Merge Records announce 25th anniversary festival, featuring Neutral Milk Hotel, Caribou & more
19 March 2014, 18:45
| Written by
Luke Morgan Britton
(News)
North Carolina indie Merge Records are set to mark their 25th birthday by throwing their own festival in Carroboro this summer.
Taking place between 23-26 July, the event will feature a number of the label’s roster past and present. Acts announced so far include Neutral Milk Hotel, Destroyer, Caribou, Bob Mould, Wye Oak, The Clientele, Ex-Hex, Lambchop performing 2000 album Nixon in full and more.
Tickets go on sale Friday (21 March) here.
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