Read More Katy Perry Yes, Katy Perry is one of my guilty pleasure. While I wasn't that into her singles from Teenage Dream (including "California Gurls" and the repetitive "Firework"), her new single, "The One That Got Away", was a hit for me.…
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Katy Perry's video and sneak preview video for her latest single "Roar" made its Vevo debut this week (August 12th), but it's already hitting over a few million views! The single is taken from Perry's upcoming fourth album, Prism, coming out October 22, 2013, on Capitol Records.
According to Billboard, they are saying Perry to outsell Lady Gaga's "Applause", which came out this same week.
Will this result in a beef between Perry and Gaga? West Coast vs East Coast anyone? I don't really care, I'm in the No Coast Midwest.
Katy Perry is set to headline IHeartRadio Festival on Friday, September 20th:
MGM Grand (09/20)
Katy Perry Queen + Adam Lambert Fun Elton John Keith Urban J. Cole Muse Tiësto Chris Brown |
MGM Grand (09/21)
Justin Timberlake Paul McCartney Drake Tim McGraw Bruno Mars Maroon 5 Phoenix Kesha Miguel Zedd 30 Seconds to Mars Benny Benassi |
Village Stage (09/21)
Miley Cyrus The Wanted Jason Derulo The Band Perry Avril Lavigne Krewella Cher Lloyd Twenty One Pilots Pete Tong Awolnation |
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If you live in Minneapolis and have nothing going on tomorrow (Saturday), check out the first annual Phillips Music Festival, sponsored by Waite House-Pillsbury United Communities, Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board, and KFAI. More details listed on their FB.
Lineup is typical for these free music events: local musicians and DJs. However, the artists are a little more 'global'/world music.
Since it's free, bring the whole family and enjoy the free food (while supplies lasts).
Guante
I.B.E
Bomba Umoya
Tall Paul
Ketzal
Renée Copeland and Friends
Earth Shake
Alma Andina
DJ sets by Radio Pocho and Mamadu (aka Toki Wright)
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Speaking of Minneapolis, the West Bank Music Festival 2013 is happening over that Cedar area. Other venues in the area will also be celebrating this August 17th (tomorrow, Saturday): The Nomad World Pub, Acadia Café, Triple Rock Social Club, Whiskey Junction (Indoors), Palmer’s Bar, and the Cabooze (which is actually a bit of a walk to the other end).
Lineup looks great, a bunch of local bands that we like:
Headliner: Brother Ali – 9pm
Mike Mictlan – 8pm
Southside Desire – 7pm
Mark Mallman – 6pm
Fuck Knights – 5pm
Johnny Questionmark – 4pm
SOUTH STAGE
Belfast Cowboys 4pm-8pm
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IRocke's Forever Festival which live streamed its festival show last week is continuing this week with its "First Live Digital Music Festival", featuring such artists as Bob Weir, Richie Hawtin, Bat For Lashes, Thompson Square, ZZ Ward, Christina Grimmie, and many more.
While you're there, you can check out other live shows via Irocke.com (according to them, "the #1 source for live digital concerts worldwide"); check out some of the other festivals and artists appearing "live":
Friday (08/16)
Outside Lands Music Festival Pretty Lights Yeasayer The National Band of Horses Chic Sziget Music Festival Little Boots !!! Emir Kusturica Bloodstock Music Festival Kings of Leon SBTKRT Atlas Genius Amos Lee |
Saturday (08/17)
Outside Lands Music Festival Nine Inch Nails Phoenix Grizzly Bear Jurassic 5 Sziget Music Festival The Fratellis Nneka Editors Bloodstock Music Festival Mos Def Eats Everything Flow Festival Boiler Room |
Sunday (08/18)
Outside Lands Music Festival Red Hot Chili Peppers Kaskade Vampire Weekend Emeli Sande Sziget Music Festival David Gueta The Cribs Figli di Madre Ignota Bloodstock Music Festival Joris Voorn |
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