On Thursday at CMJ the xx played the 66th and 67th shows of the week -- one at the Apple Store SoHo, another as the "x-rated" secret guest at the horribly delayed, horribly sweaty Club NME showcase at the Delancey. The sound dudes couldn't get it together, the subterranean, reverse-gradient pit is perfect for sweltering while staring at the back...

My Chemical Romance, You Me At Six, Paramore and Gallows have all been added to the bill of Australia's annual Soundwave festival.The five date trek, which kicks off in Brisbane on February 20 and concludes in Perth on March 1, also features HIM, Faith No More, Enter Shikari, Shinedown, Anti-Flag, Anthrax and Placebo.The complete line-up is as f...

Notting Hill venue the Tabernacle is to officially reopen this summer, with Filthy Dukes and Aqualung among the acts already confirmed to play the west London hall.

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Thursday it'll be worth the cab fare (or long walk, aka my plan) to check out Gorilla Vs. Booze, where a bunch of the "buzz" bands playing multiple SXSW sets can be seen together: Here We Go Magic, the Golden Filter, Outsider/Insider Wavves, and Vivian Girls, among others. If you want to stick closer to the strip, stop by Vaya Con Tacos for My O...