The Mountain Goats, Anonymous 4, and Owen Pallett to perform at the Ecstatic Music Festival

As a part of March’s Ecstatic Music Festival, lo-fi gods the Mountain Goats will be putting on a surely incredible show with medievalist, female a capella group Anonymous 4.

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Watch Some of Broken Social Scene's Last Live Performance

The Canadian collective played what will likely be their last show ever last night in Rio De Janeiro.

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Concert Review: Kitten at the Bowery Ballroom - 10/28/11 (Photos, Interview)

L.A. youngsters blow the Bowery Ballroom away with a wonderfully chaotic set of punky indie rock. Read an interview with frontwoman Chloe Chaidez and check out some photos from the show.

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Thank You Scientist, HMS Revenge, and friends @ Mexicali Live 01.07.11

Thank You Scientist (photos by Jeff Wickliffe)

HMS Revenge (photos by Jeff Wickliffe)

Review by Jessie Wickliffe

Despite the freezing temperatures and ice outside, the house was packed for a night of progressive rock at Mexicali Live in Teaneck, NJ. It was a CD release show for both Thank You Scientist and HMS Revenge with Urban Lenny and Matt Olsson as openers. Thank You Scientist is described as progressive rock, but that’s a pretty broad category. With 7 talented musicians infusing several genres of music it’s difficult to describe their sound. I’ll say powerful, melodic, soulful, even heavy at times and definitely awesome! I’ve seen front man, Sal Marrano through several bands and I think he’s finally found his perfect fit with Thank You Scientist. His voice melds flawlessly with the brass, drums, guitar, bass and violin while screaming with emotion. As soon as HMS Revenge took the stage you could feel the excitement in the crowd increase.  Bassist Tom Warren’s energy abounds as he thrashes around the stage, a balance to his brother Rick’s smooth crooning. A self proclaimed “group of jump jiving scally wags who like to play music” this 4 piece band from Bergen County is definitely on the rise. 

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Fifteen Fleeting releasing new album, playing Maxwells 01.22 (videos & more!)

New Jersey rock band, Fifteen Fleeting, is making huge waves in the local, and now, not-so-local, music scene. With a healthy mix of heartfelt lyrics, driving melodies, and strong deliverance, Fifteen Fleeting has been able to win over a rapidly increasing fanbase and also some folks over at 101.9FM RXP across the river. On December 3rd, Fifteen Fleeting was chosen to open 'Yule Rock', RXP's holiday gala, for My Chemical Romance and The Gaslight Anthem. The band is recommended for those who enjoy the musical stylings of As Tall As Lions, Kings of Leon and The Arctic Monkeys. Fifteen Fleeting will be playing Maxwells on Saturday, January 22nd. The show is being sponsored by 101.9FM RXP and is doubling as their album release party. You can purchase tickets for $10 or wait until night of for $12 - everyone gets the album for free with entry!

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Todd P. announces New Years Eve Show. Titus Andronicus tour with The Pogues.

This New Years Eve Todd P. presents NJ bands Titus Andronicus, Real Estate, Andrew Cedermark, and Julian Lynch at Brooklyn's Ridgewood Masonic Temple. This show is all ages and will be $15.

We hereby invite all of you to help us ring in the New Year with an indie rock blowout at the Ridgewood Masonic Temple in Brooklyn, NY with the greatest all-star cast of upper Central-Western Bergen County, New Jersey ever assembled. Besides ourselves, Titus Andronicus, we will be joined by Glen Rock's own Andrew Cedermark; Ridgewood will be represented by the twin pillars of modern relaxation excellence, Real Estate and Julian Lynch. Jesus Christ - Jersey is TAKING OVER, baby! [Patrick Stickles]

Titus Andronicus have also just announced that they will also be supporting The Pogues in March, including two shows at NYC's Terminal 5 on March 15th and 17th. 

Thursday announce annual holiday show

Thursday have announced their annual holiday show at Starland Ballroom which will take place on Thursday, December 30th. The band will be performing their classic album Full Collapse in its entirety along with other hits from the band's catalog. Four Year Strong and Acid Tiger are set to open the show. Tickets go on sale this Friday. The band is currently recording their sixth album which is slated to be released next Spring.

Tickets to Bob Dylan's upcoming Fall Tour

Bob Dylan and His Band is set to kick off their Fall tour next week in Florida. On November 14th, they will be performing at The MAC at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10am here.

Starland Ballroom announce Ska-Massive 2010 lineup

Starland Ballroom have announced the lineup for the Ska-Massive 2010 show on Saturday, December 4th. The annual ska showcase will feature Catch 22, The Pietasters, Mustard Plug, Hub City Stompers, The Forthrights, The Waffle Stompers and Survey Ska. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at noon.

Corrosion of Conformity cancel Starland Ballroom show

Corrosion of Conformity have cancelled their show at Starland Ballroom on Thursday October 7th. No word as to why the show was cancelled. Refunds are available at the original place of purchase. The band is still set to play at Highline Ballroom on October 10th. Buy tickets for that show here. The band is currently on the "Animosity"lineup reunion tour.

Rammstein announce show at Madison Square Garden

German industrial metal act Rammstein have announced a one-off show at Madison Square Garden on December 11th. Tickets will go on sale Friday October 8th. This will be the band's first show in the United States in 10 years. Their latest album Liebe Ist Fur Alle Da debuted at number 13 on the Billboard Top 200. Check out the video for their song "Amerika" below.

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Trees Above Mandalay announce tour dates with Jonny Craig

Trees Above Mandalay have announced that they will be touring alongside Jonny Craig, Fight Fair and Mod Sun on the White Boys With Soul tour next month. The band will be touring from October 1st-October 8th with a stop at the School of Rock on Sunday October 3rd. Trees Above Mandalay will start recording their new EP on October 16th with producer Ben Sampson.

A Day To Remember and Underoath announce tour

A Day To Remember and Underoath have announced a tour set to kick off this November. The Word Alive and Close Your Eyes will be touring as support. The tour will hit up Conventional Hall on Friday November 5th. A Day To Remember and Underoath are both set to release new albums this fall. Check out our recent interview with Close Your Eyes here.

Ben Folds announce Wellmont Theatre date

Ben Folds has announced a stop at Montclair's Wellmont Theatre during his upcoming tour with Lady Danville. The singer-songwriter will perform at the Wellmont on Thursday November 18th.  Purchase tickets for that show here. Ben Folds will be on the road supporting his upcoming album Lonely Avenue which hits stores on September 28th. Lonely Avenue is musical collaboration between Ben Folds and bestselling English author Nick Hornby. Check out a behind the scenes video for the album below.

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Hawthorne Heights announce tour

Hawthorne Heights have announced a tour along with The Story Changes. The tour will hit up School of Rock on Friday December 10th and The Studio at Webster Hall on Sunday December 12th. Hawthorne Heights' latest release (and Wind Up Records debut) Skeletons debuted at number 50 on the Billboard 200. Check out their music video for "Nervous Breakdown" below.

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In This Moment announce tour with Nonpoint

In This Moment have announced a December tour with Nonpoint. The two metal acts will be performing at Santos Party House on Friday December 3rd and Starland Ballroom on Sunday December 5th. In This Moment's latest album A Star Crossed-W

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Sekond Skyn announce shows with Corey Glover (Living Colour)

Central Jersey metal act Sekond Skyn have announced two shows set for next week. The band will be performing at The Saint on Friday September 24th and Dingbatz on Saturday September 25th. Corey Glover,lead singer of influential rock band Living Colour,will be doing vocals for the band. Sekond Skyn's last release was 2009's Addicted to Chaos. Check out their video for "The Pit" which was shot live at the Stone Pony.

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The Dismemberment Plan's NYC show sold out. 2nd one added.

This past Monday The Dismemberment Plan announced a reunion tour set for next January.  As expected, the Webster Hall show on January 29th has already sold out. A second show at Webster Hall has been added on Sunday January 30th. Purchase tickets for that show ASAP here.

The Corin Tucker Band announce tour

The Corin Tucker Band have announced a US tour starting next month. The band will be performing at Maxwells on October 23rd and Bowery Ballroom on October 26th. Hungry Ghost is set to open both shows. The Corin Tucker Band is the new solo project from former Sleater-Kinney frontwoman Corin Tucker. The band is scheduled to release their debut album 1,000 Years on October 5th through Kill Rock Stars.

Sam Adams adds second NJ show

Due to popular demand, Boston rapper Sam Adams has added a second NJ show at the School of Rock on September 26th. Tickets for the afternoon show can be purchased here. His evening show is sold out. The special guest for the afternoon show will be announced soon. Sam Adams is currently touring in support of the Boston Boy EP.