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Eric André is going on what he says is his biggest world tour ever, the "Legalize Everything" tour.

Courtney Barnett played her new album, Tell Me How You Really Feel, at a second launch show, this one in Chicago.

Zac Farro not only re-assumed his position behind the kit with Paramore for their great new album After Laughter and their ongoing tour, but he's also staying busy with the project he fronts, Halfnoise.

Grateful Dead mania is in full force, with the California shows right behind us (pictures, recap, setlist) and the Chicago shows coming up this week...

The Black Keys @ Lolla 2012 (more by James Richards IV) The Black Keys are on a massive tour that brings them to Chicago for two nights at United Center (9/27-9/28, tickets), but first you can catch them this Tuesday (9/9) at BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin...

Jenny Hval @ Brooklyn's Glasslands in March (more by Amanda Hatfield) As discussed, Norwegian art pop musician Jenny Hval is currently on tour throughout North America in continued support of 2013's excellent Innocence Is Kinky with ambient guitarist Mark McGuire...

Tinariwen @ Austin Psych Fest 2013 (more by Tim Griffin) Saharan blues band Tinariwen are currently on tour throughout North America in support of their new full-length album Emmaar (Spotify, Rdio)...

Pitchfork Festival 2013 (more by James Richards IV) As discussed, the 2014 Pitchfork Music Festival is slated to take place from July 18-20 in Chicago's Union Park...

Earlier this week, Indie rock mainstay Dean Wareham (Galaxie 500, Luna, Dean and Britta) welcomed his first proper solo album. The self-titled LP was produced by My Morning Jacket's Jim James, who also plays keys and guitar on it, and also features his wife // bandmate Britta Phillips on bass and Anthony LaMarca on drums // pedal steel...

Bob Mould @ Riot Fest Chicago 2013 (more by Kirstie Shanley) Bob Mould released his debut solo effort, Workbook, in the spring of 1989. 2014 marks the 25th anniversary of the album, and Mould will be celebrating that milestone with Workbook 25, a deluxe 2xCD / 2xLP reissue...