bisco Scores Animal Collective, Passion Pit, Bassnectar, and More
Albany, New York -- The 3-Day Music and Arts Festival Camp Bisco Scores Animal Collective, Passion Pit, Bassnectar, and more for its 2013 edition.
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Pickathon Announces 2013 Lineup
Happy Valley, Oregon -- Pickathon returns for its 15th edition, starring Feist, Andrew Bird, and more.
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London, According to Festicket
London, U.K -- Earlier this week, I met the Festicket team in London. Click through to discover their top recommendations in the area.
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Watch Ultra Festival's Live Stream from Chile and Buenos Aires
Ultra Chile and Ultra Buenos Aires performances will stream live from the festivals this Saturday, February 23.
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Introducing our Guide to Byron Bay Bluesfest
Byron Bay, Australia -- With the help of our friends Larry Heath and Lucy Inglis of The AU Review, we've created a guide to Byron Bay Bluesfest. Need to know the rundown of the festival, where to stay, and how to get there? Start here.
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Snowball Releases Festival Schedule
Winter Park, Colorado -- Snowball Music Festival has released its schedule for the 3-day event taking place March 8-10. Do your must-see acts overlap?
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Jack White Crowned 2013 Record Store Day Ambassador
The former White Stripes frontman will pioneer this year's Record Store Day promotions.
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Paul McCartney and Wu-Tang Clan to Headline Bonnaroo 2013
Manchester, Tennessee -- Weird Al has announced the 2013 Bonnaroo lineup via Youtube, with headliners including Paul McCartney, Wu-Tang, ZZ Top, R Kelly and more!
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Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tom Petty to Headline Firefly
Firefly has posted the lineup for its sophomore edition, and it's looking goooooood, with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers set to headline. Click through for the full lineup and for ticket information.
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Wilco's 2013 Solid Sound Festival Lineup Announced
North Adams, Massachusetts -- Solid Sound's 2013 lineup brings Foxygen, Yo La Tengo, The Dream Syndicate, Reggie Watts, and, of course, Wilco.
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Music Monday Playlists: Breakups
We admit, our last Music Monday Playlist was a bit biased towards couples and romantics. So this week's playlist is for, well, if you Valentine's Day didn't go so well.
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Outlook 2013 Launch Parties Announced
Pula, Croatia -- Outlook is bringing launch parties to cities all over Europe, find the one nearest you and get ready for an epic Outlook 2013!
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New Festival Alert: TomorrowWorld
The organizers behind Tomorrowland in Belgium have announced a brand-new festival, taking place September 27-29 in a mystery location.
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Ultra Completes Lineup
Miami, Florida -- Ultra Music Festival has finally completed its 2013 lineup after 3 phases of announcements.
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A-Trak Debuts New Travel Site, Infinite Legroom
DJ, Fool's Gold don, and travel impresario A-Trak has launched his own travel website, Infinite Legroom.
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A Year in the Life of Cultivora
In honor of our first birthday, we laid out a summary of our year in a visual timeline... click through to check it out.
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Hangout with Tom Petty & The Heart Breakers and Kings of Leon at Hangout Fest
Gulf Shores, Alabama -- Hangout Festival Released its lineup (save for one headliner), including Tom Petty & The Heart Breakers and Kings of Leon.
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Grab WMC Discounts Before They're Gone
Miami Beach, Florida -- Still need to book your hotel or flight for WMC? Check out these deals for WMC attendees.
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Kraftwerk's 3D Show is Coming to Flow Festival
Helsinki, Finland -- Flow Festival has added Kraftwerk and more electronic acts to its lineup.
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The Road to Ultra is a Long Way From Home
Ultra is kicking off its March festivals with a North American Club Tour, Road to Ultra: A Long Way From Home.
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Wavefront Music Festival Returns to the Windy City
Chicago, Illinois -- The second annual Wavefront Music Festival returns to the Chicago's Montrose Beach July 5-7, marking the first year that the EDM festival will span three days.
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Sónar Barcelona Adds Major Lazer, Justice, and More to Lineup
Barcelona, Spain -- Sónar has announced a new venue and a fresh round of artists for 2013.
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New Music Tuesday: The Postal Service and Kurt Vile
The Postal Service and Kurt Vile have both released new tracks this week, listen to them here and catch them both at Coachella in April and Primavera Sound in May.
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Music Monday Playlists: Valentine's Day
In honor of Valentine's Day (whether you love it or hate it), this week's Music Monday Playlist is all about the love.
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Alternative Package Scores 6 New Acts for Roskilde
Roskilde, Denmark -- 6 new acts have been added to the unfinished yet already extensive Roskilde lineup.
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Design Merch for Lollapalooza and Win VIP Tickets
Chicago, Illinois -- Your design could be one of Lollapalooza's official festival shirts.
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Calvin Harris and Bassnectar Confirmed for Spring Awakening
Chicago, Illinois -- The second annual Spring Awakening Festival will return in June with Calvin Harris, Bassnectar, and more.
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Unknown: The Newest Festival to Hit Croatia
Rovinj, Croatia -- Introducing Unknown, a new festival hitting Croatia from the creators of Hideout, The Warehouse Project, and Field Day.
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Gov Ball Drops Third Headliner
New York City -- Take me down to the Governors Ball where the grass is green and the girls are pretty.
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My Bloody Valentine to Join Blur at Optimus Primavera Sound 2013
Porto, Portugal -- The full lineup for the Portuguese edition of Primavera Sound includes My Bloody Valentine, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Grizzly Bear, and more.
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A Valentine's Gift Idea from The Flaming Lips
What's better than the traditional Valentine's gift of flowers, jewelry, and chocolate, you ask? An anatomically correct chocolate heart containing a USB of love songs of course.
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An Electrifying Initial Lineup from Electric Forest
Rothbury, Michigan -- The first wave of acts for 2013 brings The String Cheese Incident, Pretty Lights, Passion Pit, and more.
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NYC Music Guide: Fashion Week Edition
New York City -- Need some extracurricular activities during Fashion Week? Check out our concert and party picks for February 6-13.
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Austin Psych Fest Adds 19 Acts to 2013 Lineup
Austin, Texas -- Austin Psych Fest ends the day by announcing 19 new acts, the lineup by day, and info on on-site camping.
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Mumford & Sons Extend Gentlemen of the Road Tour into 2013
Mumford & Sons' traveling festival Gentlemen of the Road will return in 2013 with stopovers in 5 towns, featuring Vampire Weekend, The Vaccines, Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros, and more.
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Shaky Knees Festival Secures The Lumineers, Band of Horses, and More for Inaugural Event
Atlanta, Georgia -- The inaugural Shaky Knees Music Festival has secured The Lumineers, Band of Horses, and Gary Clark Jr.
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Sasquatch Lineup Announced: The xx, The Postal Service, Mumford & Sons, and More
Quincy, Washington -- Last night at their official launch party, Sasquatch! organizers released the full 2013 lineup topped by The xx, The Postal Service, Mumford & Sons, and many, many more.
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Beach House Releases Short Film, Forever Still
I didn't think it was possible to find something more breathtaking than Bloom, the 2012 album from Beach House. That is, of course, until this morning when they released Forever Still.
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Share your Love of the Ritual During Voodoo Valentines
New Orleans, Louisiana -- Buy your ticket to Voodoo 2013 during Voodoo Valentines, February 4-14, for exclusive presale pricing and the chance to win a Loa campsite.
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Boardmasters Unleashes First Wave of Artists
Cornwall, U.K -- Catch the first wave of artists for Boadsmasters!
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Introducing Music Mondays, a New Series of Playlists
Welcome to Cultivora's new series Music Mondays in which a different Cultivora staffer, contributor, or intern will compile a playlist every Monday to get you through the work week. This week's mix comes to you from Cultivora Intern, Kelsey Stoulil.
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Will Glastonbury land The Rolling Stones?
Somerset, U.K -- Glastonbury organizers have extended an official offer to the Stones. Will they accept?
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BottleRock Napa Releases Lineup Ahead of Schedule
Napa Valley, California -- California's newest festival releases its full lineup 2 days ahead of schedule.
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Backstage with Schlachthofbronx at Igloofest
Montreal, Canada -- Cultivora caught up with Munich-based electronic duo Schlachthofbronx after their set at Igloofest in Montreal, Canada to discuss the perils of dressing for outdoor winter festivals, collaborating with musicians around the world, and their recipe for dance floor success.
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Pitchfork Chicago Announces 2013 Lineup
Chicago, Illinois -- Pitchfork Festival announces Björk, Belle & Sebastian, and R Kelly(?!?) as headliners.
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Weird Al Yankovic to Reveal Bonnaroo Lineup
Manchester, Tennessee -- Master parodist Weird Al will announce the Bonnaroo lineup in a three-hour live webcast. UPDATED
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First Artists Announced for Bestival 2013
Newport, Isle of Wight -- Bestival Festival announces Elton John and Snoop Dogg as 2013 headliners.
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New Festival Alert: BottleRock Napa Valley
Napa Valley, California -- A new festival is heading to Napa Valley this spring, bringing headliners The Shins, The Black Keyes, Cake, and more. UPDATED
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Secure Your Spot at Decibel's 10th Anniversary
Seattle, Washington -- Tier two tickets for the 10th anniversary of Decibel go on sale this Friday, February 1.
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Richie Hawtin, Derrick May Top Movement's Phase 1 Lineup
Detroit, Michigan -- Richie Hawtin, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson are the first headliners announced for the Memorial Day Weekend festival.
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Photo Gallery: Chilly Highlights from Igloofest 2013
Montreal, Canada -- On Saturday, January 26th, 2013 a full moon hovered above Montreal's Old Port, while temperatures rested at a glacial -6°F. But this did not inhibit any of the amusement, a record 11,690 individuals were in attendance at Igloofest.
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Treefort Secures Built to Spill and Camper Van Beethoven
Boise, Idaho -- Built to Spill and Camper Van Beethoven have been confirmed as part of Treefort Music Festival's third artist announcement.
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Want to Know Who's Playing Bonnaroo 2013?
Manchester, Tennessee -- Good luck figuring it out.
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New Music from SXSW Artists Surfer Blood and Wavves
It may still be January but that doesn't mean I haven't been pining away for the week of parties and music discovery March brings in the form of SXSW. These two new tracks from Surfer Blood and Wavves are only making the wait that much more unbearable.
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Ed Banger Records Celebrates 10th Anniversary at Berlin Festival
Berlin, Germany -- The most recent wave of acts released for Berlin Festival reveal an Ed Banger Records 10th anniversary celebration.
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A Streamable Field Day Lineup
London, U.K -- Stay up to date with the Field Day lineup via their Spotify mix.
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After 26 Years, The Boomtown Rats Reform for Isle of Wight
Newport, Isle of Wight -- Black Flag isn't the only late-70s band having a 2013 festival reunion.
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The Bests of BPM
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico -- After many years of BPM FOMO, I was finally able to experience what the south of the border has to offer. Click through for my picks of the best of BPM.
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Hevy Fest Reunites Black Flag's 1979 Members
Kent, U.K -- quintessential hardcore band Black Flag will reunite their 1979 lineup for the U.K festival Hevy Fest to take place August 2-4, 2013. The performance will mark the band’s first U.K performance in almost 30 years and their only U.K. appearance of 2013.
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More DJs and Live Acts for Ultra
Miami, Florida -- Ultra has completed its Phase 2 lineup less than a month since the first announcement. Phase 2 includes includes Eric Prydz, Pretty Lights, Sleigh Bells, and Snoop Dogg (or does he still want to be called Snoop Lion?).
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Stone Roses, Blur, Phoenix, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers to headline Coachella
Indio, California -- Ladies and Gentlemen, the lineup for Coachella has arrived. Spring's tent pole festival will be headlined by the Stone Roses, Blur, Phoenix, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, with support from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Wu-Tang Clan, Sigur Rós, and Lou Reed.
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You're Invited to the Sasquatch! Launch Party
Seattle, Washington -- You're cordially invited to the 2013 Sasquatch! Launch Party & Festival Lineup Announcement Show!
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Electric Daisy Carnival to Spend Memorial Day Weekend in Chicago
Chicago, Illinois -- Another Memorial Day festival option courtesy of Insomniac's Electric Daisy Carnival.
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Rock On The Range Releases 2013 Lineup
Columbus, Ohio -- Rock On The Range will return in 2013 with an extra stage, extra space, and an extraordinary rock lineup.
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Full Lineup Arrives for Primavera Sound
Barcelona, Spain -- Primavera Sound rolls out its 2013 lineup, starring The Postal Service, Blur, My Bloody Valentine, and more.
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The Road to Ultra Stops in New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana -- Super Bowl weekend is a time for sports, hilarious commercials, parties, and now... EDM!
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The Roots Picnic Delivers 2013 Lineup
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -- Jump for joy! The Roots Picnic is back, starring Gary Clark Jr., Grimes, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Araab Muzik, and more.
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The Knife's Scandinavian Triple-Header
Swedish electric duo The Knife will headline Flow, Øya and Way Out West Festivals this summer.
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Kanye West to Headline Gov Ball 2013
New York City -- Gov Ball has announced the lineup for its 2013 edition, and it's nothing short of HUGE.
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2013 Lineup Revealed for Jazz Fest
New Orleans, Louisiana -- The Jazz Fest lineup delivers big names along with the perfect mix of new and old.
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Initial Outlook Lineup Announced
Pula, Croatia -- Talib Kweli, Jay Electronica, Pharoahe Monch, Joey Bada$$, and many more are set to take the stage at Fort Punta Christo, August 29-September 2.
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New Festival Alert: Tenacious D's Festival Supreme
Los Angeles, California -- California will welcome a new contender to the festival scene this October with Festival Supreme, a comedy-rock festival curated by the infamous duo Tenacious D.
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Photo Gallery: MTV Artists to Watch Concert in NYC
New York City -- Last night, MTV hosted a concert featuring four of their thirteen "MTV Artists to Watch": Robert DeLong, Twenty One Pilots, Jessie Ware, and Zedd. You can definitely expect to see some, if not all, of these artists on festival rosters this summer. Click through for photos of the event, and stay tuned for our interview with Robert DeLong, coming next week.
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Mawazine Taps Mika, Jessie J for 12th Edition in Rabat
Rabat, Morocco -- Mika has been added to the lineup for the 12th Edition of Festival Mawazine, taking place from May 24-June 1. Click through to find out who else is on the roster for the Moroccan festival.
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Photo Highlights: BPM Days 7 & 8
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico -- After nonstop parties all week down in Playa Del Carmen and Tulum, we bring the last few days of BPM to a close. Highlights from our seventh & eighth days include seeing Sasha and Heidi spin stellar sets at Kool Beach, Matt Tolfrey bring his Leftroom crew to Mamita's and a massive All Day I Dream of Mexico party. Stay tuned as we wrap up our coverage from the last parties of BPM.
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On the Scene: Gza, Robben Ford, and Rasputina at Stage 48
New York City -- Last Saturday, Gza gave a nostalgia-inducing performance at Stage 48, a brand-new venue in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan. The performance was part of the APAP Conference Showcase, which featured a wildly eclectic (and somewhat perplexing) roster that included Robben Ford and Rasputina, among others. Click through for photos from the event.
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New Venue Review: Stage 48 in New York City
New York City -- Last Saturday, we headed to NYC's newest music venue, Stage 48, for a performance by Wu Tang Clan founding member, Gza. Read on for our rundown of the venue's pros and cons.
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Dimensions Festival 2013 Lineup Arrives
Pula, Croatia -- Full lineup announced for the Croatian festival's second year at Fort Punta Christo.
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Rihanna Joins Roskilde 2013
Roskilde, Denmark -- Roskilde 2013 adds Rihanna to its growing lineup.
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2013 Dates Announced for Electric Forest
Rothbury, Michigan -- The Electric Forest announces 2013 festival dates and teaser video.
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Relive BEMF 2012 on SoundCloud
Brooklyn, NY -- BEMF releases recordings from the festival on SoundCloud.
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Igloofest Returns to Montreal for 12 Starry Nights
Montreal, Canada -- Igloofest returns for its seventh year in Montreal's illustrious Old Port. Get ready for twelve starry nights of live electronic music and stunning visual projections.
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Photo Highlights: BPM Day 6
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico -- Our adventures at BPM continue with photos of the Dirtybird Showcase, Robot Heart, and more.
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Full Lineup Announced for SnowBall
Winter Park, Colorado -- SnowBall announces its full lineup for 2013, includes Pretty Lights, Kendrick Lamar and more.
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Round Three: SXSW Adds More Artists
Austin, Texas -- SXSW announces its third wave of artists.
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Photo Highlights: BPM Day 5
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico -- Oliver's adventures at BPM continue, with Life & Death, Mano Le Tough, Tale of Us, Heidi, and more.
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Photo Highlights: BPM Day 4
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico -- Oliver share images from his second day at BPM.
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Photo Highlights: BPM Day 3
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico -- Click through for a slideshow of pictures from Oliver's first day on the scene at BPM Festival.
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Stream the BPM Festival Live
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico -- The world's top electronic artists and DJs have assembled at BPM for 10 days of surf, sun, and of course, dancing. If you couldn't make it to Mexico this year, you can still be part of the BPM action through live streams on the BPM Facebook Page and on B@ TV. Click through to see the full streaming schedule.
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Ultra 2013 Announces Phase 1 Lineup
Miami, Florida -- Ultra Music Festival has announced the first phase of this year's lineup. 2013 marks a huge year for Ultra; in addition to celebrating their 15th anniversary, the festival has expanded to two weekends, and recently announced a new outpost in Croatia.
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Cultivora's Guide to New Year's Eve
The best parties New Year's Eve has to offer from coast to coast.
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Holy Ship!! Releases Schedule of Events
HARD events has revealed the schedule and list of activities for their second annual Holy Ship!! festival cruise setting sail from January 4-7, 2013.
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More Top Acts for Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight Festival has added more names to their 2013 lineup that already included The Stone Roses and Bon Jovi.
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Berlin Festival Confirms Blur's Only German Performance for 2013
Berlin Festival has confirmed Blur, Pet Shop Boys, and Turbostaat for their 2013 installment.
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Soundwave Croatia Announces First Acts for 2013
Croatia has established itself as the place to go for electronic festivals in 2013. See who Soundwave Croatia Festival is bringing out to this beachy EDM haven in Europe.
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Voodoo Gives the Gift of Discounted Tickets
To celebrate the holidays, and their upcoming 15th anniversary, the Voodoo Music and Arts Experience is giving you the gift of discounted festival passes.
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New Festival Alert: Tortuga Music Festival
Tortuga Music Festival is the latest addition to Florida's music festival scene.
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Fun Fun Fun Fest Releases Dates and Holiday Passes
Austin's Fun Fun Fun Fest has already announced its dates for 2013 as well as the news that they'll release a limited number of holiday passes at some point today.
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Give the Gift of MUTEK
MUTEK Montreal is offering two gift packages at discounted prices now through December 31 so you can give the gift of a music festival these holidays.
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To Burn or not to Burn? An Outsider's Perspective on Burning Man
I've always thought that Burning Man was not for me, but an inside look at the festival during IMFCON may have changed my mind.
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10th Annual Decibel Festival Dates and Discounted Passes Announced
Decibel definitely delivered for its 9th installment and if you want to see if they can do it again in 2013, now is the time to buy your ticket while they are 50% off.
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Ultra Europe Announces First Headliners for Inaugural Croatia Festival
Tickets are now on sale for Ultra Europe's inaugural run, featuring Avicci, Armin Van Buuren, and Carl Cox.
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Governors Ball Expands to Three Days, Pre-Sale Tickets On Sale Friday
In 2013, Governors Ball will continue its trend of adding an extra day per year by expanding to a three-day event! A limited number of holiday pre-sale tickets will go on sale this Friday.
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Postcard: Oliver Correa at Art Basel in Miami
Oliver Correa shares his experience at Art Basel through a colorful photo gallery.
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The xx to Curate Mini Festival Series
The xx have announced they will curate and headline a series of mini festivals to start the summer of 2013, called Night + Day.
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Photo Gallery: IMFCON Showcases
Every year, the International Music Festival Conference (IMFCON) treats its delegates to a pair of showcases, which heavily feature local Austin bands. Click through our slideshow to see who performed at this year's showcases.
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Sonar Announcements for Sao Paulo, Reykjavik, and Barcelona Editions
Sonar announced the first confirmed artists for Sonar Sao Paulo, added artists to Sonar Reykjavik, and released the new video for Sonar Barcelona.
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What's on Your Bonnaroo Wish List?
After you've checked everything off your holiday wish list, it's time to start your Bonnaroo Lineup Wish List.
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What Makes a Great Festival? Dean Budnick's IMFCON Keynote
"A festival is an attitude, it's an experience, and I very much believe that it's a way of life," Dean Budnick said during his keynote presentation at the International Music Festival Conference last week. Read on for three characteristics that Budnick associates with great festivals, and my take on which festivals fit the bill.
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Blur, Of Monsters and Men to Play Oya 2013
The first acts for Oslo's Oya Festival have been announced and tickets are now on sale.
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Readings and Leeds Release First Headliners and Tickets
Twin U.K. festivals Reading and Leeds have announced the first headliners for their 2013 installments, including Alt-J and Deftones.
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Ultra Europe Finds a Home in Croatia
Ultra is establishing itself in a brand-new destination, with the launch of Ultra Europe this summer in Croatia.
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Even More Artists Added to SXSW 2013
Cold War Kids, Major Lazer, and Kid Koala are among the artists added to the increasingly epic SXSW 2013 lineup. Click through to find out who else will be joining them in Austin.
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Save the Date for Outside Lands 2013
Ranger Dave of Outside Lands requests your attendance at the 6th installment of the San Francisco festival to be held August 9-11, 2013.
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Cultivora's Guide to Winter Festivals
Summer may be long gone, but that doesn't mean that your festival season has to come to a screeching halt. Winter festivals are kicking into high gear, with a variety of options for beach bums and snow bunnies alike. Click through to check out our top festival picks for the this season, and festivalize your winter!
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Early Bird Tickets on Sale for Flow Festival
Early bird tickets are on sale now for Flow Festival 2013, just in time for the holidays.
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Cultivora's Holiday Gift Guide
If you have a music festival enthusiast on your list, we’ve got your back. Click through for the best festival and music travel inspired gifts this season, for both guys and gals. Who knows, maybe you’ll even find some gifts to add to your own wish list.
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On the Scene: Night Owls Tour in NYC
Last Thursday, we caught the New York Stop of the Night Owls Tour, featuring AC Slater, Harvard Bass, Flinch, along with Star Eyes and The Captain. Click through for a few highlights from the night...
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More Artists Get Onboard for Snowbombing
Snowbombing has announced another wave of artists for the April 1-6, 2013 festival. The 2013 headliners include Kasabian, Carl Cox, Example, Heidi, Above & Beyond, Katy B, Seth Troxler, Andy C, Skream, and many more.
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First Price Level of Movement Tickets Ends Monday
There's only the weekend left to get your hand on your Movement (DEMF) tickets for $69.
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Electro Beach Announces First Artists for Extended Spring Break
Electro Beach extends Spring Break 2013 for 30 days in 2013. Click through for the first wave of artists including Tiesto and Sander Van Doorn.
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First Artists Announced for Sonar Barcelona 2013
Sonar Barcelona announces first artists for their 20th anniversary, including Kraftwerk and Pet Shop Boys.
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Isle of Wight Festival Announces First Headliners, Tickets On Sale Today
The Isle of Wight Festival has kicked off their artist announcements right with these two headlining acts.
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Electric Zoo Knows What You Want for the Holidays
Electric Zoo has just released a limited number of 3-Day Passes to EZoo 2013 for a special holiday price.
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Miami's UR1 Postponed
Miami's inaugural UR1 Music & Art Festival was supposed to kick off December 8 during Art Basel Weekend. Unfortunately, organizers have had to postpone the event due to expected poor weather.
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Bruce Springsteen Requests Fan Submissions for New Documentary
Bruce made the rounds this festival season, and he's asking any festivalgoers who caught him in action to submit their memories for his upcoming documentary.
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A Postcard from the CNTRL Tour
A few weeks ago I was asked to join the CNTRL tour with Richie Hawtin, Loco Dice, Ean Golden and additional guests. Dropping everything I had going on at the moment, I flew out to Buffalo one cloudy morning and opened the door onto another chapter of my life.
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NYC: Win Tickets to UKF Featuring Chase & Status and Borgore
On December 1, Chase & Status and Borgore will headline UKF's first stand-alone event at Hammerstein Ballroom, which will also feature Bare Noize, Gemini, Delta Heavy, Dirtyphonics, Xilent, and Alex English. Click through for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the event!
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Sasquatch! Announces 2013 Dates and Pre-Sale Info
Sasquatch! Music Festival will return in 2013 over Memorial Day Weekend. Don't miss the pre-sale this Black Friday.
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Festival Spotlight Thanksgiving Edition: The Stuffing
Celebrate Thanksgiving Eve with Manchester Orchestra's third annual Thanksgiving celebration - The Stuffing.
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Dave Grohl Confirmed as SXSW Music 2013 Keynote Speaker
Dave Grohl has been confirmed as the Keynote Speaker for SXSW 2013, a choice that keeps the bar set high after 2012's Keynote by Bruce Springstein.
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Hangout Music Festival to Release Early Bird Tickets
The dates for the 4th annual Hangout Music Festival have been announced, along with a special early bird ticket sale.
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Bonnaroo Pre-Sale & Study of the Bonnaroovian
You still have 7 months to prepare for Bonnaroo, but you've only got until Monday, November 26, to prepare for the Pre-Sale.
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Roskilde Kicks Off 2013 Lineup with Nordic Package
Sigur Rós (Iceland), Volbeat (Denmark), Kvelertak (Norway), and Goat (Sweden) are the first acts announced for Denmark’s Roskilde Festival taking place June 29 – July 7, 2013.
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BEMF Highlights: Nicolas Jaar
Last Saturday, Cultivora was able to squeeze into the packed Music Hall of Williamsburg for Nicolas Jaar's performance at the Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival. Rose Mardit recaps the atmospheric closing set here.
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BEMF Highlights: Drop the Lime at Public Assembly
Last Friday, Drop the Lime performed at Public Assembly as part of the Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival (BEMF). Click through for the full review and photos of the performance.
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One Last Ultra for Swedish House Mafia
As if Ultra weren't tempting enough, the disbanding trio Swedish House Mafia just announced they'll open and close Ultra's two weekends in 2013 to bring their career full circle.
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Dimensions Festival Releases 2013 Dates and Early Bird Tickets
Dimensions Festival will return for a second run September 5-9, 2013. again at Croatia's Fort Punta Christo the week following its sister festival Outlook. Tickets for Dimensions are now on sale for a special Early Bird price.
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Alt-J, Thurston Moore to Perform at SXSW 2013
Austin, Texas -- The first wave of artists for SXSW 2013 have been announced.
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Summer Camp Music Festival 2013 Early Bird Tickets
Illinois' Summer Camp Music Festival is another Memorial Day Weekend festival option. If you already know you're going to attend, don't miss out on the special early bird price.
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International Music Festival Conference Returns to Austin December 2-4
This December, the International Music Festival Conference (IMFCON) will return to Austin for the fourth consecutive year. The conference unites professionals from all facets of the music festival industry for three days of panels, seminars, and networking events.
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Photo Gallery: BEMF Day 1 Highlights
Last weekend, the Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival, known as BEMF, descended upon Williamsburg with two days worth of pulsating electronic music. Click through for photo highlights from the first day of the festival, featuring Morri$, Drop the Lime, Nick Catchdubs, Jackmaster, and Gold Panda.
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Are You Ready for BEMF?
Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival starts tonight! Are you prepared?
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UR1 Music & Art Festival Phase 3 Lineup
With these new additions, Miami's newest music festival is shaping up to have quite the inaugural year.
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Win Tickets and Transportation to Roskilde 2013
Ever wondered what Roskilde would sound like in ringtone form? Give it a try and you could win tickets and transportation to Roskilde 2013.
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Deadline to Save on SXSW 2013
Register to attend South By Southwest 2013 before this Friday, November 9, to save up to 30%.
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BEMF Schedule and Lineup Additions
The 5th annual Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival takes place this Friday and Saturday, November 9-10. Check out the schedule and lineup additions so you don't miss a beat.
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Last Few Days to Save on WMC
There are only 4 days left to save on your Winter Music Conference registration before prices are hiked up for the second time.
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Movement Offers Early Bird Price for Locals
Movement Electronic Music Festival is offering locals a special early bird price for one day only. Don't miss out.
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Pitchfork Paris Live Stream
Couldn't make it to Paris for Pitchfork's Music Festival there this weekend? No worries, watch the live stream instead!
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FFF Nites During Fun Fun Fun Fest
FFF Nites is a free extension to Fun Fun Fun Fest, adding an extra Fun to the festival's name. Catch some of the festival's best artists at venues and bars around Downtown Austin.
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An Afternoon in Paris: A New Yorker's Guide
Just in time for Pitchfork Paris, Cultivora founder Marjana Jaidi shares some of her favorite ways to spend an afternoon in Paris.
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Test Drive: Gogo Paris Mobile App
This essential guide, available in print, digital, and mobile formats, will have you strutting around Paris like a local. Download the app to get the most out of Pitchfork Paris, taking place at Grande Halle de la Villette November 1-2.
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Photo Gallery: The Orwells at CMJ
With a raw sound, high-energy antics, and hair-whipping break downs, The Orwells demonstrated garage punk rock at its finest.
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On the Scene: Sri in NYC
CMJ may be over, but New York City continues to be a veritable playground for up-and-coming bands and artists. One such band, Sri, played the Living Room on Wednesday night. Click through to see photos from the night, and to listen to their EP, Levellor.
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Snapshot: Gilles Peterson in NYC
Last night, Gilles Peterson performed an eclectic DJ set at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City.
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Photo Gallery: MNDR and Chromeo SPIN for CMJ
SPIN Magazine threw a CMJ party at Chinatown's DCTV Firehouse complete with killer DJ sets and free booze.
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Outlook Festival to Return to Croatia in 2013
Although Croatia's Outlook Festival won't return again until next summer, now is the time to hop on the early bird train for the best deal.
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NYC Music Guide: Halloween Edition
Halloween weekend is almost upon us, and in honor of this very special occasion, we've decided to bring back our NYC Music Guide. Click through for our top event picks for Halloween week in New York City.
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SXSW Heads to Vegas
This August, SXSW will bring their seminal Interactive conference to the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas.
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Photo Gallery: Day 3 at the Fader Fort Presented by Converse
Photos from the third day at the Fader Fort presented by Converse, featuring Kirin J Callinan, Kitty Pryde, and DIIV.
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Cultivora's First Annual CMJ Awards
Drawing Conclusions from the Festival's 32nd Incarnation
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Photo Gallery: The Aussie BBQ at CMJ
Saturday of CMJ saw the transformation of The Delancey into a temporary Little Australia thanks to Sounds Australia's The Aussie BBQ. Jinja Safari, Strange Talk, Winter People, High Highs, The Oyster Murder, and Dancing Heals, just to name a few, hit the stage to represent Australia's music scene to CMJ.
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Photo Gallery: Royal Family Ball at Terminal 5
On Saturday night, Terminal 5 played host to the Royal Family Ball, with stellar sets from the Nigel Hall & Alecia Chakour Band, Soulive, and Lettuce, with guest appearances by Ledisi, Robert Randolph, and Maceo Parker. Click through for the slideshow.
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Interview: Rush Midnight at CMJ
During CMJ, we sat down with Rush Midnight, the latest project from Russ Manning, former bassist for Twin Shadow.
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Photo Gallery: CMJ at Webster Hall with Kimbra and JJAMZ
Webster Hall was the place to be Friday night for CMJ with JJAMZ, Beast Patrol, Blondfire, and Lovelife in The Studio at Kimbra in the Grand Ballroom.
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SXSW 2013 Programming Announced for Music, Film, and Interactive
South by Southwest is still a few months away but, as any SXSW vet will confirm, you have to plan early. So luckily organizers have already released some of the programming for all three conference portions.
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Photo Gallery: CMJ Union with DIIV, Little Green Cars, & The Antlers
Seattle-based KEXP broadcasted live Wednesday - Friday at CMJ Union with some of the best handpicked acts of the week. Click through for some shots of our favorites.
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Photo Gallery: ZZZ's and Savior Adore at Bowery Electric
Yesterday at Bowery Electric, we checked out Savoir Adore's infectious indie beats and Japanese trio ZZZ's unique blend of fuzzy punk and reggae. Click through for the photo gallery.
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Recap Video: Trouble & Bass 6 Year Anniversary Party
Our friends at Société Perrier put together a great video celebrating Trouble & Bass' 6 year anniversary. Click through to check it out.
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Young Guru Discusses Jay-Z, Biggie, and Kanye West at CMJ
On Wednesday afternoon, Young Guru sat down with MTV personality Sway Calloway to discuss his illustrious career as an audio engineer and the long list of artists he's worked with. Read on to learn how Young Guru got his big break, along with his thoughts on Jay-Z, Kanye West, the Notorious B.I.G., and more.
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Austin City Limits Bringing Twice the Fun in 2013
It hasn’t even been a week since Austin City Limits 2012 came to a close, but the ACL team are already preparing for next year – and you should too.
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Photo Gallery: Day 1 at the Fader Fort Presented by Converse
Photo highlights from first night of the Fader Fort at Converse Rubber Tracks in Brooklyn, featuring Robert DeLong, Deap Vally, Mykki Blanco, and Icona Pop.
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UPDATED: Get Your Copy of Cultivora's Guide to CMJ
With CMJ just around the corner, we are incredibly excited to present our very first print edition of our festival guides. Click through to find out where you can pick up your copy.
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Photo Gallery: Mika's Spirited Webster Hall Performance
Last night, Mika performed his second consecutive sold-out show at Webster Hall. "This is the first time we've ever played two nights in a row in New York City," Mika addressed the crowd, "enjoy me because I'm in a very good mood." Click through for a recap and photo gallery of the night.
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So Many CMJ Events, So Little Time
CMJ is fun while it's happening, but can be overwhelming while you're planning. So we've done the work for you to make your CMJ as stress free as possible.
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Relive Ultra 2012 & Prepare for Ultra 2013
Watch the official Ultra recap video then prepare yourself for the 2013 Early Bird ticket sale.
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Metallica Joins Voodoo
Metallica will join fellow headliners Niel Young & Crazy Horse and Jack White for the Voodoo Experience taking place Halloween weekend.
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Navigating CMJ's Free Music Scene
Andy Meyers, founder of MyFreeConcert, gives us his expert take on navigating New York City's free music scene.
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Test Drive: Austin City Limits Mobile App
Click through to read why the Austin City Limits mobile app will be just as useful during the festival as beforehand.
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Video: Drop the Lime's Tour of Williamsburg
We spent an afternoon with Drop the Lime, checking out his favorite spots in Williamsburg. Click through to watch the video and find out where Luca goes to get his bánh mì fix, his go-to place for vintage guitars, and which bar makes the best Manhattans in New York.
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Where Will You Be During CMJ?
CMJ added the showcases and official parties to their online schedule, so now is the time to start planning your CMJ game plan.
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Test Drive: Treasure Island Mobile App
Here's the best and worst of the mobile app for San Francisco's Treasure Island Music Festival coming up this weekend, October 13-14.
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The Blur Reunion Continues at Primavera Sound 2013
The Blur reunion is not over yet! The tour that was slated to end after the Olympic Games will continue in 2013 at Rock Werchter Festival and Primavera Sound.
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Electric Zoo Recap Video and Early Bird Tickets
Watch the Official Electric Zoo recap video full of all the best slow motion dancing, hair swooshing, neon ravers morphing into animals, and pulsating beats from EZoo 2012. Then buy your 2013 Ticket!
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Decibel Delivers for Ninth Installment
Sunday night proved to be the perfect culminating event of the weekend, with the Friends of Friends showcase and DB Finale party sending us home satiated and inspired. Before we get into our full review, keep reading to hear more about our last night in Seattle.
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Pick the Lineup for Roskilde 2013
We've all had fantasies about curating a festivals with all our favorite artists on the lineup (and none of them overlapping) and finally we have the opportunity.. sort of.
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Video: Drop the Lime on Strange Food and Eating on the Road
When Drop the Lime took us to Nha Toi in Williamsburg, we asked him about what it's like to eat on the road. No fast food for this guy -- Luca has tried everything from live sea bass to chicken sashimi. Click through to watch the video.
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Austin City Limits in the Comfort of your Apartment
Whether you're in Zilker Park or not this October 12-14, the Official Live Webcast means you have no excuse not to witness Austin City Limits live.
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Phase 1 of The BPM Festival Lineup
The BPM Festival has announced the first phase of artists joining them in Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Mexico January 4-13, 2013. If you weren't already sold on top-quality EDM in a picture-perfect beach town, you will be after checking out this lineup.
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You Won't Miss a Beat at Treasure Island
With every fantastic festival lineup comes the worry that, when the schedule is announced, you'll have to make some serious act-missing decisions. Luckily for Treasure Island attendees, the October 13-14 festival has no overlapping sets!
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Diplo Launches Zine
Diplo has reunited with photographer Shane McCauley of "128 Beats Per Minute" to launch "Blow Your Head." Each volume of the quarterly zine will explore a different country and musical genre.
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Day Four at Decibel
With faint hints of fatigue starting to creep in, day four of Decibel gently cradled its attendees, offering a much needed recharge with outdoor tunes and tons of fall sunshine. Click through to read about all the festivities.
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Photo Gallery: Trouble & Bass Celebrates 6 Year Anniversary at SRB
Last Friday, the Trouble & Bass Crew celebrated their 6 year anniversary with a massive event at SRB in Brooklyn. Click through to see highlights from the night, then head over to our Facebook Page for the full photo gallery.
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Day Three at Decibel
Day three of Decibel was jam packed with events. The conferences were high caliber and the most inspirational thus far, parties were plentiful, and showcases were in such abundance we had to toss a coin to discern our next steps. Click through to read about all the fun.
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Day Two at Decibel
Day two proved to be a major success. Still fresh after the first day of Decibel, festivalgoers were bright, cheery, and ready to absorb and contribute to the flows of creativity. One thing to note, schedule changes do happen, and the mobile application is not always the most up to date source of information. We suggest checking your social networks (i.e. Twitter, Facebook) for any changes so you stay in the know.
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Explore Austin's Music Scene with ACL Late Night Shows
Whether you're attending Austin City Limits October 12-14 or not, you can still check out some of Austin's legendary venues and find out why it's truly the Live Music Capital of the World. How you ask? With the Official 2012 ACL Late Night Shows!
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Third Round of CMJ Artists Announced
CMJ has outdone themselves yet again with their third round of artists including Dum Dum Girls, Ghostface Killah, Theophilus London, and Q-Tip.
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Day One at Decibel
The festivities have officially commenced and day one was nothing short of spectacular. Whether absorbing creativity at a conference, watching the ambient Optical show, or getting low at a showcase, it was clear Decibel put it all on the line.
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Make Your CMJ Conference Schedule
By now you're probably familiar with the artists to expect at CMJ this October 16-20, so it's about time you got acquainted with the CMJ Conference and make your own schedule.
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Video: Drop the Lime on his Inspirations
We sat down with Drop the Lime at Miller's Tavern in Williamsburg to discuss his creative inspirations. Click through to watch the video.
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Our Top Five Picks for Decibel Festival
Less than one week until the highly anticipated Decibel festival. Organizers bring the four day long event to another level this year with an exceptional line-up, loads of informational conferences, newly extended support from local venues, and a stacked set of boat parties for those who like to dance on water. Click through to read about a few artists we can't wait to see.
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Test Drive: Decibel Mobile App
Will the Decibel mobile app be useful during the festival September 26-30? We took the app for a test drive to find out.
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Inside the Trouble & Bass Klubhaus with Drop the Lime and The Captain
For the latest installment of our video series, Drop the Lime takes us inside the Trouble & Bass Klubhaus. We get a tour of his studio and chat with Luca and The Captain about Trouble & Bass. Click through to watch...
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Treasure Island Announces Night Shows
During Treasure Island Music Festival this October 13-14 the party will continue on the mainland each night with Treasure Island Night Shows. Tickets go on sale today at noon - don't miss out on seeing SBTRKT, The Presets, K.Flay, Jamie XX, or John Talabot.
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Register for SXSW 2013 Now to Save
South By Southwest may not grace us again with its presence for another 6 months, but the best time to register is quickly coming to an end! Register for SXSW 2013 before Friday, September 21, for the lowest available rate.
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Gov Ball Will Return in 2013
The third installment of NYC's Governors Ball will take over Randall's Island again June 8-9, 2013. So far, the festival has only gotten better with age, so expect the 2013 edition to be the best yet.
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Decibel Announces dB Conference Schedule
Seattle's Decibel Festival is fast approaching and while you've probably already heard what artists are playing Decibel, we're guessing you're less informed about their conference aspect. Don't fret! We're here to fill you in.
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Win Tickets to the Trouble & Bass 6 Year Anniversary Party
Inspired by Drop the Lime's Tour of Brooklyn, we decided to put together a special edition travel guide in honor of Trouble & Bass' 6 year anniversary… but we need your help. Click through to find out how you can enter to win a pair of tickets to the Trouble & Bass 6 Year Anniversary Party at SRB on September 28.
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CMJ Announces Second Round of Artists
CMJ will once again take over New York City this October 16-20 for five days of showcases, panels, parties, and music discovery. With their second announcement of artists, CMJ has pushed their lineup into the hundreds.
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Sonar Kicks Off North American Tour in October
Sonar will round off its international tour in North America this October 31-November 10 with Die Antwood, Azari & III, Seth Troxler, Paul Kalkbrenner, Tiga, Gesaffelstein, and Nic Fanciulli. Tickets on sale now!
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Dates Announced for Bonnaroo 2013
Whether you missed out on Bonnaroo earlier this year or attended but can't wait to go back, you'll want to mark off June 13-16, 2013, on your calendar now. The four-day, Manchester, Tennessee festival has confirmed it's 2013 dates!
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Trouble & Bass Celebrates Six Unforgettable Years
It's been six unforgettable years for Trouble & Bass, and as expected, the Brooklyn-based collective is celebrating in style with an anniversary party of epic proportions. To commemorate the occasion, we put together a photo gallery of some of our favorite moments in T&B history.
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Video: Drop the Lime on Music Festivals
When Drop the Lime took us on a tour of Williamsburg, we also had a chance to chat about a variety of topics, including music festivals, his creative inspirations, and the crazy food he's tried on the road. Watch the first installment of our interview series in which Luca discusses music festivals.
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Stream Hudson Mohawke Live from Adidas Originals in Osaka
Stream Hudson Mohawke live this Friday, September 14, from the adidas Originals store in Osaka, Japan, as part of their new global music event series "Stripes Sessions."
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Recap: Reaching New Dimensions in Croatia
Dimensions Festival 2012 was otherworldly -- the mystical forts of Punta Christo made for nothing less than a magical experience. Stages were nicely placed, close enough together and each with a unique feel that cushioned you with beautiful surroundings. Click through for photos from the festival by Oliver Correa.
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Teaser Video: A Tour of Brooklyn with Drop the Lime
Drop the Lime gave us a tour of his favorite Williamsburg haunts... here's a preview of what you can expect when the full video drops on October 10.
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A Growing Tradition: Electric Zoo 2012
Only in its fourth year of production, Electric Zoo is now three days and twice the size than the other years have seen. With record attendance of 110,000 for the three days, tickets for New York's home grown festival were sold out. It is clear for New Yorkers that Electric Zoo IS New York's electronic music festival.
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Our Top Five Picks for Dimensions Festival
We’ve got less than one week until the worlds most educated party people touch down in Croatia for the much-anticipated premiere of Dimensions Festival. Let’s talk about the artists we just can’t wait to see...
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Video: Drop the Lime Visits the Trouble & Bass Tombstone
When Trouble & Bass founder Drop the Lime took us on a tour of his favorite Brooklyn spots, we just had to ask -- what's going to happen with Trouble & Bass? Click through to watch the video to find out what he had to say...
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Fool's Gold Day Off is Back and Bigger than Ever
For the third year in a row, Fool's Gold's annual Day Off party is back this Labor Day (September 3). This is one of our favorite events of the year -- great weather, food, drinks… what more can you ask for? Well, there's the amazing lineup...
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Decibel 2012 Boat Parties Announced
This year, Decibel will expand its boat party series from two to four days. These epic cruises on Lake Washington and Lake Union are a great way to compliment your Decibel experience. Artists come from a wide variety of musical styles, including house, techno, grime, soul, funk and hip hop.
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Jay-Z's Made in America Festival Set for Cinematic Release
We all know that Jay-Z is big. HUGE. So huge that the traditional festival livestream isn't good enough for the all-around mogul. A man of his caliber deserves a cinematic release, and that's what he'll get.
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Outside Lands Recap: A Whimsical Whirlwind Weekend
Outside Lands was a whimsical whirlwind weekend, with a perfectly balanced music lineup, a variety of activities, and more food than I could sample in a whole month. Read on to find out why Outside Lands is now my favorite music festival of all time.
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NYC Music Guide: August 16-22
Click through for the best music events in NYC this week; feat. The Kills, Marina & The Diamonds, Titus Andronicus, mewithoutYou, The Drums, and more. Then sit back, relax, and see how easy it is to plan a perfect music-filled week with us.
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Outlook Boat Parties Back On Sale!
The boat parties for Croatia's Outlook Festival, taking place August 30-September 2, are back on sale! Grab your tickets now before they sell out again.
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New Music Tuesday: August 14, 2012
This week we feature a new EP from WHY?, new albums from Nude Beach, Slightly Stoopid, and Yellowcard (who also released a cover of Coldplay's "Fix You"), and new singles from Kid Cudi and Slam Donahue.
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Photo Gallery: Outside Lands 2012
Did we snap your photo during Outside Lands last weekend? Check out the full photo gallery on Facebook and tag yourself!
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Outside Lands Day 3: Photo Highlights
Photo highlights from the third and final day of Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco, featuring Franz Ferdinand, Amadou & Mariam, Regina Spektor, Santigold, and Bloc Party.
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Virgin Mobile FreeFest Announces Lineup and Pre-Sale
On October 6, Virgin Mobile FreeFest will return to Columbia, MD, with a lineup featuring Jack White, M83, Skrillex, Nas, ZZ Top, Santigold, and more. What makes the lineup even more desirable? The festival, as its name suggests, is free!
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Outside Lands Day 2: Photo Highlights
Photo highlights from the second day of Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco, featuring Animal Kingdom, Tame Impala, Portugal. The Man, Alabama Shakes, Michael Kiwanuka, Big Boi, The Kills, and Sigur Ros.
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Outside Lands Day 1: Photo Highlights
Photo highlights from the first day of Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco, featuring Jukebox the Ghost, Yacht, Tennis, Die Antwoord, Of Monsters and Men, Antibalas, and Justice.
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Winter Music Conference Announces 2013 Dates
Electronic music fans can start to mark off their calendars; Miami's Winter Music Conference has announced its 2013 dates. The ten-day event that features music, panels, technology, parties, and seminars will take place March 15-24.
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NYC Music Guide: August 9-15
We continue our NYC music guide series this week with Little Dragon, Grimes, Bloc Party, Braid, Real Estate, Yeasayer, and so many more. Click through to let us take the effort out of planning the perfect music-filled week.
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Outside Lands: Besides the Music
If you're headed to San Francisco's Outside Lands this weekend, you have a lot more than three days of music ahead of you. Outside Lands hosts unique activities to keep you engaged between sets, with food, beer, wine, comedy, and entertainment.
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The Road to Outside Lands, Part 3: 24 Hours in Los Angeles
Today, I'll embark on the final leg of my excursion to Outside Lands: a two-day drive up the Pacific Coast Highway, from Los Angeles to San Francisco. But first, click through for a recap of my afternoon in Los Angeles, and at the end of the slideshow, I'll give you a rundown of everywhere we ate on this leg of the trip.
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Beck Added to Outside Lands Night Shows
A last minute Beck show has been added to the all ready packed Outside Lands Night Show schedule, which includes Of Monsters and Men, Sharon Van Etten, MSTRKRFT, Andrew Bird, and more.
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There and Back Again: A Lollapaloozagoer's Tale
Jason Rezvan gives a running recap of the nearly 30 acts he caught at Lollapalooza 2012.
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The Road to Outside Lands, Part 4: Driving Up the Pacific Coast Highway
The fourth and final installment of our "Road to Outside Lands" series got delayed because of, well, Outside Lands, but here we are with the last piece of the puzzle: a road trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco along the Pacific Coast Highway.
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Global Festival Comes to Central Park to End Global Poverty
Global Festival is a free music event that, on September 29, will bring together Neil Young with Crazy Horse, the Foo Fighters, The Black Keys, Band of Horses, K’naan, and 60,000 supporters to empower the movement to end extreme poverty.
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The Road to Outside Lands, Part 2: Wine Country
For the second installment of our "Road to Outside Lands" miniseries, we embarked on the quintessential Northern California road trip through wine country.
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New Music Tuesday: August 7, 2012
While no big name artists dropped albums today, we still have an eclectic mix of new music to share with you. Satisfy your tuesday music hunger with small name debuts, videos, and Spotify streams.
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The Road to Outside Lands, Part 1: Italian Food and David Grisman
This is the year that I finally get to go to Outside Lands, and I'm so excited about it, I decided to take a week before the festival to explore the great state of California, and document my adventures for Cultivora. Read on for the first installment of this weeklong series, and if you're following us on Twitter or Instagram, be on the lookout for our adventures, hashtagged #road2oL.
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Postcard: Katie Curran at Gentlemen of the Road
In our new series, friends and readers send us digital postcards from music festivals they've attended around the world. The first one comes from my dear friend Katie Curran, who was at Gentlemen of the Road this weekend with her fiancé, Cavan Hallman. Click through to read what she had to say.
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New Artists Added to Jay-Z's Made in America Festival
Made in America has announced the second round of artists that will join festival curator and headliner Jay-Z, along with Pearl Jam, D'Angelo, Miike Snow, and more in Philadelphia this Labor Day weekend. Single day tickets are now
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NYC's Afro-Punk Festival Completes Lineup
Afro-Punk Fest, the free Brooklyn festival taking place August 25-26, has added TV On The Radio, Alice Smith, Sinkane, Flatbush Zombies, and more to their already wicked lineup.
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Test Drive: Outside Lands Mobile App
As the countdown on their mobile app attests, there are only seven days left until Outside Lands kicks off in San Francisco - so it's time to download the official Outside Lands app on your iPhone, Android, or even your BlackBerry today.
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SXSW 2013 is Open for Business!
South by Southwest 2013 is just around the corner… Sort of. As one of the country's leading music conferences, hotels sell out quickly, so if you're planning to go, you better start planning your trip now. Daunted? Have no fear, Cultivora is here! We've revamped our South by Southwest Travel Guide with everything you need to plan your trip.
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NYC Music Guide: August 2-8
For the best music-related events, parties, and concerts this week; look no further than our music guide!
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Catalpa NYC Debuted With Stormy Weather
Catalpa made its debut this past weekend; and its reception was as mixed as its represented-genres and onsite attractions. However, despite the festival’s soggy start, there were definitely as many upsides to the weekend as there were down.
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New Music Tuesday: July 31, 2012
Today's new music releases are a bit underwhelming compared to the last few weeks. However, in addition to new albums by Joss Stone and Rick Ross, there are notable anniversary editions and a Record Store Day Spotify release to be excited about.
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Lollapalooza: Aftershow Delight
Where to head once the lights go out over Grant Park.
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Decibel Lineup Additions
Decibel, the international festival of electronic music performance, has recently added 30+ new performers to their lineup of already over 130 artists. Decibel is held September 26-30 at several venues across Seattle, and features individual showcases of many electronic performers from all over the world.
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Test Drive: Catalpa NYC Mobile App
With its visually attractive design, the official Catalpa NYC mobile app, available for iPhone and Android, is here to help you navigate the inaugural festival taking place on NYC's Randall's Island this weekend, July 28-29.
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NYC Music Guide: July 27-August 1
We had a bit of a late start on this week's NYC Music Guide. But while you had to fend for yourself for your Thursday night plans, we've got your back for the rest of the weekend and early into next week.
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Catalpa: Besides the Music
Two days of great music isn't the only thing you're in for this weekend at Catalpa Music Festival -- festival organizers have also developed creative programming that is sure to keep you busy while you're wandering the grounds. Read on for a run-down of Catalpa, besides the music.
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Lollapalooza Choice Cuts: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Embrace (Or, At the Very Least, Tolerate) Overlapping Sets
Jason Rezvan takes a look at key match-ups in the Lollapalooza and helps you navigate the hectic schedule.
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On the Scene: Animal Kingdom's NYC Debut at Mercury Lounge
Last night, Animal Kingdom played their first New York City show (their second in the United States), one of a handful of gigs the British band will play to warm up for their festival appearances at Lollapalooza and Outside Lands. Click through to view the photo gallery, and be sure to check our Facebook page later today for the full photo gallery.
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The Inaugural Firefly Festival: A Success Story
Fans and artists alike declared the inaugural Firefly Festival, which took place July 20-22 in Dover, Delaware, a success. And with a lineup featuring Jack White, The Killers, and The Black Keys - It's not hard to see why.
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Announcing Backpack Music Festival, Where Techno and Kindness Go Hand-in-Hand
Want to see iconic Detroit techno artists and help local students at the same time? Check out this charitable music festival.
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The Sabbath Approacheth
Why everyone should catch at least two Black Sabbath songs at Lollapalooza on August 3.
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New Music Tuesday: July 24, 2012
Today is oozing with great new albums, EPs, videos, and tracks; including Passion Pit, The Antlers, The Gaslight Anthem, Two Door Cinema Club, and Purity Ring's debut album.
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Downtown Manhattan Style: Where Musicians Get Suited Up In NYC
Music influences fashion and fashion influences music. But you don't need to be a fashionista to appreciate great style; style is about more than just the clothes. Where can a guy shop to get that 80's Bowery rocker look or that downtown art/music vibe that Basquiat made famous? Click through our slideshow to get some ideas.
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NYC Music Guide: July 19-25
Hot Chip, Sleigh Bells, Dum Dum Girls, JDH & Dave P, Chromatics, Beach House, Wilco, Grouplove, Purity Ring, Trouble & Bass, The Gaslight Anthem, The Wallflowers, and more in NYC this week.
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Outside Lands Announces Daily Lineups, Single Tickets on Sale Friday
Single day general admission tickets for Outside Lands go on sale this Friday, July 20th at 10am (PDT), and if you're only planning to attend one day of the festival, brace yourself -- you might have some tough decisions ahead. Read on to see the daily schedule.
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International Music Scene Spotlight: Jazz in Prague
In addition to the beer and puppets for which the city is known, Prague boasts another almost magical element: a thriving jazz scene. Here are a few of the best places to experience jazz in Prague.
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Test Drive: Lollapalooza Mobile App
The Lollapalooza mobile app is here and ready to help you navigate the legendary festival, taking place in downtown Chicago August 3-5. The festival can seem a little daunting, but rest assured, the official mobile application, available for iPhone and Android, keeps you informed on set times, what your friends are up to, and where the heck you are in all the madness.
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Fuel your Firefly Fun with Festival Food
Forking up big bucks for festival food is a lot less depressing and a lot more enjoyable when the options are as mouth watering as those at Firefly Music Festival.
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Catalpa Schedule Announced
Catalpa has posted the schedule for next weekend's festivities. While some sets do overlap, you could conceivably catch everyone, if you really try. Click through to check out the schedule for yourself.
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Set Sail on the S.S. Coachella
This December, the S.S. Coachella will set sail on its maiden voyage, first to the Bahamas from December 16-19, then to Jamaica from December 19-23.
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Test Drive: Firefly Mobile App
The inaugural Firefly Music Festival kicks off this Friday in Dover, Delaware. In preparation (and anticipation), we took their new mobile app for a test drive.
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New Music Tuesday: July 17, 2012
From full albums to singles, videos, and limited-time streams - here's what's new and worth a listen.
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Outlook Announces Final Lineup
Outlook Festival, taking place in Pula, Croatia at the end of August, has added more artists to the bill, completing their already massive 2012 lineup.
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Artists in Residence: Optimo
Optimo, a Scottish DJ duo featuring JG Wilkes and JD Twitch, started their seminal weekly residency in Glasgow's Sub Club in 1997, and it endured for nearly thirteen years. Cultivora caught up with Twitch and Wilkes to discuss all things Optimo, including the recent revival of their residency after a two year hiatus.
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Firefly: Besides The Music
With so many music festivals popping up recently, and with many that share strikingly similar lineups, festivals know they need to bring a little more to the table - Firefly takes their non-music attractions to new heights.
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NYC Music Guide: July 12-18
This week, NYC is filled with music events from live concerts and free shows to music festivals and summer specials. Here's our picks of what July 12-18 has to offer.
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Catalpa Feeds Festivalgoers with a Taste of NYC
The organizers behind Catalpa NYC promised to provide vendors from New York's finest and most beloved eateries, and they have delivered.
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New Music Tuesday: July 10, 2012
Today in the Cultivora office, we're blasting the new albums from Dirty Projectors, Mission of Burma, and Marina and The Diamonds as well as getting a sneak peak of the upcoming release from Band of Horses.
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Stream the Lollapalooza Lineup with Spotify
This comprehensive playlist of Lollapalooza's lineup is sure to get you excited, whether you're attending the August 3-5 festival or just wishing you were.
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Firefly Ticket Update
Want to see Modest Mouse, the Killers, the Black Keys, Jack White, and so many more at Firefly Music Festival but thought it was too late? Think again. Here's what options remain for the July 20-22 festival.
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Win a Pair of Tickets to Catalpa NYC
July is officially upon us, which means festivals, festivals, and more festivals (yay!). One music festival has us particularly excited -- with The Black Keys, Snoop Dogg, TV on the Radio, Cold War Kids, and AraabMUZIK all playing Catalpa NYC on Randall's Island on July 28-29, how can you blame us? Now it's your turn to get excited, because we're giving away a pair of tickets to the festival. Click through to learn more.
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Register Now for Glastonbury 2013 Tickets
The ticket details for Glastonbury Festival 2013 are finally here, and we couldn't be more pumped for what is sure to be the festival of all festivals next year. But if you want a shot at tickets, you have to complete the mandatory registration first.
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NYC Music Guide: July 5-11
Here are some of our top picks of music in New York City this week, July 5-11 - featuring the CBGB Festival, DJ club nights, and live music concerts.
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4th of July Jams: Kitsuné Soleil Mix
French label Kitsuné has released a summer mix just in time for 4th of July, and for the next three days you can stream it for free. Thank goodness we can now check finding the perfect playlist off our party's to-do list.
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Video: Theophilus London Previews New Song at Intimate NYC Show
Theophilus London played a special intimate performance on Wednesday night as part of the Blue Note Jazz Festival in New York City. Click through to watch the video, in which London performs "Lisa," off his upcoming album, Rose Island.
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NYC Music Guide: June 28-July 4
Each week we'll sort through the multitude of NYC event listings to provide you with a curated list of our top picks. Here's what is worth checking out this week. Plus we have the must-see shows going on sale - don't miss out.
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Treasure Island Music Festival Announces Initial Lineup
Treasure Island Music Festival, happening October 13-14 on -- you guessed it -- Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay, has announced its initial lineup. Tickets go on sale this Friday.
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Artists in Residence: Linus Booth of Jokers of the Scene
Linus Booth of Jokers of the Scene, a Canadian techno and electronic DJ and production duo, took some time to talk to Cultivora about his latest monthly residency in Toronto, Legoblocks.
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Full Photo Gallery for Gov Ball Now on Facebook
Check out our full photo gallery for Governors Ball, now up on Facebook. If you see yourself, tag yourself...
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Fool's Gold Announces Full Clubhouse Lineups, New Compilation
Fool's Gold, the Brooklyn-based record label, has always come up with creative and fun ways to engage music lovers, from new music to massive parties. Their newest project is the Fools Gold Clubhouse, a series of festival stages featuring Fool's Gold artists and their extended music family.
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Governors Ball Recap
Saturday had fans dancing and sweating to computerized beats and equalizer tweaks and Sunday proved a crowd can still be moved by surging guitars and strategic crescendos. Whichever you prefer, the ability of Governors Ball to bring together both for one fun-in-the-sun-filled weekend will keep them as a mainstay in New York’s festival scene for years to come.
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Photo Highlights: Gov Ball Day 2
We didn't think it was possible, but the second day of Gov Ball was even better than the first. Click through to see photo highlights of Phantogram, Devendra Banhart, Built to Spill, Cage the Elephant, Fiona Apple, Explosions in the Sky, Modest Mouse, and Beck. We'll be posting full photo galleries to our Facebook page later this week, and look more in-depth recaps on our website in the days that follow.
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Photo Highlights: Gov Ball Day 1
Day one of Governors Ball on Randall's Island went off without a hitch -- the weather was great, the fans were in high spirits, and the artists delivered unforgettable performances. Click through to check out photo highlights from the first day of the festival, and if we snapped your pic during the festival, check our Facebook page early next week for full photo galleries.
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NMS Highlights Part 2: Rebuilding an Industry
A Day in the Life of the New Music Seminar.
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Test Drive: Gov Ball Mobile App
In preparation for Governors Ball this weekend, we took their updated mobile app for a test drive. Here's what we liked (and what we didn't).
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New Music Seminar Highlights, Part 1
Earlier this week, the New Music Seminar descended on New York City's Webster Hall, bringing together top players in every facet of the industry to discuss how the music industry will adapt and move forward into the digital era. Adaptability was a major theme during the seminar. On Monday, Michael Huppe, president of SoundExchange, quoted Charles Darwin, "it's not the strongest species that survives, but the most adaptable." Huppe continued, "if we adapt to what's in our way, we'll take the industry to newer and higher levels." Read on for my top Seminar highlights, and stay tuned for Jason Rezvan's perspective, coming later this week.
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Play #GovBingo this Weekend and Win Tickets to Gov Ball 2013
We're so excited about the Governors Ball Music Festival this weekend, we came up with our very own Instagram bingo game, #GovBingo. Read on to see how you can play along for your chance to win a pair of tickets to next year's Gov Ball.
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Fuel for Gov Ball Fun
Festivals this season are all about the food and Governors Ball is no exception. Festival organizers have pulled out all the stops to provide festivalgoers with some of the best NYC restaurants and food trucks on site. Disclaimer: your mouth will be watering and your stomach will be grumbling by the time you finish this article.
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Governors Ball: Besides the Music
Governors Ball has an amazing line-up, and surprisingly no overlapping sets. But what do you do when you don't like an artist? Governors Ball has you covered - they'll have a plethora of activities on site for you to enjoy sans music.
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First Wave of Dimensions Boat Parties
Spend your days at Dimensions sipping cocktails and partying with DJs on intimate boat parties before the on-land festivities begin each night. Tickets for these intimate events go on sale today.
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NXNE 2012: That's a Wrap
After a whirlwind seven days of live music, films, conferences, and parties, NXNE 2012 in Toronto has come to end. Cultivora had some good times and sleepless nights! Here are some more highlights from the past week's festivities.
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Buy Sonar 2013 Tickets for the Sonar 2005 Price
Barcelona's annual Sonar Festival only came to a close this Saturday, but you can already purchase your ticket for next year's event - and, for a limited time, it'll only cost you the price of a 2005 Sonar ticket!
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Photo Gallery: Amsterdam by Tram
A photo gallery of city sites, seen through an Amsterdam tram window.
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NXNE: JanSport Bonfire Session on Toronto Island
JanSport Bonfire session hosted a free outdoor concert featuring the Smith Westerns at Artscape Gibraltar Point, located on Toronto Island. We stopped by for some sun and sand, and stayed for the free beer and s'mores.
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NXNE 2012: Day One Highlights
For the first official night of NXNE in Toronto, our only plan was to start east and make our way down Queen Street West.
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Keep The Party Going: Sonar Parties and Events
Sonar kicks off tomorrow in Barcelona for a weekend of sunshine, fun, and a selection of some of the best DJs, producers, and musicians the world has to offer. Here's some other events to keep the party going during Sonar.
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Roskilde Band Schedule Posted
The band schedule for Denmark's eight-day festival, Roskilde, has now been posted. Plan your's before heading to the event July 5.
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NXNE Unofficial Parties & Events
North By Northeast (NXNE), which kicked off in Toronto yesterday, features 780 bands and 40 films over 7 days. But in case you need something else to do, we've compiled some day parties, after parties, and special events happening this week.
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Afropunk Dates Announced, Erykah Badu and Janelle Monae to Headline
Afropunk has announced the dates for their 8th installment, happening August 25-26 in Brooklyn's Commodore Barry Park.
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Electric Zoo Releases Single Day Passes
Single Day Passes are now available for New York City's premier EDM festival, Electric Zoo. Ezoo will take place Labor Day Weekend, August 31 - September 2, on Randall's Island.
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NXNE Prelude: The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern
In its sixty-five years of operation, the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto has garnered a legendary reputation for booking great live acts before their imminent rise to fame.
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Nirvana's Krist Novoselic Announced as CBGB Keynote Speaker
Krist Novoselic has been confirmed as the Keynote Speaker for CBGB's upcoming four-day festival, taking place across New York City July 5-8. The festival has also recently added new artists to the music lineup.
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The Road to Bonnaroo: 24 Hours in Nashville
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, happening this weekend (June 7-10) in Manchester, Tennessee, is a great excuse for a road trip. If you’re driving to Bonnaroo this week, why not take a quick stop in Tennessee’s other music-oriented city, Nashville? We asked some Nashville locals for their recommended hotspots.
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Outside Lands Announces Food & Wine Offerings
Outside Lands knows there’s nothing better than pairing a set by your favorite artist with an award winning wine and gourmet meal, so they've paired their stellar lineup with equally exciting food and wine offerings.
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Festival Spotlight: Identity
EDM fans get ready for IDENTITY, the first touring "electronic ONLY music festival," coming to a city near you this July and August.
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Sasquatch 2012 Day 4 Highlights
As the last day of Sasquatch arrived, festivalgoers were exhausted and dirty. But that didn't stop them from giving the last day their all - even if that just meant relaxing on the hill.
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Sasquatch 2012 Day 3 Highlights
High morning temperatures, gusty evening winds, and late-night glow stick rain didn't stop Sasquatchers from enjoying chill tunes on the Sasquatch Stage hill and dance parties everywhere else.
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Sasquatch 2012 Day 2 Highlights
Sasquatch continued Saturday May 26 with sets from Alabama Shakes, Kurt Vile, Childish Gambino, Metric, The Shins, Jack White, and The Roots.
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Pitchfork Festival Returns to Paris this November
Pitchfork has made the initial announcement for the second installment of their Paris festival. M83, Animal Collective, Robyn, and Sébastien Tellier are all slated to perform; dozens more will be announced in the coming months.
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Sasquatch 2012 Day 1 Highlights
Day One of Sasquatch set the bar high for the rest of the weekend with Of Monsters And Men, Santigold, Explosions In The Sky, and glow stick filled skies during Pretty Lights.
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Movement Day 3 Highlights: Jeff Mills
It has been five years since his last DEMF appearance and almost a decade since the iconic closing set of 2003, but Monday night’s set at the Main Stage was a treat for all who were present. Click through for a recap of Jeff Mills' set at Movement.
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Sasquatch 2012 in Photos
Sasquatch Music Festival took place this past Memorial Day Weekend in the scenic Gorge Amphitheater. Check out our gallery to relive the memories or to see what you missed. Day-by-day coverage is on its way.
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Movement Day 2 Highlights: Stink Bombs, Endless Dance Parties, and Public Enemy
Continuing our Movement reportage, here are a few notable moments from Sunday.
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When Fashion and Music Collide: Levi's Vive Les Friends
On a casual stroll on the Champs Élysées, the window display at the new Levi's flagship store caught my eye. It featured the names of two of my favorite artists, James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem, founder of DFA Records), and Pedtro Winter (aka Busy P, founder of Ed Banger Records), who collaborated with Levi's to create limited edition collections. Upon further investigation, I discovered that the collaboration extends beyond the collection; each artist has selected personal objects and artifacts from their studios and offices to display at the store. Click through to see the designs and get a glimpse of the objects on display.
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New Music Seminar Coming to NYC this June
New Music Seminar (NMS) is a conference and festival that brings together visionaries from across the music industry, with the aim of building a better music business. NMS strives to create a new economic model that enables artists to rise to their highest potential based on talent and merit, not financial resources or connections. This year's NMS will take place June 17-19 in New York City's Webster Hall, and will host an accompanying festival in venues across New York City from June 17-20.
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Movement Day 1 Highlights: SBTRKT
Day 1 of Movement brought a memorable performance from across the pond. Read on for highlights from SBTRKT's hour-long set.
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Artists in Residence: Club Cheval
Club Cheval, a French DJ and producing collective consisting of Canblaster, Sam Tiba, Myd, and Panteros666, recently took a break from working on their debut LP to talk to Cultivora about making music in Paris, touring their favorite cities, and their monthly residency at Paris Social Club.
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A GoogaMoogable Feast
A plebeian's point of view on feasting with the freeloading bottom crust.
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Get Ready For Movement
Memorial Day is almost upon us, which means one very important thing: it’s time to blow off those family barbecues and get ready for a weekend in the D! Yes, Movement 2012 is a few days away, and the excitement is mounting. To help you get even more excited, here is a playlist featuring tracks from some of my top picks for DEMF.
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Jack White and Third Man Records
Jack White, the man behind three commercially successful bands, countless collaborations, and an independent record label, takes his solo-career on the road this festival season. Catch him at summer festivals such as as Sasquatch, Firefly, Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, Roskilde, and Splendour in the Grass.
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Lineup announced for Jay-Z's Made In America Festival
Just a week after the festival announcement, Made in America, a new music festival curated by Jay-Z, has released the initial lineup.
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Austin City Limits Announces Lineup
Austin City Limits, happening October 12-14 in Austin's Zilker Park, has announced its lineup. Headliners include The Black Keys, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Florence + The Machine, Jack White, and The Avett Brothers. The rest of the lineup is an eclectic mix of hip hop (The Roots, Childish Gambino), electro (AVICII, Bassnectar), rock (Iggy & The Stooges, The Shins), and everything in between.
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GoogaMusic: Photo Highlights from GoogaMooga
After months of anticipation, the inaugural edition GoogaMooga has come to a close. We had such a great time this weekend, enjoying the various culinary delights, and of course, the music. Click through for a photo gallery of musical performances from The Roots, Fitz and the Tantrums, Hall and Oates, and more.
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Holy Ship! 2013 Lineup and Dates Announced
The second annual Holy Ship! will take place January 4-7, 2013. Catch Justice (DJ Set), Boys Noize, Knife Party, Major Lazer, Diplo, and more aboard a cruise sailing from Florida to the Bahamas.
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Low-Maintenance Grooming for Camping Festivals
At every camping festival, levels of acceptable hygiene vary from hippy to high-maintenance. To fall somewhere in between, pack these essential items to stay clean(ish) and cute without missing the entire festival in bathroom and shower lines.
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GoogaMooga: 5 Tips to Up Your Googa Game for Day Two
The first day of GoogaMooga was pretty awesome. Sure, there were some kinks (we stood in line for over an hour for beer and beverages), but we had a great time, and as a freshman festival, we're definitely willing to cut them some slack. The good news is that after experiencing the first day of GoogaMooga, we're that much wiser going into day 2. Click through for a few tips and tricks for making the most of your Sunday in Prospect Park.
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Test Drive: GoogaMooga Mobile App
With GoogaMooga less than 24-hours away, we thought we'd take their mobile app for a test drive to see whether it'll be a useful companion at the festival. All signs point to yes.
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Festival Spotlight: Piknic Electronik
Enjoy the pulsating sound of electronic dance music under a hot summer sun every Sunday from May 20th to September 30th as Montréal's Parc Jean-Drapeau welcomes families, friends, and electronic music lovers to dance, eat, and be very merry.
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The Return of CBGB
The famed home of NYC's underground rock returns this summer for a four-part festival July 5-8. The inaugural event will include separate components of music, film, spirits, and a conference.
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Pop-Up Grub: Mad. Sq. Eats in NYC
Mad. Sq. Eats is a pop-up food haven that features over 20 local vendors, selling everything from pasta to popsicles. Mad. Sq. Eats is located in Worth Square (on 24th Street & 5th Avenue), and is open daily from 11am-9pm through June 1.
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Bonnaroo Adds New Artists and Lineup Schedule
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, taking place June 7-10 in Manchester, Tennessee, has added even more artists to their star-filled lineup. Check out all the acts and create your own custom schedule to share with friends.
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The Gotham Project: Wine in a Keg
The masterminds behind The Gotham Project are redefining what it means to drink from a keg. Grab a glass from one of their keg-wines this weekend in Prospect Park at The Great GoogaMooga.
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Jay-Z to Curate and Headline Made In America Festival
Jay-Z will headline and curate Budweiser's inaugural music festival, "Made In America." The two-day event is set to take place this Labor Day, September 1-2, in Philadelphia's Ben Franklin Parkway.
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Jim Lahey of Sullivan St Bakery and Co. Talks GoogaMooga
Jim Lahey, owner of Sullivan St Bakery and Co. in New York City, tells us what to expect at GoogaMooga this weekend.
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Coachella 2013 Advanced Passes On Sale This Week
With Coachella 2012 barely over, next year's event is already on our radar - and it should be on yours too. Coachella has announced the dates for next year's festival weekends and advanced passes will be available May 17-24.
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Photo Gallery: Out and About in New Orleans
New Orleans. What a magical place. I've never been to a city in the United States with so much warmth and charm. This isn't the land of Starbucks and American Apparel; New Orleans is very much about the local community -- artists, food, and above all, music. Click through for a photo gallery of my favorite local haunts.
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Electric Zoo Announces Phase 2 Lineup
Electric Zoo, New York City's premier EDM festival taking place Labor Day Weekend, has announced their Phase 2 Lineup, adding more than 25 new acts to the already stellar lineup. New Additions include Diplo, Nervo, Zedd, and Paper Diamond.
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Photo Gallery: The Sights and Sounds of New Orleans Jazzfest
I flew down to New Orleans just in time to catch the last day of their seminal jazz festival. As a Jazzfest noob, I was awed by the overwhelming sense of community felt across the grounds, from local food vendors to impromptu performances by Mardi Gras Indians. Click through to check out some sights and sounds from the last day of New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
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Fool's Gold Announces Clubhouse Festival Event Series
A-Trak and Nick Catchdubs of Fool's Gold Records have announced the Fool's Gold Clubhouse series of festival events, one of which will take place Friday, August 3, at HARD Summer in Downtown Los Angeles.
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Osheaga Releases Tickets and Announces Lineup Additions
Tickets are now on sale for the 6th annual Osheaga Festival. The event, set to take place August 3-5, 2012, in Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal, features a stellar lineup with 25 new additions including Fun., Santigold, Common, and Wolfgang Gartner.
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The Great GoogaMooga Announces Music Lineup
The inaugural Great GoogaMooga festival, set to take place May 19-20 in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, has had foodies, wine connoisseurs, and beer enthusiasts buzzing since its announcement in early March. Now, music fans can join in the excitement.
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Hard Summer Announces Lineup
If you visited the Hard Summer website over the past few months, you may have noticed that under "Lineup", they simply said "Trust Us." If you did in fact trust them and already bought your ticket, you can rest assured - the lineup is, as expected, awesome.
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On the Scene: The Vaccines and Porcelain Raft in NYC
On Monday night, we caught The Vaccines and Porcelain Raft at Webster Hall in New York City. Check out some photo highlights from the show.
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Record Store Day Wrap Up
The 5th annual Record Store Day proved successful, as countless vinyl fans and audiophiles arrived at their local record stores early for exclusive releases, and stayed late for promotions, giveaways, and in-store performances. I ended the day satisfied with three new RSD releases to hold me over until the holiday returns next April.
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Cultivora's Guide to Record Store Day
Record Store Day takes place this Saturday April 21 at independent record stores across the globe. Since 2007, this audiophile's holiday calls upon vinyl fans, collectors, and music enthusiasts to step away from download websites and computers and to head to their local record store for exclusive releases by a wide variety of artists.
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Splendour In The Grass Returns to Byron Bay with Stellar Lineup
Splendour in the Grass, Australia's largest and most beloved winter festival, returns this July 27-29 to its original home at Belongil Fields, Byron Bay. The lineup features an eclectic mix of artists, both home-grown and international.
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Our Favorite DJs Dish on Where to Shop for Record Store Day
In honor of Record Store Day, happening worldwide on April 21, we asked some of our favorite DJs to tell us where they like to shop for records. Scroll through the photo gallery to check out recommendations from Kid Koala, Mick Boogie, Nick Catchdubs, Jubilee, Terry Urban, Roska, and DJ Ayres.
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Yoga, Music, and Good Vibes in Santa Monica
On Earth Day Weekend (April 20-22), 60 yoga teachers, 40 speakers, 32 musical artists, and an untold number of yogis will come together to move as a community. Check out Santa Monica's Tadasana Festival.
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Outside Lands Announces Full Lineup
Outside Lands, the historic festival taking place in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park from August 10-12, has released this year's lineup. With headliners like Stevie Wonder, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Jack White, and Metallica, this is clearly a festival that you don't want to miss.
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Artists in Residence: Bok Bok
Bok Bok, DJ, producer, and co-creator of Night Slugs, recently took some time out of his busy schedule to talk to Cultivora about living in London, being a touring DJ, and maintaining the eponymous Night Slugs' residency at East Village Club in London.
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On the Scene: Trouble & Bass in New York City
On Friday the 13th, Trouble & Bass took over the Loft at Public Assembly with DJ sets from Baauer, The Captain, Star Eyes, B. Rich, AC Slater, Elijah, and Silkie. Click through for some selects from the night, and check in with the HiFi Cartel on Monday for the full set of photos.
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A Tour Through Montreal's Record District
Montréal, the famed French metropolis in the province of Québec, has a rich musical tradition that has earned the city the esteemed distinction of being Canada's Culture Capital. Many great musicians and live acts have originated from the city, including Leonard Cohen, Arcade Fire, A-Trak, and Chromeo. Thus, it is no shocker that the city houses an abundance of diverse record shops that could please even the most discriminate of music tastes.
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Test Drive: Coachella Mobile App
In preparation for the Coachella Music and Arts Festival kicking off this weekend, festival organizers finally released the official 2012 edition of the Coachella Mobile Application. We took it for a test drive to see whether it's worth the download and how it can maximize your festival experience. The app is available for iOS and Android devices.
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What To Do Between Coachella Festival Weekends
We've compiled a list of events and shows in the Los Angeles area for the week between the Coachella Festival Weekends. Whether you're attending both weekends, only one, or just live in the area - these events are for you.
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Lighter Suitcases and Better Travel Tips, Thanks to Spotted by Locals
Introducing Spotted by Locals, a smarter way to bring guide books along, only much less touristy and much more authentic. The idea is simple: learn about the local culture by following recommendations from people who live there, with the help of their website, PDF guides, and iPhone app.
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A Pro's Guide to Golfing Coachella Valley
The Coachella Valley is just as well known for its world-class golf courses and resorts as it is for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Golfer and CBS golf analyst Ian Baker-Finch shares his top picks with us to help you narrow down the extensive list of courses in the area. Check them out in between Coachella's two upcoming festival weekends.
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Immaculate Infatuation: Restaurant Reviews for the Music-Minded
The founders of this restaurant review website, whose "real jobs" are in the music industry, avoid foodie jargon and pretentious comments in favor of a more humorous, music-oriented, no bullshit approach. These guys took their knack for picking great restaurants for their music clients and friends and shared it with the masses, and we should all thank them for it.
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Electric Zoo Releases Phase 1 Lineup
Electric Zoo, New York City's premier electronic music festival, has announced the Phase 1 Lineup for their 4th installment. Check out the spectacular list of DJs and artists on the bill and grab your 3 day passes before they sell out. Electric Zoo will take place Labor Day Weekend, August 31-September 2 2012, at Randall's Island park.
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Snowbombing Day Trip: Ambras Castle
For Snowbombers looking to see the sights in and around the mountain, consider a day trip to Innsbruck to take in Ambras Castle, one of the most recognizable architectural works in all of Austria. Within its walls, history and culture thrive.
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Orion Music + More: Metallica to Headline and Curate Summer Festival
Metallica's inaugural Orion Music + More Festival will take place June 23-24 at Bader Field, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Metallica curated the entire lineup and filled it with a surprisingly eclectic mix of genres. So far the lineup includes the Arctic Monkeys, Avenged Sevenfold, Modest Mouse, The Gaslight Anthem, Eric Church, Cage the Elephant, Fucked Up, Gary Clark Jr., Best Coast, and many more.
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The Roots Picnic in Philly Completes Lineup
The 5th Annual The Roots Picnic has released their full lineup. The Roots will be joined by Kid Cudi, Quadron, rap legend Rakim, Wale, Major Lazer, Diplo, St. Vincent, The Tune-Yards, Danny Brown, Shabazz Palaces, Moosh & Twist, Flosstradamus, Stretch Armstrong, The Hood Internet, Star Slinger, Mr. MFN Exquire, Kids These Days, Chill Moody, and DJ Diamond Kuts. Keeping with the annual tradition, De La Soul's set will be backed by The Roots.
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Low End Theory: The Epicenter of Genre-Pushing Music
The weekly party at The Airliner in Los Angeles brings together the freshest sounds in psychedelic, glitch, avant-rap, IDM, dubstep and more.
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Get Turned On (To Great Music) at Le Foufounes Electriques
Once upon a time, a group of friends decided that Montreal's underground scene needed its own after-hours watering hole and cultural hotspot. Lovers of experimental and contemporary art found a home at Les Foufounes Electriques, which means "electric ass" in English (though Google Translate has another interesting suggestion). It wasn't long before live music became an important part of the mix, and ultimately the reason that Foufs is still highly regarded, nearly 30 years later.
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The Perks of Train Travel
One of the oldest methods of travel is still the greenest, most cost-efficient way to get around Europe. And for music tourists, Europe's sophisticated rail system links the continent like a sprawling web of routes to the summer's most electrifying music festivals.
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Grace Jones Completes Lovebox Lineup
Lovebox has announced Grace Jones as the final headliner for their 10th Anniversary edition. The Jamaican-American singer/model/actress joins a stacked roster that includes Hot Chip, Friendly Fires, Crystal Castles, Magnetic Man, Mika, Azealia Banks, Little Dragon, and many, many more.
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Zurich: A Global Music Scene in Switzerland
Forget about banks, watches, chocolate, and expensive shopping, visit Zurich for the arts and music scene. From techno to jazz, hip-hop to German-punk, the city of expats draws on cultures from around the world to bring a unique mix of entertainment to one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
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Camp Bisco Announces Performer Lineup
Camp Bisco, the annual three-day music festival in upstate New York, has announced the performer lineup for 2012.
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Superfly During Jazz Fest Announces First Event
Superfly, the promotors behind Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, and The Great GoogaMooga, are bringing their concert series back to New Orleans during Jazz Fest from April 28 to May 8. You can catch their first announced show - Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue - at the Maharlia Jackson Theatre on May 4.
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New Festival Alert: Catalpa NYC
Catalpa NYC is the latest addition to the NYC summer music scene, joining a strong roster of fesivals that includes the Great GoogaMooga, Governor's Ball, and Electric Zoo, among others.
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Test Drive: Ultra Music Festival Mobile App
Ultra Music Festival has released their official mobile app, available for iOS and Android platforms. We tested it out to see how the app can be used to maximize your festival experience.
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Outlook Festival Announces DJ Competition with Mixcloud
Outlook Music Festival and Mixcloud have teamed up to offer aspiring DJs a chance win an all expenses paid trip to Croatia to play a set at Outlook this September.
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A Week at SXSW
A week of music, food, friends, parties, and exploration at SXSW in Austin, Texas.
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Odds and Sods from SXSW 2012
I jetted down to Austin last week for my second ever sojourn into the amalgam of music, branding, schmoozing, and varying levels of debauchery known as SXSW. No longer a rookie yet not quite a veteran, here are some of my observations from the festival’s 26th incarnation.
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Osheaga Announces Official Lineup
Osheaga, which is held annually in Montreal, has announced its official lineup for 2012. The Black Keys, Snoop Dogg, Justice, Metic, Sigur Ros, Feist, Florence and the Machine, City and Colour, the Shins, and MGMT will headline.
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Miami Music Week is Upon Us
Miami Music Week brings the world's best DJs and electronic artists together for a week of non-stop music, sun, and fun. Whether or not you've purchased tickets to Winter Music Conference or Ultra Music Festival, Miami is definitely the place to be March 20-25. Check out our WMC and Ultra guides to plan your week.
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Snow Patrol to Play BUSHMILLS LIVE, Contest Now Open
Bushmills has announced the first round of artists on the BUSHMILLS LIVE bill. Snow Patrol, originally from Northern Ireland, will headline the two-day event, an appropriate choice, considering that the festival will be held in an Irish Whiskey Distillery. Foy Vance and Iaim Archer are also set to play. More acts will be announced as the festival approaches.
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SnowMont Festival Cancelled
SnowMont has been officially cancelled due to the event's lack of demand.
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Photo Gallery: Trouble & Bass SXSW Showcase
Last Saturday, Trouble & Bass gathered some of the best in bass music for a day party during South by Southwest in Austin. Featuring Drop the Lime, Plastician, The Captain, Willy Joy, Acid Jack, Deathface, Samo Sound Boy, and B. Rich.
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SXSW Day 4 Photo Highlights
Photo highlights from Friday at SXSW, featuring Terry Urban, Kimbra, The-Dream, White Rabbits, and more.
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SXSW Day 3 Photo Highlights
Photo highlights of our third day at SXSW, featuring Walk the Moon, Neon Trees, Futurebirds, and the Fool's Gold Austin party.
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SXSW Day 2 Highlights
We spent most of our second day camped out at THE FADER FORT presented by Converse, where we caught sets by Santigold, Danny Brown, Nick Catchdubs, and more. Check out some of our photo highlights...
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Sup Austin?
Last night, I landed in Austin for the week of madness known as South by Southwest. I got in late, so for me, yesterday was about catching up with old friends, scoping the scene, and checking out some of the sights and sounds of Austin. Here are a few photo highlights...
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Victory Still Sweet at Jazz and Blues Beacon
With nearly 200 music venues, there's a reason Austin is known as the Live Music Capital of the World. Jazz, blues, folk, country, and punk have all had heydays here. Sitting at 1104 E. 11th Street, the Victory Grill is one of the locations that has shaped the musical landscape of the city, but the journey hasn't been without its roadblocks.
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Bushmills Live: the First Festival Held in an Irish Whiskey Distillery
Last week, Bushmills announced their very own two-day music festival, happening June 20-21 at the Old Bushmills Distillery on the north coast of Ireland. Bushmills Live will be first festival to ever be held in an Irish Whiskey distillery.
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Packing Tips for the SXSW Fashionista
I'm no stranger to music festivals - they're my favorite reason to travel, and getting dressed is half the fun. Here are my guidelines for festival dressing, paying particular attention to the unique needs of a South By Southwest fashionista.
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Introducing The Great GoogaMooga
On May 19 and 20, much to the delight of food lovers, wine connoisseurs, and music fans, The Great GoogaMooga will debut in Brooklyn's historic Prospect Park. This amusement park of food and drink will host approximately 75 food vendors, 35 brewers, 30 winemakers, and 20 live music performances.
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RSVP Now for the FADER FORT at SXSW
RSVPs are now open for the FADER FORT Presented by Converse at South by Southwest. Trust us, you don't want to miss this one. Performers include Santigold, Black Hippy, Zola Jesus, with many more to be announced this week via Twitter.
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Travel with Ease - Me No Speak Language Companions
Find learning a new language for the sake of a music festival daunting? These picture-oriented phrase books are here to help. From the airport to the festival, and all your experiences in between, they'll make the difference between a misunderstanding-induced disaster and the best trip you've ever had.
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Rock Out in Germany: Rock am Ring and Rock im Park
For 27 years, these twin festivals have provided music fans and metal heads with a head-banging and mosh-inducing lineup across 3 stages and 3 days. They'll occur simultaneously June 1-3 with the same lineup, just on different days. This year's headliners include Linkin Park, Metallica, and Die Toten Hosen.
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Snapshot: Bowlive III featuring Questlove and Big Sam
Last Thursday, we caught Bowlive with special guests Rahzel, Karl Denson, Big Sam, Nigel Hall, and Questlove, for the third installment of Soulive's annual residency at Brooklyn Bowl. If you're in the New York City area, we highly recommend that you check it out.
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Crossing Brooklyn Ferry Fest Announces Lineup
Brooklyn Academy of Music Announces the lineup to the Crossing Brooklyn Ferry festival, held May 3-5 at BAM, featuring Twin Shadow, the Walkmen, Sharon Van Etten, St. Vincent, the Antlers, Buke And Gase, Beirut, Atlas Sound and many others.
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FADER FORT Announces Dates and Headliners for SXSW
This is the announcement we've been waiting for - The FADER and Converse have teamed up to present this year's FADER FORT at South by Southwest from March 14-17.
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Bowlive III
This week, Soulive kicks off Bowlive, their third annual 10-night residency at one of our favorite New York venues, Brooklyn Bowl. From February 28–March 3, and March 6-10, the jazz-soul trio will take the stage with a musically diverse cast of guests, including John Scofield, Allen Stone, and Rahzel.
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Pitchfork Music Festival 2012 Announces Initial Lineup
Pitchfork has announced the initial lineup for their annual music festival held in Chicago's Union Park from July 13-15. As usual, the lineup will be mix of up-and-comers and big name indie acts.
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Lanserhof: A Post-Snowbombing Relaxation Haven in the Alps
If you want to extend your Tyrolean vacation and need a place to unwind, look no further than Laserhof. Three-time winner of the European Health and Spa Award, this medical resort-cum-relaxation oasis is just one hour away from Mayrhofen, making it the ideal location for some post-Snowbombing R&R.
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Spotlight on Savannah: A Tale of Two Festivals
This March, Savannah, Georgia will play host to two music festivals: the Savannah Music Festival, and the Savannah Stopover. Here's why you should consider making the trip.
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T in the Park Announces Lineup
T in the Park has announced the lineup for its 2012 event, taking place July 6-8 in Balado, Kinross-Shire, Scotland. The lineup includes The Stone Roses, Florence + the Machine, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Snow Patrol, Kasabian, Tinie Tempah, and many more. Tickets for the festival go on sale Wednesday, February 29 at 9am.
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SXSW Adds Santigold, T.I., Nas, Norah Jones, and More
Brace yourselves, South by Southwest has just added a slew of artists to its amazing lineup. The latest additions include Santigold, T.I., Nas, Norah Jones, GZA, B.o.B., Tom Morello, and more.
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Trouble & Bass to Host SXSW Showcase
Trouble & Bass, one of our favorite NYC-based record labels, is headed Austin to wreak havoc on South by Southwest with a full-day showcase on Saturday, March 17. T&B mainstays Drop the Lime and The Captain will be joined by Plastician, Deathface, Samo Sound Boy, Willy Joy, Acid Jack, and B. Rich.
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Governors Ball Lineup Announced
The Governors Ball Music Festival has announced the official lineup for their 2nd edition, which will take place on June 23-24 in New York City. Headliners include Passion Pit, Duck Sauce, Chromeo, Special Disco Version (James Murphy and Pat Mahoney), Beck, Modest Mouse and Explosions in the Sky.
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Ric's Bar & Brisbane's Live Music Scene
Brisbane's local music scene has aided monumentally in transforming the city from a Big Country Town into its more recent moniker, Brisvegas. As an integral part of Brisbane's live music scene, Ric's Bar fosters local talent and is a guaranteed good time any night of the week.
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Swedish House Mafia Announce Masquerade Motel Miami
Axwell, Steve Angello, and Sebastian Ingrosso of Swedish House Mafia are headlining two events during the upcoming Miami Music Week. The Friday March 23rd event is already sold out, (10,000 tickets within 48 hours of the initial announcement!). The group has since added a second event for Saturday March 24; tickets can be purchased for $125.
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Survival Guide: Combatting Jet Lag
If your destination is a music festival (or, post-festival, the real world), you might not have the luxury of combatting jet lag on your own time. Here are a few tips and trips to help you with the process.
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Ultra is Expanding... Big Time
Brace yourselves, Ultra Music Festival is expanding. The Miami mainstay has just announced that it will stage six different festivals on four continents over the course of 2012. In addition the existing festivals in Miami and Sao Paolo, Ultra will hold events in Buenos Aires, Warsaw, Seoul, and Ibiza.
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Movement 2012 Announces Initial Lineup
Movement (aka DEMF) has announced the initial lineup for their 2012 event, taking place May 26-28 at Hart Plaza in Detroit, Michigan. Headliners will include Chicago house legend Lil' Louis on Saturday, the seminal hip-hop group Public Enemy on Sunday, and the brilliant Detroit techno DJ The Wizard (aka Jeff Mills) on Monday.
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Concert Essentials: High-Fidelity Earplugs
With prolonged exposure to loud noise, it is possible to damage the ears. Love music and want to enjoy it for many years to come? Keep reading.
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Ultra Music Festival Announces Phase II Lineup
Ultra Music Festival has announced the second phase of their lineup, adding electronic heavyweights like Richie Hawtin, Benny Benassi, DJ Shadow, ATB, and hundreds more to the bill.
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Bonnaroo Announces 2012 Lineup
Bonnaroo has announced the lineup for their 2012 event, taking place June 7-10 in Manchester, Tennessee. Headliners include Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phish, The Beach Boys, Bon Iver, The Avett Brothers, The Shins, and Foster The People.
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New Festival Alert: SnowMont
Introducing SnowMont, the east-coast cousin to SnowBall, happening March 30-April 1 in Killington, Vermont. The lineup includes Kaskade, Snoop Dogg, The Flaming Lips, Chromeo, Slightly Stoopid, Big Boi, Diplo, Lotus, Easy Star All Stars, and more.
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Festival Spotlight: Snowlive
Soulive heads west this month to bring their funky sounds to Boulder, Colorado and Crystal Bay, Nevada, in the form of two mini-festivals, dubbed Snowlive. As expected, the Brooklyn-based trio is rounding up a diverse list of special guests to ensure that the future of funk is kept in good hands.
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Meltdown After Dark: Your Guide to SnowBall's Official Afterparties
The festival may end at 10pm, but that doesn't mean that the party stops there. SnowBall's late-night events are your chance to catch the big festival acts in small, local Vail Valley clubs. With 3-4 events a night, featuring acts like Diplo, Break Science, and Dada Life, there's definitely something for everyone.
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Survival Guide: Cold-Weather Festivals
Winter festivals are a whole different animal. Whether you've never seen snow and need a crash course in winter survival, or you grew up dealing with the cold and want a reminder, here are a few tips for staying comfortable when the temperatures drop, from a Detroit native and winter-weather veteran.
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Sonar Announces Barcelona Lineup
Sonar has announced the first round of artists for Barcelona 2012. This year's edition will feature The Roots, Deadmau5, Hot Chip, Modeselektor, James Blake (DJ Set), Fatboy Slim, Richie Hawtin, Amon Tobin's ISAM, Squarepusher, Nicolas Jaar, Luciano, Azari & III, Jacques Lu Cont, Friendly Fires, Metronomy, and many more.
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Festival Spotlight: Laneway Festival
St. Jerome's Laneway Festival kicked off its 2012 tour January 28 in Brisbane and will end February 12 in Singapore, hitting Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, and Auckland along the way. This year’s lineup includes M83, Cults, Chairlift, Feist, The Drums, SBTRKT, Twin Shadow, Washed Out, and Yuck, as well as Aussie locals the Panics and Total Control.
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Mariah Carey and LMFAO Among Performers Set for Mawazine 2012
Mawazine has announced the first few artists that will perform for the 11th edition of the Moroccan music festival. So far, the lineup includes Mariah Carey, LMFAO, Jimmy Cliff, Scorpion, and Khaled. Over a hundred local and international artists will be added in the coming months.
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Sasquatch! Announces Full 2012 Lineup
The lineup for Sasquatch! 2012 features Jack White, Beck, Bon Iver, Pretty Lights, Tenacious D, The Shins, Beirut, the Roots, Girl Talk, and dozens more. This year’s edition will take place Memorial Day weekend (May 25-28) at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, WA.
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Introducing… Cultivora
After months of preparation, we are delighted to introduce Cultivora, a website designed specifically for music travelers. We invite you to join us as we embark on this exciting journey, and hope you enjoy Cultivora as much as we've enjoyed creating it.
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Bloc Weekend Lineup and Limited Early Bird Special
The sixth annual Bloc festival, held on July 6-7 at the London Pleasure Gardens, has released its official lineup. Artists include Flying Lotus, Orbital, and the debut of a new collaboration between Modeselektor, Marcel Dettmann, and Shed.
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Bruce Springsteen and Eddie Vedder Added to Jazz Fest Lineup
Just when we thought the lineup for this year’s New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival couldn’t get any better, the festival announced two major additions: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, and Eddie Vedder. The Boss is set to perform on Sunday, April 29, while Vedder will take the stage on Thursday, May 3.
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Sónar Barcelona Passes Now On Sale
Sonar Passes, which give you access to all of the Sonar by Day activities and the Sonar by Night concerts, are now on sale. For the first time this year, Sonar is giving you the option to pay in two installments, if you buy your pass before March 31.
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New Additions to Snowball Lineup
After making daily line-up additions over the last month, SnowBall has finally put the cherry on the sundae, announcing Snoop Dogg as the festival’s Saturday headliner. Other additions to the line-up include The Kooks, Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr, Gardens & Villa, Ghostland Observatory, Pictureplane, Dada Life, Mimosa, Princeton, and DallasK.
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Fat Freddy’s Drop to Headline Outlook
Outlook Festival has posted the initial lineup for this year’s edition, happening from August 30 to September 3, 2012, in Pula, Croatia. The lineup features a multitude of international acts, including Fat Freddy’s Drop, Phife from A Tribe Called Quest, Scuba, The Beatnuts, Joker, Pearson Sound, and Gold Panda. More acts will be added as the festival nears.
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Snowbombing Announces Road Trip Theme
The Snowbombing Road Trip is an annual tradition, in which 400 Snowbombers convene just south of London to collectively make the journey to Mayrhofen. The Road Trip’s fancy dress (that’s “costume” in Brit-speak) theme will be “TV Legends: The Car’s the Star.”
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SXSW Lineup Highlights
South By Southwest Music, happening from March 13-18 in Downtown Austin, has slowly been releasing the list of artists that will perform during the week. We're not even going to try to list them all here, but we can give you some highlights.
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Snoop Dogg Cancels European Tour, Snowbombing Searches for New Headliner
Snoop Dogg has cancelled his European tour, including this year’s Snowbombing. A replacement act has yet to be announced.
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Ultra Music Festival is Completely Sold Out
For the second consecutive year, Ultra Music Festival has sold in advance. Despite the increased capacity of its new location, Bayfront Park, the festival sold out even faster than last year.
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Coachella 2012 Sold Out in Under 3 Hours
Last year, Coachella posted record-breaking ticket sales, when tickets sold out in less than a week. Despite this year’s doubled capacity, Coachella broke its own record, selling out both weekends in less than three hours.
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Black Keys, Radiohead, and Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg to Headline Coachella 2012
Coachella has officially released the line-up for this year’s festival. Highlights include the Black Keys, Radiohead, Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg, Bon Iver, Florence and the Machine, M83, Justice, Swedish House Mafia, Avicii, and Miike Snow, Frank Ocean, and The Weekend. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 13.
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Winter Music Conference Reveals Location for 2012 Edition
This year, the Winter Music Conference is will debut a brand-new beachfront location, a custom-designed, air-conditioned tent complex, located at Collins Park (21st Street & Collins Avenue). This new, stand-alone venue (dubbed “The Beachplex”) affords WMC organizers the flexibility to partner with multiple hotels, giving registrants a wider selection of discounted accommodations.
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Ultra Releases Phase 1 of Lineup
Just in time for the holidays, Ultra has released the first phase of its lineup, an exciting array of electronic acts, including Justice, M83, Duck Sauce, Flying Lotus, Miike Snow, Kraftwerk, Pretty Lights, Avicii, and Skrillex. The usual suspects ‐ Tiesto, David Guetta, and Armin van Buuren ‐ will headline. This is the first of three lineup announcements.
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Snowball Announces Lineup
SnowBall has announced the initial line-up for its sophomore edition, taking place from March 2-4, 2012, in Vail Valley, Colorado. Confirmed artists include TV on the Radio, Rusko, Bassnectar, Deer Tick, Major Lazer, Wolf + Lamb vs. Soul Clap, Dillon Francis, Big Freedia, Tribes, and Plastic Plates. Tickets are now available.
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Lineup announced for New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has announced the music lineup for its 2012 edition, scheduled for April 27-29 and May 3-6. The name, “Jazz Fest”, is a little misleading; while you will get to see tons of jazz, many musical genres are represented. Tickets are now on sale.
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SónarSound Will Return to Tokyo this April
This year, SónarSound will return to Tokyo’s ageHa-Studio Coast from April 21-22. The Japanese version of Sónar, now in its fifth year, will present a selection of international cutting-edge artists, as well as a number of Japanese musicians.
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Bonnaroo Presale ‐ Save on Passes for a Limited Time
The presale for Bonnaroo 2012 will begin on Monday, November 28, at noon (eastern time). For a limited time, you can purchase general admission passes for $224.50, or VIP packages for $1,399.50.
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Snowbombing Releases Full Lineup
After a long day on the slopes, you’re going to be sipping on gin and juice, because the one and only Snoop Dogg is headlining Snowbombing. Snoop rounds out a solid lineup that also includes DJ Shadow, Example, Skream, and Fatboy Slim’s Street Party.
