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Slingshot 2015 lineup announced!

Posted on January 22, 2015March 13, 2015 by Emily McBride

Freaking out. Athens’ answer to South by Southwest has arrived, and It. Is. Good.

Slingshot Festival is back this year from March 26-28, and the lineup is a little bit insanely awesome, featuring a James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem) DJ set, Jamie xx, Nosaj Thing, Clark, a Washed Out DJ set, Saint Pepsi, Reptar, Omar Souleyman, Prince Rama, Single Mothers, Holly Herndon, Glenn Kotche, Awesome Tapes From Africa, and more TBA. Not to mention “Japan Nite” headlined by Peelander-Z with five bands from Japan.

There’s also gonna be a comedy night headlined by Kurt Braunohler, plus some killer surprise acts and after parties.

Tickets go on sale today (1/22) at 9 AM EST (so that’s now, people – get on it). Limited number of early VIP tix (a mere $70) gets you guaranteed entrance to ALL headlining shows. See you there.

Shaky Knees 2015 lineup announced

Posted on January 14, 2015March 13, 2015 by DeShonna Johnson

Over the past few weeks the buzz has surrounded the headlining acts at Coachella, Governor’s Ball, Bonnaroo and now, SHAKY KNEES!

The lineup for Shaky Knees 2015 was dropped today, and the acts are impressive to say the least. We’re sort of flipping out over here – this might be the best fest lineup so far.

Taking place May 8-10 in Atlanta, Georgia at Central Park, the festival will feature The Strokes, Pixies, Brand New, Tame Impala, Dr. Dog, Best Coast, American Football, Neutral Milk Hotel, Wavves, Best Coast, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave., Interpol, and the Avett Brothers.

Tickets can be found here and will go on sale Jan. 16, 2015 at 10 a.m.