Gina Vespa – who, sadly, is not affiliated with the motor scooter company – is a GWU graduate currently residing in Maryland with her husband and two dachshunds. A freelance writer for both Diffuser.fm and PopCrush, Gina enjoys combining her love for music with her passion for writing. She has interviewed artists such as Matt Pond and Zac and Isaac Hanson, and she's always on the lookout for new bands to check out.
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Dave Grohl Discusses Nirvana, ‘Gangnam Style’ + More in SXSW 2013 Keynote Speech
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl delivered the keynote speech at SXSW 2013 earlier today (March 14), covering a wide range of topics during his hour-long chat, including Nirvana, his ‘Sound City’ documentary and his surprising love for the Psy YouTube hit ‘Gangnam Style.’
Weezer Announce 2014 Cruise
Weezer and Rose Tours have announced the 2014 Weezer Cruise. The five-day adventure is set to run from Feb. 13-17, departing from Jacksonville Fla. and making stops in Freeport and Nassau in the Bahamas.
R.E.M. Announce 25th Anniversary Edition of ‘Green’ + Record Store Day EP
Twenty-five years ago, R.E.M. unveiled their sixth studio effort, ‘Green,’ which included such well-known hits as ‘Pop Song 89,’ ‘Stand’ and ‘Orange Crush.’ The 1988 album gained worldwide acclaim and arguably became the defining record of their career. Now, the band has announced plans to release a special 25th anniversary edition of album, along with an exclusive live EP.
Reading and Leeds 2013 Add Fall Out Boy, Biffy Clyro + More
Reading and Leeds 2013 – a pair of simultaneous music festivals set to take place in Reading and Leeds, England, from Aug. 23-25 – revealed their initial lineup a few months back, and now, they've announced some key additions. Foals and reunited pop-punkers Fall Out Boy have signed on, and Scottish trio Biffy Clyro -- who recently sat down with Diffuser.fm for an interview -- will hold it down as
Sonar Festival 2013 Announces Skrillex as Headliner
The 20th annual Sonar festival is set to take place in Barcelona, Spain, from June 14-16 and will feature Skrillex as headliner. The dubstep superstar – who recently unveiled a brand-new EP via YouTube – is scheduled to appear after Kraftwerk’s 3D show.
Jack White + Butthole Surfers’ Gibby Haynes Releasing New Single on X-Rays
Jack White has teamed up with Butthole Surfers frontman Gibby Haynes to drop a new single as part of the Third Man Records ‘Blue Series.’ The former White Stripes member is famous for his eccentric creativity, and this recent piece of news proves why: The duo plans to release a limited number of vinyl copies on old medical X-rays.
Bottle Rock 2013 Announces Full Lineup, Adds Kings of Leon, Dirty Projectors + More
Earlier this week, Bottle Rock 2013 revealed a handful of acts to look forward to at this year’s festival, set to take place from May 10-12 in Napa Valley, Calif. The full lineup for the three-day event has since been announced, and big additions include Kings of Leon and Dirty Projectors.
Coachella 2013 Sells Out First Weekend in 15 Minutes
Tickets for the first weekend of Coachella 2013 sold out 15 minutes after going on sale yesterday (Jan. 29), the L.A. Times reports. And it's easy to see why: The lineup, announced last week, includes the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the xx, Postal Service, Blur, Vampire Weekend, Sigur Ros, Modest Mouse and many more.
Courtney Love Covers Jay-Z’s ’99 Problems’ at Sundance
By now, we’re all familiar with Courtney Love’s rock-star ways, but she recently revealed a new side of herself – her hip-hop side. On Jan. 21 at the Sundance Film Festival's Star Bar, the sometime Hole frontwoman put her own unique spin on Jay-Z’s '99 Problems.'
Ex-Black Flag Members Form FLAG, Announce Tour Dates
Former members of the pioneering SoCal hardcore band Black Flag have reunited to create a new outfit, FLAG. The group features Flag alumni Keith Morris, Chuck Dukowski and Bill Stevenson, as well as guitarist Stephen Egerton, who's played with Stevenson in ALL and the Descendents.
Green Day Ticket Policy Draws Flak from New York City Fans
Green Day fans are undeniably thrilled about the band's rescheduled spring tour -- but there has been some drama mixed in with the excitement. The pop-punk trio decided to implement a new rule for purchasing tickets for their April 7 performance at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. Those who bought floor seats were told they couldn’t pick up their tickets in advance; instead, they were advised
Bonnaroo 2013 Dates Announced + Bonnaroo 365 Expands
Next year’s highly anticipated Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival will be held from June 13-16, 2013, in its usual location of Manchester, Tenn. The full lineup will be announced in February, but in the meantime, viewers are encouraged to check out Bonnaroo 365, the festival’s exclusive YouTube channel.