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Summer Concert Tour Guide 2012

Summer Concert Tour Guide 2012

Live Review: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros at Chicago’s Riviera Theatre (5/24)

Live Review: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros at Chicago’s Riviera Theatre (5/24)

Best Bands with Twins

Best Bands with Twins

Interview: Pete Bauer (of The Walkmen)

Interview: Pete Bauer (of The Walkmen)

Video: The Stone Roses’ first concert in 16 years

Video: The Stone Roses’ first concert in 16 years

News

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Video: Beyoncé’s first concert since birth of child

By Alex Young on May 26th, 2012

Singer/new mom covers Whitney Houston and Donna Summer in comeback concert.

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Video: Lambchop on Jimmy Fallon

By Alex Young on May 26th, 2012

Nashville outfit makes first television performance in eight years.

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Check Out: Antony And The Johnsons – “Rise”

By Alex Young on May 26th, 2012

Band contributes new song to the film Coral Rekindling Venus.

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Check Out: Childish Gambino feat. Nipsey Hussle – “Black Faces”

By CoS Staff on May 26th, 2012

Is Troy the hardest working rapper?

Check Out: Lil Wayne – “Ghoulish”

By Alex Young on May 25th, 2012

Weezy responds to Pusha T.

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Question of the Day: Which Frontman Should Go Solo Next?

By Chris Coplan on May 25th, 2012

Who's ready to take the big plunge?

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Video: Beach House on Jools Holland, pt. 2

By CoS Staff on May 25th, 2012

Replay their performance of "Lazuli".

Daft Punk recording with disco legend Giorgio Moroder

By Alex Young on May 25th, 2012

Another collaboration for album #4.

Jim James readies debut solo album

By Ben Kaye on May 25th, 2012

"I think it's gonna come out in early February of next year."

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Girl Talk announces summer tour dates

By CoS Staff on May 25th, 2012

A summer tradition.

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Check Out: CocoRosie feat. Antony Hegarty – “Tearz for Animals”

By Alex Young on May 25th, 2012

The B-Side to CocoRosie's new 7" single.

Check Out: Dirty Beaches – “Lone Runner” (Live at Empty Bottle) (CoS Premiere)

By Harley Brown on May 25th, 2012

Sounds like the son of a preacher man.

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Check Out: The Dig – “All Tied Up” (CoS Premiere)

By Chris Coplan on May 25th, 2012

A third track off Midnight Flowers.

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Freddie Gibbs and Madlib to release Shame EP

By Alex Young on May 25th, 2012

Joint EP arrives in July.

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Check Out: Summer Camp – “Always”

By Michael Roffman on May 25th, 2012

Title track off their forthcoming EP.

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Video: Neil Young and Crazy Horse – “God Save The Queen”

By Alex Young on May 25th, 2012

Yet another cut from Americana.

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Check Out: Kylie Minogue – “Time Bomb”

By Ben Kaye on May 25th, 2012

Australian pop star continues to celebrate 25 years in music.

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The Creators Project Paris 2012 revealed

By Alex Young on May 25th, 2012

Featuring Caribou, Four Tet, and Jamie xx.

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Check Out: The National – “The Rains of Castamere”

By Chris Coplan on May 24th, 2012

From the Game of Thrones season two soundtrack.

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Bobby Womack is cancer free

By Alex Young on May 24th, 2012

Soul singer gets good news following surgery to remove tumor.

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Purity Ring announces headlining tour

By Alex Young on May 24th, 2012

Plus, details on their next single.

Video: Mad Season “reunite” in Seattle

By Michael Roffman on May 24th, 2012

Barrett Martin and Mike McCready perform "River of Deceit".

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Aerosmith announces new album: Music From Another Dimension

By Alex Young on May 24th, 2012

Stream the lead single "Legendary Child".

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Check Out: Redd Kross – “Researching the Blues”

By Alex Young on May 24th, 2012

The title track and lead single from Researching the Blues.

Reviews

Albums
Concerts
CoS Top Star

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Album Review: Mount Eerie – Clear Moon

By Drew Litowitz on May 23rd, 2012

Elverum's glow has never shined so bright.

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Album Review: El-P – Cancer For Cure

By Jeremy D. Larson on May 22nd, 2012

So you should pump this shit.

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Album Review: Tu Fawning – A Monument

By Matthew Kauffman Smith on May 21st, 2012

Portland band moves from side project to bona fide band.

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Album Review: Teen Daze – All of Us, Together

By Katherine Flynn on May 25th, 2012

Music for the lazy teenager in all of us.

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Album Review: Dope Body – Natural History

By Mike Madden on May 25th, 2012

Bludgeoning promise.

Album Review: Hallelujah the Hills – No One Knows What Happens Next

By Nick Freed on May 25th, 2012

Boston rockers return with a polished, yet less bombastic album.

Album Review: Bam Spacey – Land EP

By Derek Staples on May 25th, 2012

The pieces are here, but Bam Spacey fails to fully commit.

Album Review: HEALTH – Max Payne 3 Official Soundtrack

By Adam Kivel on May 24th, 2012

An energizing experience on its own.

Album Review: Young Man – Vol. 1

By Bryant Kitching on May 24th, 2012

A stellar introspection of an artist on the verge of something big.

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Album Review: Emily Jane White – Ode To Sentience

By Jon Bernstein on May 24th, 2012

Tirelessly self-involved.

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Album Review: Grass Widow – Internal Logic

By Ryan Staskel on May 24th, 2012

Easy to like, tough to love.

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Album Review: Marilyn Manson – Born Villain

By Ryan Hadfield on May 23rd, 2012

Don't call it a comeback! No, really, don't.

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Album Review: Royal Thunder – CVI

By Jon Hadusek on May 23rd, 2012

The dense ATL metal scene has another export.

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Album Review: MV & EE – Space Homestead

By Adam Kivel on May 23rd, 2012

The VT duo captures the sounds of looming danger.

Album Review: Hannibal Buress – Animal Furnace

By Jon Bernstein on May 22nd, 2012

Buress returns to tackle "real issues" with great success.

Album Review: Chris Baio – Sunburn EP

By Katherine Flynn on May 22nd, 2012

Songs you can dance to, umbrella drink in hand.

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Album Review: Sarah Jaffe – The Body Wins

By Amanda Koellner on May 22nd, 2012

Trying things out just for the hell of it.

Album Review: Joey Ramone – “…Ya Know?”

By Chris Coplan on May 21st, 2012

You'll almost wish you didn't.

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Album Review: Gossip – A Joyful Noise

By Adam Kivel on May 21st, 2012

The groans far outweigh the mindless fun.

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Album Reviw: Kimbra – Vows

By Frank Mojica on May 21st, 2012

The New Zealand export spins through genres to admirable success.

Album Review: Reggie Watts – A Live at Central Park

By Nick Freed on May 18th, 2012

Watts brings his genius musical comedy improv to the Big Apple.

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Album Review: Willie Nelson – Heroes

By Matthew Kauffman Smith on May 18th, 2012

The Red Headed Stranger returns with a new crop of friends and family.

Album Review: Hiss Golden Messenger – Poor Moon

By Drew Litowitz on May 18th, 2012

Wanna know what being shot in the head by Jesus feels like?

Album Review: King of Prussia – Transmissions from the Grand Stand

By Lauren Rearick on May 18th, 2012

Intricate indie pop.

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Features

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Summer Concert Tour Guide 2012

By CoS Staff on May 25th, 2012

Here's your summer.

Top 10 mp3s of the Week (5/25)

By Adam Kivel on May 25th, 2012

Childish Gambino, Rick Ross, Whitney Houston, and more!

Best Bands with Twins

By CoS Staff on May 24th, 2012

It's a family thing.

Interview: Pete Bauer (of The Walkmen)

By Len Comaratta on May 24th, 2012

On Heaven, working with Phil Elks, moving to New York, and more.

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Top 10 Videos of the Week (5/24)

By Bryant Kitching on May 24th, 2012

Featuring Bruce Springsteen, Sigur Ros, Sleigh Bells, and more!

Spotifly Playlist: Teen Daze

By Jeremy D. Larson on May 25th, 2012

An estival mix.

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Audiography: Episode 038: “Paul Saulnier (of PS I Love You)”

By Len Comaratta on May 23rd, 2012

Also, audio reviews for Beach House, Best Coast, and more.

No Destination: I Guess That This Must Be The Place

By Rachel Bailey on May 23rd, 2012

If the cover song is the highest form of musical flattery, then David Byrne must...

Austin City Limits’ 2012 Lineup: One Day Later

By CoS Staff on May 23rd, 2012

The highlights, surprises, omissions, and who-to-knows.

Rock It Out! Blog goes to The Bamboozle 2012

By Sami Jarroush on May 22nd, 2012

Check out our mini documentary.

Interview: El-P

By Jeremy D. Larson on May 22nd, 2012

MVP front-runner talks about paranoia, his new album, and the movie Top Secret...

Festival Review: CoS at The Great GoogaMooga

By Harley Brown on May 21st, 2012

Pork, dough, and rock 'n' roll!

Giveaway: The Beach Boys’ Zinepak

By Michael Roffman on May 21st, 2012

A CD! A magazine! Postcards!

Interview: John Famiglietti (of HEALTH)

By Adam Kivel on May 21st, 2012

A quick chat about scoring a video game and the band's upcoming LP.

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Lemme Get an Encore: Modest Mouse

By Dan Caffrey on May 21st, 2012

Ten cuts that could make even Mr. Brock smile.

Top 10 mp3s of the Week (5/18)

By Adam Kivel on May 18th, 2012

Yeasayer, The Tallest Man on Earth, HEALTH, Tiësto, and more!

Trash Collector: The Return of Johnny and Joey

By Evan Minsker on May 18th, 2012

It’s a special springtime here at Trash Collector, as the spirit guides of trash...

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Top 10 Videos of the Week (5/17)

By Bryant Kitching on May 17th, 2012

Featuring Bear in Heaven, Grimes, Florence and the Machine and more!

CoSign: Conveyor

By Harley Brown on May 17th, 2012

Truly, a band of gentlemen.

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Audiography: Episode 037: “Screaming Females”

By Len Comaratta on May 17th, 2012

Also, audio reviews for PS I Love You, Patrick Watson, and OFF!

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Interview: Reggie Watts

By Cap Blackard on May 17th, 2012

On Comedy Bang! Bang!, a potential collaboration with James Murphy, and physics...

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Dissected: Sigur Rós

By Jeremy D. Larson on May 16th, 2012

A breakdown of six studio LPs.

Giveaway: Leonard Cohen concert tickets

By CoS Staff on May 16th, 2012

We're giving away tickets to every one of his upcoming U.S. tour dates!

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CoS presents Forecastle Kickoff Party featuring Purity Ring and Dean & Britta

By Michael Roffman on May 16th, 2012

Plus, details on another after-party, too!

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