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Jam of the Day | Andrew Belle – Static Waves

I would have let you leave.Really, that’s all you need to know about today’s JOTD. Andrew Belle, a singer-songwriter from Chicago, drops the bomb, with a little help from Katie Herzig: he would’ve let ya walk and find another life. Boom. Just like that. Like when that pigeon dropped that bomb on the dude from … Read more

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Listen | Kings of Leon – Supersoaker

Pretty sure everyone (even shitting pigeons) has an opinion on Kings of Leon. But dammit, this new single, “Supersoaker,” is very good. (Which begs the question — where in the hell is my supersoaker gun I had when I was 10?) ANYWAY. New Kings of Leon below, from their forthcoming release called Mechanical Bull due … Read more

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Lollapalooza Day Three in Photos: Glen Hansard, Kings of Leon, Cage The Elephant, The Avett Brothers, NONONO, London Grammar, Delta Rae

Glen Hansard soaking up the rain | All photos by Jason Gonulsen Day Three of Lollapalooza brought rain, mud, and wonderful sets by Glen Hansard, Cage the Elephant, NONONO, London Grammar, The Avett Brothers, Kings of Leon, and more! Please enjoy these photos by Jason Gonulsen. GLEN HANSARD NONONO SMALLPOOLS FANS THE AVETT BROTHERS DELTA … Read more

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10 to Spin | The Lumineers

Every year it happens. And every year, I’m still surprised when it happens. Music is a lot like love — the best songs come into your life when you’re not looking or seemingly don’t care. Or, they arrive at exactly the moment when you think you’ve heard it all. The Lumineers is a trio from … Read more

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Laura Jansen (The Interview)

The Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles has produced numerous singer-songwriters: Joshua Radin, Cary Brothers, Rachael Yamagata — the lists goes on and on. If you’ve got something to say — if you can write a song — you will find your way, it seems. Just ask the latest Hotel Cafe sensation, the Dutch-born Laura Jansen. … Read more