Black Rebel Motorcycle Club at Twenty Wonder (A Carnival Of The Mind)

Last night in Los Angeles, I was witness to some amazing Rock and Roll. I am constantly impressed by the support Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (BRMC) lends to non-profits. They volunteered their time to perform at The Twenty Wonder Festival, hosted by the Los Angeles Derby Dolls, in support of ...

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Hear James Blake’s New Single, “Order”

James Blake, the British dubstep wunderkind that won the public’s heart with this years outstanding James Blake, has a new single coming out on July 11th via his UK label Hemlock. Pitchfork has the stream of “Order,” as well as its be side, “Pan.” Check it out ...

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XpoNential Music Festival 2011

WXPN (http://www.xpn.org), the nationally-recognized leader in Triple A (Adult Album Alternative) music and noncommercial radio service of the University of Pennsylvania, continues to offer the best mix of new and established artists at its 2011 XPoNential Music Festival presented by Subaru. ...

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The Flaming Lips do Dark Side of the Moon & DMB Headlines!

Just after our last coverage article, the TSI team headed over to the “Atlantic Stage” to check out The Flaming Lips at the Atlantic Stage of the DMB Caravan Friday Night.  Some of us had seen them preform live in the past, and some were virgins to the insane visual and ...

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Dave Matthews Band Caravan In AC this Weekend!

TSI will be covering the the first ever Dave Matthews Band Caravan which kicks off this weekend in Atlantic City! The lineup is completely stellar. Over the course of 3 days you can see TSI fav’s like Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Amos Lee, Dr Dog, The Flaming Lips, The Budos Band, ...

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Interview w/Bob Rose, Southern Shore Music Fest Promoter

The Southern Shore Music Festival starts tomorrow in Millville, NJ – but festival attendees and TriState Indie readers might not know a bit of the history behind the festival.  Promoter Bob Rose filled me in on the details.  “The festival began as the Bridgeton Folk Festival nearly thirty ...

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R.I.P. Die Antwoord DJ Leon Botha

Die Antwoord collaborator Leon Botha passed away on June 5th after a lifelong battle with the rare disease progeria. At the age of 26, the South African DJ  was the oldest progeria patient documented. Watch DJ Leon Botha in the Die Antwoord video for “Enter the Ninja” below:

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Todd Snider, Ben Harper and Raphael Saadiq at XPN’s NonComm 2011

Portland-native singer-songwriter Todd Snider has been releasing music since 1994, when I was only 6 years old! So why was this event the first time I had ever seen/heard of this guy? I don’t know, but I sure am glad I finally got the chance. His blend of Americana, country, and folk rock ...

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The Civil Wars at XPN Non-Comm

Wow, can these two make you stand and listen.  Two voices, one guitar and a whole lot of tender emotion, raw talent, enthusiasm, and mesmerizing harmonies.  Him, dressed like a southern gentlemen, her, dressed in an LBD that is whispy and summery.  They smile and banter and then sing their ...

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Delfest 2011

The 4th annual Delfest went off in typical fashion weather wise. It has rained at the last 3, with 2 of them being heavy.  This was one of the heavy rains.  Thursday’s shows were moved to the indoor stage that is used for the late night shows due to weather. Del McCoury  Band kick ...

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