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Since the weather has been decent for a few days, it’s got me thinking about this coming summer. I sadly am not going to Coachella this year, although I will be watching highlights this weekend over the web. But no worries, there’s plenty of other music I am looking forward to this summer.

The Kills/The Horrors

This is going to be an amazing show. The Kills rock the hell out every time I see them and I anticipate The Horrors are going to be pretty over the top. I really like The Kills’ last album, Midnight Bloom, and it will be great to see them in a small club. I saw them perform last year at Lollapalooza, but the heat got to them and they ended their set early.

Metric

Years ago when I was bailing out of shows pretty frequently, I missed an opportunity to see Metric at the Empty Bottle. I kick myself for that from time to time, but at least I got to see them at Coachella a while back. This will be my first time seeing them in a small club though, and I’m really looking forward to it. I’m not loving the new album yet (although the single is great), but there’s time for it to grow on me before the show.

Nine Inch Nails/Janes Addiction

I love NIN. Always have. When I heard the rumors that this may be the last NIN tour, I knew I had to see this show. I’m really looking forward to hearing songs from “The Slip” and “With Teeth” live. This show will also correct my concert karma, because back in high school I skipped seeing Jane’s Addiction to go to prom or something.

Pitchfork Festival

The Pitchfork Festival has always been about the best deal you’re going to find in concert festivals. And this year is no different, with acts like: Vivian Girls, Grizzly Bear, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, The National, Yo La Tengo, Tortoise, M83, The Black Lips and more.

Lollapalooza

Lollapalooza is not a cheap ticket, but at least I didn’t pay full price this year. I honestly don’t really know who’s going to be there, but I suppose it doesn’t really matter – I’d probably go anyway. I’m hoping for Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Depeche Mode, The Cure and a few others. Rumor has it that Lou Reed, Beastie Boys, The Decemberists, Band of Horses, Ben Harper, Bon Iver, Fleet Foxes, The Raveonettes, TV on the Radio, Vampire Weekend and more will be there – but we won’t really know for a few weeks. At any rate, it’s going to be another great summer!

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