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Of Monsters and Men announce intimate El Rey date in October

Of Monsters and Men have announced an intimate show that will benefit MusiCares. The indie rock-gone-mainstream ensemble will play a show at the El Rey Theatre on Sunday, October 18. They’ve played a couple dates in LA this year, first a brief set at the iHeartRadio Theater in June and then at the Greek Theatre […]

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Of Monsters and Men set Greek Theatre afire with sensational performance

In 2012, as “Little Talks” was overtaking U.S. airwaves. Of Monsters and Men went from winning their native country Iceland’s battle-of-the-bands to being dubbed the next Arcade Fire. Their debut, My Head is an Animal, was a cult singularity in the indie-folk scene; a scene that saw a dubious flare-up of artists who sought to immortalize […]

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Of Monsters and Men thrill fans at intimate iHeartRadio Theater LA performance

It’s been more than three years since Of Monsters and Men exploded on the scene behind the strength of their radio smash-hit “Little Talks.” The time has finally come for their much-desired follow-up to 2012’s My Head is an Animal, and on Friday on the Honda Stage at iHeartRadio Theater LA, the five-piece band played old favorites […]

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Sasquatch! 2015 roundup — the good, the bad, and the surprising

This past Memorial Day Weekend, I flew from Los Angeles to Seattle for my first ever Sasquatch! Music Festival at The Gorge. I found a ride and camp mates via a ride-sharing site and arrived Thursday mid-afternoon, with the music kicking off Friday and extending all the way through the Monday holiday. It was my first […]

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Contest: Win Tickets to Of Monsters and Men at the 987FM Hollywood Tower Penthouse (Mar. 21, 2012)

Of Monsters and Men will be stopping by the 987FM Hollywood Tower Penthouse on Wednesday, March 21 (2-4pm) for a very special, private and exclusive show! The Icelandic group had a phenomenal 2011 with the release of their LP My Head Is an Animal, which features folkie pop songs that’ll make your musical soul sway. 987FM always throws it down […]

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