Rolling with the heavy brass, Fitz and The Tantrums infuse a big band feel with swing beats that will have you slowly tapping your foot until you're all worked up reenacting moves from Dancing with the Stars (except without that whole Kirstie Alley fall ). The band's ensemble lacks guitar, but makes up for it with plenty of sax allowing singers Michael Fitzpatrick and Noelle Scaggs to fill out the sound with soulful-pop vocals. Fresh off of Leno AND Conan (yeah…that's awkward), Fitz is out west for most of the summer. If you [...]
Vampire Weekend and Bright Eyes are set to headline a new Long Island music festival. The first-year two-day event goes by the name ' MTK Music Festival ' and will take place
The United States East coast and multi-day music events don't have the best history together. Just ask All Points West ... or Vineland ... or M.I.A. . But this August, the MTK Festival will look to change that with an inaugural billed topped by indie heavyweights Vampire Weekend and Bright Eyes. Set for August 13-14 in East Hampton, New York, the festival - known properly as the Music to Know Festival - will also feature Matt & Kim, Cold War Kids, Chromeo, Tame Impala, M. Ward, Fitz and the Tantrums, and Dawes. Rounding [...]
The other night, while I was kickin' it at Stanton Social with my boy DJ Law and a few other homies, I was introduced to the brains behind Party Supplies . Justin Nealis, aka Party Supplies is a 23 year old singer, songwriter, and producer, who can do some seriously noteworthy things with a synth and mic in hand. His sound is upbeat with an old school hip-hop flare, something new that doesn't forget its roots. He's the candyman, and the only thing on his menu is aural treats. Killin' it [...]
This Friday, May 13th at 10AM ET single days tickets go on sale for the Dave Matthews Band Caravan at Atlantic City's Bader Field on June 24, 25 and 26. Tickets can be purchased here or by phone at 1-800-594-TIXX. The daily lineup is as follows: Friday, June 24 Dave Matthews Band, Ray LaMontagne, The Flaming Lips, G. Love and Special Sauce, Lotus, Rebelution, The Head and the Heart, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Delta Spirit, Mariachi El Bronx, TR3, Jeff Coffin Mu'tet, David Ryan Harris Saturday, June 25 Dave Matthews [...]
Well, it's that time again. Sasquatch! Music Festival is just around the corner and I'm heading down to cover the event for the third year in a row. I'm looking forward to pretty much everything that comes with the festival while down there, but one can't deny the main reason, and that's for the music. [...]
The talented singer and her band played a high-energy in Mission Hills. Follow Owl and Bear on Facebook and Twitter for contests, MP3s, and links that don't make it onto the blog.
Summer 2011 will go down in history as the year all those bands that love fests created their own. Joining the ranks of DMB , Phish , and Pearl Jam , Grace Potter & The Nocturnals will officially have their own festival this summer. Potter, who already has upcoming appearances scheduled for Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza , will return to her home state of Vermont to put on the inaugural Grand Point North Festival , featuring artists hand picked by the songwriter herself and her bandmates, The Nocturnals. The [...]
At midnight (or thereabouts) last night, C3 dropped the lineup for this year's iteration of Lollapalooza, which will festively adorn the shores of the great Lake Michigan on August 5th-7th this year. This is the 20th anniversary of the festival, which used to be a touring festival but recently has had a home at Grant Park in Chicago. While the top of the lineup is not exactly awe-inspiring this year, there are once again a ton of great smaller and up and coming bands playing this year and it is always a festival worth checking out. Check [...]
Here it is, guys. The festival lineup you've been waiting for. Lollapalooza, which runs from August 5-7 in Chicago's Grant Park, has revealed the lineup for its 20th anniversary. Muse, Coldplay, Foo Fighters, My Morning Jacket and Eminem will takeover on headlining duties. Rolling Stone also reports that A Perfect Circle, Deadmau5, The Cars, Ween, Bright Eyes, Cold War Kids, Best Coast, Smith Westerns, Big Audio Dynamite, Explosions in the Sky and more will perform at Perry Farrell's musical extravaganza. Three day passes go for [...]
"What the fuck is Kanrocksas?" the reader asked as his eyes gazed upon his computer screen. That ridiculous word is the name of a brand new music festival which, in its inaugural year, has Muse, Eminem and The Black Keys headlining. Not so ridiculous now, is it? Taking place in Kansas City, Kansas at the Kansas Speedway on August 4th and 5th, Kanrocksas also has acts including A Perfect Circle, The Flaming Lips, Flogging Molly, Fitz and the Tantrums, Arctic Monkeys, Primus and more performing over the course of two days. Which means Lollapalooza [...]
Kanrocksas might sound like an off-shoot of Rocklahoma , but its actually the latest multi-day music festival to feature the most celebrated acts in rock, hip hop, and electronica. For its inaugural edition, set for August 5-6 at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, the festival will feature Eminem, Muse, The Black Keys, Girl Talk, A Perfect Circle, The Flaming Lips, and Kid Cudi. Other confirmed acts include Arctic Monkeys, Primus, Flogging Molly, Jack's Mannequin, Fitz & the Tantrums, Tinie Tempah, and D12. Additional acts will be revealed in the weeks ahead. Tickets are [...]
After a month of recovery, I'm finally ready to relive SXSW with y'all. As I mentioned before, I decided to bus it to Austin. This was a whole other adventure in itself. If you care, I wrote some long-ass posts about it on my personal blog . Fast forward through the 20 hours it took to get to my hotel. I checked into the Hilton at the airport, showered, and waited out front for the R&R shuttle. This shuttle pass was the best investment of my trip, and I highly suggest getting [...]
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Did everyone have a good Record Store Day/Coachella weekend? Check out the shows hitting the D this week, a ton of great ones such as CSS, Sleigh Bells, Freelance Whales, The Kills, Yelle, and also including the return of perennial show-stoppers Cut Copy to the Granada. Get ready to dance, suckas. Tuesday, April 19, 2011: - The Kills, Cold Cave, The Entrance Band at Granada Theater ( Tickets )* - A-Trak, Kid Sister at Trees ( Tickets )* Wednesday, April 20, 2011: - [...]
Watch 'Money Grabber' below. They recently recorded a Daytrotter session. Click here to view the embedded video. MP3: Fitz & The Tantrums - Breakin' The Chains Of Love
Fitz and The Tantrums - Breakin' The Chain Of Love EP Released by Dangerbird Records - out 16th May 2011 Throwing guitars and autotune out the window, six killer musicians, five dapper suits, irresistible songs, and one vintage organ is all that Fitz and The Tantrums need. Buy CDs, MP3s, more: Fitz and The Tantrums on Amazon.com Fitz and The [...]
Sure, we've got Coachella and Bonnaroo and all those great American festivals over here. England's got Glastonbury and Bestival, etc. Australia's got its share of great fests, as well, and Splendour in the Grass is one of the best. Last year saw the Pixies, The Strokes, and Mumford and Sons atop a massive lineup, and this year looks to be equally epic. Coldplay, Kanye West and Jane's Addiction will headline the 11th incarnation of the three day festivities at Woodfordia in Queensland. Seventy-nine other acts are under them, and the names are just as exciting. The Hives, the [...]
April Smith and the Great Picture show will perform at M-Theory Records on April 25. Follow Owl and Bear on Facebook and Twitter for contests, MP3s, and links that don't make it onto the blog.
Time recently posted a short video profile of Daytrotter . The piece interviews the people behind the well-respected website and shows what it's like for a band to pass through and record
Fitz and The Tantrums released a new single today to celebrate the kick off of their spring tour! "Sweet Dreams" is now available to you exclusively on their website. The single is also bundled with a mini film from their Winter tour. Their new album, Pickin' Up The Pieces , is out tomorrow. check out their live performance of " Sweet Dreams " Pickin' Up The Pieces on CD or MP3
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