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Intro 5.20.13: Videos from Tom Petty, Laura Mvula, Bayside and more

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers are one of

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Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers take over the Beacon Theatre this week with a string of shows that feature their greatest hits, rarities and some choice covers.

Intro brings you the week’s hottest videos and shows every Monday. To catch up on all the Intros and watch classic Long Island music scene videos, check out Newsday Music’s YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/newsdaymusic.

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Intro 5.13.13: Videos from Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Phoenix, Killers and more

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs -- drummer Brian Chase,

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Yeah Yeah Yeahs kick off a big Great GoogaMooga weekend at Prospect Park Friday.

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THE LIST YEAH YEAH YEAHS, “Mosquito.” At Great GoogaMooga at Prospect...

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Intro 5.6.13: Videos from Breeders, James Blake, 21 Pilots and more

Kim Deal, left, and Kelley Deal of The

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The Breeders celebrate the 20th anniversary of their landmark “Last Splash” album at Webster Hall Monday.

Intro brings you the week’s hottest videos and shows every Monday. To catch up on all the Intros and watch classic Long Island music scene videos, check out Newsday Music’s YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/newsdaymusic.

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THE BREEDERS, “Divine Hammer.”...

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Intro 4.29.13: Videos from Nine Days, Foals, English Beat and more

Nine Days, the St. James-based band best known

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The reunited Nine Days play their classics and test out new material at the Boulton Center on Friday.

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NINE DAYS, “If I Am.” At Boulton...

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Intro 4.22.13: Videos from Rihanna, Solange, The Roots and more

Rihanna performs on stage during her quot;Diamondsquot; World

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Rihanna brings her “Diamonds” Tour to Prudential Center Sunday.

Intro brings you the week’s hottest videos and shows every Monday. To catch up on all the Intros and watch classic Long Island music scene videos, check out Newsday Music’s YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/newsdaymusic.

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RIHANNA, “Stay.” At Prudential Center Sunday. SOLANGE KNOWLES, “Losing...

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Intro 4.15.13: Videos from Miranda Lambert, Muse, Rhye and more

Miranda Lambert will join fellow country artist Dierks

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Miranda Lambert is wrapping up her “Four The Record” tour, including a stop at Nassau Coliseum Saturday, along with Dierks Bentley.

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MIRANDA...

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Intro 4.8.13: Videos from Hoodie Allen, Fleetwood Mac, Mika and more

Long Island rapper Hoodie Allen releases new mixtape

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Hoodie Allen ends his spring tour with a hometown show at Roseland Ballroom on Saturday.

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HOODIE ALLEN, “No Faith in Brooklyn.” At Roseland...

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Intro 4.1.13: Videos from Chrisette Michele, Green Day, Alicia Keys and more

Chrisette Michelle performs during BET Music Matters Showcase

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No foolin'. Chrisette Michele plays another hometown show at the Beacon Theatre Thursday, following last week’s show at the NYCB Theater at Westbury, as the Patchogue native gets ready for a new album.

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Intro 3.25.13: Videos from Taylor Swift, Nick Cave, Sigur Ros and more

Taylor Swift

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Taylor Swift sets up shop at Prudential Center from Wednesday through Friday with her “Red” tour.

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TAYLOR SWIFT, “22.” At Prudential Center...

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Intro 3.11.13: Videos from Atoms for Peace, Goldie, Jewel and more

Radiohead singer Thom Yorke is dedicating 2013 to

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Atoms for Peace celebrate the release of their “Amok” album with a DJ set at Le Poisson Rouge Thursday.

Intro brings you the week’s hottest videos and shows every Monday. To catch up on all the Intros and watch classic Long Island music scene videos, check out Newsday Music’s YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/newsdaymusic.

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ATOMS FOR PEACE, “Ingenue.” At...

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