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She and Him Brave the New York City Heat Wave

New York was hit with a heat wave during She and Him's Tuesday night set at Terminal 5, but you couldn't tell from the bright-eyed duo's performance. M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel displayed effortless cool while playing their brand of retro love songs to the packed crowd. Decked in a below-the-knee, '50s-style lilac dress, Deschanel spent much of ...

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M.I.A. Joins Sleigh Bells at Creators Project Launch

M.I.A. confirmed rumors by playing a surprise set Saturday night at the launch of the Creators Project, a collaboration between Intel and Vice that celebrates artists around the world. The singer took the stage at Milk Studios in New York City sporting multi-colored hair and kicked off the performance with her propulsive new single 'Born Free.' ...

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The Besnard Lakes Celebrate Bassist's Birthday at NYC Show

In case you ever wondered what gift to get the musician in your life, the Besnard Lakes can offer a suggestion. During the band's Friday night performance at New York's Bowery Ballroom, frontman Jace Lasek revealed it was wife Olga Goreas' birthday and she only wanted one thing: "A bartender dressed up as Fidel Castro to serve her mojitos all night ...

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Yeah Yeah Yeahs Play Stripped-Down Set at Museum of Modern Art Garden Party

The invitation for the Museum of Modern Art's annual Party in the Garden Tuesday night promised special guests alongside musical performers Karen O and Nick Zinner, but no one expected it to be Wolverine. "We're here for one reason only," announced a dapper Hugh Jackman from the stage, "and that is to get the party started!" He then brought out ...

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Metric Cover Beastie Boys at New York Show

After selling out New York's Terminal 5 on Sunday night, Metric delivered a performance that was hard and soft, tough and tender. The quartet opened with 'Twilight Galaxy,' a contemplative track off their most recent effort, 'Fantasies.' The gentle number was revamped with a propulsive instrumental breakdown and wild stage lighting that compelled ...

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Broken Social Scene Joined by Metric Members at NYC Show

"We've got two hours to play for you, ladies and gentlemen," announced Broken Social Scene singer Kevin Drew at Friday night's New York show at Webster Hall. "Let's do this." The Canadian collective opened with their epic single 'World Sick' and followed with a series of new songs from their 2010 release, 'Forgiveness Rock Record.' Metric and early ...

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Jason Collett, Zeus and Bahamas Bring Rock Revue to New York

"I hope we don't offend anyone, but we're going to use four electric guitars," declared Bahamas singer Afie Jurvanen on Friday at Mercury Lounge. The songwriter shared a packed stage with Jason Collett and Zeus as part of their joint North American Bonfire Ball Revue tour. The triple bill drew out Canada's indie rock elite, including Feist, who ...

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