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For the Pastel Project to prosper, a few things need to change: Wednesday, March 28, 2012; Four ways the new fest's founders can make it better.
Why the scene loves Neon Reverb, warts and all: Wednesday, March 28, 2012; As usual, the gritty Downtown fest overcame challenges to produce musical and visual highlights.
Thinking about Cee Lo's cat, 'RuPaul's Drag Race' and more: Wednesday, March 28, 2012; Also, Cosmo's "Bohemian Rhapsody" commercial.
Extreme Thing 2012 adds a little MMA to this year's festival: Wednesday, March 28, 2012; Heavy music. Skateboards. Dirt bikes. Wrestling. MMA. dubstep.
Pastel Project Saturday: the start of something?: Sunday, March 25, 2012; The main stage finally feels like a party.
Neon Reverb Friday recap: The Knew, Dude City, Crystal Antlers and more: Saturday, March 24, 2012; 5 thoughts from the Weekly's Bunkhouse showcase
Breaking down the Neon Reverb schedule: Thursday, March 22, 2012; A guide through the maze of showcases.
Neon Reverb and the Pastel Project battle for indie music fans' hearts and minds: Thursday, March 22, 2012; “When the goal is to help the scene, you do things to help the scene. Now, instead, we’ve got a splintering of the scene,” says Neon Reverb co-founder James Woodbridge.
Video playlist: Pastel Project edition: Thursday, March 22, 2012; Hear the festival's bands before you hear the festival's bands.
Pastel Project Q&A: HEALTH: Thursday, March 22, 2012; Bassist John Famiglietti talks noise, new album and gunfire to the face
Punksinvegas.com to reissue iconic local hardcore music: Monday, March 12, 2012; Out-of-print output from Tomorrows Gone, Faded Grey will be available for free stream or download.
Three bracket-free ways to play the NCAA Tournament: Wednesday, March 7, 2012; Disclaimer: These suggestions are for entertainment purposes only!
CD review: Dirty Three's 'Toward the Low Sun': Wednesday, March 7, 2012; Dirty Three finally release another album—and it's worth the wait.
That Kid Meets Cougar show was something to see: Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012; The local duo unveils its new stage setup—with dizzying results.
Thinking about Meryl Streep, Whole Foods and more: Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012; Also, Penn Jilette's recent Celebrity Apprentice win.
Stephen Malkmus: concert review + setlist: Monday, Feb. 27, 2012; Yep, he wore a shirt with his own name on it.
Video playlist: a Stephen Malkmus six pack to get you psyched for Saturday's Beauty Bar show: Friday, Feb. 24, 2012; Starring Jack Black, Girl Talk and a vanishing banana.
Local music scene: Why the sudden covers craze?: Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012; How long until Supertramp gets a tribute night?
Thinking about Neil Patrick Harris, Girl Scout cookies and more: Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012; Also, Taco Bell's upcoming new line of tacos.
Punk Rock Bowling: 16 bands added to lineup + ticket details: Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012; Hot Water Music, Sham 69, Holding Onto Sound, more join previously announced Rancid, NOFX and Pennywise.
CD review: The Twilight Sad: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012; The Scots' third album is a lot less intense. Whether that's good or bad depends on your need for noise.
Michael Jackson guitarist performs solo show: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012; Jennifer Batten spent a decade in Michael Jackson’s touring band before filling a similar role on the road for Jeff Beck.
Madonna has a date with Las Vegas: October 13: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012; World tour announcement comes two days after her Super Bowl halftime performance.
Indie folksters Bon Iver announce a Vegas date: Monday, Feb. 6, 2012; SNL's latest performers set to play the Joint on April 12.
Punk Rock Bowling fest reveals first five bands: Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012; Rancid, NOFX, Pennywise to play Downtown Las Vegas Memorial Day weekend.
A few of my favorite things from last night’s Neil Young tribute show: Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012; The local scene takes on "Cinnamon Girl," "Heart of Gold" and other songs you know by heart.
Kid Meets Cougar meets the Thompsons for another video delight: Friday, Jan. 27, 2012; "Apollo Repeat" features the Greek sun god, a magic harp and a wild desert party. What else you need?
Las Vegas' Big Friendly Corporation releases its third album: Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012; 'Nocturne' to be unveiled at Saturday-night Artifice release show.
5 possible explanations for Coachella's quick sellout: Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012; Spencer Patterson theorizes on the ticket snatch that left so many shut out.
Thoughts on the Huntridge's latest nonhappening: Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012; In the absence of something great, wouldn't something so-so still be better?
Coachella: both weekends sold out: Friday, Jan. 13, 2012; Festival doubles its dates for 2012, still sells all its passes in record time
A Coachella (video) playlist to get you ready for Friday's on-sale: Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012; Listen to Pulp, At the Drive-In and Dr. Dre as you lock down your tickets.
165 Words about Tool: Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012; I was always vaguely aware Tool was out there, but would never have been considered a fan. Until I saw my first Tool set, at Coachella.
Radiohead in Las Vegas? Doesn't look like it: Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012; Once again, locals looking at the Brits' tour dates get the bends.
Coachella lineup revealed—and it's a beast: Monday, Jan. 9, 2012; Last Saturday, a magnitude 3.5 earthquake was reported in the Coachella Valley. Turns out that was just a tremor before the big one hit today.
CD review: Guided By Voices' 'Let's Go Eat the Factory': Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012; Spencer Patterson says GBV's first album in eight years was worth waiting for
Spencer Patterson's strange brush with Bob Seger: Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012; Bob Seger likes to get close to his audience; Spencer Patterson wonders if that's such a great thing
Games that blow UNLV's 124-75 win over Central Arkansas out of the water: Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012; 222-0? Believe it. No mercy!
Punk Rock Bowling to return Downtown in May: Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011; The annual festival is scheduled for May 25-28. Lineup TBD.
Out of the oven: new Vegas scene supergroup The Gingerbread Boys: Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011; Five-piece band previews upcoming holiday shows with two songs at the Royal.
Concert review: Jay-Z and Kanye West at MGM Grand: Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011; To paraphrase the song’s chorus, that sh*t was indeed cray.
Ten thoughts from last night’s Jay-Z & Kanye West concert: Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011; We can guarantee you've never seen a show end quite like this.
The Cosmo's Rehan Choudhry explains how the Strip’s hippest property picks its bands: Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011; Attention local bands: Get to know this guy!
Motley Crue signs on for February residency at the Joint: Friday, Dec. 2, 2011; Veteran rock band to play 12 shows in 17 days at Vegas venue.
The Killers release sixth Christmas single — and an EP rounding ‘em all up: Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011; The Killers haven’t been heard from much the past couple of years, but that hasn’t stopped Las Vegas’ best-known band from carrying on its annual holiday tradition.
The Killers release sixth Christmas single—and an EP rounding 'em all up: Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011; "The Cowboys' Christmas Ball" carries on a charitable tradition the band began in 2006.
A (gasp) cheerier Morrissey proves his show is still worthwhile: Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011; He took the Cosmo's Chelsea Ballroom stage rolling his Rs and growling playfully, a far cry from the last time Steven Patrick Morrissey played Las Vegas.
Five thoughts from last night’s Melt-Banana show: Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011; A top 5 experience for a busy Vegas promoter.
Five notes and a setlist from last night’s Morrissey show: Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011; One guess which songs drew the biggest reactions ...
CD review: Kate Bush's '50 Words for Snow': Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011; Kate Bush's latest is a bit hit and miss, but still worthwhile