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I use April Fools‰' to tell people how I really feel. Monday: The Idle Gossip, El Quatro, DJs Mikhail Z. and Teddy “Dos Dedos” Garcia DC9, 8:30 p.m., $10 While this may seem like a random assortment of bands, it‰'s actually a fundraiser for scooter enthusiasts! If you...

All I’ve ever heard related with that infamous acronym SxSW, better known as South by South West were mixed reviews that ranged from “marketing over-saturation” to “famous indie bands playing at garages.” This year the powers of the cosmos aligned my last spring break...

One of the most overlooked albums of 2012 was King Animal. Soundgarden has returned to show that it still has what it takes to be a forefront band in today‰'s highly competitive rock industry. The evolution and professionalism of the band is showcased in their solid...

Excitement and despair are familiar emotions in the heart of a music lover. Bands can often be unstable and difficult and sometimes they break up. But for every breakup, there is a light that shines from bands who are either new or still going strong and producing...

Need a soundtrack for a classy night in? Look no further than this selection of European jazz and soul, handpicked for your listening pleasure. Just slip on that little black dress or suit and tie, a good bottle of aged wine to go with that delectable homemade dinner,...

Contrary to some movies, spring break doesn’t last forever, but we can still pretend it does. If you’re not ready to let go of the too-short mid-semester break, we suggest that you keep the party going wherever you are with our Spring Break ’13 playlist. We would like...

When I heard Justin Vernon (of Bon Iver) and Colin Stetson, a multi instrumentalist who has worked with Bon Iver, Arcade Fire and many others in addition to his solo work, had collaborated on a cover of Fink‰'s “Warm Shadow,‰” I knew that a storm was brewing. Within...

Justin Timberlake should be annoying. He‰'s been everywhere lately, posting a portentous video announcing his return to music, charming audiences with his slick new single “Suit and Tie,‰” hosting and performing on Saturday Night Live, hamming it up for a week on Late...

  I have always considered YouTube one of the best search engines ever. It has allowed me to find hidden musical gems and beautiful videos. On one of my quests, I found one of the most stunning musical videos I‰'ve ever seen; It consisted of a stop-motion with...

Having Pile play in-studio at WVAU was incredible, but their level of skill and musical precision came as no surprise to any of us. The real treat came when Pile asked if they could split the set time with their tour mates, Fax Holiday. There was no problem with each...