CMJ 2012 Initial Music Lineup Announced

CMJ 2012 Like I said earlier, the initial CMJ music lineup was going to be announced tonight and it came to pass. View the full first wave of confirmed CMJ 2012 artists after the jump.

Sasquatch! Festival 2012: Day 2 (Sunday) Wrap Up and Photos

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. at Sasquatch! (05/27/12) by Shawn Anderson Words and Photos: Drake Lelane (aka Shawn Anderson) and Zach Gore Sunday at Sasquatch Music Festival was marked by a couple of things. First (and most importantly) I managed to get my hands on a couple backstage wrist bands. That meant starting the day with…

Wednesday’s Presales: June 6, 2012

The Raveonettes at Siren Music Festival (07/18/09) Photo: Jon Klemm (more) Jul 3 Tue Bobby WomackBuy TicketsAmex presale begins:Wed, 06/06/1212:00 PM Music Hall of WilliamsburgBrooklyn, NY08:00 PM   Buy TicketsAmex presale begins:Wed, 06/06/1212:00 PM Jul 9 Mon Golden Animals / Hey RoccoBuy TicketsAmex presale begins:Wed, 06/06/1212:00 PM Mercury LoungeNew York, NY09:30 PM   Buy TicketsAmex…

Crossing Brooklyn Ferry (BAM/Dessner Brothers Music Festival) Presale Begins Today

Crossing Brooklyn Ferry (May 3-5, 2012 at BAM) Starting today, get early access to Crossing Brooklyn Ferry—Bryce Dessner and Aaron Dessner’s (The National) three-day festival showcasing commissioned films and over 30 bands—by joining Friends of BAM. Members can purchase festival passes now and get access to single tickets beginning March 8—four days before the general…

Drake’s Take: New Releases 09.14.10

The football season is just beginning, but in the world of indie rock, it’s already Super Bowl time. So throw some dogs on the grill, bust open your tailgate and feast your eyes on this week’s super-sized “Drake’s Take“. -ed. Drake’s Take: New Releases 09.14.10 This week is the Super Tuesday of indie rock releases…

Today’s Presale Info: Wednesday, Sep 15

Freelance Whales at MHOW (03/01/10) Photo: Jon Klemm Here are some more details on the John Lennon tribute/benefit: 30th John Lennon Tribute: A Benefit For Playing For Change (Nov 12, 2010) Talent lineup: Jackson Brown, Patti Smith, Cyndi Lauper, Aimee Mann, Keb’ Mo’, Joan Osborne, Martin Sexton, Shelby Lynne, Taj Mahal, Meshell Ndegeocello, Alejandro Escovedo,…