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Kings of Leon bring good vibrations, Perry and LeAnn sing for the kids -- plus Bon Iver and much more from Chicago!
Kings of Leon's Caleb Followill / Photo by Ian Witlen

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Nine Bands to Watch in '09!

What do these nine stellar acts have in common? Not much on the surface, but this year expect them all to make a lot of noise.

SPIN.com's Guide to Presidential Inauguration Concerts

Click here for details on all the hot shows in Washington, DC, from Bruce Springsteen to Jay-Z.
(left to right): T.I., Jay-Z, Elvis Costello, Shakira, Ted Leo, Bruce Springsteen, Barack Obama, Beyonce, Sting

Tuesday, January 20, Barack Obama will be inaugurated as President. And what better way to celebrate his arrival than with some great concerts?

Full Album Stream: Andrew Bird

Click here to listen to the whistlin' wonder's Noble Beast two weeks before its official release!
Andrew Bird / Photo by Cameron Wittig

Chicago's Andrew Bird is keeping busy in the new year: He's preparing for a winter tour and readying his next studio album, the SPIN-approved Noble Beast, to arrive January 20 via Fat Possum.

My Morning Jacket, Spoon, Arcade Fire Fight AIDS with New Songs

Bon Iver, Iron & Wine, Feist, and many more contribute exclusive tunes to the 32-track collection. Click here for details!
Arcade Fire (Top) / Spoon (Bottom)

A jaw-dropping collection of indie rock's finest have contributed exclusive new songs to Dark Was the Night, a 32-track album out February 17 via 4AD, which will benefit the Red Hot Organization, a charity dedicated to raising funds and awareness for HIV and AIDS.

Andrew Bird Plans Winter Tour

VIDEO: Watch four new songs the indie-pop crooner will unveil on his 18-date jaunt.
Andrew Bird / Photo by Cameron Wittig

World-class whistler Andrew Bird is preparing to strike out on a month-long tour in support of his highly-anticipated record, Noble Beast, out January 27 via Fat Possum. The tour will kick off January 28 at New York City's legendary Carnegie Hall and will hit major cities in the U.S.

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