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The Airborne Toxic Event Wrap Fall Tour with Triumphant Homecoming Show

“We’re just gonna sing songs about drugs and death,” vocalist/guitarist Mikel Jollett said with tongue only half in cheek.

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The Airborne Toxic Event: 22 May 2011 - Austin, TX

With their ability to tap into universal emotions on everything from breakups to wanting to change the world, the Airborne Toxic Event have established themselves as one of the 21st century's most promising bands.

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The Airborne Toxic Event: All at Once

The Airborne Toxic Event is as difficult to embrace or to adore as they are to dismiss or to ignore.

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The Airborne Toxic Event: The Airborne Toxic Event

It's almost impossible to hate the LA quartet's well-crafted amalgam of new wave, new romantic, and indie. But that doesn't stop them daring you to try.

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The Airborne Toxic Event: The Airborne Toxic Event

This jangly L.A. indie pop quintet's debut EP is quite a treat, promising greatness for the future.

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The Airborne Toxic Event Wrap Fall Tour with Triumphant Homecoming Show

“We’re just gonna sing songs about drugs and death,” vocalist/guitarist Mikel Jollett said with tongue only half in cheek.

The Airborne Toxic Event: 22 May 2011 - Austin, TX

With their ability to tap into universal emotions on everything from breakups to wanting to change the world, the Airborne Toxic Event have established themselves as one of the 21st century's most promising bands.

The Airborne Toxic Event: All at Once

The Airborne Toxic Event is as difficult to embrace or to adore as they are to dismiss or to ignore.

The Airborne Toxic Event: 19 October 2009 - Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto

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The Airborne Toxic Event: The Airborne Toxic Event

It's almost impossible to hate the LA quartet's well-crafted amalgam of new wave, new romantic, and indie. But that doesn't stop them daring you to try.

The Airborne Toxic Event: The Airborne Toxic Event

This jangly L.A. indie pop quintet's debut EP is quite a treat, promising greatness for the future.

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Pinto Bennett Dishes the Lonely Blues on "I Like Singin' the Blues in a Honky Tonk Song" (premiere)

"She's Older Now" Is a Previously Unreleased Tune From Roger C. Reale and Rue Morgue, Featuring Mick Ronson (premiere)

Pinto Bennett Dishes the Lonely Blues on "I Like Singin' the Blues in a Honky Tonk Song" (premiere)

Deep Tan Amplify the Groove on New Single "Shimmer" (premiere)

Signe Marie Rustad Finds Companionship In "A Thousand Lights" (premiere + interview)

Andrea von Kampen Crafts Reflective, Picturesque Folk on 'Twilight & Evening Bell' (EP stream) (premiere)

John Salaway Celebrates "The Beauty That Surrounds Us" (premiere)

Nobody's Girl Sparks New Life into Old Classic, "Merry Christmas, Baby" (premiere)

The Drunken Hearts Roll Up Their Sleeves for Wild Ride on 'Wheels of the City' (premiere + interview)

Broke Royals Have an Encounter With "Saint Luxury" (premiere)