With less than 48 hours until the polo fields were set to open for Coachella 2013, Goldenvoice as usual had us all sweating over set times and potential conflicts that would leave us with tough choices to make between artists playing at the same time. Although you can't be in two places at once, with the merciful release of the set times for Weekend 1, we can at least stop playing the "what if" game and start strategizing our stage-hopping. One thing you'll notice on the set times grid is the addition of a tent called Yuma beyond the Sahara tent which may affect your show itinerary. Now let's take a closer at the set times...

We're all gearing up for the drunken debauchery that is SXSW, and what better way to mentally prepare than reliving the parties from years past? In a sea free beer and whiskey, it's easy to blur together the parties of SXSW, so we've rounded up our Austin experience from last year's festival. Check out some of the coolest parties that happened at SXSW 2012. More>>

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Good news for all of you who didn't score tickets to either of the two back-to-back Coachella Weekends. As of Monday, festival producer Goldenvoice unveiled a jam-packed schedule of shows in the L.A. area and even stretching as far as San Diego, Ventura and Pioneertown featuring many of the Coachella 2013 artists in the days surrounding the desert music festival. Dubbed "Goldenvoice Presents April 2013," the two-week music program gives those opting out of Coachella the chance to see a good number of festival performers in more intimate venues before, in between, and after Coachella Weekends 1 and 2. Let's break down who you'll be able to catch at these local shows if you're not making the voyage to the desert next month or just want a second helping of some of this year's performers.

Now that the rumor mill has mercifully come to a screeching halt with last week's release of the Coachella 2013 lineup, it's time to stop talking hypotheticals and holograms and discuss the living, breathing artists set play this year. Like many who were under the impression The Rolling Stones were playing, our jaws are still halfway to the floor in utter confusion by the headliner choices (uh, the Stone Roses? Someone lost a bet. That's the only way that makes sense.). Despite that highly perturbing part of the bill, there are plenty of other performers we are very stoked about on the lineup. Following Friday's selection of Day 1 artists, here are the Day 2 artists we're most excited to see on Saturday, April 13th and 20th at Coachella 2013. More >>

Now that the rumor mill has mercifully come to a screeching halt with last week's release of the Coachella 2013 lineup, it's time to stop talking hypotheticals and holograms and discuss the living, breathing artists set play this year. Like many who were under the impression The Rolling Stones were playing, our jaws are still halfway to the floor in utter confusion by the headliner choices (uh, the Stone Roses? Someone lost a bet. That's the only way that makes sense.). Despite that highly perturbing part of the bill, there are plenty of other performers we are very stoked about on the lineup. Following yesterday's selection of Day 1 artists, here are the Day 2 artists we're most excited to see on Saturday, April 13th and 20th at Coachella 2013.

Even though the summer is winding down and the temperatures in Southern California are plummeting back into the high 90s, the live music scene is doing anything but cooling off. The next week promises a dazzling array of concerts around Los Angeles from a wide spectrum of different artists like Animal Collective, Black Star, Dead Kennedys and Ladyhawke to name a few, with something for everyone (except people who don't like music. Weirdos). More»

We absolutely love summer music festivals, but even we have to admit that the world of hip-hop has been rather underrepresented. Sure, Dre & Snoop tore the roof off at Coachella, but other than that it wasn't what we would have called a thoroughly funky affair. And while we more than appreciated the Action Bronson cameo at HARD L.A., once again, it was more a happy change-of-pace rather than the general tone of things. Which is why Rock The Bells, which like its contemporaries expanded this year to a multi-day affair, remains absolutely essential. Here's a look at some of the best moments from this weekend's installment at San Bernardino's NOS Events Center. More»

We absolutely love summer music festivals, but even we have to admit that the world of hip-hop has been rather underrepresented. Sure, Dre & Snoop tore the roof off at Coachella, but other than that it wasn't what we would have called a thoroughly funky affair. And while we more than appreciated the Action Bronson cameo at HARD L.A., once again, it was more a happy change-of-pace rather than the general tone of things. Which is why Rock The Bells, which like its contemporaries expanded this year to a multi-day affair, remains absolutely essential. Here's a look at some of the best moments from this weekend's installment at San Bernardino's NOS Events Center. MORE>>

Running is not exactly the most enjoyable activity; but, given the right music, you can push through your cardio workout with ease. Featuring Passion Pit, Azealia Banks, and Dylan Owen, check out this running playlist! More»