Music Bite: Governors Ball Releases 2015 Lineup

Straight after the announcement of Coachella 2015, Governors Ball has also dropped their lineup for this year! The NYC music festival will be headlined by rapper du jour, Drake, but also features big-name artists like the Black Keys, Lana Del Rey, Florence + The Machine and Bjork.

Other acts include Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Chromeo, The War on Drugs, Ratatat, Hot Chip, Flying Lotus, SBTRKT, Kaytranada, ODESZA, Kiesza, Conor Oberst, Death From Above 1979, Future Islands, Twin Shadow, Sharon Van Etten, Charli XCX, Marina and the Diamonds, MØ, Little Dragon, DIIV, Mayer Hawthorne.

As always, the festival will take place June 5th – 7th on Randall’s Island. Three-day general admission and VIP passes are available here beginning Friday, January 9th.

View the official poster after the jump!

Jungle Doctors Return With New Single “Can You See It”: Listen

Jungle Doctors is following up their upbeat “The Sea And The Rain” single with their latest track, “Can You See It.” Promoted as the second taste of their forthcoming, as-yet-untitled EP, the tune is surely a winner!

It kicks off with crashing percussion that immediately grabs your attention, and smooths itself out with velvety harmonies and fuzzy synths. Take a listen below, and be sure to download the track for free.

Michael Weferling’s 3-D Celebrates Its 1-Year Anniversary: Revisit The EP

Last Spring, I introduced Michael Weferling to Youth and Hysteria Artist Spotlight, a few months before the pop artist released his debut EP on October 20 – titled 3-D. Since then, Weferling has moved to NYC in dreams of making it big. He has performed at various shows in the city in hopes of catching the attention of music execs, and if he keeps up with his determination, that dream may come true sooner than later!

In my review of 3-D, “Soldier For Our Love” was my clear favorite: “…a power anthem that was first released back in April but is now remastered and free of the flaws that stopped it from becoming a solid pop tune. The synth-heavy production, which was once submissive, is now boastful and pairs well with Weferling’s strong vocals and continues the throwback ’80s revival sound. It’s perfect for a few spins at a downtown Manhattan bar.” A year later, and the song still packs a punch with its New Wave-esque sparkling synths and charming piano melodies. It’s still a great spin for a night on the town.

Weferling describes the EP as having “a Pop/R&B with influence from Aaliyah and Solange.” This influence is evident in “Mine,” a bright R&B-tinged tune filled with brass instruments that help to anchor the singer’s bold vocals.

Revisit the 3-D EP below, and see if any of your past favorites still ring true.

Music Bite: Made In America Announces 2014 Lineup

After various teasers, Budweiser X Jay Z Made in America has revealed the 2014 lineup for its Philadelphia festival. The two-day event will take place on August 30-31 at Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

The lineup is quite strong, with Kanye West and Kings of Leon serving as headliners. Other major acts include Pharrell, J. Cole, Danny Brown, The National, Grimes, Chromeo and De La Soul.

The lineup also includes popular artists like Tiësto, Steve Aoki, Penguin Prison, YG, Holy Ghost!, Spoon, Girl Talk, Mayer Hawthorne, The Neighbourhood, AWOLNATION, Baauer and Destructo.

Made In America will also simultaneously hold the festival in Los Angeles, whose headliner is none other than Kendrick Lamar! Other acts include Chance the Rapper, ScHoolboy Q, Weezer, Rise Against, John Mayer, Imagine Dragons, Sublime, Afrojack, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, Isaiah Rashad, SZA, Hit-Boy, Classixx, Nipsey Hussle, Rita Ora, ZZ Ward, DJ Mustard, Capital Cities, Borgore, YG and many more.

Tickets to both festivals are now available at MadeinAmericaFest.com.

Music Bite: Phoenix & The Strokes To Headline FYF Fest 2014

FYF Fest has just revealed its 2014 lineup – and boy is it good! The Los Angeles-based music festival has snagged major bands The Strokes and Phoenix as headliners, who will play alongside artists like Haim, Flying Lotus, Blood Orange, Grimes, Interpol, Death Grips and many more!

Other notable acts include Jamie xx, Darkside, Four Tet, Earl Sweatshirt, Mac Demarco, Albert Hammond Jr., Julian Casablancas, Run The Jewels, Kelela, Little Dragon, Ty Segall and Real Estate.

The festival will take place from August 23-24 at the LA Sports Arena Exposition Park. Tickets will be available on Thursday, May 22nd at Noon PST via the festival’s official website. Two-day passes will cost $129, while VIP passes will run for $229.

Music Bite: Lana Del Rey Reveals Ultraviolence Release Date

Following the release of her new single “West Coast,” Lana Del Rey has now revealed the official release date for Ultraviolence. The Coney Island Queen’s sophomore album will arrive on June 16 via Interscope/Polydor Records, and includes saucy titles like “Pretty When You Cry,” “The Other Woman” and “Fucked My Way Up To The Top.”

The record will be available in standard and deluxe editions on CD, vinyl, download, and a box set – a $100 item that includes two LP picture discs, a “deluxe CD digipack” and 4x12x12 art prints.

Check out the tracklisting, as well as the video for “West Coast” after the jump!