Gina Vespa – who, sadly, is not affiliated with the motor scooter company – is a GWU graduate currently residing in Maryland with her husband and two dachshunds. A freelance writer for both Diffuser.fm and PopCrush, Gina enjoys combining her love for music with her passion for writing. She has interviewed artists such as Matt Pond and Zac and Isaac Hanson, and she's always on the lookout for new bands to check out.
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Pearl Jam to Release New Single, ‘Mind Your Manners,’ in July?
Seattle grunge titans Pearl Jam have been working on their tenth studio album — the follow-up to 2009's 'Backspacer' — and according to an All Access listing (which has since been taken down), fans can expect to hear their new single, 'Mind Your Manners,' on July 16.
Nine Inch Nails New Lineup Features Robin Finck, Trent Reznor Announces
Last week, Nine Inch Nails bassist Eric Avery quit the band, but the group has now secured another member. Frontman Trent Reznor has announced that NIN's former guitarist, Robin Finck, plans to rejoin the band on their upcoming tour.
Johnny Marr Plays the Smiths’ ‘How Soon Is Now?’ on ‘Fallon’
Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr hit the stage of ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon’ last night (May 1), where he played the title track from his debut solo LP, ‘The Messenger’ (above). But that's not all: Marr also shot a web-exclusive performance of the beloved Smiths tune ‘How Soon Is Now?’ (below).
Bonnaroo 2013 Schedule Announced
Although Bonnaroo is still more than a month away, it’s never too early to start planning, and now you can do just that. The four-day schedule has just been revealed, giving festival-goers plenty of time to map out which acts they’ll catch – and which they’ll be forced to miss out on.
Beastie Boys Releasing Memoir in 2015
Beastie Boys have signed a deal to release a memoir, the New York Times reports. The still-untitled book celebrates the band’s history and aesthetic, as documented by surviving members Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz and Mike “Mike D” Diamond.
Arcade Fire’s Regine Chassagne Gives Birth to Son
Back in February, we found out that Arcade Fire’s Regine Chassagne was expecting a child with husband Win Butler, and Le Journal de Montreal reports that Chassagne gave birth to a baby boy on Sunday (April 21).
Bonnaroo 2013 Adds Empire of the Sun, White Lung + More
Back in February, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival organizers announced this year’s initial lineup via a special hour-long webcast. Now, even more acts have joined the impressive bill, including Empire of the Sun, White Lung, Solange, Polyphonic Spree, Black Prairie, ALO, Delta Rae, Bustle in Your Hedgerow and the Rubens.
Animal Collective Announce Remix EP + Summer Tour Dates
Animal Collective are readying the release of ‘Monkey Been to Burn Town,’ a remix EP featuring reworked versions of tunes from their 2012 full-length ‘Centipede Hz.’ They’ve also added a bunch of dates to their upcoming summer tour with Dan Deacon, including a newly announced show in Portland, Maine, on July 11.
New Order Play ‘Kimmel,’ Perform ‘Bizarre Love Triangle’ and ‘I’ll Stay With You’
In between their appearances at both weekends of Coachella, New Order stopped by ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ last night (April 16) to perform two tunes: ‘I’ll Stay With You’ (above) and ‘Bizarre Love Triangle’ (below). Frontman Bernard Sumner sang his heart out on the outdoor stage, decked out in a black New Order t-shirt. There’s nothing wrong with a little shameless self-promotion, right?
New Order Announce 2013 North American Tour
Following their appearance at Coachella this weekend, New Order plan to embark on a North American tour this summer. The trek kicks off at Austin’s Music Hall on July 19 and wraps up at Canada’s Osheaga fest in early August.
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Fall Out Boy Stream New Album ‘Save Rock and Roll’ [Listen]
Although Fall Out Boy’s new record, 'Save Rock and Roll,' isn’t due out until next week, the Chicago rockers decided to stream it today (April 8). Check out their entire 11-song comeback album below.
Flaming Lips Play ‘Letterman,’ Do ‘The Terror’ With Typical Weirdness
The Flaming Lips hit the stage of ‘The Late Show With David Letterman’ last night (April 3) to perform the title track from their upcoming album, ‘The Terror.’ Frontman Wayne Coyne was in his quirky, theatrical element, decked out in strands of rope lights and caressing a plastic baby doll.