In January 2009, Live Nation ended its contract with Ticketmaster and launched its own ticketing service, threatening to depleteTicketmaster’s revenue by at least 15 percent and leading the two companies into extreme competition. Just weeks later, the two companies proposed a merger, which, if permitted, will provide the single firm with dominant power over ticket [...]

Daytrotter Sessions has a new performace this week from Craig Finn and the rest of The Hold Steady. They play three tracks off their new album “Constructive Summer,” “Sequestered In Memphis,” “Stay Positive,” and from Almost Killed Me, “Sweet Payne.” Check it out here at Daytrotter.

Are you so seriously concerned about the end of the semester that you can’t even begin to think about getting everything done?  Don’t fret too much. This little desktop dude has his guitar in hand and is ready to give you another good reason to ignore your work.

Rock the Bells made somequick-but-important announcements today. The official schedule has come out, venues included, and some additions have been announced; you can now expect to see Busta Rhymes, the GZA, and The Knux. Tickets go on sale May 2.

For the lucky ones who weren’t at Fe on Friday night, I’m hoping I get to break the news to you: Asher Roth puked on stage. On stage. In front of a lot more people than are legally allowed at Fe at one time. What’s funnier is, that was the best part of the show.

Weezy hit up The View this morning to talk to Miss Whoopie and all the other Misses on the show. They talk about whether or not you have to brush your grill or not. Turns out you do [INSERT FLOSSING PUN HERE]. He also performs “Prom Queen,” his debut single off his debut rock record [...]

By the final show of their residency, fans of The Bridge came into Fe knowing what to expect: Funky beats, bluesy jams, and a crowd that’s ready to get rowdy. Wednesday nights are a big deal around here with $2 Yuengling, $2.50 Corona, and, most importantly, banging live music.

It’s here, finally; Lollapalooza is back and the lineup is huge. Headliners include Depeche Mode, Tool, The Killers, Jane’s Addiction, Beastie Boys, and Kings of Leon; other names to look out for are Ben Harper & Relentless7, Jack Johnson, and Thievery Corporation. Full lineup: The Airborne Toxic Event, Alberta Cross, Amazing Baby, Andrew Bird, Animal [...]

We thought this would be a good time of the year to cook up a new mix.

Just in case you have a severe case of ADHD and need your pop songs to be played a little faster and end a little quicker, here is the Me First and the Gimme Gimmes version of Billy Joel’s classic “Only The Good Die Young.”