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Wayne Coyne shares statement on Steven Drozd's exit from The Flaming Lips: "what he told everyone was a lie"
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Wayne Coyne shares statement on Flaming Lips' split with Steven Drozd: "what he told everyone was a lie"
"the reason he left is sad , and infuriating," Wayne says of Steven Drozd's departure. "it is HIS responsibility to tell everyone what happened."
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/wayne-coyne-shares-statement-on-flaming-lips-split-with-steven-drozd-what-he-told-everyone-was-a-lie/
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Sloan's Jay Ferguson tells us about his favorite songs of 2025
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Sloan's Jay Ferguson tells us about his favorite songs of 2025
Sloan released their 14th album, 'Based on the Best Seller,' this year.
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/sloans-jay-ferguson-tells-us-about-his-favorite-songs-of-2025/
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Here are the 33 best metal albums of 2025
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33 Best Metal Albums of 2025
From Agriculture to Ancient Death, Paradise Lost to Pissgrave, Corpus Offal to Coroner, here are the best metal albums of 2025.
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/33-best-metal-albums-of-2025/
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14 Great TV Shows from 2025 to Binge
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14 Great TV Shows from 2025 to Binge
From 'Pluribus' and 'The Pitt' to 'The Lowdown' and 'Common Side Effects," here are 14 TV shows from 2025 worth watching
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/14-great-tv-shows-from-2025-to-binge/
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Yo La Tengo wrapped up Hanukkah 2025 with Susanna Hoffs, Jon Benjamin, Florry, Ira's mom & more
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Yo La Tengo wrapped up Hanukkah 2025 with Susanna Hoffs, Jon Benjamin, Florry, Ira's mom & more (pics, setlist, video)
That's a wrap on Yo La Tengo Hanukkah 2025
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/yo-la-tengo-wrapped-up-hanukkah-2025-with-susanna-hoffs-jon-benjamin-florry-iras-mom-more-pics-setlist-video/
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Idlewild's Roddy Woomble tells us about his favorite album of 2025
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The Flaming Lips comment on split with Steven Drozd
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The Flaming Lips comment on split with Steven Drozd
"This idea that Steven was THE musical genius, and Wayne is just some weirdo artist… Its just not true," says Lips member Matthew Duckworth Kirksey.
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/the-flaming-lips-comment-on-split-with-steven-drozd/
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Yo La Tengo had Lucinda Williams for Hanukkah Night 7 (setlist, video)
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Yo La Tengo had Lucinda Williams for Hanukkah Night 7 (setlist, video)
Yo La Tengo are in the home stretch of their 2025 Hanukkah run and Saturday was Night 7. Lucinda Williams was the surprise musical opener and Al Madrigal provide comic relief. As for Yo La Tengo, they...
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/yo-la-tengo-had-lucinda-williams-for-hanukkah-night-7-setlist-video/
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Jeff Tweedy & sons joined Yo La Tengo for Hanukkah Night 6 (pics, setlist)
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Jeff Tweedy & sons joined Yo La Tengo for Hanukkah Night 6 (pics, setlist)
Yo La Tengo's Hanukkah Night 6 show also featured an all-Herman's Hermits encore and Jo Firestone
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/jeff-tweedy-sons-joined-yo-la-tengo-for-hanukkah-night-6-pics-setlist/
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Hear 5 new songs that came out today
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New Songs Out Today
Hear new songs by Nick Cave & Warren Ellis, Black Country New Road (Big Star cover), Robber Robber (Elvis Cover), Craig Wedren & Paul Rudd, more
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/5-new-songs-out-today-21/
4 days ago
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Fiona Apple is releasing her recent track "Pretrial (Let Her Go)" as a limited edition benefit vinyl
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Hear Amigo the Devil's new single "New Kind of Lonely," which was written in the wake of his house burning down
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Yo La Tengo had This is Lorelei, Norah Jones, Patti Harrison & Clare O'Kane for Hanukkah Night 5 (pics, setlist)
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Yo La Tengo had This is Lorelei, Norah Jones, Patti Harrison & Clare O'Kane for Hanukkah Night 5 (pics, setlist)
There were no guest collaborators during Yo La Tengo's main set but we did get two comedian openers.
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/yo-la-tengo-had-this-is-lorelei-norah-jones-patti-harrison-clare-okane-for-hanukkah-night-5-pics-setlist/
4 days ago
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BrooklynVegan's Top 55 Albums of 2025
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Napalm Death announce Rocks Off boat show with Primitive Man - get tix on BrooklynVegan Presale now
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Bonnie 'Prince' Billy & Matt Berninger joined Yo La Tengo for Hanukkah Night 4 ++ Wyatt Cenac, Lenny Kaye & more (pics, setlist, video)
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Bonnie 'Prince' Billy & Matt Berninger joined Yo La Tengo for Hanukkah Night 4 ++ Wyatt Cenac, Lenny Kaye & more (pics, setlist, video)
It was Wyatt Cenac's first standu-up performance in more than five years, and the Night 4 encore included covers of Patti Smith, P!NK, and more.
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/bonnie-prince-billy-matt-berninger-joined-yo-la-tengo-for-hanukkah-night-4-wyatt-cenac-lenny-kaye-more-pics-setlist-video/
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Bonnie 'Prince' Billy & Matt Berninger joined Yo La Tengo for Hanukkah Night 4 ++ Wyatt Cenac, Lenny Kaye & more (pics, setlist, video)
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Bonnie 'Prince' Billy & Matt Berninger joined Yo La Tengo for Hanukkah Night 4 ++ Wyatt Cenac, Lenny Kaye & more (pics, setlist, video)
It was Wyatt Cenac's first standu-up performance in more than five years, and the Night 4 encore included covers of Patti Smith, P!NK, and more.
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/bonnie-prince-billy-matt-berninger-joined-yo-la-tengo-for-hanukkah-night-4-wyatt-cenac-lenny-kaye-more-pics-setlist-video/
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Cock Sparrer add 2nd Brooklyn Paramount show (last-ever) NYC dates
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Music Hall of Williamsburg losing its lease in 2026
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Music Hall of Williamsburg losing its lease in 2026
"After nearly two decades, The Bowery Presents has been notified by the owners of 66 North 6th Street that our lease for Music Hall of Williamsburg will not be renewed."
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/music-hall-of-williamsburg-losing-its-lease-in-2026/
6 days ago
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Music Hall of Williamsburg losing its lease in 2026
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Music Hall of Williamsburg losing its lease in 2026
"After nearly two decades, The Bowery Presents has been notified by the owners of 66 North 6th Street that our lease for Music Hall of Williamsburg will not be renewed."
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/music-hall-of-williamsburg-losing-its-lease-in-2026/
6 days ago
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Perry Farrell issues new apology for throwing a punch at Dave Navarro onstage last year: "I know I didn't handle myself the way I should have"
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'Elvis Is Dead, I'm Still Alive,' a new book on
@asianmanrecords.bsky.social
, is coming May 2026 via
@clashbooks.bsky.social
by
@mikehuguenor.bsky.social
of Shinobu, Hard Girls &
@jeffrosenstock.bsky.social
's band. Read an excerpt now:
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Read an excerpt of new Asian Man Records book 'Elvis Is Dead' by Mike Huguenor
Mike Huguenor of Shinobu, Hard Girls, and Jeff Rosenstock's band tells the story of Mike Park's beloved DIY label Asian Man Records in his first book, due out in 2026.
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/read-an-excerpt-of-new-asian-man-records-book-elvis-is-dead-by-mike-huguenor/
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Max Eider of The Jazz Butcher Conspiracy, RIP
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Max Eider of Jazz Butcher Conspiracy, RIP
Max put the "jazz" in the Jazz Butcher.
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/max-eider-of-jazz-butcher-conspiracy-rip/
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Maria Somerville tells us about her favorite albums of 2025
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Maria Somerville tells us about her favorite albums of 2025
Maria's list includes YHWH Nailgun, Los Thuthanaka, Joanne Robertson, and more.
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/maria-somerville-tells-us-about-her-favorite-albums-of-2025/
6 days ago
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Yo La Tengo had Scrawl, Ana Gasteyer, Joe McGinty & Gary Gulman for Hanukkah Night 3 (pics, setlist)
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Yo La Tengo had Scrawl, Ana Gasteyer, Joe McGinty & Gary Gulman for Hanukkah Night 3 (pics, setlist)
Yo La Tengo's 2025 Hanukkah celebration rolls on
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/yo-la-tengo-had-scrawl-ana-gasteyer-joe-mcginty-gary-gulman-for-hanukkah-night-3-pics-setlist/
6 days ago
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Greg Katz of Cheekface tells us his favorite songs of 2025
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6 days ago
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Hear 5 new songs out today
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7 days ago
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Nine Inch Nails, Nick Cave, Oneohtrix Point Never, Jonny Greenwood, Max Richter & more make Oscar music shortlists
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Nine Inch Nails, Nick Cave, Oneohtrix Point Never, Jonny Greenwood, Max Richter & more make Oscar music shortlists
Other shortlist nominees: Billy Idol, Miley Cyrus, Kangding Ray, Ludwig Göransson, and more.
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/nine-inch-nails-nick-cave-oneohtrix-point-never-jonny-greenwood-max-richter-more-make-oscar-music-shortlists/
7 days ago
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Cock Sparrer played final LA shows, add final NYC show
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Cock Sparrer played final LA shows, add final NYC show
"Our visas expire in May," say Cock Sparrer. "We may not get visas again, and if we do, there’s a lot more places in the USA still to play."
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/cock-sparrer-played-final-la-shows-add-final-nyc-show/
7 days ago
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Bowery Electric is closing and becoming Bowery Palace, and Jesse Malin's stage show Silver Manhattan will play there
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7 days ago
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Drug Church & White Reaper announce North American co-headline tour w/ SPY, Death Lens & Public Opinion
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Drug Church & White Reaper announce North American co-headline tour w/ SPY, Death Lens & Public Opinion
SPY open most shows, and Death Lens will also be along for the first leg, with Public Opinion on the second.
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/drug-church-white-reaper-announce-north-american-co-headline-tour-w-spy-death-lens-public-opinion/
7 days ago
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Sleaford Mods share "No Touch" ft Life Without Buildings' Sue Tompkins (watch the video)
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Sleaford Mods share "No Touch" ft Life Without Buildings' Sue Tompkins (watch the video)
Sleaford Mods new album 'The Demise of Planet X' is out January 16 and also features Aldous Harding, Gwendoline Christie, Snowy, and more.
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/sleaford-mods-share-no-touch-ft-life-without-buildings-sue-tompkins-watch-the-video/
7 days ago
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Yo La Tengo paid tribute to Rob Reiner, had Built to Spill open at Hanukkah Night 2 (pics setlist, video)
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Yo La Tengo paid tribute to Rob Reiner, had Built to Spill open at Hanukkah Night 2 (pics setlist, video)
Yo La Tengo covered "Gimme Some Money," and brought out Built to Spill's Doug Martsh on second guitar for most of their set.
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/yo-la-tengo-paid-tribute-to-rob-reiner-had-built-to-spill-open-at-hanukkah-night-2-pics-setlist-video/
7 days ago
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Tour news: Alabama Shakes, Gouge Away opening for Wednesday, Mountain Goats, Thievery Corporation, Cornelia Murr, more
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8 days ago
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Hear 6 new songs that came out today
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6 New Songs Out Today
Hear new songs by Bill Callahan, Peaer, Elias Rønnenfelt (Iceage cover), Peter Matthew Bauer (The Walkmen), Immaterialize, and Florence Road.
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/6-new-songs-out-today-16/
8 days ago
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Spinal Tap members pay tribute to Rob Reiner
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Spinal Tap members pay tribute to Rob Reiner
Paul McCartney, Elton John and Questlove -- who appeared in 'Spinal Tap: The End Continues' -- also paid tribute.
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/spinal-tap-members-pay-tribute-to-rob-reiner/
8 days ago
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GWAR announce 2026 tour with Soulfly & King Parrot
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Peter Silberman of The Antlers tells us about his favorite albums of 2025
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8 days ago
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The Mountain Goats' John Darnielle lists his favorite albums of 2025
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8 days ago
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Yo La Tengo began Hanukkah 2025 with Sun Ra Arkestra & Jon Glaser (setlist)
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Yo La Tengo began Hanukkah 2025 with Sun Ra Arkestra & Jon Glaser (setlist)
Sun Ra Arkestra and Jon Glaser actually played the final night of Hanukkah last year too.
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/yo-la-tengo-began-hanukkah-2025-with-sun-ra-arkestra-jon-glaser-setlist/
8 days ago
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Flogging Molly's Dave King talked to us about the near-fatal brain injury he suffered earlier this year: "They told my wife she may never see me again"
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Rob Reiner and wife Michelle found dead at L.A. home
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Rob Reiner and wife Michelle found dead at L.A. home
Reiner's films include The Princess Bride, Stand By Me, When Harry Met Sally, and more.
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/rob-reiner-and-wife-michelle-found-dead-at-l-a-home/
9 days ago
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Hear 9 new songs that came out today
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New Songs Out Today
Hear new songs by Gorillaz (ft Omar Souleyman & Yasiin Bey), The Format, A.G. Cook, No/Más, FLO, Twen, Ekko Astral, Yumi Zouma, and more.
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/9-new-songs-out-today-48/
11 days ago
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Hercules & Love Affair's Andy Butler tells us how Eurythmics, DECIUS & more influenced their new EP 'Someone Else Is Calling'
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Hercules & Love Affair's Andy Butler tells us how Eurythmics, DECIUS & more influenced their new EP 'Someone Else Is Calling'
Hercules & Love Affair's 'Someone Else Is Calling Me' was made with Quinn Whalley of DECIUS and Paranoid London and Icelandic vocalist ElĂn Ey aka Hips & Lips.
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/hercules-love-affairs-andy-butler-tells-us-how-eurythmics-decius-more-influenced-their-new-ep-someone-else-is-calling/
11 days ago
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The Dandy Warhols cover The Cure, The Damned, Gang of Four, The Beatles & more on new LP, share "Kiss Off" (Violent Femmes)
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The Dandy Warhols cover The Cure, The Damned, Gang of Four, The Beatles & more on new LP, share "Kiss Off" (Violent Femmes)
'PIN UPS' is out March 20 and also includes covers of The Grateful Dead, The Cult, Bob Dylan, The Cramps, Love & Rockets, and more.
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/the-dandy-warhols-cover-the-cure-the-damned-gang-of-four-the-beatles-more-on-new-lp-share-kiss-off-violent-femmes/
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Yo La Tengo’s 2025 Hanukkah run starts this weekend — who’s opening?
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Yo La Tengo’s 2025 Hanukkah run starts this weekend — who’s opening?
Yo La Tengo’s annual Hanukkah run at Bowery Ballroom runs December 14-21. Any guesses on what musicians and comedians will join them?
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/yo-la-tengos-2025-hanukkah-run-starts-this-weekend-whos-opening/
11 days ago
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This week's Notable Releases include Nas & DJ Premier, Conway the Machine, This is Lorelei, Juliana Hatfield, HEALTH & more
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Notable Releases of the Week (12/12)
This week's Notable Releases include Nas & DJ Premier, Conway the Machine, This Is Lorelei, and more.
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/nas-dj-premier-conway-the-machine-this-is-lorelei-juliana-hatfield-health-reviews/
11 days ago
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Cameron Winter played Carnegie Hall last night, and Paul Thomas Anderson & Benny Safdie were onhand to film it. See video & the setlist
www.brooklynvegan.com/watch-camero...
11 days ago
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Toys That Kill announce their first album in 10 years, 'Triple Sabotage.' Stream "Backwash Me The Antidote"
www.brooklynvegan.com/toys-that-ki...
11 days ago
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Tour news: Paul Simon, Alex G, Tycho, Die Krupps, Treefort Fest, New Colossus, Noise Pop 2026, more
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Tour news: Paul Simon, Alex G, Tycho, Die Krupps, Treefort Fest, New Colossus, Noise Pop 2026, more
Plus: Jonathan Richman, Guns N' Roses, New Orleans Jazz Fest and more tour and festival news.
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/tour-news-paul-simon-alex-g-tycho-die-krupps-treefort-fest-new-colossus-noise-pop-2026-more/
12 days ago
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