My Old Kentucky — Justin Townes Earle kicks off the first of over thirty tour dates here in Indianapolis on January 26th. Justin has grown an impressive fanbase here in town playing Radio Radio and Spencer's Stadium Tavern on the regular. Because of this, we've had... more info

Pop Candy — Happy Monday, everybody! I hope you enjoyed the weekend to its fullest. I saw the wonderful Dawn Landes, heard talented Norwegian rockers Serena Maneesh, ate grits with Alabamians, bought a new laptop bag and successfully duplicated a recipe I saw on... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Chris La Putt Though they wouldn't let her decorate Mercury Lounge with hay (she still had a little on stage, and some untouched bails of it in the corner), Dawn Landes and the Hounds put on a great... more info

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Brooklyn Vegan — DOWNLOAD: Dawn Landes - Young Girl (MP3) Dawn Landes backing Doveman @ Merc the other day (more by Eric Townsend) After we announced, Dawn Landes said she wanted a country-ish opener for her record release show which is happening tonight... more info

Altsounds — Titling her third album *Sweet Heart Rodeo* might appear a calculated risk but singer-songwriter *Dawn Landes*, Kentucky-born and Brooklyn-based, swears she didn't have the Byrds' pioneering 1968 country-rock classic "Sweetheart of the Rodeo" in mind... more info

Stereogum — This is a decidedly different look for Dawn Landes, the country-folk artist that first popped up here with her bluegrass cover of "Young Folks." There she was apple-cheeked and winsome; "Young Girl" showcases a glittery-cheeked, gritty, and glam side... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Eric Townsend, words by Andrew Frisicano Doveman (w/ Norah Jones on vocals)... Thomas Bartlett was at the center of his Doveman and Friends concert at the Mercury Lounge on Tuesday, January 12nd. On top of the headlining set,... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — On sale now: The XX (DJ set) and VHS or Beta (DJ set) at (le) Poisson Rouge on January 2. Tickets The Drums and Surfer Blood at Bowery Ballroom on January 13. Tickets Julian Casablancas at Terminal Five on January 14. Tickets Prefuse 73 at Music Hal... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Sweetheart Rodeo, the third full-length album from acclaimed Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Dawn Landes, will be available January 19 on Cooking Vinyl. The release is already receiving acclaim in the U.K.-Q magazine declares "Her sweet vocals and c... more info