Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Stream: Grouplove - "Never Trust a Happy Song"
Stream Grouplove's debut LP Never Trust a Happy Song which is due out next Tuesday right now via Spin. In addition, check out the band's interesting takes on some of the tracks off of the album. What is with surf rock bands and dating?
Download/News: Kurt Vile - "The Creature" from new EP
Kurt Vile announced today that he will release a new EP November 8th entitled So Outta Reach. Check out the track-list below via Pitchfork, including the Bruce Springsteen cover. Listen to the new track "The Creature" below and download it via Stereogum. Ps. Check out the drunken Vile pic's for the album cover. Definitely a bunch of PBR at that party.
Kurt Vile, "The Creature" MP3 by The FADER
Kurt Vile, "The Creature" MP3 by The FADER
So Outta Reach:
01 The Creature
02 It's Alright
03 Life's a Beach
04 Laughing Stock
05 Downbound Train (Bruce Springsteen cover)
06 (so outta reach)
02 It's Alright
03 Life's a Beach
04 Laughing Stock
05 Downbound Train (Bruce Springsteen cover)
06 (so outta reach)
Stream: Yuck -"Cousin Corona"
Today, British rockers Yuck announced they will release a Deluxe edition of their self-titled debut October 11th. In addition, they streamed one of the B-Sides off the album entitled "Cousin Corona" which you can listen to below. Check out the track-listing of the B-Sides as well via Pitchfork. I wonder if the British bro's + gal like their Coronas on the beach warm?
Cousin Corona by Yuck
Cousin Corona by Yuck
B-sides:
13 The Base of a Dream Is Empty
14 Milkshake
15 Coconut Bible
16 Cousin Corona
17 Doctors in My Bed
18 Soothe Me
14 Milkshake
15 Coconut Bible
16 Cousin Corona
17 Doctors in My Bed
18 Soothe Me
Download/Stream: Urban Outfitter's Ridiculously Chill Lstn #15
M83, The Rapture, Neon Indian, Washed Out and many more chill indie bands headline Urban Oufitter's Lstn #15 free downloadable playlist this month. Download all 25 free songs or stream them via Urban Outfitters's Blog.
Stream: Toro Y Moi - "Freaking Out EP"
Toro Y Moi's new Freaking Out EP doesn't officially get released until next Tuesday September 13th but right now you can stream all five tracks below via Rdio Blog exclusively. The site is all up on Toro Y Moi's "D" and has a fun little "dance party" line to close out their article. Enjoy! :)
Listen: Wavves (with Best Coast) - "Nodding Off"
Wavves, who's Life Sux EP comes out September 20th, have collaborated with Best Coast on one of their new tracks. Oh to be young and feel love's keen grasp. Check out the new track "Nodding Off" and the previously released "I Wanna Meet Dave Grohl" below.
Monday, September 5, 2011
T.V. Schedule: Week of September 5th
Monday September 5th
The Joy Formidable (The Big Roar) - Conan
Tuesday September 6th
The Antlers (Burst Apart) - Jimmy Fallon
Wednesday September 7th
Band of Horses (Infinite Arms) - Conan
AWOL Nation (Megalithic Symphony) - Jimmy Kimmel
Thursday September 8th
Pearl Jam (PJ Twenty) - Jimmy Fallon
Friday September 9th
The Joy Formidable (The Big Roar) - Conan
Tuesday September 6th
The Antlers (Burst Apart) - Jimmy Fallon
Wednesday September 7th
Band of Horses (Infinite Arms) - Conan
AWOL Nation (Megalithic Symphony) - Jimmy Kimmel
Thursday September 8th
Pearl Jam (PJ Twenty) - Jimmy Fallon
Friday September 9th
Pearl Jam (PJ Twenty) - Jimmy Fallon
Top Ten: Songs to Wake Up To
What makes a song a good song to wake up to. It definitely varies. Some characteristics may include a catchy beginning, a slow start and then a drop, and definitely something to get you motivated to get out of bed. I find that those songs that start slow, but with a solid catch to begin with, and then gradually build are the best to wake up to. So here's our...
Top Ten
Best Songs to Wake Up To
10.) When I'm Small - Phantogram, Eyelid Movies
Let the small drum kick in the beginning awaken your senses and then the drop bringing the heavy beat and guitar waken you completely. Then Sarah Barthel's vocals and the thought of her (see below) should motivate you to get out of bed and do something with your life.
9.) You Only Live Once - The Strokes, First Impressions of Earth
Possibly the only good song off of The Strokes third LP, but it is catchy. The opening guitar riffs are addictive to just think about and once you wake up to them you'll have them stuck in your head all day. If the opening licks don't wake you up, once the double guitar chords and chorus come in you should be stimulated.
8.) Ragged Wood - Fleet Foxes, Fleet Foxes
The opening harmonizing is enough to catch your attention and once the drums and bass fall into place your foot should be tapping under the covers. Feel free to stay in bed for a little and enjoy the lyrics for a while though and you could possibly be having philosophical and life changing thoughts when you get in the morning shower.
7.) Sleeping Lessons - The Shins, Wincing the Night Away
Maybe the only song that will make both the "Wake Up" and "Fall Asleep" lists. The opening, trippy, noise will wake you up and then put you right back to sleep. However, once James Mercer screams "Spilled it out on the ragged floor!"you will wake up again... And then the electric guitar strumming that begins at 2:27 will have you air-guitaring to the coffee maker.
6.) Morning Thought - Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., It's a Corporate World
The song is called "Morning Thought," so you know it's about waking up... Maybe. The opening piano shouldn't get you going, but the heavy drum beats combined with the fresh guitar licks certainly will. Then the soothing voice of FreeCreditReport.com will urge you into the days work.
5.) Victory Dance - My Morning Jacket, Circuital
Of all the MMJ songs to choose from for this topic, we went with one nobody may have thought of. You will probably sleep through the opening gong smash, but you'll gradually hear Carl Broemel's guitar and Jim James' voice combining for the opening lines and be humming them all day long. Then James' affected voice will have you questioning whether this is an acid flashback or not. As the song climbs, up through space seemingly, you'll just wait for the explosion at the end, and when it comes, you're ready to get out of bed. Funny, from a song about the "setting sun."
My Morning Jacket - Victory Dance by candikush
4.) Wake Up - Arcade Fire, The Funeral
The song is called "Wake Up" how the hell could it not be on this list? Well if it sucked it wouldn't be. But it doesn't. The opening C-chords may seem dull, but as it builds and the cymbals crash and the screaming begins, you, like thousands before who have listened to this song, will finally be motivated to "wake up" and do something. Just hope it's not something inspired by Win Butler's Nazi haircut.
3.) Dance Yrself Clean - LCD Soundsystem, This is Happening
Let this song act as your "snooze-button" if you need one. The slow building percussion and vocals will be in the background of your late/early morning dreams, but once the entire song drops a couple of minutes in you'll be wide awake to this mega-dance jam. Then, if you are really one of those people who hit's snooze twice, feel free, because as the song slows down again you can surely fall back asleep, but once it drops for a second time, don't expect to fall back asleep to the thundering beats.
2.) KC Accidental - Broken Social Scene, You Forgot it in People
The opening guitar riffs of this song should certainly liven your senses in the morning. Once the pounding drums come in and accompanying guitars you should be ready to get up. Be sure to lay in bed a while though and enjoy Kevin Drew referring to his former band in the lyrical section of the song as it slows down... Only for a bit. For another "snooze-button," we've included the preceding song "Capture the Flag" from the album to act as a precursor to this jam.
1.) Young Blood - The Naked and Famous, Passive Me, Aggressive You
Underrated, thats the only way you can honestly describe this jam. The fact the TNAF haven't blown up yet still shocks me. If the opening piano riffs don't draw your attention I don't know what will. If you don't wake up to the synths, guitar, drums, and vocals of this song then you are dead. That's the only thought I could conclude. Enjoy. Wake up.
Honorable Mention
Red Flashing Light Means Go - The Boxer Rebellion, Union
Don't Carry it All - The Decemberists, The King is Dead
Don't Stop (Color on the Walls) - Foster the People, Torches
Walking Far From Home - Iron & Wine, Kiss Each Other Clean
Little Secrets - Passion Pit, Manners
Dissident - Pearl Jam, Vs.
Lake Michigan - Rogue Wave, Asleep at Heaven's Gate
Kissing the Lipless - The Shins, Chutes Too Narrow
Dead Hearts - Stars, The Five Ghosts
Get Away - Yuck, Yuck
Of all the MMJ songs to choose from for this topic, we went with one nobody may have thought of. You will probably sleep through the opening gong smash, but you'll gradually hear Carl Broemel's guitar and Jim James' voice combining for the opening lines and be humming them all day long. Then James' affected voice will have you questioning whether this is an acid flashback or not. As the song climbs, up through space seemingly, you'll just wait for the explosion at the end, and when it comes, you're ready to get out of bed. Funny, from a song about the "setting sun."
My Morning Jacket - Victory Dance by candikush
4.) Wake Up - Arcade Fire, The Funeral
The song is called "Wake Up" how the hell could it not be on this list? Well if it sucked it wouldn't be. But it doesn't. The opening C-chords may seem dull, but as it builds and the cymbals crash and the screaming begins, you, like thousands before who have listened to this song, will finally be motivated to "wake up" and do something. Just hope it's not something inspired by Win Butler's Nazi haircut.
3.) Dance Yrself Clean - LCD Soundsystem, This is Happening
Let this song act as your "snooze-button" if you need one. The slow building percussion and vocals will be in the background of your late/early morning dreams, but once the entire song drops a couple of minutes in you'll be wide awake to this mega-dance jam. Then, if you are really one of those people who hit's snooze twice, feel free, because as the song slows down again you can surely fall back asleep, but once it drops for a second time, don't expect to fall back asleep to the thundering beats.
2.) KC Accidental - Broken Social Scene, You Forgot it in People
The opening guitar riffs of this song should certainly liven your senses in the morning. Once the pounding drums come in and accompanying guitars you should be ready to get up. Be sure to lay in bed a while though and enjoy Kevin Drew referring to his former band in the lyrical section of the song as it slows down... Only for a bit. For another "snooze-button," we've included the preceding song "Capture the Flag" from the album to act as a precursor to this jam.
1.) Young Blood - The Naked and Famous, Passive Me, Aggressive You
Underrated, thats the only way you can honestly describe this jam. The fact the TNAF haven't blown up yet still shocks me. If the opening piano riffs don't draw your attention I don't know what will. If you don't wake up to the synths, guitar, drums, and vocals of this song then you are dead. That's the only thought I could conclude. Enjoy. Wake up.
Honorable Mention
Red Flashing Light Means Go - The Boxer Rebellion, Union
Don't Carry it All - The Decemberists, The King is Dead
Don't Stop (Color on the Walls) - Foster the People, Torches
Walking Far From Home - Iron & Wine, Kiss Each Other Clean
Little Secrets - Passion Pit, Manners
Dissident - Pearl Jam, Vs.
Lake Michigan - Rogue Wave, Asleep at Heaven's Gate
Kissing the Lipless - The Shins, Chutes Too Narrow
Dead Hearts - Stars, The Five Ghosts
Get Away - Yuck, Yuck
Stream: Neon Indian - "Era Extrana"
Neon Indian's newest full length album Era Extrana comes out September 13th. You can now stream the album in it's entirety over at the wonderful site that is NPR Music. Check out that link and a couple of their singles below.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
A Couple Differences Between The Vaccines and Kings of Leon
The other day, England upcoming indie-rock band The Vaccines had to cancel their fall tour. This, as many people may point out, is very similar to the Kings of Leon debacle that happened earlier this summer. If you don't remember, Kings of Leon also cancelled part of their tour. Here's the difference(s) between the two bands.
First off, these videos should tell you just what kind of people KoL are...
I wonder how many shows he's told the fans they're the best in the world... By the way, he never came back on stage at that show... And then this was posted on their website a few days later.
"We are so sorry to say Kings of Leon are canceling their entire US tour due to Caleb Followill suffering from vocal issues and exhaustion. The band is devastated, but in order to give their fans the shows they deserve, they need to take this break. Unfortunately, the US dates cannot be rescheduled due to the band's international tour schedule. Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase. Tickets purchased online or via phones will be automatically refunded. The band will resume touring in Canada at the Rogers Center in Vancouver, BC, on September 28th. That show was originally schedule for September 14th."
Now compare this to the statement on the Vaccines' website...
"Sorry to keep so many of you in the dark regarding our touring plans over the next few weeks, but we wanted to be sure of them before we spoke to you. Unfortunately, the Doctor has now confirmed that, this week, he will be operating on my throat for a third time this year. It was the wait for this decision, and no other reason, that meant we were able to complete commitments over this last week and why we will not be able to complete those in the coming weeks.
In a bid to allow my throat to recover and rehabilitate completely, we will be cancelling all shows, including our trips to North America in September and Japan and Europe in October. We will resume with our touring commitments in Paris on October 26th before supporting our friends the Arctic Monkeys here in the UK. This allows me to have eight weeks of the best vocal therapy available, allowing the best possible chance of complete recovery.
As I have said before, we understand any anger or upset, but we hope you all understand that we are completely devastated by this problem that has continued to plague us personally and professionally during the best year of our lives. Cancelling shows in exchange for repeated hospital visits plain fucking sucks. I know it may seem unfair that we continue to visit certain places whilst failing to visit your city or country, but touring is all we have ever wanted to do, so to suggest that we may not want to play a show, or that certain shows take priority over others, is not true. We are simply following the Doctor's orders. You have our word on that. We need to be able to perform to the best of our abilities without doing permanent damage to my throat. I can assure you that if you grant us your understanding and your patience, we will be in your hometown to play for you in the very near future.
The following dates have now been rescheduled from October to the new dates below, tickets from the original shows will remain valid for these:
Sun 11 Dec Hamburg Knust
Mon 12 Dec Koln Luxor
Wed 14 Dec Amsterdam Paradiso
Thu 15 Dec Copenhagen Vega
Fri 16 Dec Stockholm Debaser Medis
Sun 18 Dec Berlin Postbahnhof
Mon 19 Dec Brussels AB Main Hall
For those of you in Italy, Ireland and North America, please bear with us whilst we endeavour to reschedule the affected dates. Japanese dates will now happen in February and we will also be announcing dates in South and Central America very soon too.
Once again, please accept our sincerest apologies and know that we are extremely sorry to let you all down. I hope we will see as many of you as possible in the Autumn. Justin x"
Notice a difference? Number one, and most importantly, the reason for the Vaccines' tour cancellation, their lead singer, wrote a personal message to the fans apologizing and explaining the situation. Kings of Leon, and most importantly, their lead singer Caleb Followill had their management write a statement instead of he/them writing their own personal message. Even worse, KoL's statement is simply a paragraph, whereas the Vaccines' is a well thought-out and thorough explanation of why they can no longer play the tour. Now I'm not saying Caleb Followill is a drunk and a drug addict, but I'm also not saying that he isn't.
Finally, the deepest difference to me is shown in one sentence in the Vaccines statement:
"Canceling shows in exchange for repeated hospital visits plain fucking sucks."
To me, that shows that the band is truly pissed that they are missing shows and seems very cool to a hipster like myself. Does this seem like a guy who is pissed to have a couple months off?
No. Fuck Kings of Leon.
First off, these videos should tell you just what kind of people KoL are...
I wonder how many shows he's told the fans they're the best in the world... By the way, he never came back on stage at that show... And then this was posted on their website a few days later.
"We are so sorry to say Kings of Leon are canceling their entire US tour due to Caleb Followill suffering from vocal issues and exhaustion. The band is devastated, but in order to give their fans the shows they deserve, they need to take this break. Unfortunately, the US dates cannot be rescheduled due to the band's international tour schedule. Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase. Tickets purchased online or via phones will be automatically refunded. The band will resume touring in Canada at the Rogers Center in Vancouver, BC, on September 28th. That show was originally schedule for September 14th."
Now compare this to the statement on the Vaccines' website...
"Sorry to keep so many of you in the dark regarding our touring plans over the next few weeks, but we wanted to be sure of them before we spoke to you. Unfortunately, the Doctor has now confirmed that, this week, he will be operating on my throat for a third time this year. It was the wait for this decision, and no other reason, that meant we were able to complete commitments over this last week and why we will not be able to complete those in the coming weeks.
In a bid to allow my throat to recover and rehabilitate completely, we will be cancelling all shows, including our trips to North America in September and Japan and Europe in October. We will resume with our touring commitments in Paris on October 26th before supporting our friends the Arctic Monkeys here in the UK. This allows me to have eight weeks of the best vocal therapy available, allowing the best possible chance of complete recovery.
As I have said before, we understand any anger or upset, but we hope you all understand that we are completely devastated by this problem that has continued to plague us personally and professionally during the best year of our lives. Cancelling shows in exchange for repeated hospital visits plain fucking sucks. I know it may seem unfair that we continue to visit certain places whilst failing to visit your city or country, but touring is all we have ever wanted to do, so to suggest that we may not want to play a show, or that certain shows take priority over others, is not true. We are simply following the Doctor's orders. You have our word on that. We need to be able to perform to the best of our abilities without doing permanent damage to my throat. I can assure you that if you grant us your understanding and your patience, we will be in your hometown to play for you in the very near future.
The following dates have now been rescheduled from October to the new dates below, tickets from the original shows will remain valid for these:
Sun 11 Dec Hamburg Knust
Mon 12 Dec Koln Luxor
Wed 14 Dec Amsterdam Paradiso
Thu 15 Dec Copenhagen Vega
Fri 16 Dec Stockholm Debaser Medis
Sun 18 Dec Berlin Postbahnhof
Mon 19 Dec Brussels AB Main Hall
For those of you in Italy, Ireland and North America, please bear with us whilst we endeavour to reschedule the affected dates. Japanese dates will now happen in February and we will also be announcing dates in South and Central America very soon too.
Once again, please accept our sincerest apologies and know that we are extremely sorry to let you all down. I hope we will see as many of you as possible in the Autumn. Justin x"
Notice a difference? Number one, and most importantly, the reason for the Vaccines' tour cancellation, their lead singer, wrote a personal message to the fans apologizing and explaining the situation. Kings of Leon, and most importantly, their lead singer Caleb Followill had their management write a statement instead of he/them writing their own personal message. Even worse, KoL's statement is simply a paragraph, whereas the Vaccines' is a well thought-out and thorough explanation of why they can no longer play the tour. Now I'm not saying Caleb Followill is a drunk and a drug addict, but I'm also not saying that he isn't.
Finally, the deepest difference to me is shown in one sentence in the Vaccines statement:
"Canceling shows in exchange for repeated hospital visits plain fucking sucks."
To me, that shows that the band is truly pissed that they are missing shows and seems very cool to a hipster like myself. Does this seem like a guy who is pissed to have a couple months off?
No. Fuck Kings of Leon.
Listen: The Complete Tokyo Police Club Covers... Thing
We're too lazy to explain again, so check out our previous explanation and listen to all the tracks below.
Tokyo Police Club: 10 Days, 10 Covers, 10 Years by TokyoPoliceClub
Tokyo Police Club: 10 Days, 10 Covers, 10 Years by TokyoPoliceClub
Ten Days, Ten Covers, Ten Years Project Tracklist:
01. 2001′s “Southside” by Moby feat. Gwen Stefani w/Morgan Kibby from M83
02. 2002′s “Sweetness” by Jimmy Eat World w/Michael Angelakos from Passion Pit
03. 2003′s “Under Control” by The Strokes
04. 2004′s “Since U Been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson
05. 2005′s “Little Sister” by Queens of the Stone Age w/Orianthi
06. 2006′s “Long Distance Call” by Phoenix w/Ray Suen from Mariachi El Bronx
07. 2007′s “All My Friends” by LCD Soundsystem
08. 2008′s “Kim & Jessie” by M83 w/Jamie Jackson from Hot As Sun
09. 2009′s “Strictly Game” by Harlem Shakes
10. 2010′s “Party in the U.S.A” by Miley Cyrus
01. 2001′s “Southside” by Moby feat. Gwen Stefani w/Morgan Kibby from M83
02. 2002′s “Sweetness” by Jimmy Eat World w/Michael Angelakos from Passion Pit
03. 2003′s “Under Control” by The Strokes
04. 2004′s “Since U Been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson
05. 2005′s “Little Sister” by Queens of the Stone Age w/Orianthi
06. 2006′s “Long Distance Call” by Phoenix w/Ray Suen from Mariachi El Bronx
07. 2007′s “All My Friends” by LCD Soundsystem
08. 2008′s “Kim & Jessie” by M83 w/Jamie Jackson from Hot As Sun
09. 2009′s “Strictly Game” by Harlem Shakes
10. 2010′s “Party in the U.S.A” by Miley Cyrus
Tracklist via CoS
Download: Neon Indian - "Hex Girlfriend"
Doesn't get more chill than a song named "Hex Girlfriend," the new single released by Neon Indian, who's newest album Era Extrana drops September 13th. Listen/download the new track below.
Stream: Wilco's "The Whole Love" For 24 Hours
Wilco, who's newest LP The Whole Love drops September 27th on their new label dBpm, will stream the new album tomorrow for 24 hours at their website. Click the link below and check out their first single "I Might."
Listen: Bon Iver - "Beth/Rest (Piano)"
Justin Vernon stopped by NPR's World Cafe this week and performed a three song set including and solo-piano version of his latest LP's closer "Beth/Rest." Read NPR's interpretation of the 80's sound-alike and hear the three song set by clicking the link below.
Setlist:
Holocene
Beach Baby
Beth/Rest
Setlist:
Holocene
Beach Baby
Beth/Rest
Friday, September 2, 2011
Listen: Tokyo Police Club Cover Phoenix and LCD Soundsystem
Last week, we reported that Tokyo Police Club would be covering 10 years, in 10 days, with 10 songs. Long story short, check out the original post HERE. Here are two new covers of Phoenix and LCD Soundsystem though. Enjoy.
Long Distance Call (Featuring Ray Suen of Mariachi El Bronx) by TokyoPoliceClub
All My Friends by TokyoPoliceClub
Long Distance Call (Featuring Ray Suen of Mariachi El Bronx) by TokyoPoliceClub
All My Friends by TokyoPoliceClub
Download: Toro Y Moi - "All Alone"
Toro Y Moi's newest Freak Out EP drops September 13th and you can now download a new song entitled "All Alone" by signing up for their email alerts below via Spin.
Watch: BlakRoc 2 Trailer
The Black Keys' hip-hop side project with Damon Dash BlackRoc will release it's BlackRoc2 "coming soon." According to the trailer below, the project will include hip-hoppers such as the following:
Talib Kweli
U God
Jay Electronica
OC
Curren$y
Wiz Khalifa
Jim Jones
Sean Price
The Cool Kids
The Black Keys have also recorded their follow up to 2010's Brothers with Danger Mouse. It should be interesting to see how the two releases mix. I do hate hip-hop, but The Black Keys with Danger Mouse are awesome, so maybe they can further bridge the gap.
Talib Kweli
U God
Jay Electronica
OC
Curren$y
Wiz Khalifa
Jim Jones
Sean Price
The Cool Kids
The Black Keys have also recorded their follow up to 2010's Brothers with Danger Mouse. It should be interesting to see how the two releases mix. I do hate hip-hop, but The Black Keys with Danger Mouse are awesome, so maybe they can further bridge the gap.
Watch: My Morning Jacket Perform Circuital In It's Entirety
Back in June, Kentucky Indie-Rockers My Morning Jacket recorded and exclusive show of them performing their newest album Circuital in it's entirety in LA's Village Studios for KCRW, the local NPR Station. They also played fan favorites such as "Wordless Chorus" and "One Big Holiday" as well as a stirring and surprising "I Will Sing You Songs" to close the set. Watch the entire performance below and download the DVD via the links.
Tours: Wilco to Tour Through Mid December
Wilco, who's newest LP The Whole Love drops September 27th on their brand new record label, have extended their fall tour into the middle of December with their last stop in their home town of Chicago. Check out the tour dates below. All via Pitchfork
09-13 Indianapolis, IN - Murat Theatre #
09-16-17 Toronto, Ontario - Massey Hall #
09-18 Montreal, Quebec - Metropolis #
09-20 Boston, MA - The Wang Theatre #
09-22-23 New York, NY - Rumsey Playfield in Central Park #
09-25 Columbia, MD - Merriweather Post Pavilion #
09-27 Raleigh, NC - Releigh Amphitheater #
09-28-29 Atlanta, GA - Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre #
10-01-02 Nashville, TN - The Ryman #
10-04 St. Louis, MO - Peabody Opera House
10-05 Madison, WI - Overture Hall #
10-24 Glasgow, Scotland - Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
10-25 Manchester, England - Manchester Academy
10-27 Bristol, England - Colston Hall
10-28-29 London, England - Roundhouse
11-01 Madrid, Spain - Teatro Circo Price
11-02 Barcelona, Spain - Palau Musica Catalana
11-03 San Sebastian, Spain - Kursaal Auditorio
11-04 Vigo, Spain - Pavillon das Travesas
11-07 Basel, Switzerland - Kaserne Basel
11-08 Frankfurt, Germany - Alte Oper
11-09 Munich, Germany - Circus Krone
11-11 Weissenhauser, Germany - Rolling Stone Weekender
11-12 Berlin, Germany - Tempodrom
11-13 Utrecht, Netherlands - Vredenburg Leidsche Rijn
11-14 Tilburg, Netherlands 013
11-29 Dallas, TX - The Music Hall at Fair Park
12-01 Austin, TX - Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater
12-03 Kansas City, MO - The Uptown Theater
12-04 De Moines, IAA - Val Air Ballroom
12-06-07 Minneapolis, MN - The State Theatre
12-09 Milwaukee, WI - The Riverside Theater
12-10 Detroit, MI - The Fillmore Detroit
12-12 Chicago, IL - Civic Opera House
09-13 Indianapolis, IN - Murat Theatre #
09-16-17 Toronto, Ontario - Massey Hall #
09-18 Montreal, Quebec - Metropolis #
09-20 Boston, MA - The Wang Theatre #
09-22-23 New York, NY - Rumsey Playfield in Central Park #
09-25 Columbia, MD - Merriweather Post Pavilion #
09-27 Raleigh, NC - Releigh Amphitheater #
09-28-29 Atlanta, GA - Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre #
10-01-02 Nashville, TN - The Ryman #
10-04 St. Louis, MO - Peabody Opera House
10-05 Madison, WI - Overture Hall #
10-24 Glasgow, Scotland - Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
10-25 Manchester, England - Manchester Academy
10-27 Bristol, England - Colston Hall
10-28-29 London, England - Roundhouse
11-01 Madrid, Spain - Teatro Circo Price
11-02 Barcelona, Spain - Palau Musica Catalana
11-03 San Sebastian, Spain - Kursaal Auditorio
11-04 Vigo, Spain - Pavillon das Travesas
11-07 Basel, Switzerland - Kaserne Basel
11-08 Frankfurt, Germany - Alte Oper
11-09 Munich, Germany - Circus Krone
11-11 Weissenhauser, Germany - Rolling Stone Weekender
11-12 Berlin, Germany - Tempodrom
11-13 Utrecht, Netherlands - Vredenburg Leidsche Rijn
11-14 Tilburg, Netherlands 013
11-29 Dallas, TX - The Music Hall at Fair Park
12-01 Austin, TX - Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater
12-03 Kansas City, MO - The Uptown Theater
12-04 De Moines, IAA - Val Air Ballroom
12-06-07 Minneapolis, MN - The State Theatre
12-09 Milwaukee, WI - The Riverside Theater
12-10 Detroit, MI - The Fillmore Detroit
12-12 Chicago, IL - Civic Opera House
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Watch: Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks on Jimmy Fallon
Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, who's newest release Mirror Traffic is in stores now, played two songs on Jimmy Fallon last night. The first was the on air performance of "Senator," the third track and most controversial of the album. The song features this lyric: "I know what the Senator wants, what the Senator wants is a blowjob." Recently, the band announced the winner of it's contest to replace the word, "blowjob" with "corndog" for the radio edit. However, last night Stephen used "snow-job" and then split a grin when he forced NBC to bleep out another one of his lines. Enjoy "Senator" and the new and web exclusive track entitled "Surreal Teenagers" below.
Download: Dum Dum Girls - "Bedroom Eyes"
Dum Dum Girls, who's newest album Only In Dreams drops September 27th, have release their second single today entitled "Bedroom Eyes." Download their new song below via Stereogum and sign up to download their first single below through their email list.
Download via Stereogum
Download via Stereogum
Watch: Neon Indian Informercial
Figure it out yourself.
Neon Indian - Step Into the World With Your PAL198X from Neon Indian on Vimeo.
Era Extrana is out September 13th
Neon Indian - Step Into the World With Your PAL198X from Neon Indian on Vimeo.
Era Extrana is out September 13th
Listen: M83 - "Intro"
On October 18th, M83 will release their new double LP Hurry Up, We're Dreaming. Today, they released their second single and opening track from the album entitled, "Intro," which also features Zola Jesus. Check out the new track, including the first single "Midnight City" below.
M83 - Intro (Feat. Zola Jesus) by knucklerumblerdotcom
Midnight City by M83
M83 - Intro (Feat. Zola Jesus) by knucklerumblerdotcom
Midnight City by M83
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Tours: The Vaccines Cancel Fall Tour Dates with Young Buffalo and Tennis
The following was statement was issued on the Vaccines' official site today:
"Sorry to keep so many of you in the dark regarding our touring plans over the next few weeks, but we wanted to be sure of them before we spoke to you. Unfortunately, the Doctor has now confirmed that, this week, he will be operating on my throat for a third time this year. It was the wait for this decision, and no other reason, that meant we were able to complete commitments over this last week and why we will not be able to complete those in the coming weeks.
In a bid to allow my throat to recover and rehabilitate completely, we will be cancelling all shows, including our trips to North America in September and Japan and Europe in October. We will resume with our touring commitments in Paris on October 26th before supporting our friends the Arctic Monkeys here in the UK. This allows me to have eight weeks of the best vocal therapy available, allowing the best possible chance of complete recovery."
"Sorry to keep so many of you in the dark regarding our touring plans over the next few weeks, but we wanted to be sure of them before we spoke to you. Unfortunately, the Doctor has now confirmed that, this week, he will be operating on my throat for a third time this year. It was the wait for this decision, and no other reason, that meant we were able to complete commitments over this last week and why we will not be able to complete those in the coming weeks.
In a bid to allow my throat to recover and rehabilitate completely, we will be cancelling all shows, including our trips to North America in September and Japan and Europe in October. We will resume with our touring commitments in Paris on October 26th before supporting our friends the Arctic Monkeys here in the UK. This allows me to have eight weeks of the best vocal therapy available, allowing the best possible chance of complete recovery."
In addition, he went on to say that, "cancelling shows in exchange for repeated hospital visits plain fucking sucks." From that we can deduce that this isn't a Kings of Leon bullshit excuse cancellation. These guys really want to play.
The following dates were rescheduled to the one's below:
Sun 11 Dec Hamburg Knust
Mon 12 Dec Koln Luxor
Wed 14 Dec Amsterdam Paradiso
Thu 15 Dec Copenhagen Vega
Fri 16 Dec Stockholm Debaser Medis
Sun 18 Dec Berlin Postbahnhof
Mon 19 Dec Brussels AB Main Hall
Mon 12 Dec Koln Luxor
Wed 14 Dec Amsterdam Paradiso
Thu 15 Dec Copenhagen Vega
Fri 16 Dec Stockholm Debaser Medis
Sun 18 Dec Berlin Postbahnhof
Mon 19 Dec Brussels AB Main Hall
Listen: Surfer Blood - "Miranda"
Floridian surf rocker's Surfer Blood, who's upcoming EP Tarot Classics is due out October 25th, have released the first song off of the release entitled "Miranda." The band's official site says to stream the song via Pitchfork, so we will send you there with the link below. The track-listing and tour dates are via CoS.
STREAM "Miranda" via Pitchfork
STREAM "Miranda" via Pitchfork
Tarot Classics Tracklist:
01. I’m Not Ready
02. Miranda
03. Voyager Reprise
04. Drinking Problem
01. I’m Not Ready
02. Miranda
03. Voyager Reprise
04. Drinking Problem
Surfer Blood 2011 Tour Dates:
08/31 – Seattle, WA @ Neumo’s
09/03 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
09/10 – Orlando, FL @ Firestone
09/16 – Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex
09/17 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Getty
09/21 – Tampa, FL @ Crowbar
09/22 – Gainsville, FL @ Double Down Live
10/27 – Montclair, NJ @ Wellmont Theatre *
10/28 – Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Park Convention Hall *
10/29 – Waterbury, CT @ Palace Theatre *
10/30 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Ballroom *
11/01 – Portland, ME @ State Theatre *
11/02 – Rochester, NY @ The Armory *
11/03 – Easton, PA @ State Theatre Center *
11/05 – Huntington, NY @ Paramount Theatre *
11/06 – Wilmington, DE @ Grand Opera House *
11/08 – Greensboro, NC @ War Memorial Auditorium *
11/09 – Louisville, KY @ Louisville, KY @ Palace Theatre *
11/10 – Knoxville, TN @ Tennessee Theatre *
11/11 – Charleston, SC @ North Charleston Performing Arts Center *
12/09 – Minehead, UK @ ATP’s Nightmare Before Christmas
08/31 – Seattle, WA @ Neumo’s
09/03 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
09/10 – Orlando, FL @ Firestone
09/16 – Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex
09/17 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Getty
09/21 – Tampa, FL @ Crowbar
09/22 – Gainsville, FL @ Double Down Live
10/27 – Montclair, NJ @ Wellmont Theatre *
10/28 – Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Park Convention Hall *
10/29 – Waterbury, CT @ Palace Theatre *
10/30 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Ballroom *
11/01 – Portland, ME @ State Theatre *
11/02 – Rochester, NY @ The Armory *
11/03 – Easton, PA @ State Theatre Center *
11/05 – Huntington, NY @ Paramount Theatre *
11/06 – Wilmington, DE @ Grand Opera House *
11/08 – Greensboro, NC @ War Memorial Auditorium *
11/09 – Louisville, KY @ Louisville, KY @ Palace Theatre *
11/10 – Knoxville, TN @ Tennessee Theatre *
11/11 – Charleston, SC @ North Charleston Performing Arts Center *
12/09 – Minehead, UK @ ATP’s Nightmare Before Christmas
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