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The Kooks to tour with Foster The People

The Kooks

The Kooks have confirmed that they will continue touring this spring, with US dates through the middle of June. The foursome will be touring alongside Foster The People for most of the shows. Tour Fri 30th Dec 2011 The Falls… [Read more]

Sleeper Agent at the Tennessee State Prison

Sweet Potato Ball - Sleeper Agent

Sleeper Agent, who performed at WBRU’s Sweet Potato Ball back in November, has released their Live From the Tennessee State Prison sessions on Vimeo. According to Sleeper Agent’s website, the band “visited the abandoned Tennessee State Prison for a day… [Read more]

Listen: Band Of Skulls “Sweet Sour”

Band of Skulls Sweet Sour

Band of Skulls has released the first and title track from their upcoming album Sweet Sour, due out February 21. Spin.com described the song as “three minutes and 30 seconds of doomladen retro-chug that sounds like Jack White goes Black… [Read more]

New School of Seven Bells Track

SVIIB Ghostory

School of Seven Bells have debuted a new song, “The Night,” off their upcoming album Ghostory. The album, the band’s third, is scheduled for release on February 28th. The new album features the band’s updated lineup. Formerly a trio, the… [Read more]

Matisyahu’s Major Transformation

Photo via Twitter user Matisyahu

According to A.V. Club, the heavily-bearded Hasidic reggae-rapper Matisyahu is no longer bearded nor Hasidic. The self-proclaimed “reggae superstar” posted a picture of his beard-less face on Twitter last week, then took to his website to explain the change: “Sorry… [Read more]

Black Keys Play Exclusive Show in NYC

The Black Keys at Webster Hall

On Monday December 5th, the Black Keys held a ‘secret’ album release show at Webster Hall in New York City to celebrate their new album, El Camino, which debuted the following day. I was lucky enough to attend the intimate… [Read more]

Portugal The Man LIVE at The Ace Hotel

Portugal. The Man

On October 19, 2011 Portugal the Man performed live at The Ace Hotel in New York, and Baeble Music was there to capture the show and interview the Alaskan rockers. The band played “So American,” “And I,” and “All Your… [Read more]

WBRU’s 42nd Birthday Bash

WBRU's 42nd Birthday Bash: Matt and Kim

On Wednesday, November 30th, WBRU celebrated its 42nd birthday with a sold-out show at Lupo’s that featured stellar performances from Matt and Kim, Young the Giant, and The Naked and Famous.

Photos: WBRU Dunkin’ Donuts Sweet Potato Ball

Sweet Potato Ball - Sleeper Agent

On November 18th, WBRU and Dunkin’ Donuts hosted the first Sweet Potato Ball, a Thanksgiving benefit concert for the RI Food Bank. The show featured The Joy Formidable, Sleeper Agent, and VulGarrity. Check out the photos below, courtesy of TJS… [Read more]

New Black Keys Album Leaked

Black Keys El Camino Cover

The Black Keys‘ latest album, El Camino, scheduled for release on December 6th, was leaked online yesterday. In response, the band decided to stream five songs from the album on their website. Sign-up below to listen for yourself! var _Sprout… [Read more]