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Stephen Colbert's Summer Concert Series Announces Performers

 ”The Colbert Report” will be kicking off its second annual music-centric week called “Pepsi Presents StePhest Colbchella ’012: Rocktaugustfest” with performances and interviews airing every night during the week of August 13 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT.

Guests and songs performed for the broadcast include fun. on Monday, August 13 (“Some Nights”), Grizzly Bear on Tuesday, August 14 (Yet Again”), Santigold on Wednesday, August 15 (“The Keepers”) and The Flaming Lips on Thursday, August 16 (“Ashes in the Air”).

A second song performed by each musician, fun. (“Carry On”), Grizzly Bear (“Sleeping Ute”), Santigold (“Go!”) and The Flaming Lips (“Drug Chart”) will be exclusively available at www.ColbertNation.com.

“Pepsi Presents StePhest Colbchella ’012: Rocktaugustfest” is taping on Friday, August 1...

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Lostprophets Interview at Warped Tour!

Welsh rock band Lostprophets are veterans in the industry. Formed in 1997, these rockers have had their fair share of festivals, success, and failure.

With the recent U.S. release of their latest album Weapons, the Lostprophets have been on the road promoting and touring with dates extending into November. PCM’s Kristyn Clarke was able to sit down with Stuart Richardson, bass guitarist and back-up vocalist for Lostprophets, and talk about life on the road, the current state of the music industry, and bad album reviews. Check out the interview below!

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We The Kings Interview at Warped Tour!

jpg” alt=”" width=”225″ height=”149″ /In the midst of a year full of touring, California natives We The Kings took to the main stage at this year’s Van’s Warped Tour and rocked the crowd with their fun energetic blend of pop rock.

Fresh off the release of their latest EP entitled Party, Fun, Love, and Radio, We The Kings are preparing to go back to the studio to write and record new material. PCM’s own Kristyn Clarke was able to sit down and catch up with Travis Clark, lead singer and guitarist of We The Kings, and discuss the band’s future plans, the tiring demands of Warped Tour, and 90′s R&B. Check out the interview below!

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Of Mice and Men Interview at Warped Tour 2012!

(PCM) No strangers to Van’s Warped Tour, California based of Mice and Men took the stage in Camden, New Jersey on July 20th looking at ease in the midst of the sweaty rowdy crowd.

PCM’s Kristyn was able to catch a quick interview with Austin Carlile, founder and lead vocalist of the band. Away from the chaotic crowds and beating sun, Kristyn had the opportunity to ask Austin about the reissue of The Flood, the future of Of Mice and Men, odd jobs, and the message behind the music. Check out the interview below!

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Justina Interview At Warped Tour!

(PCM) New Jersey native Justina brought her brand of hip hop infused pop music to Van’s Warped Tour on July 20, 2012, introducing the crowd to her unique style and rebellious attitude.

Taking time after her set to chat with PCM’s Kristyn, the self proclaimed hip hop Joan Jett and her guitar player gathered in the press room and discussed life on the road in a broken down RV, their time at Warped Tour, the message behind the music, empowerment, being true to yourself, and art. Check out the interview below!

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Iwrestledabearonce Interview at Warped Tour!

(PCM) Despite the cruel hot summer sun, heavy metal band Iwrestledabearonce took the stage at Van’s Warped Tour 2012 in Camden, rocking the crowd and bringing on the volume with their genre blending form of heavy metal.

PCM’s Kristyn had the opportunity to talk with Mike “Ricky” Martin, bassist for Iwrestledabearonce, discussing the heat, an upcoming world tour, Green Day, the band’s videos, and much more. Check out the interview below!

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Falling In Reverse Interview at Warped Tour!

(PCM) Just a year after the release of their debut album The Drug in Me Is You, post-hardcore rockers Falling in Reverse played to a sweaty and energetic crowd at Van’s Warped Tour 2012 in Camden, New Jersey.

With the success of their debut album, there are already rumors that the band is in the studio working on their follow up album. PCM’s Kristyn had the chance to catch up with Ryan Seaman (lead guitar) and Jackie Vincent (drums) of the band and talk about their new material, playing main stage at Warped, collaborations, and crazy fan stories. Check out the interview below!

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Full Lineup Announced For Jay-Z's Made In America Festival

The full lineup for Jay-Z’s Made In America Festival has finally been released, and it looks like some big acts were added to the roster just a month before the Festival takes place.

Some of the just added artists include Drake, Jill Scott, Chris Cornell (of Soundgarden), Run DMC, and the Hives. These new acts are joining Jay Z, Skrillex, Miike Snow, Calvin Harris, Passion Pit, Pearl Jam, Odd Future, and Maybach Music Group on the Festival’s billing.

The Made In America Festival will take place on September 1 and 2 in Philadelphia on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. For more information on the festival, check out the website!

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