We All Want Someone To Shout For — I first saw Canadian indie rockers Born Ruffians play a decade ago when they opened up for Vampire Weekend at a free Central Park Summerstage that seems more ridiculous the more years we are removed from it. Since then , Born Ruffians have released f... more info

Topix — This Friday, Cincinnati group Modern Aquatic is releasing its stellar new single, "Petrichor," a swirl of warm, endearing melodic hooks and twilight-twinkling guitar riffs. Ahead of the single's release, the band - which cites artists like The St... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Arctic Monkeys, Jack White, The National, and Vampire Weekend all play different days, so if you were hoping to catch the big indie/alternative rock names and just go one or two days, that's kind of a bummer. St. Vincent the same day as Vampire ... more info

Rolling Stone — Jack White, Bruno Mars, the Weeknd and Arctic Monkeys will serve as headliners at this year's Lollapalooza, which once again invades Chicago's Grant Park from August 2nd to August 5th.Vampire Weekend, The National, St. Vincent, Portugal. Th... more info

Stereogum — Lollapalooza has announced its 2018 lineup, topped by the Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Jack White, and Arctic Monkeys. The fest will once again last four days this year, running from 8/2 to 8/5 at Chicago's Grant Park. Also on the bill: The National, Vamp... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The 2018 Lollapalooza lineup also includes The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Portugal. The Man, Tyler the Creator, Brockhampton, Lykke Li, Franz Ferdinand, Manchester Orchestra, Parquet Courts, Stars, and more. Continue reading… more info

Consequence of Sound — Chicago mega fest also boasts Bruno Mars, The Weeknd, The National, Travis Scott, St. Vincent, CHVRCHES, Tyler the Creator, LL Cool J, Portugal. the Man, and more. more info

Chicago Tribune — The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Jack White, Arctic Monkeys, Travis Scott, the National, Vampire Weekend and Odesza will headline Lollapalooza. The lineup, announced Wednesday for the festival Aug. 2-5 in Grant Park, includes a strong hip-hop presence, includ... more info

Stereogum — The somewhat unlikely pairing of Sting and Shaggy have a collaborative album called 44/876 coming next month. The Caribbean-inflected project has already bequeathed us "Don't Make Me Wait" and a possibly disingenuous mutual appreciation society with ... more info

Stereogum — Earlier this year, we learned the bizarre and fascinating news that Sting and Shaggy have made an entire album together. It still doesn't seem real, even though we've heard the single "Don't Make Me Wait" and witnessed the Grammy performances. But it... more info