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KEXP Seattle — The lineup was announced today for the 2012 Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival. Headliners Jane’s Addiction, Tony Bennett, SKRILLEX, and M83 are joined by a wide range of artists including many KEXP favorites: The Helio Sequence, Blitzen Trapper, Pa... more info

411 Mania — This week's MBML has news on Passion Pit's new album and Record Store Day. Also, I've got new downloads and music videos featuring volcano!, Blitzen Trapper, Purity Ring, and Cadence Weapon. Plus, I'll give you a new artist to keep your eyes on and... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Blitzen Trapper at Webster Hall in 2011 (more by Kurt Christensen) Portland folk rockers Blitzen Trapper, who just celebrated their 12th anniversary as a band, have added dates surrounding their run with Wilco, who they also play a pre-Newport Folk..... more info

Popdose — The Lumineers are among the latest and greatest of the new generation of rootsy folk-rock bands that have kept Americana fresh and captivating through the years. Like those musical contemporaries whose sound they evoke—think the Avett Brothers, Del... more info

ContactMusic — Former R E M bandmates Mike Mills and Peter Buck remembered the late Alex Chilton on the second anniversary of his death at the South By Southwest festival in Austin Texas on Saturday 17Mar12 The two rockers joined Blitzen Trapper and Chiltons Big St... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Indie Rock Spring Break aka SXSW Music Festival is right around the corner, and we are thrilled to announce our 2012 showcase lineup, to be held on March 16 at Red 7. This year’s lineup will feature performances from the likes of Shearwater, Niki... more info

KEXP Seattle — The lineup for Portland’s Pickathon Music Festival is now out! Headlining the festival will be Neko Case, Dr. Dog, Blitzen Trapper, and Kitty, Daisy & Lewis. Also featured at the festival will be rock and folk-rock acts like The Cave Singers, Hands... more info

Song, by Toad — Well, it’s a vulgar headline, but you know I will.  No-one wants to be that stupid prick at the world’s busiest music festival with not a fucking soul at his fucking picnic. So honestly, please come! In all honesty, I think you’ll struggle to ... more info

Stereogum — Portland flagbearers Blitzen Trapper just posted their latest video for American Goldwing cut “Taking It Easy Too Long;” are you surprised that the vibe is “rootsy”? Watch it down below. American Goldwing is out now on Sub Pop. more info