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Thinking about Kabuto, a 3D printer that makes burritos and more
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Also, a recently-released Aretha Franklin recording.

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LA's FYF Fest announces its Labor Day lineup
Monday, June 18, 2012
Priced at $77, the two-day music event looks like a steal.

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CD review: Liars' 'WIXIW'
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
This time they go electronic, but don't look for them at EDC.

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Thinking about Taco Bell's new Cantina Bell menu, an upcoming Moonface show and more
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Also, the Las Vegas 48 Hour Film Project's winning entry.

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CD Review: The Walkmen
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Vintage instruments notwithstanding, Hamilton Leithauser’s voice has always been the coolest aspect of The Walkmen’s sound.

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Why they play: 5 local bands on what keeps them going
Thursday, May 31, 2012
"“I’m a player and music is my sport, so I play hard."

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Buying talent: Paul McGuigan, House of Blues
Thursday, May 31, 2012
"I’ve lost a few shows already that I couldn’t do because we had Santana dates, but that was a calculated risk."

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Cool summer concerts heading to Las Vegas
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
EDC, Tenacious D, Cee Lo ... getting excited yet?

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Albums to help heat up your summer
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Neil Young. Crazy Horse. Need we say more?

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Buying talent: Lisa Marchese, the Cosmopolitan
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
"There are some acts that just don’t pencil, and we still invest in them, because it’s the right thing for the brand and for the customer."

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Buying talent: Bobby Reynolds, the Joint
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
"I’ll tell you right now, we’re negotiating with a couple of different bands looking to emulate what we did with Mötley Crüe."

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Buying talent: Danny Zelisko, the Pearl
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
"There’s a certain point where we won’t chase, we won’t play that game of overspending just to get the act on the property."

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Coachella 2013 advanced ticket sale already over
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Turns out, last year's quick sellout was nothing.

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Moby drops off Electric Daisy Carnival's Las Vegas bill
Monday, May 14, 2012
Festival rep confirms American musician/DJ will not play next month's fest.

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Early decision: Coachella ’13 passes on sale this Thursday
Monday, May 14, 2012
SoCal fest retains two-weekend format, ups price to $349

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CD review: Silversun Pickups' 'Neck of the Woods'
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The quartet explores on its third album, and doesn't necessarily succeed.

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Concert news: Beck plots Vegas return, Cosmopolitan intros new pool series
Monday, May 7, 2012
Dr. Dog, Fun., Mad Caps among the acts slated to play Thursday night Cosmo shows.

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Remembering Tommy Marth
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Las Vegas music scene left reeling by one of its best-known figures' death.

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CD review: Jack White's 'Blunderbuss'
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
It's his best album in nearly a decade, and it's packed with lyrics you need to hear.

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R.I.P. local musician and scene mainstay Tommy Marth
He recorded and toured with The Killers — and was a friend to many around town
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Las Vegas' musical community reacted with shock and sadness Monday, as news that scene mainstay Tommy Marth had died early that morning spread across social media.

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Coachella: Weekend 2 tips, drawn from Weekend 1 experience
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Don't miss Radiohead, At the Drive-In and Jeff Mangum. If you're bothered by hologram resurrections, leave early on Sunday.

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50 must-eat Las Vegas meals
A dining to-do list for the best of the Valley
Monday, April 16, 2012
From vegan donuts to chicken fried lobster and dinner at 845 feet—your dining to-do list.

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Coachella 2012: Day 3, No hologram needed
Monday, April 16, 2012
The coolest stunt of Sunday had nothing to do with undead rappers.

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Coachella 2012: Day 2, Vegas sky high
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Local clubs take to the sky and Radiohead confirms its status as the best big-stage rock band.

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Coachella 2012: Day 1, Chillychella
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Cool weather couldn't damper powerful sets on Day 1.

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Burning questions about a potentially chilly Coachella
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
A new format, old-school faves and potential breakouts.

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Do Coachella (light) right here in Las Vegas
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
The festival's Valley spillover is in full effect again this month.

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For the Pastel Project to prosper, a few things need to change
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Four ways the new fest's founders can make it better.

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Why the scene loves Neon Reverb, warts and all
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
As usual, the gritty Downtown fest overcame challenges to produce musical and visual highlights.

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Thinking about Cee Lo's cat, 'RuPaul's Drag Race' and more
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Also, Cosmo's "Bohemian Rhapsody" commercial.

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Extreme Thing 2012 adds a little MMA to this year's festival
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Heavy music. Skateboards. Dirt bikes. Wrestling. MMA. dubstep.

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Pastel Project Saturday: the start of something?
Sunday, March 25, 2012
The main stage finally feels like a party.

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Neon Reverb Friday recap: The Knew, Dude City, Crystal Antlers and more
Saturday, March 24, 2012
5 thoughts from the Weekly's Bunkhouse showcase

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Breaking down the Neon Reverb schedule
Thursday, March 22, 2012
A guide through the maze of showcases.

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Neon Reverb and the Pastel Project battle for indie music fans' hearts and minds
Thursday, March 22, 2012
“When the goal is to help the scene, you do things to help the scene. Now, instead, we’ve got a splintering of the scene,” says Neon Reverb co-founder James Woodbridge.

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Pastel Project Q&A: HEALTH
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Bassist John Famiglietti talks noise, new album and gunfire to the face

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Video playlist: Pastel Project edition
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Hear the festival's bands before you hear the festival's bands.

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Punksinvegas.com to reissue iconic local hardcore music
Monday, March 12, 2012
Out-of-print output from Tomorrows Gone, Faded Grey will be available for free stream or download.

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Three bracket-free ways to play the NCAA Tournament
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Disclaimer: These suggestions are for entertainment purposes only!

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CD review: Dirty Three's 'Toward the Low Sun'
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Dirty Three finally release another album—and it's worth the wait.

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That Kid Meets Cougar show was something to see
Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
The local duo unveils its new stage setup—with dizzying results.

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Thinking about Meryl Streep, Whole Foods and more
Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
Also, Penn Jilette's recent Celebrity Apprentice win.

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Stephen Malkmus: concert review + setlist
Monday, Feb. 27, 2012
Yep, he wore a shirt with his own name on it.

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Video playlist: a Stephen Malkmus six pack to get you psyched for Saturday's Beauty Bar show
Friday, Feb. 24, 2012
Starring Jack Black, Girl Talk and a vanishing banana.

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Local music scene: Why the sudden covers craze?
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012
How long until Supertramp gets a tribute night?

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Thinking about Neil Patrick Harris, Girl Scout cookies and more
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012
Also, Taco Bell's upcoming new line of tacos.

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Punk Rock Bowling: 16 bands added to lineup + ticket details
Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012
Hot Water Music, Sham 69, Holding Onto Sound, more join previously announced Rancid, NOFX and Pennywise.

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CD review: The Twilight Sad
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012
The Scots' third album is a lot less intense. Whether that's good or bad depends on your need for noise.

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Michael Jackson guitarist performs solo show
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012
Jennifer Batten spent a decade in Michael Jackson’s touring band before filling a similar role on the road for Jeff Beck.

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Madonna has a date with Las Vegas: October 13
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012
World tour announcement comes two days after her Super Bowl halftime performance.

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