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FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK...

Check out this video from The US Air Guitar Championship first. MTV News takes us through the history of the competition, from its humble beginnings to its mainstream takeover. Future air-rock gods, get some inspiration from past champions. For those less familiar with the air guitar phenomenon, take this opportunity to educate yourself.



The Chicago Regional competition of the US Air Guitar Championship will take place at Metro on Thursday, April 15th. Get your tickets now to witness air-rock greatness.

VIDEO MAGIC

If you weren't able to catch SXSW this year, there's always next year. Since waiting a whole year is a lot to ask, how about watching an intimate, outdoor performance from Here We Go Magic to make the time go a little faster?

Pitchfork.tv caught the Brooklyn group playing "Tunnelvision" during this year's SXSW. Make sure to pick up your tickets when the band makes a stop at Metro with White Rabbits and Pet Lions on April 25th. The 18 & over show starts at 9 p.m.

HEAR WHITE RABBITS LIVE, SEE WHITE RABBITS LIVE

There are few worse feelings in the world than the disappointment of seeing a great band play a terrible live show. A single bad experience can sour the thrill of live concerts for years to come. White Rabbits understand your pain and they've found a way to cure pre-show apprehension. Head over to White Rabbits' Facebook page to listen to and download a free copy of their Live in DC EP.

Once all fears have been calmed, be sure to buy your tickets to see White Rabbits live at Metro on Sunday, April 25. Rounding out what's sure to be an excellent live show are openers Here We Go Magic and Pet Lions.

I WANT MY (K'NAAN, WALE, AND) MTV!

For over 20 years, MTV has been a compass of cool, pointing young Americans towards what's hot this very second. K'naan and Wale can now count themselves among the cool kids. When the two rappers took the stage in NYC last week, MTV was all over it. Now, they're front and center on MTV.com's homepage. It doesn't get much cooler than that.

If videos just aren't enough to satisfy your craving for K'naan, see him live at Metro this Sunday with Wale, John Forte, & Tabi Bonney. Tickets are available now.

SHAME, SHAME IN STORES TODAY

Dr. Dog's new album Shame, Shame is in stores TODAY. Pick up a copy then swing by the Metro Store to grab tickets to their live show on April 16th.

SEAN BONES "RHUMBA BEAT" PREMIERE

Sean Bones' latest single "Rhumba Beat" made it's debut on Stereogum today. Stream and/or download the song here. While you're at it, we also recommend checking out "Turn Them," a reggae-tinged Sean Bones single from last year featuring Norah Jones

See Sean Bones live (sans Norah Jones) when he opens for Dr. Dog on Friday, April 16th at Metro. Tickets are available now.