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Electric Zoo 2011

1. Electric Zoo 2011: More photos

September 6, 2011

A three-day celebration of dance music on Randall's Island

Jay-Z announces new album in Samsung ad during NBA game

2. Jay-Z announces new album in Samsung ad during NBA game

by Steve Jones, USA TODAY - June 16, 2013
 

'Magna Carta Holy Grail' will be the rapper's 12th album.

Fatback Circus, Natalie Mishell

3. Fatback Circus, Natalie Mishell

30 W 26th Street - New York
 

Fatback Circus, Natalie Mishell Hill Country 07/13/2013 09:30 PM EDT Fatback Circus Fatback Circus is an Austin, Texas favorite, whose true talent and versatility has sparked comparisons to various modern, southern and classic rock bands. Playing four shows for SXSW in 2013 alone, they are...

The bombs, busts and epic fails of 2011, from Metallica, Joe Jonas, T-Pain and 17 other underachievers

4. The 20 biggest flops of 2011 1

December 29, 2011

Music's worst duds, busts and epic fails, from Metallica to Joe Jonas to T-Pain

F’ed Up

5. F'ed Up / Knitting Factory

May 13, 2008

A typical Fucked Up song is equal parts old-school oi/hardcore (Black Flag is a frequent, and not incorrect, comparison) and experimental jam. And, thanks to shirtless, often bloodied vocalist Pink Eyes, the Canadian band's live show is one you may not forget.

Jack Johnson

6. All Points West 2008: Day 3

June 20, 2009

Sunday mellowed out with Jack Johnson, Ben Harper and that guy from Phish

Mates of State

7. Mates of State | Mercury Lounge

July 15, 2009

Playing an early bird show at Mercury Lounge, Mates of States (Kori Gardner, Jason Hammel, a keyboard, drums), showcased cuts from their new album, “Re-Arrange Us.” We’d like to think that the band made it home for dinner—they live in Connecticut with their two uber-cute kids.

Bonnaroo heats up in Day 3

9. Bonnaroo heats up in Day 3

by Brian Mansfield, Special for USA TODAY - June 16, 2013
 

Jack Johnson delivers in a pinch, big names jam together.

Axwell of the Swedish House Mafia

10. Electric Zoo 2010 | Randall's Island

September 7, 2011

Erol Alkan, Rusko, and Major Lazer highlight a big Saturday at the Electric Zoo

'Yeezus' finds Kanye West in a dark, but creative mood

11. 'Yeezus' finds Kanye West in a dark, but creative mood

by Steve Jones, USA TODAY - June 14, 2013
 

Rapper creates album with plenty of messages, but no obvious radio hits.

Editors

12. Editors | Terminal 5

February 22, 2010

A night of near-industrial mayhem from the U.K. indie rockers

Caleb Followill joins the ranks of rock's most inglorious mid-show exits

13. Top 18 onstage meltdowns

March 26, 2012

From Jim Morrison exposing his 'Lizard King' to Kings of Leon's 'Pigeongate'

John Varvatos 10 Year Anniversary Party | Varvatos Store (aka CBGB's)

14. John Varvatos 10 Year Anniversary Party

September 15, 2010

John Varvatos threw a 10-year anniversary concert at the flagship store in NYC

Yup, they're pretty annoying

16. The 23 most annoying frontmen in rock 16

January 25, 2012

See where the two Adams fall on our list

Dry the River

17. Bands we like

February 3, 2012

Catching our attention: Dry the River, Emeli Sande, Mount Eerie, Twin Sister, DeLeon

18. Generation Records 0

210 Thompson St. - New York (Greenwich Village)
 

Echo and the Bunnymen

19. Echo and the Bunnymen | Mercury Lounge

October 18, 2009

Liverpool group played hits and more hits at their smallest NYC gig. Ever.

Playing songs we learned and sing

20. Echo and the Bunnymen / Radio City Music Hall

October 2, 2008

“It's the greatest album ever made.” That's what Echo and the Bunnymen frontman Ian McCulloch once said about the band's seminal work, "Ocean Rain," back in 1983. Although the singer was sort of joking, the quote stuck-and more than a few fans and peers came to believe it. Now, twenty-five...

Esben and the Witch | Mercury Lounge

22. Esben and the Witch | Mercury Lounge

March 6, 2011

Bauhaus/witch-house trio Esben and the Witch tuned up for a breakout week at SXSW

Brooklyn disco with electronic oomph

23. Holy Ghost! | Bowery Ballroom

October 30, 2011

Brooklyn disco with electronic oomph

A night of party rockin' anthems at a secret show

24. LMFAO | Pier 36

August 12, 2011

Party rockin' on the pier

Looking back at the life of a singing legend

25. Etta James (1938-2012)

January 20, 2012

Remembering the legendary blues singer, in pictures