Alternative-Rock News

“O, To Be Alive and Dancing in the 1980s, Only 25 Years Later.”

We partied like it was 1984 on Saturday when Cut Copy headlined a sold-out Larimer Lounge. via Denver Post

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Take the alt layering of Arcade Fire and the stage antics of The Flaming Lips and you'll get a better idea of what British Sea Power is producing after eight years together. via Asheville Citizen-Times

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Sitting in my office at the paper about a half a block from the Town Commons. Arcade Fire is soundchecking. via Exile on Jones Street

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“It saddens my heart to have to turn away visitors”

A group of native Hawaiians occupied the grounds of the old Hawaiian monarchy's royal residence Wednesday, vowing to stay and do the business of the kingdom's government. via SI.com

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Free indie rock concert's on in Carrboro BY BETH VELLIQUETTE : The Herald-Sun Apr 24, 2008 It's true, and it's confirmed. via HeraldSun.com

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Local musician Howe Gelb will play a last-minute show tonight at Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. via Arizona Daily Star

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“Sienna, I think you should be given the inspiration awards. The man you're having sex with is so ugly it's an inspiration to all ugly men.”

The Killers were the big winners at the first ever NME Awards USA this week. The star-studded ceremony, held at Los Angeles' El Ray Theatre on Wednesday night, saw the Las Vegas band take home trophies for Best ... via The West Australian

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“Tickets can be picked up in Forsythe, Guilford, Randolph, Almanace, Orange, Durham, and Wake Counties at the following locations during early voting hours starting Thursday April 24”

Arcade Fire, Superchunk & Obama "Tickets can be picked up in Forsythe, Guilford, Randolph, Almanace, Orange, Durham, and Wake Counties at the following locations during early voting hours starting Thursday ... via Brooklynvegan

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“We want to encourage people to get up, get out, and go vote.”

' Senator Barack Obama's campaign today announced two concerts to headline the campaign's One-Stop Early Voting drive. via Exile on Jones Street

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“Speaking of a high energy band with great melodies, we might be playing a couple of free outdoor shows in North Carolina for the Obama campaign with SUPERCHUNK !!! How cool would that be!”

Photo by Drew Angerer Given how amazing these gigs turned out, who wouldn't want another round of Arcade Fire rallies for presidential hopeful Barack Obama ? And with the North Carolina Democratic primary ... via Pitchfork

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