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  • All You Need to Know for EDC New York

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 17, 2013

    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.

  • Ol' Dirty Bastard, Eazy-E Holograms Top Rock the Bells Lineup

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 16, 2013

    The annual hip-hop touring festival, Rock the Bells, has released its initial lineup, including digital performances from Ol' Dirty Bastard and Eazy-E.

  • A BottleRocker's Guide to Napa Valley Wineries

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 16, 2013

    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.

  • Latitude's Sunday Lunchtime Slot Reserved for Bobby Womack

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 15, 2013

    Suffolk, UK -- Bobby Womack will join Latitude as a special guest for the festival's Sunday lunchtime performance.

  • Photo Gallery: BottleRock's Launching Weekend

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 14, 2013

    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.

  • A BottleRock-ing Inaugural Year for California's Newest Festival

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 14, 2013

    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.

  • Video Spotlight: Delicate Steve

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 09, 2013

    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.

  • Top off the Outside Lands Lineup with a Taste of the Bay Area

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 07, 2013

    San Francisco, California -- Outside Lands have announced their Taste of the Bay Area, Wine Lands, and Beer Lands lineups.

  • Depeche Mode, The Cure, MUSE to Headline ACL 2013

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 07, 2013

    Austin, Texas -- Austin City Limits has released their highly-anticipated lineup for its two back-to-back weekends of 2013.

  • Foals Replaces Death From Above 1979 at Gov Ball

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 06, 2013

    New York City -- Foals have been added to the Governors Ball lineup, replacing Death From Above 1979.

  • Music Monday Playlist: BottleRock Napa Valley 2013

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 06, 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.

  • Austin City Limits Sneakily Reveals Lineup Ahead of Schedule

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 03, 2013

    Austin, Texas -- Ahead of the scheduled release day of Tuesday, May 7, Austin City Limits has revealed part of their 2013 lineup.

  • Cultivora's Mini Guide to The Downtown Festival

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 08, 2013

    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.

  • Festival Roundup: Memorial Day Weekend

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 03, 2013

    Use our Memorial Day Weekend roundup to find your perfect festival fit.

  • KANROCKSAS Adds New Artists and Onsite Experiences

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 02, 2013

    Kansas City, Kansas -- KANROCKSAS has announced new additions to both its musical lineup and onsite attractions.

  • LouFest Scores The Killers, Wilco, and The National

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 02, 2013

    St. Louis, Missouri -- LouFest has debuted its 2013 lineup, featuring The Killers, Wilco, The National, and many more.

  • Introducing the Bumbershoot Lineup Plus Our Guide to the Fest

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 03, 2013

    Seattle, Washington -- The lineup for Seattle's 42-year-old festival, Bumbershoot, has arrived - and so has our guide to the fest.

  • Wavefront Rolls Out Second Wave of Artists

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 01, 2013

    Chicago, Illinois -- Wavefront, a 3-day EDM festival at Chicago's Montrose Beach, has added even more acts to its sophomore lineup.

  • Schedule, Single-Day Tickets, and After Parties Announced for Orion Music + More

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 01, 2013

    Detroit, Michigan -- Here are the lates updates on Metallica's Orion Music + More, including the daily schedule, official after parties, and single-day tickets.

  • CMJ 2013 is Officially Open for Business

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 01, 2013

    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.

  • A Look Ahead: May 2013

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 30, 2013

    Here's a quick peak of what to expect on Cultivora this May, including upcoming festivals, guides, and lineup releases.

  • Video Spotlight: Team Spirit

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 30, 2013

    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.

  • Music Monday Playlist: Jazz Fest 2013

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 29, 2013

    New Orleans, Louisiana -- Prep for the second weekend of New Orleans' seminal 10-day cultural event with our playlist to Jazz Fest 2013.

  • 60+ New Bands Announced for Reading and Leeds Festivals

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 26, 2013

    Reading and Leeds, UK -- The twin festivals Reading and Leeds have just announced the addition of 60+ new bands to their bills.

  • Overheard at Coachella Weekend 2

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 25, 2013

    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.

  • HMS Bestival Announces New Arena for 10th Anniversary

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 25, 2013

    Isle of Wight, UK -- Watch HMS Bestival Captain Rob da Bank announce the festival's brand new dance arena - The Port.

  • Splendour in the Grass Snags Mumford & Sons and The National for Only Australian Shows

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 24, 2013

    Byron Bay, Australia -- Splendour in the Grass has released the lineup for its first year in its new permanent home.

  • Top 10 Moments from Coachella 2013

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 23, 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.

  • Paul McCartney, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine Inch Nails to Headline Outside Lands

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 16, 2013

    San Francisco, California -- Outside Lands has released the full lineup for its 6th edition.

  • New Music Tuesday: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Thermals, Major Lazer, Jessie Ware

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 16, 2013

    Today marks the long-anticipated release of Mosquito from The Yeah Yeah Yeahs plus new albums by The Thermals, Jessie Ware, and Major Lazer.

  • Cultivora's Guide to Record Store Day in NYC/Brooklyn

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 18, 2013

    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.

  • Surprise Collaborations from Coachella Weekend 1

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 15, 2013

    Indio, California -- Coachella Weekend 1 was full of surprise collaborations, watch a few of the best right here.

  • Music Monday Playlist: Heading out to California

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 15, 2013

    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.

  • Live Stream Coachella from Home

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 12, 2013

    Indio, California -- Live stream Coachella this weekend from the comfort of your own home.

  • Richie Hawtin Joins Sónar's 20th Anniversary

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 12, 2013

    Barcelona, Spain -- Richie Hawtin will present his project ENTER. at Sónar's 20th Anniversary installment.

  • EDC London Tickets On Sale Now

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 11, 2013

    London, UK -- Take advantage of these special discounted tickets for the inaugural International Electric Daisy Experience in London.

  • Extra Tickets and Schedule Released for Hangout Fest

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 11, 2013

    Gulf Shores, Alabama -- More tickets have been allotted for Hangout Fest; so grab your ticket then use the schedule to plan your weekend.

  • SxSessions: Festivals + Travel with Surfer Blood, Mary C, Team Spirit, and More

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 11, 2013

    Austin, Texas -- A few of our favorite SXSW artists talk festivals and travel.

  • Set Times Released for Coachella Weekend 1

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 10, 2013

    Indio, California -- Here are the set times for this weekend at Coachella! Start strategizing your game plan.

  • Daily Lineup Released for Rock On The Range

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 09, 2013

    Columbus, Ohio -- Rock On The Range released its daily lineup just in time for single day tickets to go on sale this Friday.

  • Phosphorescent, Mount Kimbie, Mikal Cronin to Way Out West

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 09, 2013

    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.

  • Primavera Sound's Artist Cancellations and New Band Additions

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 08, 2013

    Barcelona, Spain -- Primavera Sound may have lost four artists this past week, but they've made up for them all with new artist additions.

  • Cultivora's 5 Top Picks for Coachella

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 11, 2013

    Indio, California -- If you're heading out to Coachella this weekend or next, make sure to add these 5 artists to your festival schedule.

  • Music Monday Playlist: Coachella 2013

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 08, 2013

    Indio, California -- One song for every artist on the Coachella lineup. That's right, prep for the fest with this comprehensive playlist.

  • Video: Noisey Inside the Studio with Phoenix

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 08, 2013

    Noisey takes us inside the studio where Phoenix put the final touches on their upcoming album, Bankrupt.

  • Flow Adds My Bloody Valentine and Grimes, Releases Daily Program

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 05, 2013

    Helsinki, Finland -- Flow festival has confirmed My Bloody Valentine, Grimes, and more. Organizers have also released Flow's daily program.

  • What to Pack: Coachella

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 10, 2013

    Indio, California -- Here's what to pack for a trip to Coachella, whether you're camping or living it up in a hotel.

  • 36 Hours in Byron Bay

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 01, 2013

    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.

  • Music Monday Playlist: Snowbombing 2013

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 01, 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.

  • Vans Warped Tour Announces 19th Edition Lineup

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 01, 2013

    The 19th Vans Warped Tour announces Motion City Soundtrack, the Used, and many more to summer series.

  • ED Banger 10th Anniversary Headed to HARD SUMMER

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 29, 2013

    Los Angeles, California -- HARD SUMMER has announced its first stage for the August 3-4 festival.

  • A Look Ahead: April 2013

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 29, 2013

    Here's a quick peak of what to expect on Cultivora this April, including upcoming festivals, guides, and lineup releases.

  • Ultra Plans to Scale Back to One Weekend in 2014

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 28, 2013

    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.

  • Downtown Music Festivals Reveals Initial NYC Lineup

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 28, 2013

    New York City -- Downtown Music Festival has released the initial lineup for its first festival stop in NYC this May.

  • Cold War Kids to Replace Miguel at Gov Ball

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 27, 2013

    New York City -- Cold War Kids have stepped in to replace Miguel at this June's Governors Ball Music Festival.

  • Must-See Artist of SXSW: Delicate Steve

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 28, 2013

    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.

  • The Glastonbury 2013 Lineup Has Arrived

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 27, 2013

    Worthy Farm, UK -- The large majority of the 2013 Glastonbury lineup has finally been announced.

  • Solange, METZ, M.I.A Help Complete Pitchfork Chicago Lineup

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 27, 2013

    Chicago, Illinois -- More acts have been added to the Pitchfork Chicago lineup to round out the July 19-21 festival.

  • New Music Video From the Yeah Yeah Yeahs

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 26, 2013

    The Yeah Yeah Yeahs have released a saucy new video for their single "Sacrilege," featuring model Lily Cole.

  • The Great GoogaMooga is Back!

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 26, 2013

    Brooklyn, New York -- The Great GoogaMooga is returning to Prospect Park this May for round 2 with stellar music and food lineups.

  • From Short Shorts to Floor Toms: The 8 Bests of SXSW 2013

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 27, 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.

  • SXSW Photo Gallery: Saturday with METZ, Vacationer, Delicate Steve, High Highs, and More

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 26, 2013

    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.

  • Music Monday Playlist: Byron Bay Bluesfest

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 25, 2013

    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.

  • SXSW Photo Gallery: A !!! (Chk Chk Chk) Dance Party at The Hype Hotel

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 22, 2013

    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.

  • SXSW Photo Gallery: Solange at The Hype Hotel

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 21, 2013

    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.

  • SXSW Photo Gallery: Aquarium Drunkard Party at The Hype Hotel

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 20, 2013

    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.

  • SXSW Review: The Warner Sound Showcase With Alt-J, Guards, Surfer Blood, and More

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 20, 2013

    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.

  • SXSW Thursday Photo Highlights

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 15, 2013

    Austin, Texas -- Photo highlights from our second day at South by Southwest, featuring Surfer Blood, CHVRCHES, The Joy Formidable, The Flaming Lips, and more.

  • Couch by Couchwest: The Cheaper, Less-Active Alternative to SXSW

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 12, 2013

    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.

  • Stevie Wonder and Macklemore Headed to Hangout

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 08, 2013

    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.

  • Marvellous Island Festival Releases a Stacked Lineup

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 08, 2013

    Paris, France -- The lineup for Paris' Marvellous Island Festival packs enough EDM punch for 5-days of dancing.

  • #TBT: South By Southwest 2012

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 07, 2013

    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.

  • Beach House, Godspeed You! Black Emperor Added to Flow and Øya Lineups

    By Cultivora March 07, 2013

    Beach House and Godspeed You! Black Emperor will join the summer lineups of Flow and Øya.

  • The xx Announce First Artists for Their Festival Series 'Night + Day'

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 06, 2013

    Polica, Kindness, and Mount Kimbie are among the first artists announced for The xx's curated and headlined touring festival series - Night + Day.

  • Nine Inch Nails, The xx Announced for South Korea's Ansan Valley Rock

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 05, 2013

    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.

  • Watch Weird Al, Moby, Guns N' Roses, and More Audition for the Postal Service

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 05, 2013

    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.

  • New Music Tuesday: (SXSW) Thurston Moore's Chelsea Light Moving and Suuns

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 05, 2013

    Spend your Tuesday basking in the glory of these new releases from SXSW artists Chelsea Light Moving and Suuns.

  • Music Monday Playlist: SXSW 2013

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 04, 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.

  • My Bloody Valentine Hitting Berlin Festival this September

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 04, 2013

    Berlin, Germany -- My Bloody Valentine, Klaxons, and more have been added to the Berlin Festival lineup.

  • Forecastle Lineup Includes The Black Keys, The Avett Brothers, and More

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 04, 2013

    Louisville, Kentucky -- The Black Keys, The String Cheese Incident, and The Avett Brothers will headline Forecastle Festival July 12-14.

  • The Latest Documentary on The National Directed by Frontman's Brother

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 01, 2013

    Mistaken for Strangers is the newest documentary on The National coming from frontman Matt Berninger's brother, Tom.

  • Here's Your Chance to Play at Bonnaroo!

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 28, 2013

    Manchester, Tennessee -- Ten bucks and a good song could get you on stage at Bonnaroo 2013.

  • New Festival for Boston to Call Its Own

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 27, 2013

    Boston, Massachusetts -- Boston Calling, the first multiday, multistage, rock festival held on City Hall Plaza, was announced today and already has quite the lineup.

  • Coachella Releases Sideshows in LA, San Diego, Santa Ana, and Pomona

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 27, 2013

    California -- Goldenvoice Presents, the promotors behind Coachella, have released a slew of sideshows before, in between, and after Coachella's two weekends.

  • The Must-Attend Events for SXSW

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 27, 2013

    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.

  • Paste Jumps on the Festival Bandwagon with Untapped

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 26, 2013

    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.

  • 2 New Names Added to Sasquatch Lineup

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 26, 2013

    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.

  • Diplo, EOTO, and Big Boi Included in Summer Camp Round 2 Lineup

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 25, 2013

    Chillicothe, Illinois -- The second round of artists for Summer Camp Music Festival have arrived, adding Diplo and Big Boi to the lineup.

  • Introducing Snoe.down, a moe. Festival in Vermont

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 26, 2013

    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.

  • New Music Tuesday: Phoenix & The Yeah Yeah Yeahs

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 26, 2013

    Both Phoenix and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs have released new singles in support of their upcoming April albums and festival dates.

  • Metallica's Orion Festival Drops Sophomore Lineup

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 25, 2013

    Detroit, Michigan -- The Metallica curated and headline festival, Orion Music + More, has released its 2013 lineup.

  • Are you Prepared for Tomorrow's Bonnaroo Ticket Sale?

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 22, 2013

    Manchester, Tennessee -- Tickets for Bonnaroo hit the virtual shelves tomorrow at noon EST, are you prepared?

  • Atoms for Peace to Make Festival Rounds in Eastern Europe

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 22, 2013

    If there was ever a time to save up for a trip to Eastern Europe, this would be it.

  • Camp Bisco Scores Animal Collective, Passion Pit, Bassnectar, and More

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 21, 2013

    Albany, New York -- The 3-Day Music and Arts Festival Camp Bisco Scores Animal Collective, Passion Pit, Bassnectar, and more for its 2013 edition.

  • Music Monday Playlist: February 25

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 25, 2013

    Check out this week's Music Monday Playlist, compiled in honor of the recently released Bonnaroo and Firefly lineups.

  • Snowball Releases Festival Schedule

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 20, 2013

    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?

  • Introducing our Guide to Byron Bay Bluesfest

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 20, 2013

    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.

  • Music Monday Playlists: Breakups

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 18, 2013

    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.

  • Ultra Completes Lineup

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 15, 2013

    Miami, Florida -- Ultra Music Festival has finally completed its 2013 lineup after 3 phases of announcements.

  • Kraftwerk's 3D Show is Coming to Flow Festival

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 13, 2013

    Helsinki, Finland -- Flow Festival has added Kraftwerk and more electronic acts to its lineup.

  • The Road to Ultra is a Long Way From Home

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 13, 2013

    Ultra is kicking off its March festivals with a North American Club Tour, Road to Ultra: A Long Way From Home.

  • New Music Tuesday: The Postal Service and Kurt Vile

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 12, 2013

    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.

  • Alternative Package Scores 6 New Acts for Roskilde

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 08, 2013

    Roskilde, Denmark -- 6 new acts have been added to the unfinished yet already extensive Roskilde lineup.

  • Unknown: The Newest Festival to Hit Croatia

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 07, 2013

    Rovinj, Croatia -- Introducing Unknown, a new festival hitting Croatia from the creators of Hideout, The Warehouse Project, and Field Day.

  • Music Monday Playlists: Valentine's Day

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 11, 2013

    In honor of Valentine's Day (whether you love it or hate it), this week's Music Monday Playlist is all about the love.

  • My Bloody Valentine to Join Blur at Optimus Primavera Sound 2013

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 06, 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.

  • A Valentine's Gift Idea from The Flaming Lips

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 06, 2013

    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.

  • Mumford & Sons Extend Gentlemen of the Road Tour into 2013

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 05, 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.

  • Sasquatch Lineup Announced: The xx, The Postal Service, Mumford & Sons, and More

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 05, 2013

    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.

  • Share your Love of the Ritual During Voodoo Valentines

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 04, 2013

    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.

  • Beach House Releases Short Film, Forever Still

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 04, 2013

    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.

  • Introducing Music Mondays, a New Series of Playlists

    By Kelsey Stoulil and Laura Baker-Finch February 04, 2013

    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.

  • BottleRock Napa Releases Lineup Ahead of Schedule

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 01, 2013

    Napa Valley, California -- California's newest festival releases its full lineup 2 days ahead of schedule.

  • Weird Al Yankovic to Reveal Bonnaroo Lineup

    By Laura Baker-Finch January 31, 2013

    Manchester, Tennessee -- Master parodist Weird Al will announce the Bonnaroo lineup in a three-hour live webcast. UPDATED

  • Secure Your Spot at Decibel's 10th Anniversary

    By Laura Baker-Finch January 31, 2013

    Seattle, Washington -- Tier two tickets for the 10th anniversary of Decibel go on sale this Friday, February 1.

  • Richie Hawtin, Derrick May Top Movement's Phase 1 Lineup

    By Laura Baker-Finch January 30, 2013

    Detroit, Michigan -- Richie Hawtin, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson are the first headliners announced for the Memorial Day Weekend festival.

  • Treefort Secures Built to Spill and Camper Van Beethoven

    By Laura Baker-Finch January 30, 2013

    Boise, Idaho -- Built to Spill and Camper Van Beethoven have been confirmed as part of Treefort Music Festival's third artist announcement.

  • New Music from SXSW Artists Surfer Blood and Wavves

    By Laura Baker-Finch January 29, 2013

    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.

  • Ed Banger Records Celebrates 10th Anniversary at Berlin Festival

    By Laura Baker-Finch January 29, 2013

    Berlin, Germany -- The most recent wave of acts released for Berlin Festival reveal an Ed Banger Records 10th anniversary celebration.

  • A Streamable Field Day Lineup

    By Laura Baker-Finch January 28, 2013

    London, U.K -- Stay up to date with the Field Day lineup via their Spotify mix.

  • After 26 Years, The Boomtown Rats Reform for Isle of Wight

    By Laura Baker-Finch January 28, 2013

    Newport, Isle of Wight -- Black Flag isn't the only late-70s band having a 2013 festival reunion.

  • Hevy Fest Reunites Black Flag's 1979 Members

    By Laura Baker-Finch January 25, 2013

    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.

  • More DJs and Live Acts for Ultra

    By Laura Baker-Finch January 25, 2013

    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?).

  • You're Invited to the Sasquatch! Launch Party

    By Laura Baker-Finch January 24, 2013

    Seattle, Washington -- You're cordially invited to the 2013 Sasquatch! Launch Party & Festival Lineup Announcement Show!

  • Electric Daisy Carnival to Spend Memorial Day Weekend in Chicago

    By Laura Baker-Finch January 24, 2013

    Chicago, Illinois -- Another Memorial Day festival option courtesy of Insomniac's Electric Daisy Carnival.

  • Rock On The Range Releases 2013 Lineup

    By Laura Baker-Finch January 23, 2013

    Columbus, Ohio -- Rock On The Range will return in 2013 with an extra stage, extra space, and an extraordinary rock lineup.

  • The Road to Ultra Stops in New Orleans

    By Laura Baker-Finch January 23, 2013

    New Orleans, Louisiana -- Super Bowl weekend is a time for sports, hilarious commercials, parties, and now... EDM!

  • Holy Ship!! Releases Schedule of Events

    By Laura Baker-Finch December 20, 2012

    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.

  • Cultivora's Guide to New Year's Eve

    By Laura Baker-Finch December 27, 2012

    The best parties New Year's Eve has to offer from coast to coast.

  • More Top Acts for Isle of Wight

    By Laura Baker-Finch December 20, 2012

    The Isle of Wight Festival has added more names to their 2013 lineup that already included The Stone Roses and Bon Jovi.

  • Berlin Festival Confirms Blur's Only German Performance for 2013

    By Laura Baker-Finch December 19, 2012

    Berlin Festival has confirmed Blur, Pet Shop Boys, and Turbostaat for their 2013 installment.

  • New Festival Alert: Tortuga Music Festival

    By Laura Baker-Finch December 17, 2012

    Tortuga Music Festival is the latest addition to Florida's music festival scene.

  • Fun Fun Fun Fest Releases Dates and Holiday Passes

    By Laura Baker-Finch December 17, 2012

    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.

  • Give the Gift of MUTEK

    By Laura Baker-Finch December 14, 2012

    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.

  • 10th Annual Decibel Festival Dates and Discounted Passes Announced

    By Laura Baker-Finch December 13, 2012

    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.

  • Governors Ball Expands to Three Days, Pre-Sale Tickets On Sale Friday

    By Laura Baker-Finch December 12, 2012

    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.

  • The xx to Curate Mini Festival Series

    By Laura Baker-Finch December 11, 2012

    The xx have announced they will curate and headline a series of mini festivals to start the summer of 2013, called Night + Day.

  • What's on Your Bonnaroo Wish List?

    By Laura Baker-Finch December 10, 2012

    After you've checked everything off your holiday wish list, it's time to start your Bonnaroo Lineup Wish List.

  • Blur, Of Monsters and Men to Play Oya 2013

    By Laura Baker-Finch December 07, 2012

    The first acts for Oslo's Oya Festival have been announced and tickets are now on sale.

  • Readings and Leeds Release First Headliners and Tickets

    By Laura Baker-Finch December 06, 2012

    Twin U.K. festivals Reading and Leeds have announced the first headliners for their 2013 installments, including Alt-J and Deftones.

  • Save the Date for Outside Lands 2013

    By Laura Baker-Finch December 05, 2012

    Ranger Dave of Outside Lands requests your attendance at the 6th installment of the San Francisco festival to be held August 9-11, 2013.

  • Early Bird Tickets on Sale for Flow Festival

    By Laura Baker-Finch December 04, 2012

    Early bird tickets are on sale now for Flow Festival 2013, just in time for the holidays.

  • Cultivora's Holiday Gift Guide

    By Laura Baker-Finch December 03, 2012

    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.

  • First Price Level of Movement Tickets Ends Monday

    By Laura Baker-Finch November 30, 2012

    There's only the weekend left to get your hand on your Movement (DEMF) tickets for $69.

  • Electro Beach Announces First Artists for Extended Spring Break

    By Laura Baker-Finch November 29, 2012

    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.

  • Isle of Wight Festival Announces First Headliners, Tickets On Sale Today

    By Laura Baker-Finch November 28, 2012

    The Isle of Wight Festival has kicked off their artist announcements right with these two headlining acts.

  • Electric Zoo Knows What You Want for the Holidays

    By Laura Baker-Finch November 27, 2012

    Electric Zoo has just released a limited number of 3-Day Passes to EZoo 2013 for a special holiday price.

  • Miami's UR1 Postponed

    By Laura Baker-Finch November 26, 2012

    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.

  • Sasquatch! Announces 2013 Dates and Pre-Sale Info

    By Laura Baker-Finch November 20, 2012

    Sasquatch! Music Festival will return in 2013 over Memorial Day Weekend. Don't miss the pre-sale this Black Friday.

  • Bruce Springsteen Requests Fan Submissions for New Documentary

    By Laura Baker-Finch November 21, 2012

    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.

  • Dave Grohl Confirmed as SXSW Music 2013 Keynote Speaker

    By Laura Baker-Finch November 16, 2012

    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.

  • Festival Spotlight Thanksgiving Edition: The Stuffing

    By Laura Baker-Finch November 19, 2012

    Celebrate Thanksgiving Eve with Manchester Orchestra's third annual Thanksgiving celebration - The Stuffing.

  • Bonnaroo Pre-Sale & Study of the Bonnaroovian

    By Laura Baker-Finch November 16, 2012

    You still have 7 months to prepare for Bonnaroo, but you've only got until Monday, November 26, to prepare for the Pre-Sale.

  • Roskilde Kicks Off 2013 Lineup with Nordic Package

    By Laura Baker-Finch November 15, 2012

    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.

  • One Last Ultra for Swedish House Mafia

    By Laura Baker-Finch November 14, 2012

    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.

  • Dimensions Festival Releases 2013 Dates and Early Bird Tickets

    By Laura Baker-Finch November 13, 2012

    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.

  • Summer Camp Music Festival 2013 Early Bird Tickets

    By Laura Baker-Finch November 12, 2012

    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.

  • Are You Ready for BEMF?

    By Laura Baker-Finch November 09, 2012

    Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival starts tonight! Are you prepared?

  • UR1 Music & Art Festival Phase 3 Lineup

    By Laura Baker-Finch November 09, 2012

    With these new additions, Miami's newest music festival is shaping up to have quite the inaugural year.

  • Win Tickets and Transportation to Roskilde 2013

    By Laura Baker-Finch November 09, 2012

    Ever wondered what Roskilde would sound like in ringtone form? Give it a try and you could win tickets and transportation to Roskilde 2013.

  • Deadline to Save on SXSW 2013

    By Laura Baker-Finch November 08, 2012

    Register to attend South By Southwest 2013 before this Friday, November 9, to save up to 30%.

  • BEMF Schedule and Lineup Additions

    By Laura Baker-Finch November 07, 2012

    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.

  • Pitchfork Paris Live Stream

    By Laura Baker-Finch November 02, 2012

    Couldn't make it to Paris for Pitchfork's Music Festival there this weekend? No worries, watch the live stream instead!

  • FFF Nites During Fun Fun Fun Fest

    By Laura Baker-Finch November 01, 2012

    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.

  • Test Drive: Gogo Paris Mobile App

    By Laura Baker-Finch October 29, 2012

    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.

  • Photo Gallery: The Orwells at CMJ

    By Laura Baker-Finch October 26, 2012

    With a raw sound, high-energy antics, and hair-whipping break downs, The Orwells demonstrated garage punk rock at its finest.

  • Photo Gallery: MNDR and Chromeo SPIN for CMJ

    By Laura Baker-Finch October 26, 2012

    SPIN Magazine threw a CMJ party at Chinatown's DCTV Firehouse complete with killer DJ sets and free booze.

  • Outlook Festival to Return to Croatia in 2013

    By Laura Baker-Finch October 26, 2012

    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.

  • Photo Gallery: The Aussie BBQ at CMJ

    By Laura Baker-Finch October 23, 2012

    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.

  • SXSW 2013 Programming Announced for Music, Film, and Interactive

    By Laura Baker-Finch October 22, 2012

    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.

  • Photo Gallery: CMJ at Webster Hall with Kimbra and JJAMZ

    By Laura Baker-Finch October 22, 2012

    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.

  • Photo Gallery: CMJ Union with DIIV, Little Green Cars, & The Antlers

    By Laura Baker-Finch October 20, 2012

    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.

  • Austin City Limits Bringing Twice the Fun in 2013

    By Laura Baker-Finch October 18, 2012

    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.

  • Relive Ultra 2012 & Prepare for Ultra 2013

    By Laura Baker-Finch October 16, 2012

    Watch the official Ultra recap video then prepare yourself for the 2013 Early Bird ticket sale.

  • So Many CMJ Events, So Little Time

    By Laura Baker-Finch October 16, 2012

    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.

  • Test Drive: Austin City Limits Mobile App

    By Laura Baker-Finch October 11, 2012

    Click through to read why the Austin City Limits mobile app will be just as useful during the festival as beforehand.

  • Where Will You Be During CMJ?

    By Laura Baker-Finch October 10, 2012

    CMJ added the showcases and official parties to their online schedule, so now is the time to start planning your CMJ game plan.

  • Test Drive: Treasure Island Mobile App

    By Laura Baker-Finch October 09, 2012

    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.

  • The Blur Reunion Continues at Primavera Sound 2013

    By Laura Baker-Finch October 08, 2012

    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.

  • Electric Zoo Recap Video and Early Bird Tickets

    By Laura Baker-Finch October 05, 2012

    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!

  • Pick the Lineup for Roskilde 2013

    By Laura Baker-Finch October 04, 2012

    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.

  • Austin City Limits in the Comfort of your Apartment

    By Laura Baker-Finch October 03, 2012

    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.

  • Phase 1 of The BPM Festival Lineup

    By Laura Baker-Finch October 02, 2012

    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.

  • You Won't Miss a Beat at Treasure Island

    By Laura Baker-Finch October 02, 2012

    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!

  • Diplo Launches Zine

    By Laura Baker-Finch October 01, 2012

    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.

  • Third Round of CMJ Artists Announced

    By Laura Baker-Finch September 28, 2012

    CMJ has outdone themselves yet again with their third round of artists including Dum Dum Girls, Ghostface Killah, Theophilus London, and Q-Tip.

  • Explore Austin's Music Scene with ACL Late Night Shows

    By Laura Baker-Finch September 28, 2012

    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!

  • Make Your CMJ Conference Schedule

    By Laura Baker-Finch September 27, 2012

    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.

  • Test Drive: Decibel Mobile App

    By Laura Baker-Finch September 24, 2012

    Will the Decibel mobile app be useful during the festival September 26-30? We took the app for a test drive to find out.

  • Register for SXSW 2013 Now to Save

    By Laura Baker-Finch September 20, 2012

    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.

  • Gov Ball Will Return in 2013

    By Laura Baker-Finch September 19, 2012

    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.

  • Decibel Announces dB Conference Schedule

    By Laura Baker-Finch September 18, 2012

    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.

  • Sonar Kicks Off North American Tour in October

    By Laura Baker-Finch September 14, 2012

    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!

  • Dates Announced for Bonnaroo 2013

    By Laura Baker-Finch September 13, 2012

    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!

  • Stream Hudson Mohawke Live from Adidas Originals in Osaka

    By Laura Baker-Finch September 12, 2012

    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."

  • NYC Music Guide: August 16-22

    By Laura Baker-Finch August 16, 2012

    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.

  • New Music Tuesday: August 14, 2012

    By Laura Baker-Finch 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.

  • Virgin Mobile FreeFest Announces Lineup and Pre-Sale

    By Laura Baker-Finch August 13, 2012

    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!

  • NYC Music Guide: August 9-15

    By Laura Baker-Finch August 09, 2012

    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.

  • Beck Added to Outside Lands Night Shows

    By Laura Baker-Finch August 08, 2012

    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.

  • New Music Tuesday: August 7, 2012

    By Laura Baker-Finch August 07, 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.

  • NYC Music Guide: August 2-8

    By Laura Baker-Finch August 02, 2012

    For the best music-related events, parties, and concerts this week; look no further than our music guide!

  • New Music Tuesday: July 31, 2012

    By Laura Baker-Finch 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.

  • Catalpa NYC Debuted With Stormy Weather

    By Laura Baker-Finch July 31, 2012

    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.

  • NYC Music Guide: July 27-August 1

    By Laura Baker-Finch July 27, 2012

    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.

  • The Inaugural Firefly Festival: A Success Story

    By Laura Baker-Finch July 26, 2012

    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.

  • New Music Tuesday: July 24, 2012

    By Laura Baker-Finch 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.

  • NYC Music Guide: July 19-25

    By Laura Baker-Finch July 19, 2012

    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.

  • New Music Tuesday: July 17, 2012

    By Laura Baker-Finch July 17, 2012

    From full albums to singles, videos, and limited-time streams - here's what's new and worth a listen.

  • Fuel your Firefly Fun with Festival Food

    By Laura Baker-Finch July 18, 2012

    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.

  • Firefly: Besides The Music

    By Laura Baker-Finch July 16, 2012

    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.

  • NYC Music Guide: July 12-18

    By Laura Baker-Finch July 12, 2012

    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.

  • New Music Tuesday: July 10, 2012

    By Laura Baker-Finch 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.

  • Firefly Ticket Update

    By Laura Baker-Finch July 09, 2012

    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.

  • NYC Music Guide: July 5-11

    By Laura Baker-Finch July 05, 2012

    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.

  • 4th of July Jams: Kitsuné Soleil Mix

    By Laura Baker-Finch July 02, 2012

    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.

  • NYC Music Guide: June 28-July 4

    By Laura Baker-Finch June 28, 2012

    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.

  • Governors Ball Recap

    By Laura Baker-Finch June 26, 2012

    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.

  • Buy Sonar 2013 Tickets for the Sonar 2005 Price

    By Laura Baker-Finch June 18, 2012

    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!

  • Roskilde Band Schedule Posted

    By Laura Baker-Finch June 13, 2012

    The band schedule for Denmark's eight-day festival, Roskilde, has now been posted. Plan your's before heading to the event July 5.

  • NXNE Unofficial Parties & Events

    By Laura Baker-Finch June 12, 2012

    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.

  • Electric Zoo Releases Single Day Passes

    By Laura Baker-Finch June 07, 2012

    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.

  • Nirvana's Krist Novoselic Announced as CBGB Keynote Speaker

    By Laura Baker-Finch June 06, 2012

    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.

  • Outside Lands Announces Food & Wine Offerings

    By Laura Baker-Finch June 05, 2012

    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.

  • Sasquatch 2012 Day 4 Highlights

    By Laura Baker-Finch June 04, 2012

    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.

  • Sasquatch 2012 Day 3 Highlights

    By Laura Baker-Finch June 03, 2012

    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.

  • Sasquatch 2012 Day 2 Highlights

    By Laura Baker-Finch June 02, 2012

    Sasquatch continued Saturday May 26 with sets from Alabama Shakes, Kurt Vile, Childish Gambino, Metric, The Shins, Jack White, and The Roots.

  • Sasquatch 2012 Day 1 Highlights

    By Laura Baker-Finch June 01, 2012

    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.

  • Sasquatch 2012 in Photos

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 31, 2012

    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.

  • Jack White and Third Man Records

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 23, 2012

    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.

  • Holy Ship! 2013 Lineup and Dates Announced

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 21, 2012

    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.

  • Low-Maintenance Grooming for Camping Festivals

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 21, 2012

    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.

  • Test Drive: GoogaMooga Mobile App

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 18, 2012

    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.

  • The Return of CBGB

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 17, 2012

    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.

  • Bonnaroo Adds New Artists and Lineup Schedule

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 16, 2012

    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.

  • The Gotham Project: Wine in a Keg

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 15, 2012

    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.

  • Jay-Z to Curate and Headline Made In America Festival

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 15, 2012

    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.

  • Coachella 2013 Advanced Passes On Sale This Week

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 15, 2012

    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.

  • Electric Zoo Announces Phase 2 Lineup

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 11, 2012

    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.

  • Fool's Gold Announces Clubhouse Festival Event Series

    By Laura Baker-Finch May 03, 2012

    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.

  • The Great GoogaMooga Announces Music Lineup

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 24, 2012

    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.

  • Record Store Day Wrap Up

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 23, 2012

    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.

  • Cultivora's Guide to Record Store Day

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 19, 2012

    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.

  • Splendour In The Grass Returns to Byron Bay with Stellar Lineup

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 19, 2012

    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.

  • What To Do Between Coachella Festival Weekends

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 12, 2012

    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.

  • A Pro's Guide to Golfing Coachella Valley

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 09, 2012

    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.

  • Immaculate Infatuation: Restaurant Reviews for the Music-Minded

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 05, 2012

    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.

  • Orion Music + More: Metallica to Headline and Curate Summer Festival

    By Laura Baker-Finch April 02, 2012

    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.

  • Superfly During Jazz Fest Announces First Event

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 23, 2012

    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.

  • Miami Music Week is Upon Us

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 20, 2012

    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.

  • Introducing The Great GoogaMooga

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 11, 2012

    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.

  • Travel with Ease - Me No Speak Language Companions

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 07, 2012

    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.

  • Rock Out in Germany: Rock am Ring and Rock im Park

    By Laura Baker-Finch March 05, 2012

    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.

  • T in the Park Announces Lineup

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 24, 2012

    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.

  • Ric's Bar & Brisbane's Live Music Scene

    By Laura Baker Finch February 21, 2012

    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.

  • Survival Guide: Combatting Jet Lag

    By by Laura Baker-Finch February 20, 2012

    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.

  • Festival Spotlight: Laneway Festival

    By Laura Baker-Finch February 08, 2012

    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.