Xiu Xiu is ready to reveal their latest full-length album Angel Guts: Red Classroom, out February 4th on Polyvinyl in North America and Bella Union in Europe. You can pre-order the record HERE. The album is Xiu Xiu’s first album of original material since 2012’s Always. You can listen to the first single “Stupid in … Read more
Chicago’s own The Lawrence Arms will release Metropole, their first album in eight years, on January 28, 2014 via Epitaph. The Lawrence Arms formed in Chicago in 1999, and members Brendan Kelly (vocals/bassist), Chris McCaughan (vocals/guitar), and Neil Hennessey (drummer) have released five studio albums to date. Their sixth album and first with Epitaph, Metropole, … Read more
Here is a new track we are throwing out to you Monday from Little Suns. “WDPGWTGA,” epic in title (abbreviation for “Where Do People Go When They Go Away”) and scope, is the latest single from the band and builds on universal themes of love, loss, longing and regret. With strings and grand piano laying … Read more
Here is a tour TFN would still like to catch! Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds return to North America in the summer of 2014 to take care of some unfinished business. Throughout this jaunt, the band will be bringing their fervent live show to familiar cities as well as municipalities that have yet to … Read more
Daughn Gibson is probably one of the more underrated artists on the Sub Pop Records roster. His newest LP, Me Moan (TFN Review), received mixed reviews and seemed like critics either really liked it or really hated it. You can be your own judge now and check out his new video for “Phantom Rider” which … Read more
Arcade Fire just announced dates for their massive arena Reflektor Tour in support of their international #1 album, Reflektor (TFN Review). The Reflektor Tour will kick off on March 6, 2014 in Louisville, KY. The Live Nation produced tour will take the band to 28 cities throughout North America. Tickets for the general public go … Read more
Rising Los Angeles-based band Miner is set to release their debut album Into the Morning in January. The band is another group in the folk-rock category but they definitely raise the bar with their upbeat delivery. I believe if you like The Head And The Heart, The Avett Brothers or The Lone Bellow today’s Friday … Read more
Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings are set to return to the road for a full North American tour this Spring. This is the band’s first full US tour in over two years. The tour kicks off with a hometown show at New York’s Beacon Theatre on February 6. Special fan pre-sale begins November 12th … Read more
You can now watch a new video for Shearwater’s “I Luv The Valley OH!,” the leadoff track from Fellow Travelers. The clip, directed by Branan Edgens and designed by Kahn & Selesnick, stars band leader Jonathan Meiburg as one of two astronauts stranded after a crash landing in an unfamiliar world. Fellow Travelers, Shearwater’s new … Read more
Elephant 6 collective mainstays Elf Power have a new video for their somber psych-folk tune “Darkest Wave.” The visuals are a little on the psychedelic side as bandmembers’ faces overlap and blur in and out of focus. Good indie stuff!
Into It. Over It., the solo endeavor of Chicago songwriter Evan Weiss, has announced a 2014 headline tour with a full band in support of the recently released album Intersections, out now on Triple Crown Records. Upcoming tour dates below. JANUARY 23 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th Street Entry 24 – Lawrence, KS – Jackpot … Read more
The featured track today is from Dayton, Ohio’s Smug Brothers. The group has a new EP coming out next month titled Strictly Triggers on Gas Daddy Go! Records. You can now hear the first track, “They Are Fluid,” below from that release. The Smug Brothers are veterans of the Dayton scene and once again feature … Read more
Last night on their way back to their native Seattle from a show at Boise’s Korah Shrine, rising surf band La Luz were in a severe accident that totaled their van, destroyed their gear, and incurred injuries to the band members. As a result, they’ve been forced to bow out of their remaining tour dates … Read more
Here is the new Thao & The Get Down Stay Down’s video for “The Feeling Kind”. Directed by Morgan Wise, the video features Thao and some friends on the new span of the Bay Bridge in Thao’s home city of San Francisco. The video is also the first film production ever allowed to shoot on … Read more
Here is the first video from Ty Segall’s latest solo album, Sleeper (TFN Review), released a few months ago on Drag City Records. This video broadcasts the song’s edgy paranoia all across the little big screen, and not even Ty Segall himself is spared by this monster vision. Look out – “The Man Man” is … Read more
Smiths legend Johnny Marr has thrown his support behind them, John Robb has named them the best new band in Manchester and having stared in Dr Martens current advertising campaign, Manchesters The Minx have announced their new single, (Can You Find) My Head?. This UK band has some well deserved hype as they have The … Read more
What are you doing late tonight? How about a little Dismemberment Plan on your tube! The band will be playing “Daddy Was A Real Good Dancer” off their first record in 12 years, Uncanney Valley (TFN Review) as well as “Invisible” as a web exclusive.
Failure, the influential rock band who disbanded in 1997, have confirmed what had been rumored in recent weeks: the band has reunited and will play their first live show in over fifteen years on Feb. 13 at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. “Once you put aside all the historical baggage, hype, regrets, etc., … Read more
San Francisco psych-pop duo Painted Palms have their full-length album Forever duo out January 14th on Polyvinyl Records. Today’s “fire” track features their 60’s pop-inspired single “Spinning Signs” which should build some anticipation for some early quality 2014 music!
Villebillies launch the captivating “Love Is Kind Of Crazy” video featuring an eerie sample from the late great Dusty Springfield’s “Spooky.” Hailing from the Louisville, KY the Villebillies feature three main vocalists that mix rap verses with infectious, melodic hooks and intricate soulful harmonies. Anyone remember the Fun Lovin’ Criminals then you might like Villebillies. … Read more
Do you know about Daddy? Well find out from Happy Jawbone Family Band’s new video. It is jangly fun!
With fans and critics across the world welcoming the return of The Breeders with open arms, the band has added two more dates to the the Last Splash 20th Anniversary Tour. The new engagements will take place on December 29th in New Orleans and New Year’s Eve in Austin, TX. Kim Deal, Kelley Deal, Jim … Read more
Islands released their new video today for “Wave Forms” from their newly released record Ski Mask. Directed by Strike Anywhere, the video follows Islands as they join a lone roller skater (played by Cory Zacharia) as he rolls through the streets of Lancaster, California. Zacharia has been a recurring character in Mike Ott’s films, including … Read more
Indiana’s psyche post-punks, TV Ghost are ready to hit the US roads this December with Holograms. This tour will support their recently released third full-length LP, Disconnect (TFN Review), on In The Red Records. You can see the full list of tour dates below. TV GHOST LIVE DATES 12/4: DC9 – Washington DC # 12/5: … Read more
On February 11th, 2012, Mastodon took the stage at London’s O2 Academy in Brixton, capping off the Atlanta-based band’s world tour in support of their critically acclaimed album The Hunter. This sold-out performance was Mastodon’s first show at the legendary Brixton venue. Mastodon Live At Brixton will be released on December 10th, so fans will … Read more