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Sarah McLachlan to Tour This Summer 

Sarah McLachlan will tour this summer on her Shine On trek. It's time to shine! Tour Dates: 06/20/14 Seattle, WA Chateau St. Michelle 06/22/14 Portland, OR Edgefield 06/24/14 Stateline, NV Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena @ Harvey's 06/25/14 Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara Bowl 06/27/14 Berkeley, CA Greek

Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 to Release New Album in May 

Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 will release the new album A Long Way to the Beginning on May 27, 2014. The follow-up to 2011's From Africa with Fury: Rise, the upcoming record from the reigning prince of Afrobeat was co-produced by Grammy winner Robert Glasper and features appearances from M-1 of Dead Prez,

Listen to Chlöe Howl's "Girls and Boys" 

Listen up, "Girls and Boys." U.K. artist and teenage sensation Chlöe Howl is set to impress U.S. audiences with her new EP Rumours, out now. Howl's unique approach to songwriting suggests she's lived a full life already as she ponders relationships, casual affairs, the nightlife scene and growing

Who Are Geeh, The Band? 

Who the hell are Geeh, The Band? Relax, we'll tell you. Well, they are making parents smile and teaching kids how to dance appropriately. Geeh, The Band are virtual rock stars who are up to date with current trends, use appropriate lyrics and strive to be positive role models. They are good guy

The Roots Picnic Set for May in Philly 

The Roots' annual Roots Picnic will stage itself at Philadelphia's Festival Pier on Saturday, May 31. The festival is celebrating its seventh year. The lineup this year features Janelle Monáe, Action Bronson, AraabMuzik, The War on Drugs and a set featuring Snoop Dogg backed by The Roots. Anyone

Sleeper Agent Are Going on Tour 

Wake up! Sleeper Agent are headed out on a headline tour next month. "We are thrilled to announce our first headlining tour, and share our new record About Last Night with all of you!" said Sleeper Agent's Alex Kandel. "We can't wait to hit the road with Holychild and Pagiins, and we're looking