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New Conor Oberst Streams, Tour Dates

Conor Oberst.jpgSomeone once told me that Conor Oberst was the "Ricky Shroeder of indie-rock." I said, "Oh yeah? Where's the tail then?" Although I disagreed with her on many levels, other than 1980s hairstyles, the ladies sure get all giddy when they hear Mr. Bright Eyes singing a tune.

B E C K.jpgAfter a few years of unimpressive ticket sales, San Diego's annual Street Scene Festival is returning to its roots.

Band of the Week: The Raveonettes

Loui and Sune.jpgThe Raveonettes return to Los Angeles this week for the Make Music Pasadena festival, which will feature Sharin's sister Loui on vocals.

Broken social scene_live.JPG As previously reported, this year's Sunset Junction Festival is going to be a banger. Beachwood Sparks are reuniting, The Black Keys will rock the sweat from your brow and Broken Social Scene is scheduled to drop by for a welcomed set of positive, sprawling indie-rock.

TVOTR_radio.jpgTreasure Island Music Festival announces its initial lineup of acts, which is pretty friggin' impressive.