Now that Independence Day has past, it can feel like a long-slow slide to Labor Day and the end of summer. So don’t let time be a-wastin’. Get yourself out to some summer tours. Here’s 10 of our favorites…
1. 10,000lb Hamburger Tour with A-Trak, Theophilus London, and Treasure Fingers- artists from the Fools Gold label trek out for a summer tour (Rye Rye was originally slated for this tour but has been replaced by Theophilus London)
2. The Flaming Lips- they are offering the full concert experience by providing some ticket buyers with a digital ep with songs from their upcoming album Embryonic and a recording of the concert attended. The band is also known for their energetic live performances complete with balloons, confetti, costumes, and the infamous plastic ball. Ghostland Observatory will be joining them on their two LA dates.
3. Depeche Mode with Peter Bjorn and John- Depeche Mode singer Dave Gahan is back in good health and ready to complete Depeche Mode’s Tour of the Universe. Mode are touring the world to promote the release of their album Sounds of the Universe.
4. The Horrors with Crocodiles- Fave band of Kevin Shields, Chris Cunningham and Geoff Barrows, The Horrors are going across the US to promote the release of their second album, Primary Colours.
5. Bat for Lashes- Touring the US to promote the release of Two Suns, stopping along music festivals like Lollapalooza and Outside Lands along the way.
6. STS9- known for their well-thought out shows, the still reigning champs of electronica-jamming are playing some dates in the US including Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits
7. Gang Gang Dance- Touring the US, stopping along the way at festivals like Lollapalooza and Bumbershoot
8. Rock the Bells- Hip-hop’s dominant touring festival will feature mic-checking from Nas, Damian Marley, KRS One and dozens more.
9. Health- Touring for the Sep 8 release of their album Get Color.
10. The Great Hangover Tour with Kid Cudi and Asher Roth- The two hottest young MCs in the country hitting the road together? You can bet there’ll be some dranky drank going on.
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