Firefly 2012 (more by Dana (distortion) Yavin) It's been crazy both in and not-in the NYC-area for festivals this past week. NYC was taken over by a very muddy Governors Ball last weekend (6/7-9), and this past weekend (6/14-16), while...
What used to be a beautiful field filled with grass and, I'm assuming, Julie Andrews singing to the Swiss Alps, was now a lake of mud. People in ponchos (clear, so you can still see their festival fashion!) were knee-deep in liquid field.
The xx at Governors Ball 2013 (more by Amanda Hatfield) As mentioned, after playing Governors Ball, The xx and Polica announced that they would be returning to NYC for a show together on September 23 at Radio City Music Hall....
Unfortunately, the conclusion of a music festival means the inevitable return to reality! While, myself and others attempt to recuperate in between 9-5 work days, I think we should make an equal effort to apply some inertia to this process...Show More Summary
Having Dad as a roadie, Governors Ball NYC, and hooking up with each others' sisters.
During the mud-splattered Governors Ball, we managed to catch up with our favorite crooner, Bethany Cosentino of the California surf pop group, Best Coast. Like the band’s sound, her aesthetic has a relaxed West Coast flair with a garage-edge.
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Kanye West has been a busy guy as of late, what with preparing for the birth of a new Keeping Up With The Kardashians star and promoting his upcoming album Yeezus. The hip hop artist recently made an appearance at the Governors Ball, where he showed off some of his new tracks, and, true to form, ranted about [...]
photos by Dana (distortion) Yavin Yeezus / Bloc Party / fans chillin' in a kiddie pool Governors Ball concluded on Sunday (6/9). We've already posted one set of pictures from that day, in addition to pictures of The xx, Deerhunter,....
photos by Dana (distortion) Yavin Portugal. The Man @ Governors Ball - 6/9/13 As mentioned, Portugal. The Man have a new Danger Mouse-produced LP out this year, and they've been on a tour in support of it which already hit...
Local Natives at Governors Ball 2013 (more by Dana (distortion) Yavin) Local Natives join the growing amount of bands that just played Governors Ball adding headlining NYC dates to their tour. These newly-announced shows happen on September 24 and 25...
photos by Dana (distortion) Yavin, words by Andrew Sacher Deerhunter @ Governors Ball - 6/9/13 One of the bigger complaints about music festivals is that it's harder to really get into a band's set than when you see them in...
Gary Clark Jr. and more at the fest
Backstage shots of Gary Clark Jr., Edward Sharpe, The Avett Brothers, and more
Fucked Up at Governors Ball on Saturday (more by Dana (distortion) Yavin) As mentioned, the free, all ages House of Vans (25 Franklin St in Brooklyn) shows are returning this summer with some pretty great lineups. RSVP for the first...
The annual Governors Ball music festival on Randall Island in New York City got a treat over the weekend when Kanye West debuted new tracks off his upcoming sixth album, titled "Yeezus" and due out June 18.
Governors Ball is a 3-day music festival held on New York's Randall's Island. This year's event featured headlining acts, Kanye West, Guns 'N Roses, and Kings of Leon. Tons of other major artists also performed throughout the weekend. Show More Summary
Kanye West – I Am a God – Live at Governors Ball – Video via Rickey.org Kanye West debuted three new tracks from his upcoming album "Yeezus" at NYC's 2013 Governors Ball. Check out the video footage of "I Am a God" inside! The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor
Rapper Kanye West debuted three tracks from his upcoming Yeezus album at the Governors Ball Music Festival on Sunday in New York, with one track titled "I Am a God" and including the lyrics: "I just talked to Jesus, and he said, 'What up, Yeezus?'"
This weekend was all about Kanye West, as he celebrated his 36th birthday on Saturday and headlined the Governors Ball in New York on Sunday. While very little details on his forthcoming album, Yeezus, have been made available to fans,...Show More Summary
Paul McCartney at Barclays Center - 6/8/13 (more by Greg Cristman) Bear Mountain at Governors Ball - 6/7/13 (more by Amanda Hatfield) Browse our full NYC show calendar for all of tonight's shows. Here are some highlights... Paul McCartney @...