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Bedouine, AKA Azniv Korkejian's country-folk music is informed by her nomadic childhood from Aleppo, Syria to Kentucky, Texas, Georgia, and finally LA.

Frustrated by the experience of going to a modern concert venue? Sofar Sounds organizes intimate shows with focused audiences around the globe.

What are we listening to this month? The new albums from groundbreaking saxophonist Kamasi Washington and indie rock star and New Pornographer Neko Case, plus the must hear debut full-length from Australia's Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever.

February 2018 has plenty of new album releases lined up, but the three we're most excited about are records from Franz Ferdinand, Belle and Sebastian, and Brandi Carlile.

January 2018 has plenty of new album releases lined up, but the three we're most excited about are records from Calexico, Cadence Weapon, and First Aid Kit.

As 2017 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to look back at the standout records released over the year. Here are The Manual's best albums of 2017.

Lollapalooza 2017 happens August 3-6. Check out The Manual's list of the top five must See artists for Chicago's biggest summer music festival.

Portugal. The Man's new album finds the band adding a new Top 40 element to its psych pop-rock sound and featuring a variety of sounds and guests.

In which Billy Bragg and Joe Henry attempt to capture the spirit of the American rail road through song.

Favored Nations' debut album, The Great Unknown, comes out October 2nd on Antler Records

2016 has arrived, and to inaugurate the new year we are looking at three of our most anticipated albums of the coming year.