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Here's what went down this week in the world of music.

- Wilco is finally releasing their first release on their new label, dBpm records.

- Radiohead's Record Store Day 12" can now be downloaded for free (if you bought The Kings of Limbs). It will be released on vinyl in the United States in June.

- The city of Nashville honored Jack White as Music City Ambassador last Saturday.

- Apparently, The National are Deadheads. Who would've guessed? They also released another awesome new single this week.

- LCD Soundsystem will release their epic final concert at Madison Square Garden on DVD. (Thank goodness ...)

- Along with many other bands, Arcade Fire absolutely rocked Coachella last weekend. But this was without a doubt the highlight of the weekend. They will also be hanging out at Wrigley Field this Saturday.

- The Strokes hit up Conan on Tuesday night.

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- LCD Soundsystem wrapped up their epic ten-year career with a near four-hour blowout at Madison Square Garden last Saturday. Everyone from Aziz Ansari (who got roughed up from crowd surfing) to Arcade Fire was there. Watch the full concert here.

- The night before, The Strokes warmed up the Garden with a sold out show that featured a guest appearance by Elvis Costello.

- My Morning Jacket is releasing a 12" single with a new song from Circuital on Record Store Day. Too bad it will only be available in Kentucky ...

- Speaking of Record Store Day (which is next Saturday), Ryan Adams posted photos on his website of the new EP he and the Cardinals will be releasing. Luckily, those will be available everywhere.

- Neil Young is prepping a new (well, old) live album that will contain five previously unreleased songs.

- The Decemberists visit Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform "This is Why We Fight."

- Bonnaroo added more artists and released their 2011 comedy lineup early this afternoon.

- Finally! A glimpse of the Beastie Boys' short film Fight for Your Right Revisited has been released. Spoiler alert: it's awesome.

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Here's what went down this past week music wise:

- Mark your calendars for May 31st.

- LCD Soundsystem has been killing it during their last week as a band. Be sure to tune in Saturday night and watch their last show ever.

- Arcade Fire played a surprise show in Haiti.

- The National made a music video for "Think You Can Wait."

- Albert Hammond, Jr. reveals why it took The Strokes five years to complete Angles. They band also hit up Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night.

- New York will play host to Phish's Super Ball IX.

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Here's a quick rundown of what happened this week in the world of music:

- Um ... South by Southwest.

- He might not be in a band right now, but Jack White is still staying busy and staying in the news.

- Ryan Adams is back! RYAN ADAMS IS BACK!

- Pearl Jam is hitting the studio in April according to bassist Jeff Ament.

- Speaking of Pearl Jam, an Eddie Vedder solo album apparently is in the works.

- Check out the trailer to the upcoming Arcade Fire short film Scenes from the Suburbs.

- The National have some new material.

- Thom Yorke is teaming up with ... Doom?

- Beasties. Are. Back.

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