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Vampire Academy

Listen: Chvrches cover Bauhaus’ “Bela Lugosi’s Dead”

New track from ‘Vampire Academy’ soundtrack.

Pete Seeger

R.I.P. Pete Seeger

Legendary folk singer/activist passes away at 94.

Afghan Whigs Do the Beast

Afghan Whigs announce Do To the Beast, first album in 16 years

Out in April via Sub Pop.

Cloud Nothings

Cloud Nothings detail new album Here and Nowhere Else

Listen to new track, “I’m Not Part of Me.”

Daft Punk

Daft Punk win Album of the Year Grammy

Jay Z, Lorde, Vampire Weekend also take home trophies.

Actress Ghettoville

Stream Actress’ new album, Ghettoville

Darren Cunningham’s excellent, supposed farewell album now streaming via NPR.

The Hold Steady

Listen: The Hold Steady “I Hope This Whole Thing Didn’t Frighten You”

First new track from Teeth Dreams streaming now.

Loop

Loop announce first US tour dates in 24 years

UK psych legends playing Austin Psych Fest and beyond.

Mogwai introduce Rave Tapes themed whiskey

Knock back three fingers of Rave Tapes as the band heads out on tour.

Vivian Girls

Vivian Girls break up

Two farewell shows happening – one in New York and one in Los Angeles.

Forest Swords

Forest Swords to tour with How to Dress Well

Matthew Barnes also opening for Mogwai in Europe.

Mogwai Rave Tapes deluxe

New Releases: 1/21

Mogwai, Against Me!, Warpaint and more dropping hot new jams this week.

EMA The Future's Void

EMA announces new album, The Future’s Void

Check out the video for new song “Satellites”.

Mac DeMarco Salad Days

Mac DeMarco announces new album, Salad Days

Canadian troubadour shares new track, “Passing Out Pieces”.

Dum Dum Girls - Too True review

Stream new Dum Dum Girls album, Too True

Soak in Dee Dee & Co.’s excellent new goth vibes on third album, out Jan. 28.

Beck Morning Phase

Listen: New Beck song, “Blue Moon”

New track from Morning Phase now streaming on Spotify.

sxsw 2013

Hear Cloud Nothings perform their new album live

Get a special live preview of the band’s upcoming new album.

Academy Awards

Arcade Fire, Karen O, Owen Pallett receive Oscar nominations

Karen O up against U2 and Pharrell for Best Original Song.

The Knife

The Knife tour dates announced surrounding Coachella

Swedish electro group bringing their oddball live spectacle to the states.

OutKast, Vampire Weekend top Governors Ball 2014 lineup

Disclosure, Phoenix, Kurt Vile and Earl Sweatshirt also performing.