Pressed for Sound: Festival News: June 2008 Archives

Pressed for Sound

Festival News: June 2008 Archives

jayz.jpgAfter months of criticism from Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher, Jay-Z's scheduled performance as the headliner of Glastonbury 2008 delivers the goods.
 

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.