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Melt-Banana makes your brain hurt in the best possible way: The Japanese noise-rock outfit is our kind of weird; Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011; The Japanese noise-rock outfit is our kind of weird.
Las Vegas New Year's Eve concerts guide: Friday, Nov. 18, 2011; Guns N' Roses, Stevie Wonder, NOFX and more
Imagine Dragons sign major-label record deal with Interscope: Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011; Band joins Interscope roster with plans to release debut album in 2012.
Rock photographer Robert Knight was there for the moments that mattered: Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011; He shot Jimi Hendrix in '68 and Stevie Ray Vaughan's final performance
Guns N’ Roses to play New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011; Las Vegas' upcoming New Year's Eve celebration just got a lot louder. Veteran hard rock band Guns N' Roses has announced it will close out its 2011 U.S. tour with a Dec. 31 show at the Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel.
Guns N' Roses to play New Year's Eve in Vegas: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011; Axl & Co. close out 2011 at the Joint
Mates of State at Book & Stage: 5 thoughts: Friday, Nov. 11, 2011; Bouncy pop, Tom Waits and ... Micky Dolenz?
CD review: The Beach Boys' 'The Smile Sessions': Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011; The extended version of The Beach Boys' classic 'Smile' is a bit much, but contains much to enjoy
Two opinions on the new Lou Reed/Metallica collaboration 'Lulu': Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011; A Lou Reed fan and a Metallica fan review 'Lulu'
Don't call it a side-project: Dusty Sunshine releases its debut CD: Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011; The six-piece Vegas group plays Beauty Bar (with Deer Tick) on Saturday.
CD review: Tom Waits' 'Bad as Me': Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011; There isn’t a skippable moment throughout the 13-song experience.
Paul Simon: still surprising after all these years: Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011; The folk icon's Vegas return serves up some unexpected treats.
Shellac live: Some thoughts and a setlist: Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011; Downtown Las Vegas, meet Steve Albini.
Remembering 1991, when 'Nevermind' and I arrived on campus: Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011; Hey, "Uptown Girl," make room for "Lithium."
Slidin’ Thru honors Steve Jobs with new sandwich: Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011; Slidin' Thru has created a new sandwich in Steve Jobs' honor
5 wine-buying tips from Valley Cheese & Wine’s Bob Howald: Don't be intimidated by the grape juice; Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011; Don't be intimidated by the grape juice.
Cosmo's big indie weekend collects a six-pack of quality performances: Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011; TV on the Radio, Kurt Vile, Arctic Monkeys and Bright Eyes highlight Las Vegas' 'mini-Coachella' weekend.
Heads-up: Don't try swimming at Cosmo pool concerts!: Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011; A quick dip leads to a quick exit for Bright Eyes show-goers.
The Cosmo goes indie: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011; For two nights, the hip hotel’s Boulevard Pool plays Main Street, U.S.A. for indie listeners
The Joy Formidable + Cosmo's side pool stage = a good night out: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011; A rockin' band, perfect temperatures and solid sound. Not bad for a free show.
Paul Simon (finally) books a new Las Vegas date: Monday, Sept. 19, 2011; October 24 Colosseum concert will be his first here since 2003.
Chatting with Atari Teenage Riot's Alec Empire: Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011; His reunited digital hardcore band plays a free Neon Reverb show Saturday night
Neon Reverb looks beyond this weekend's seventh edition: Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011; Downtown fest hopes Zappos' contribution can help it build toward the future.
Iggy Pop cancels Sept. 10 show in Las Vegas after foot fractures: Friday, Sept. 2, 2011; Dig out your Get Well cards, Stooges fans.
Iggy’s broken foot forces Vegas show cancellation: Friday, Sept. 2, 2011; Joint date expected to be rescheduled when singer receives medical clearance
Butthole Surfers brought the weird at the Pearl: Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011; With the weird-rock Texas quartet cloaked in shadows, it was tough not to stare at a five-screen array as it cycled through bizarre images from films and beyond.
Exit interview: The Mad Caps: Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011; Weekly chats with the local rock band before their farewell show.
107.9's Birthday Blowout kicks off three weeks of local music events: Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011; The station's fifth anniversary show is only the first of many events celebrating local live music.
Five thoughts from Death Cab for Cutie at the Cosmopolitan pool: Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011; Rabbit issues, iPad guy and the (almost) best seat way in the back.
48 Hours Festival to bring hard rock to the Las Vegas Strip: Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011; Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, Godsmack and more to play outdoors in October.
Kings of Leon scrap Las Vegas date amidst U.S. tour cancellation: Monday, Aug. 1, 2011; Announcement comes three days after frontman Caleb Followill Dallas meltdown.
Imagine Dragons change up their lineup and make big new plans: Friday, July 29, 2011; Two longtime members say farewell tonight at the South Point
Music: What's new in … Robert Pollard: Yeah, one guy has released five albums this year. What have you accomplished?; Wednesday, July 27, 2011; Yeah, one guy has released five albums this year. What have you accomplished?
Checklist: Seth Meyers of 'SNL': Wednesday, July 27, 2011; SNL comedian Seth Meyers dishes about being a nerd and a Cirque show called Flurg.
Bob Dylan delivers a shot of love at the Pearl: Wednesday, July 20, 2011; Weekly critic Spencer Patterson is glad he revisited Bob Dylan
Snippets from an email chat with Tony Bennett: Wednesday, July 20, 2011; Bennett discusses his friendship with Fred Astaire and his new collabo album.
Vegas journalist Andrew Kiraly wrote a book! And we spoke with him about it!: Wednesday, July 13, 2011; His first novel, Crit, is out now.
Chatting with Widespread Panic drummer Todd Nance: Wednesday, July 13, 2011; The drummer discusses the band's potential upcoming hiatus, its 25th anniversary and more.
Two-day festival at MGM Grand promises Lady Gaga, Coldplay and more: Monday, July 11, 2011; A warning: This "festival" might not be a true festival.
CD review: 'We Must Become the Pitiless Censors of Ourselves': Wednesday, July 6, 2011; Weekly managing editor Spencer Patterson reviews John Maus' new album.
Jelli is listener-controlled, unsurprisingly lame FM radio: Wednesday, July 6, 2011; When you leave the playlist up to the listeners, you get less variety and weird pairings, like Keane and Swedish House Mafia.
Vegas-based Rush fans are getting spoiled: Wednesday, June 29, 2011; Ripped from the notebook of Spencer Patterson ...
Rushing over to Electric Daisy Carnival’s opening night: Saturday, June 25, 2011; From Rush to Röyksopp for Night 1 of EDC.
Our first peek inside Electric Daisy Carnival: It’s big in there. Really, really, really big; Thursday, June 23, 2011; It’s big in there. Really, really, really big.
So, what is this Electric Daisy Carnival all about?: Thursday, June 23, 2011; The biggest dance music festival in the U.S. — the Electric Daisy Carnival — arrives this weekend, and it’s expected to bring many of the world’s best DJs, 250,000 spectators and more glow sticks than we’ll try to count.
Miss RushCon? Fuh-geddy-aboudit!: Wednesday, June 22, 2011; It's for nerds, but so what?
Popping the bubble on The Flaming Lips' live show: Wednesday, June 22, 2011; Not even the live Dorothy doppelgangers could disguise the sinking feeling of déjà vu.
Concert review: Paul McCartney at MGM Grand: Wednesday, June 15, 2011; A Magical history tour, starring Sir Paul and … Yoko Ono?!
Electric Daisy Carnival: The lineup, revealed at last: Saturday, June 11, 2011; Las Vegas’ first Electric Daisy Carnival is set to run dusk till dawn later this month, so perhaps it’s fitting promoter Insomniac Events announced the lineup for the three-day dance festival at 11:29 Friday night.
Quick thoughts on last night’s Paul McCartney show: Saturday, June 11, 2011; The word “surreal” gets thrown around too often these days, but sitting a few feet from Yoko Ono as she watched Paul McCartney’s Friday night ...