The Libertines to play reunion show, ten years after their breakup
British garage rockers The Libertines have announced a reunion show on July 5 at London's Hyde Park. The performance comes ten years since the band's latest album and subsequent breakup. The quartet reunited for two U.K. festival performances in 2010, but has been inactive since. Frontman Pete Doherty claimed the reason for the one-off performance is that: "It’s very complicated for me to say no right now, I have financial problems." [via Pitchfork]
Austin City Limits releases lineup
The Austin City Limits Music Festival will take place over two weekends (Oct. 3-5 and 10-12) in Austin's Zilker Park. The 2014 lineup was released this week, and features headliners Eminem, Pearl Jam, Outkast, and Beck, along with Lana Del Rey, Lorde, The Replacements, St. Vincent, Belle & Sebastian, Real Estate, and many more. Check out the full lineup here.
Jack White successfully creates "World's Fastest Record" on Record Store Day
In a follow-up to a previous Weekly Music News story, Jack White successfully created the "World's Fastest Released Record" on Saturday, April 19, 2014's Record Store Day. The RSD exclusive 7" for new single "Lazaretto" was recorded, pressed, and delivered to Nashville stores in 3 hours, 55 minutes and 21 seconds, via White's Third Man Records label. Check out a recap video:
Colorado Chautauqua announces 2014 summer concert series lineup
The Colorado Chautauqua Association announced its 2014 Summer Series for its Auditorium concerts in Boulder, Colo. The series presents a diverse mix of music performers including Andrew Bird, BB King, and Rufus Wainwright. Additionally, the lineup includes comedians Paula Poundstone and Steven Wright. More information can be found via the Colorado Chautauqua website.
