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Kanye West Debuts First Women’s Wear Line

By Kevin posted October 03, 2011 at 14:35

The Louis Vitton Don’s first line of women’s wear, entitled DW, after his late mother Donda West, finally had its debut. View the rapper’s show, featuring designs from his spring/summer 2012 collection, featured models like Chanel Iman and Jourdan Dunn. View the show after the jump. Continue...
Vid Pick: Icarus Himself “On Your Side”

By Kevin posted September 29, 2011 at 14:21

Check out Madison-based, electro-folk band Icarus Himself’s latest clip for “On Your Side.” While I don’t want to give too much away, let’s just say the video’s plot involves a seemingly innocent young couple whose activities quickly descend into Quentin Tarantino territory. The band’s latest album Career Culture comes out on October 11. View the video after the jump. Continue...
The Cure to Perform First Three Albums

By Kevin posted September 29, 2011 at 13:50

Get out your black eyeliner and dusts off those combat boots! The Cure have announced plans to perform their first three albums–1979′s Imaginary Boys, 1980′s Seventeen Seconds and 1981′s Faith–in their entirety in a series of shows in London, Los Angeles and New York City. Continue...
Afro-punk Presents “Death To Hip Hop” CMJ Showcase

By Kevin posted September 27, 2011 at 15:18

Although this year’s Afro-punk festival bit the dust due to Hurricane Irene, that hasn’t stopped the event’s sponsors from organizing a “Death to HIPHOP” showcase at the CMJ Festival on October 18th. Continue...
Holy Ghost! Announce Fall Tour, ‘Hold My Breath’ Single EP

By Kevin posted September 27, 2011 at 13:33

Brooklyn’s own Holy Ghost! have spent the better part of the last two years on the road, playing shows with the likes of LCD Soundsystem and Chromeo, while unleashing their self-titled debut back in April and leaving a slew of singles and remixes in its wake. Continue...
Art vs. Science Announce US Tour, Share New Video

By Kevin posted September 26, 2011 at 20:55

Aussies Art cialis us vs. Science have been making waves here in North America after the release of their Magic Mountain EP in March, along with two U.S. tours. Now the electro trio are coming back across the pond for a full tour. Continue...
R.E.M. Greatest Hits Album Track List Revealed

By Kevin posted September 26, 2011 at 13:37

R.E.M. have unveiled the full track list for their career-spanning, greatest hits album Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage: 1982-2011, due out on November 15th. Continue...
Rihanna Releases New Single ‘We Found Love’

By Kevin posted September 22, 2011 at 14:47

Rihanna has rolled out her latest single and dance floor anthem “We Found Love.” Continue...
Coldplay On Being Relevant: 'We don't care'

By Kevin posted September 22, 2011 at 14:29

Coldplay’s Chris Martin says he and the rest of the band “don’t care” whether or not they’re considered relevant as they gear up to release their latest album Mylo Xyloto. Continue...
New Music: The Asteroids Galaxy Tour "Major"

By Kevin posted September 21, 2011 at 17:50

Copenhagen’s The Asteroids Galaxy Tour have dropped a new single, “Major,” from their upcoming release Out of Frequency. Continue...