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Jack White Says Electronic Music Lacks Life

In a recent interview with MTV, Jack White was asked whether he would be making electronic music if he was starting up his career in this decade. His response? White said that due to his upbringing in the tradition of American southern music, like country, rock-a-bility and bluegrass, or as he calls it, “living” music. [...]

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We’re in love with Elsinore’s latest EP Life Inside an Elephant

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Either local band Elsinore timed the release of this EP amazingly or the world has been smiling upon them as of late. The release of Life Inside an Elephant is undoubtedly gaining more buzz because Elsinore’s 2010 hit “Yes Yes Yes” is being featured left and right. Thus far it has been used in the [...]

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WPGU Goes Lolla: Recap Day 3

Sunday, Day 3 of 3. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. [Google+, 3:15 - 4:00 PM] It’s not everyday that you come across a band that’s concerned about your port-o-potty experience at a music festival. Daniel Zott and Josh Epstein seemed very matter-of-fact when they said they were going to be leaving bottles of Dom Perignon in [...]

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WPGU Goes Lolla: Recap Day 2

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Saturday, Day 2 of 3. Make sure to check back for photos! Fitz and the Tantrums [Music Unlimited, 2:30-3:30 PM] Coming on the heels of a short sneeze of rain, Fitz and the Tantrums greeted a huge, dripping crowd just as the sun re-emerged. This being their first Lollapalooza, the band was absolutely bursting with [...]

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WPGU Goes Lolla: Recap Day 1

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Friday, Day 1 of 3. Make sure to check back for photos! The Vaccines [Music Unlimited, 12:45-1:30 PM] For a band that formed in 2010 and only has one full length, The Vaccines are doing one hell of a job. Here they are a year later and already playing Lolla. Not only that, but playing [...]

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WPGU Goes Lolla

By definition, it’s an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. But over the years, Lollapalooza has come to embody a lot more than just an incredible music festival. What started out as a farewell tour for Jane’s Addiction grew into something that changed the way we experience music forever. [...]

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