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[Watch] The 1975 - "Chocolate" Live on Conan

The 1975 have come a long, long way since this time last year. From humble beginnings and secretive tracks appearing online, to supporting the likes of Muse and The Rolling Stones this year. They've now travelled the world and are currently across the Atlantic over in the States, during which they've made their American TV debut with a visit to Conan O'Brien's late night slot last night. Playing their track "Chocolate" from the EP IV for the masses watching at home, you can see their to be brilliant performance in all its glory below.

Their highly anticipated self-titled debut album is set for release via Dirty Hit/Polydor on September 9th.

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[Watch] Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Perform New Song "War Zone" on Conan

God damn, how did I almost miss this?! SKOA favorites Dale Earnardt Jr. Jr. performed on Conan last week, and it was awesome. Bringing their high-energy sound to Conan O'Brien's show, the duo performed two songs.

The first was "If You Didn't See Me (Then You Weren't On The Dancefloor)," from their Patterns EP that released last April. It sounds fantastic live, especially with the full live suite. Next up was a web exclusive performance of a brand new song titled "War Zone." The track is from DEJJ's upcoming sophomore album and was a great showcase for their ever-expanding sound. With glittering synths, trickling guitar licks, echoing harmones and a smooth saxophone, what's not to enjoy? Check out both performances below.

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[Watch] Alt-J Perform "Breezeblocks" on Conan

In between Coachella weekends, Alt-J made their U.S. late night television debut on Conan. Dropping by O'Brien's Burbank studio, the band performed An Awesome Wave highlight "Breezeblocks." The Leeds outfit did a fine job supporting their Mercury Prize-winning debut. Check out their performance below.

If you're not attending Coachella this weekend, there are plenty of other opportunities to see Alt-J live. The band has a extensive tour plans, running through till September. Check out their full schedule after the jump.

In between Coachella weekends, Alt-J made their U.S. late night television debut on Conan. Dropping by O'Brien's Burbank studio, the band performed An Awesome Wave highlight "Breezeblocks." The Leeds outfit did a fine job supporting their Mercury Prize-winning debut. Check out their performance below.

If you're not attending Coachella this weekend, there are plenty of other opportunities to see Alt-J live. The band has a extensive tour plans, running through till September. Check out their full schedule after the jump.

Alt-J 2013 Tour Dates:
04/19 – Indio, CA @ Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
04/21 – Aspen, CO @ Belly Up
04/22 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
04/23 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
05/03 – Dublin IE @ Olympia %
05/05 – Birmingham, UK @ O2 Academy %
05/06 – Glasgow, UK @ O2 ABC %
05/08 – Newcastle, UK @ O2 Academy %
05/09 – Manchester, UK @ Academy %
05/10 – Leeds, UK @ O2 Academy %
05/11 – Liverpool, UK @ O2 Academy %
05/13 – Nottingham, UK @ Rock CIty %
05/14 – Cambridge, UK @ Corn Exchange
05/15 – Bristol, UK @ O2 Academy %
05/16 – London, UK @ Academy Brixton %
05/17 - London, UK @ Academy Brixton %
05/27 – George, WA @ Sasquatch! Music Festival
05/30 – Hassleholm, SE @ Siesta Festival
06/01 – Moscow, RU @ Ahmad Tea Music Festival
06/08 – Randall’s Island, NY @ Governors Ball Music Festival
06/10 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls
06/11 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
06/12 – Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe (Old Nat’l Center)
06/13-14 – Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
06/15 – Aarhus, DK @ Northside Festival
06/16 – Landgraaf, NL @ Pinkpop Festival
06/19 – Luxembourg City, LU @ Rockhal
06/21 – Neuhasen, DE @ Hurricane/Southside Festival
06/22 – Hilvarenbeek, NL @ Best Kept Secret Festival
06/23 – Neuhausen, DE @ Hurricane/Southside Festival
07/03 – Gydnia, PL @ Heineken Open’er Festival
07/04 – Malsaucy, FR @ Les Eurockéennes
07/05 – Arras, FR @ Main Square Festival
07/07 – Werchter, BE @ Rock Werchter Festival
07/11 – Bilbao, ES @ Bilbao BBK Live
07/13 – Balado, UK @ T in the Park
07/14 – Lisbon, PT @ Optimus Alive! Festival
07/18 – Tonsberg, NO @ Slottsfjell Festival
07/19 - Gräfenhainichen, DE @ Melt Festival
07/20 – Suffolk, UK @ Latitude Festival
07/22 – Lucerne, CH @ Blue Balls Festival
07/27 – Perth, AU @ Challenge Stadium
07/30 – Melbourne, AU @ Festival Hall
07/31 – Sydney, AU @ Hordern Pavilion
08/02 – Montreal, QC @ Osheaga Festival
08/04 – Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza
08/07 – Mexico City, MX @ El Plaza Condesa
08/10 – Tokyo, JP @ Summer Sonic Festival
08/11 – Osaka, JP @ Summer Sonic Festival
08/23-25 – Reading and Leeds, UK @ Reading and Leeds Festivals
08/23-25 – Saint-Cloud, FR @ Rock en Seine
08/29 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
09/01 – Vancouver, BC @ Orpheum
09/03 – Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom ^
09/05 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
09/07 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue ^
09/08 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue ^
09/10 – Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Music Hall ^
09/11 – Toronto, ON @ Echo Beach^
09/13 – Boston, MA @ Bank Of America Pavilion^
09/18 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club^
09/20 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
09/21 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium^
09/23 – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle^
09/25 – New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues^
09/26 – Houston, TX @ The Bayou^
09/28 – Austin, TX @ Stubbs^
09/29 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues^
10/02 – Paris, FR @ Olympia

# = w/ Youth Lagoon
% = w/ Hundred Waters
^ = w/ Lord Huron

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[Watch] Dirty Projectors Perform "Offspring Are Blank" on Conan

Dirty Projectors pulled from their excellent sixth album Swing Lo Magellan during a visit to Conan last night, where they performed album opener "Offspring Are Blank". David Longstreth impresses as always with his malleable voice, expanding and contracting his vocal chords with relative ease. Check out their performance above.

The band's two most recent releases, Swing Lo Magellan and About to Die EP, are available now. As well, the New York outfit will be appearing at numerous festivals in the coming months, including Sasquatch! and Governors Ball.

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