Yo La Tengo recently announced this year’s run of their annual Hannukah shows, slated for Dec. 4 to 11 at NYC’s Bowery Ballroom. The pre-sale went down last week, and it was ruined by — you guessed it — scalpers! The band has since announced that they’re voiding those tickets and launching a new lottery. The post Yo La Tengo …

When the Drums first emerged, I mentally slotted Jonny Pierce’s music alongside bands like Beach Fossils, Real Estate, Wavves, and Best Coast — a guitar-driven complement to the summery lo-fi synth sounds we were hearing from the emergent chillwave scene. But the project has evolved a lot over the years, and his new single shows he could have just as …

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Earlier this week, a 17-year-old fan accused Modest Mouse guitarist Simon O’Connor of sending inappropriate messages, sharing screenshots of those messages on Reddit. O’Connor addressed those allegations in a Reddit post of his own, claiming the he mistook the teenage girl’s Instagram account for someone else’s. Now, Modest Mouse say that O’Connor “will not be joining us on the upcoming …

The New York Mets continued reshaping their roster ahead of the Aug. 3 MLB Trade Deadline, sending veteran left-handed reliever A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for infield… The post SOURCE SPORTS: Mets Trade A.J Minter To Minnesota For Pair of Infield Prospects appeared first on .

CBS Sports has placed former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo on an indefinite leave of absence following his recent arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence, creating a major… The post SOURCE SPORTS: Tony Romo Placed On Leave By CBS Sports Following DUI Arrest, J.J. Watt Named Interim Lead Analyst appeared first on .

When Wolf Alice announced The Clearing (B Sides), a companion/expanded edition of last year’s The Clearing, my eyes shot immediately to the cover of the Roches’ immortal “Hammond Song” they recorded with Bria Salmena and Sunflower Bean’s Julia Cumming. That recording is out today. The post Wolf Alice – “Hammond Song” (The Roches Cover Feat. Sunflower Bean‘s Julia Cumming & …

Among the many recording aliases maintained by the artist best known as Jane Remover, Venturing tends to be the most rock-oriented. Last year saw the release of the project’s debut full-length Ghostholding, a guitar-oriented set that reminds me of Mk.gee’s work with Justin Bieber or a more lo-fi spin on the 1975 at their most emo. It’s loose, swooning, sweetly …

Hip-Hop heads who came of age during the G-Unit era are about to get a serious dose of nostalgia. After years of speculation and fan demand, 50 Cent’s legendary Reebok… The post G-Unit Reebok “G6” Is Confirmed To Be Re-Released This Summer appeared first on .

Federal prosecutors continue to broaden their racketeering case against Eugene “Big U” Henley, and one allegation that has circulated through Hip-Hop for years may now find its way into a… The post Allegations Of Wack 100 And Big U Chasing Future In LAX Expected To Reemerge In RICO Trial appeared first on .