It’s that time of year again. The Roots 3rd annual Picnic is upon us. Black Thought, ?uestlove and the rest of the crew, get together and bring out some known acts a few up and coming music acts and rumor has it that a certain old school group might be reuniting *cough cough Run DMC* Tickets are on sale now, and the concert is June 5th an Festival Pier in Philadelphia.

The lineup so far

Vampire Weekend
Clipse
Mayer Hawthorne
The Very Best
DJ Jazzy Jeff
Tune Yards
Bajah + The Dry Eye Crew
MM Jamboys
Das Racist
Pattern Movement

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Mumford and Sons are about to re-introduce themselves here in the states. There American gigs take off in May, we suggest you attend. “Sigh No More” is in stores now, dates are after the jump.

Mumford and Sons- Sigh No More

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Today and tomorrow[March 2nd and 3rd], the legendary Gil Scott-Heron will be playing at the equally legendary Blue Note in NYC. If you are in the tri-state area, we urge you to come out and see a living legend. Tickets range from $15-$30. Check the link below for more information.

Event – Gil Scott-Heron at the Blue Note

Laura Marling has released artwork for the highly anticipated “I Speak Because I Can” which is her follow up to the fascinating debut “Alas I Cannot Swim.” Album will see the light of day on March 23rd.

Watch Laura’s latest single and video “The Devil Spoke” [Here].

Holly Miranda is set to release “The Magicians Private Library” tomorrow on XL recordings.  We’ve got an early listen and we must say it’s a very soothing Lp.  So while the Jealous Girlfriends frontwoman may be overshadowed with all the current heavier promoted releases, familiarize yourself with this album.  A surprisingly brilliant piece of work, Tracklisting and first single “Waves” is after the jump.

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Mgmt have revealed artwork for “Congratulations” which is set for release on April 12th.  The duo recruited artist Anthony Ausgang to create the album art for there follow up sophomore effort to “Oracular Spectacular. Really Mgmt? really? and some will think this is amazing, we’ll keep our comments to ourselves.

All has been quite on the Kate Nash front for the past few years. The latest news we heard was that she got engaged to a member of the The Cribs. Well today we have official music news, her yet to be titled album ill be released this April 20th. Details, tracklisting, and a free download after the jump

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If you’re in the New York area come join us tonight as VV Brown will be making her U.S. debut at Brooklyn Bowl.  No need to worry about funds because the event is FREE.  Yes we did say FREE! just bring yourself and everything else will be taking care of. Information is below.

Besides being one of the most overpriced stores in the world, Urban Outfitters has a few stylish things in their inventory via music and fashion. A few weeks ago, I was in there store and heard most of Vampire Weekend’s latest album, Contra, being played. They gotta get some cool points for that. After the jump check out the playlist of their 8th free compilation CD.

01. Los Campesinos! – There Are Listed Buildings
02. Fanfarlo – Harold T. Wilkins, or How to Wait for a Very Long Time
03. JBM – Cleo’s Song
04. Field Music – Let’s Write A Book
05. Maps- Die Happy, Die Smiling (A Place to Bury Strangers remix)
06. Tune-Yards – Sunlight
07. Sister Crayon – Souls of Gold
08. Tycho – Coastal Brake
09. Cold Cave – Life Magazine
10. Tanlines – Real Life
11. Janka Nabay – Good Goverance
12. Tamaryn – Mild Confusion
13. Blood Feathers – Don’t Know You At All
14. Pink Skull – Oh, Monorail
15. Yeasayer – Ambling Alp
16. Real Estate – Younger Than Yesterday
17. Beach House – Norway
18. The Dutchess & The Duke – Hands
19. Avi Buffalo – What’s In It For
20. Retribution Gospel Choir – Hide It Away
21 Local Natives – Sun Hands
22. LoneLady – Immaterial
23. Wolf People – October Fires
24. Owen Pallett – Lewis Take Action
25. Voicesvoices – Out from Under

Download CD [Here]

MGMT has released the tracklist for their forthcoming album, Congratulations. Which will be released April 13.

01. It’s Working
02. Song For Dan Treacy
03. Someone Missing
04. Flash Delirium
05. I Found A Whistle
06. Siberian Breaks
07. Brian Eno
08. Lady Dada’s Nightmare
09. Congratulations