Go Outside

Cults is an indie-pop band from Manhattan, New York. The band first drew to prominence when they posted a three song EP, Cults 7″, on their Bandcamp page. Cults formed in 2010 while Brian Oblivion and Madeline Follin were students at New York University. Cults self released an EP, Cults 7″ with the track “Go…

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Second Song

TV on the Radio is an American indie rock band formed in 2001 in Brooklyn, New York, whose music spans numerous diverse genres, from post-punk to electro and free jazz to soul music. The group has released several EPs including their debut Young Liars (2003), and four critically acclaimed studio albums: Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty…

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Helena Beat

With one week under our belt, it’s time to get back into routine by picking back up New Music Mondays and our band of the week. Foster the People is an American indie pop band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2009. Members Mark Foster, Mark Pontius, and Cubbie Fink formed the band while in…

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One More Tune…

Your final band of the week for this year is the Red Hot Chili Peppers…You’re welcome Evan. Red Hot Chili Peppers is an American rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1983. The band’s current line-up consists of Anthony Kiedis (vocals), Michael “Flea” Balzary (bass), Chad Smith (drums) and Josh Klinghoffer (guitar). The group’s…

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Get Away

Your band of the week is Yuck. Yuck are an indie rock band that originated from London, England. The band features members Daniel Blumberg and Max Bloom, both of whom formerly played in the band Cajun Dance Party. The band’s self-titled debut album was released through Fat Possum on 21 February 2011 in the United…

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Scott Weiland

Scott Weiland (born October 27, 1967) is an American musician, lyricist, and vocalist, most notable for his work with Grammy Award-winning rock band Stone Temple Pilots. Weiland is also known for his five-year career with supergroup Velvet Revolver as well as his own solo career. His onstage persona is known as being flamboyant and chaotic;…

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Simple Math

Manchester Orchestra is an American indie rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 2005. The group is currently composed of rhythm guitarist-singer-songwriter Andy Hull, lead guitarist Robert McDowell, keyboardist and percussionist Chris Freeman, bassist Jonathan Corley and drummer Tim Very. Former drummer Jeremiah Edmond parted ways with the band in January 2010 to focus on…

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Dye it Blonde…

Smith Westerns are an indie rock band from Chicago, Illinois. Their self-titled debut album was released on HoZac Records on June 5, 2009. Most of the album was recorded throughout the winter and early spring in Max Kakacek’s basement. They released a new single, “Weekend”, on November 4, 2010, from their most recent album Dye…

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Blood Pressures

The Kills is a rock band formed by American singer Alison Mosshart and British guitarist Jamie Hince. Their first three albums, Keep On Your Mean Side, No Wow, and Midnight Boom have gathered much critical praise. Blood Pressures, their fourth and most recent studio album, was released on April 4, 2011 worldwide and April 5,…

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PB & J

Peter Bjorn and John are your band of the week. Peter Bjorn and John are a Swedish indie rock band, formed in Stockholm in 1999 and named after the first names of the band’s members: Peter Morén (vocals, guitar and harmonica), Björn Yttling (bass guitar, keyboards and vocals) and John Eriksson (drums, percussion and vocals)….

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