Virgin Mobile FreeFest 2013 will return to Merriweather Post Pavilion

There's no word on the lineup or date yet, but the annual festival will be back this year in Columbia.

With an app, Wham City finds its mainstream breakthrough

Country star Brad Paisley is using the technology on his current tour, and most recently, Icona Pop used it on live TV for a performance at the Billboard Music Awards.

Maryland Live Casino keeps energy, foot traffic high

With live table games, casino offers alternative from bar scene.

ZZ Top epitomizes classic rock 'n' roll cool at Pier Six Pavilion

The hits were played, of course, but it was the trio's unshakable charm that stuck with Lexie Mountain most.

Album review: Dungeonesse, 'Dungeonesse'

Producer Jon Ehrens and singer Jenn Wasner tackle unabashed pop on the duo's debut album. Baltimore rappers TT the Artist and DDm appear as well.

Preakness 2013 headliners pump up the infield

Enthusiastic feedback for contemplative Macklemore and bass-pumping Pitbull.

Goo Goo Dolls singer talks new album, ahead of Black-Eyed Susan Day concert

John Rzeznik on the band's new album, pursuit of perfect song.

As Preakness 2013 arrives, infield shows identity shift from drink-a-thon to music festival

In 2008, Ed DeRosa witnessed the infamy of the Preakness infield — the passed-out partiers, the chucking of full beer cans into crowds and of course, the "Running of the Urinals," where drunken infielders ran down a row of portable toilets. DeRosa, a horse-racing reporter from Lexington, Ky., who attended Preakness from 2005 to 2011, says nothing could have prepared a first-timer for the debauchery.

Dropkick Murphys, The Gaslight Anthem to headline September 'Shindig'

Pigtown rock festival will also include Joan Jett, Clutch and more.

HomeSlyce Pizza Bar already a winner downtown

The food, and not the bar, is the main draw as of now

'Murdercastle' a dark departure for the BROS

Full-length 'metal opera' focused on serial killer H.H. Holmes opens Friday

Union Craft Brewing's flagship beers available in cans this week

The Woodberry-based company has increased production capacity by 75 percent.

Silopanna Music Festival won't return this year

Press release does not mention future plans for Silopanna.

Transmodern Festival celebrates a decade of weirdness this weekend

When it comes to festival season in Baltimore, no festival captures the city's eccentric, impossible-to-box-in arts scene like the Transmodern Festival, which kicked off last night.

Cinco de Mayo Baltimore bar specials [Pictures]

First and foremost, Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican pride. Beyond that, it's also a busy day at the bars, and Baltimore is no exception. Here are some of the specials offered this weekend.

Watch the new video from Ed Schrader's Music Beat, 'Radio Eyes'

The song comes from "Sub Pop 1000," the Record Store Day compilation from the famous Seattle record label.

A lemon stick in a glass at Ryleigh's Oyster

In honor of FlowerMart and its signature lemon stick treat, Ryleigh's Oyster in Federal Hill is featuring a limited edition Lemonstick Crush special Friday and Saturday.

M3 Festival rocks on at Merriweather

The wwo-day celebration of hair-metal kicks off the Pavilion's 2013 season.

Coach's Rendezvous, a dive in the best sense

Owner, patrons make lacrosse-themed bar in Charles Village feel comfortable.

A brief guide to Green Day

Brush up on the punk trio's essential tracks.

WTMD's First Thursdays concert series continues to grow

Need a reminder of how lucky Baltimore music lovers are sometimes? Just pull out a calendar.

Finally home, Beach House delivers triumphant set at the Lyric

The dream-pop duo of Alex Scally and Victoria Legrand returned to Baltimore Friday night after years of not headlining a concert here.

Promoter says new festival won't have Starscape's woes

The promoter of last year's Starscape Festival says a new event he's marketing that targets a similar audience won't have the safety problems associated with last year's June concert.

Baltimore rapper Los releases 'Becoming King' mixtape

The 17-track free mixtape features Diddy, Wiz Khalifa, Yo Gotti and more.

After Eastern Shore marijuana arrest, 2 Chainz found not guilty

The "I'm Different" rapper appeared in Talbot County District Court on Wednesday.

Rihanna at 1st Mariner Arena [Pictures]

Rihanna brought her Diamonds World Tour to Baltimore's 1st Mariner Arena on April 24. See pictures of her performance.

Rihanna brings hit after hit to Baltimore's 1st Mariner Arena

A little more than a month after postponing her Diamond World Tour concert in Baltimore, Rihanna delivered a stellar performance at 1st Mariner Arena.

Energy (but little booze) flows at college-friendly Voltage Nightclub

Megaclub next to Baltimore Travel Plaza draws the under-21 set with dancing

More focused Wham City Comedy Tour gets seriously funny

The turning point for the Wham City Comedy Tour came at a gig in Buffalo, N.Y. And, in typical Wham City fashion, it took some unexpected chaos and quick improvisation to reach it.

Liquor board not renewing license for The Museum

Citing numerous accounts of neighborhood disturbances, the Baltimore Board of Liquor License Commissioners ruled not to renew the license of the Museum Restaurant and Lounge in Mount Vernon Thursday night.

Barry Manilow has hits and awards, but he's focused on music class

Longtime pop star and founder of Manilow Music Project performs at 1st Mariner Arena on Saturday

Rapper Big Boi is still rapping, still learning

The more-active half of Outkast talks 'Vicious Lies,' his favorite app.

DJ AngelBaby photo-shoots [Pictures]

The 92Q DJ has posed for two different Baltimore Sun photo-shoots since last November. Check out the pictures here.