Of Monsters and Men launch tour in Brooklyn with Winter in the Air
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Of Monsters and Men launch tour in Brooklyn with Winter in the Air

Winter was quietly making its presence felt in New York City, and it felt only right that the Icelandic folk-rock outfit Of Monsters and Men arrived just as the season shifted. After postponing the first few dates of this American tour while frontwoman Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir recovered from vocal rest, the band landed in Brooklyn for the official start of the run.

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Cage the Elephant end their Neon Pill run in explosive form
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Cage the Elephant end their Neon Pill run in explosive form

It might have been pouring outside, but inside MGM Music Hall the storm had already arrived. On the final night of their Neon Pill Tour, Cage the Elephant brought a high-energy show that reminded everyone why they’ve remained one of modern rock’s most consistently thrilling live bands. The crowd packed the venue shoulder to shoulder, shaking off the rain and ready for chaos.

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Die Spitz rock Boston ahead of their upcoming headlining tour
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Die Spitz rock Boston ahead of their upcoming headlining tour

Being the opening band on tour can be a tricky gig.  Some fans don’t show up early enough to check the opener out, some fans don’t give the respect of paying attention during the openers set, and the opening band has to decide what songs they think are the best to draw new fans in.  Die Spitz doesn’t care about your attention, but their performance commands it from you nonetheless. 

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