The Killers (@ Merriweather) their last show at GMU Patriot Center sold out insanely fast, so naturally this Merriweather ticket is a hot one. Come see the glam, the drama, the anthemic rock soar throughout Symphony Woods this August

Alan Jackson  (@ Merriweather) the country musici staple is back, and prepared to bring his own brand of Summer fun to Columbia in September. Hits old and new, sentimental and fun loving, bring the whole family to enjoy Mr. Jackson’s large repertoire.

El-P & Killer Mike (@ 9:30)both hip hop acts highly buzzed about in their own right combine forces to take our stage. With Kool A.D. rounding out the bill, come see these acts before they are too big for the club to hold!

Jimmy Eat World (@ 9:30)is a show that always gets talked about. I mean, it’s been a good bit since we have had them and we still hear “THAT WAS THE BEST SHOW EVER” on a regular basis. The lesson here? Do not wait on these tickets and you can join the masses of happy faces screaming in our crowd.

Bosnian Rainbows (@ U Hall) If you aren’t familiar (or maybe aren’t obsessively following the offshots of The Mars Volta like we are), Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Deantoni Parks formed on the heels of TMV’s decision to take a hiatus. Basically, this show is going to be completely kick ass. Don’t miss out.

PREVIEW: Americanarama Festival of Music

YEAH, OK, SO LET’S TALK ABOUT THIS LINE-UP. It might be what dreams are made of. Not that these three need much of an introduction, but just for kicks, let’s break it down.

Over 30 albums in, Bob Dylan is undoubtedly one of rock’s living legends. Poetic lyrics, a signature sound,  furious touring, and the ability to still create fantastic records (last year’s release, Tempest, received rave reviews), Dylan is one of those acts you just HAVE to see once. Or twice…or three times… With his band in tow, fans are in for a special evening showcasing why he is one of the greats. 

Joining Dylan are rockers My Morning Jacket. Frontman Jim James has been busy supporting his debut solo record (anyone catch his awesome show at the Club last week?), but the entire band is back to melt faces with their blistering live show. The Kentucky boys promise to turn the amps up loud, jam a little, and leave you with a smile on your face. The band also knows how to mix things up- being known to change their setlist nightly, you never know what surprises you’re in for!

Rounding out Americanarama are Wilco, indie/alternative godfathers, who have been making crowds happy for over 15 years now and are no strangers to MPP. Hitting the road for this epic tour right off of their very own Solid Sound Festival, Wilco’s upbeat, dynamic show will either: further your love for Jeff Tweedy & Co., or turn you into a fan for life. Like MMJ, to add to the excitement, the band constantly changes their sets, which span their entire career. Basically, to say they’ve got it down would be an understatement!  

All three of these acclaimed acts together in one night? You’d be a fool not to snatch up tix!

-Samantha Turnbull

VOTD: Tegan and Sara - ‘I Was A Fool’

Tegan and Sara are simply heartthrobs, end of story. The video for “I Was a Fool,” one of the tracks from Heartthrob, is chock full of Quin sister woe and charm. Mae Whitman is also thrown into the mix; you may recognize her from Parenthood and early seasons of Arrested Development. Whitman is featured in the video as a broken hearted girl, discarding everything that reminds her of that soul-crushing/wonderful boy. Vinyl is smashed, postcards are burned, and paintings are tossed outside. Meanwhile the scene keeps flashing back to Tegan and Sara with their moody, captivating vocals that we know and adore. This alluring sister duo will be at Merriweather with Fun. on July 20th, you’d be a fool to miss it!

-Emily Hirsch

Zac Brown Band (@ Merriweather) last year it was a SOLD OUT Merriweather performance, and nothing short of a massive party. If you missed it, here’s your chance to get on tickets early! Sign up for our e-blast for this week’s presale!

Americanarama Festival of Music (@ Merriweather) Is this really happening? Is this real life? We get the legendary Bob Dylan and His Band…AND Wilco…AAAAND My Morning Jacket? This lineup left us speechless, so make sure that you are on these tickets early so you aren’t both speechless and ticketless.

The Uncluded one-two-punch of Aesop Rock and Kimya Dawson. An unexpected, but ultimately insanely cool combo known as The Uncluded. Come see what the fuss is about, we can promise it wont disappoint.

U.S. Air Guitar Semifinals the yearly event bringing the best (air) musicians of the area together for an explosive and heated competition! See who (air) shreds the hardest and be part of the hilarious mayhem at the club for the Semifinals!

Kurt Vile and The Violators let’s be real here, Smoke Ring For My Halo, was a pretty damn perfect album, and Wakin On A Pretty Daze, is already being met with lots of love and acclaim. Come see the young and prolific Philadelphian and his band, The Violators, on our stage. You’d be crazy to miss this.

Rock The Debt! some of the best that DC has to offer in terms of local music, and for a cause we can all get behind. If there’s one thing we do right around here in DC - it’s combine a hell of a lot of fun and music around the causes we believe in. So come join! Visit www.fixthedebt.org  for more info!

Vans Warped Tour (@ Merriweather) the yearly festival brings the best of rock, punk, metal, hip-hop, and so much more. Take in the sounds and the sights (half pipes, vendor booths, last year’s massive slip n’ slide) for a day full of the best the classic brand has to offer.

New Order (@ Merriweather) post-punk legends are back and prepared to fill our pavilion with classics as well as new material from their latest album. Whether you have been a long-time fan or a new fan that never had the chance to see them live before, you don’t want to miss out on this unforgettable Summer show.

DJ Lil’e Dance Party (@ 9:30 Club) it’s always a battle royale when you bring DC’s DJ Lil’e to the tables. This time it’s of epic proportions. Who will win out in danceability/nostalgia/fun between Lady GaGa, Madonna, and your favorite classic boy bands? It’s going to be a tough call, but we think you (and your hips/dancing shoes) are up to the challenge.

Cute Is What We Aim For (@ 9:30 Club) the pop-punk boys from Buffalo are ready to bring a jolt of youthful energy and edge to our stage. Tongue in cheek lyrics, sly smiles, and big powerful chords are a perfect addition to our Summer schedule.

John Grant (@ U Hall) beloved as part of the Denver alt-rock outfit The Czars, but perhaps even more celebrated for his solo work. Prepare to get up close and personal with the singer songwriter in his intimate 9:30 Presents show at U Street Music Hall. 

NEW ORDER RETURN TO NORTH AMERICA WITH 2013 TOUR DATES 

LOS ANGELES - Following their triumphant 2013 return to the U.S. this past weekend at Coachella, NEW ORDER have now announced a run of North American tour dates this summer, in some cases playing cities the band has not visited in many years. The tour kicks off on July 19 in Austin, Texas and culminates with appearances at Chicago’s Lollapalooza and Montreal’s Osheaga festival in early August. Tickets for most dates go on sale later this week.

New Order’s groundbreaking sound of synthesizer-driven pop fused with electronic dance beats continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. The band returned to the U.S. last year for their first tour since 2005. 

NEW ORDER 2013 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

APRIL

18   SANTA BARBARA, CA          Santa Barbara Bowl

20   INDIO, CA                               Coachella

JULY

19  AUSTIN, TX                            Austin City Limits Livc

21  ATLANTA, GA                       Chastain Park Amphitheatre

24  BROOKLYN, NY                      Williamsburg Park

26  PHILADELPHIA, PA  Mann Center For The Performing Arts

28  COLUMBIA, MD                     Merriweather Post Pavilion

31  BOSTON, MA                         Bank Of America Pavilion

AUGUST

2  CHICAGO, IL                          Lollapalooza

?  MONTREAL, QC                     Osheaga

For ticket information please visit: 

www.newordernow.net

www.facebook.com/neworderofficial

Performing LIVE at Merriweather Post Pavilion on July 28th!

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NEW TRACKS: The National - ‘Demons’

What a perfect way to welcome sunshine back into our lives. ‘Demons’, the National’s low-end, indie rocking first single from their upcoming sixth LP ‘Trouble Will Find Me’, is primo stuff. Matt Berninger’s honeyed growl once again perfectly balances with warm bass and trilling guitar lines. The added bonus of a  7/4 time signature complements the band’s drowsy-dreamy contemplations on growing up and being haunted by past loves. Berninger may claim to be “going through an awkward phase”, but we disagree – the track only leaves us wanting to hear more.

-Kelsey Butterworth

VOTD: Phoenix - Entertainment (Homemade Video)

Charming, passionate, extremely thoughtful. These words describe the music of Phoenix as well as the members (literally, every interview you can scrounge up on YouTube proves this point). Green screen, a pup, and just general swoon-worthy adorable stuff happening in this stripped down version of their single off the much anticipated Bankrupt! out April 22nd via Glassnote.

NEW TRACKS: Yeah Yeah Yeahs — ‘Under the Earth’

The blazing return of New York-based art-rockers, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, is looming closer and closer on the horizon. “Under the Earth,” the latest single from the upcoming EP, Mosquito (coming out on April 16), is a colorful kaleidoscope of reverb and shouted lyrics that echo endlessly through the track. Lead singer Karen O’s thick, honey-doused vocals sweeten the song, hissing, shouting, and snarling her way through lyrics like “Milk you for what you’re worth/and call it murder.”

The beat hits more on the band’s electro side, foraying into swirling synths, fuzzed out guitar strums, and spiraling strings sections. It’s a welcome sound, that seemingly builds on the soundscape created from 2011’s It’s Blitz, but also taps into the inaugural YYYs sound of 2003 — unrelenting indie rock that is never scared to get weird. 

Stream the track via The New York Times.

Performing live at Sweetlife Festival on May 11th at Merriwaether Post Pavilion

- Yohana Desta