Take a listen to “Yes Wonderful Things,” the new single from Gainesville, Florida-based band Morningbell. “Yes Wonderful Things” has a very float along vocal quality to it as singer Travis Atria stretches out the chorus “Do you see anything – Yes wonderful things.” Their style here is very similar to The Flaming Lips but you … Read more
On May 21, Chicago group JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound release Howl, their third full-length album and second for Bloodshot Records (recorded with producer Howard Bilerman (Arcade Fire, Wolf Parade, Godspeed You! Black Emperor)). Yesterday the band released the first single, “Rouse Yourself,” which you can hear below. Additionally, the band is in the … Read more
The Civil Wars’ sophomore self-titled album will be released late summer 2013 on Sensibility Music/Columbia Records. This is the follow up to the three-time Grammy Award-winning duo’s acclaimed debut, Barton Hollow, which is now certified RIAA Gold in the U.S.
The Draft, three-fourths of legendary post-punk outfit Hot Water Music, have announced that they will embark on a two-week US tour this summer to play their first live shows in almost 5 years (all tour dates below). Frontman/guitarist Chris Wollard, bassist Jason Black and drummer George Rebelo formed The Draft in 2006 and released their … Read more
Not sure how many people saw Saturday Night Live a few weeks ago but it featured the debut of Fred Armisen’s punk parody Ian Rubbish & The Bizarros. Well now you can download the band’s Best Of EP which contains the already favorites “Hey Maggie Thatcher” and “Sweet Iron Lady”. Make you check out the … Read more
Pere Ubu returned with their first new studio album in over three years with the January release of Lady From Shanghai on Fire Records (home to Guided by Voices, Mission of Burma, Giant Sand, Bailterspace, Josephine Foster and many others). The album ushers in a new era in the history of Pere Ubu, with David … Read more
After considerable speculation since Record Store Day, Boards of Canada have revealed that their new album ‘Tomorrow’s Harvest’ will be released on Tuesday June 11th in North America on Warp Records. Boards of Canada Tomorrow’s Harvest 01. Gemini 02. Reach For The Dead 03. White Cyclosa 04. Jacquard Causeway 05. Telepath 06. Cold Earth 07. … Read more
Jimmy Eat World have announced U.S. tour dates to support their forthcoming album, Damage (out June 11th). The band had previously announced their Arizona “Home State” Tour which kicks off this Friday in Yuma. The new dates are set to kick off June 30th in Pittsburgh, with more dates to be announced in the near … Read more
Glasgow indie band The Pastels’ new single “Check My Heart” is upbeat, charming and can be watched below. Shot on 16mm film with minimum set-ups, Blair Young’s “Check My Heart” video is the story of one early spring Saturday in Glasgow. Lives overlap, connect, coincide, the music is a constant; sometimes it’s only playing in … Read more
The 1975 just premiered their new video for “The City” and have announced US summer touring plans! The guys will return stateside as support for The Neighbourhood for three weeks of dates in June. They will also perform two headlining shows in California in July and will shortly be announcing a full US headline tour … Read more
Jonny Fritz has released a new video for his single “Goodbye Summer;” This is the first video for Fritz’s new ATO Records release Dad Country, which debuted this week on the Top 100 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Chart. The video was filmed in the desert outside of Las Vegas by filmmaker Sean Dunne (Oxyana, American Juggalo, … Read more
Sir Sly starts their headline tour today in Phoenix, AZ with JMSN supporting select dates. The tour includes the band’s debut performances in London supported by the Los Angeles group, Wardell. Sir Sly will be playing tracks from their Ghost 7″ released in March by Neon Gold / National Anthem. Today, the band releases their … Read more
Below is the new video from Yellow Red Sparks for “A Play To End All Plays”. You can check out our “Headphone Approved” review HERE.
Edinburgh’s We Were Promised Jetpacks released their sophomore album In The Pit Of The Stomach via FatCat Records to critical acclaim. Since the release of the album, We Were Promised Jetpacks has played numerous U.S. shows, which included stops at the SXSW Music Festival, Coachella and made their late night TV debut on Last Call … Read more
Animal Collective is happy to announce the Monkey Been to Burn Town remix EP, set for release on 12” vinyl and digital release via Domino on May 28th. Drawing from the band’s latest record Centipede Hz, the EP features remixes of “Monkey Riches” by Gang Gang Dance’s Brian Degraw, Chicago Juke producer Traxman and New … Read more
Vampire Weekend has confirmed a Saturday, September 28 headline show at the Hollywood Bowl. Tickets to the band’s return to the iconic amphitheater featuring support from special guest Beirut will be on sale beginning Saturday, May 4. “Five or More” subscriptions for the Hollywood Bowl 2013 summer season are available now at http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets/buy-5-or-more. Vampire Weekend … Read more
Below is a new video from one of our current favorites Big Dick. With snow, wrestling and bear suits “Colours” is truly a fun video to watch, not to mention that it rocks out. You can read our review of Big Dick’s self-titled debut HERE and pick up a copy of the album over at … Read more
Below is Matt Pond’s cover of the title track from Stevie Nick’s classic album “Wild Heart.” The track was produced by Chris Hansen and features background vocals by Terri Gamble. On the heels of a successful winter tour, Matt Pond has announced a summer tour in support of his critically acclaimed new album, The Lives … Read more
The Ocean Blue are back with a new album Ultramarine (review here) and a new video. Check out below as the boys from Pennsylvania are back in full form!
Following from the release of 2010’s debut album ‘Astro Coast’ and 2011’s ‘Tarot Classics’ EP, Floridian Powerpop quartet Surfer Blood return with their eagerly anticipated new album ‘Pythons’ set for release June 18th on Sire Records via ADA Music.Produced by Gil Norton (Foo Fighters, Pixies) at EastWest Studios, Hollywood throughout 2012, ‘Pythons’ sees the band … Read more
Los Angeles based Mini Mansions will hit the road for a series of tour dates in May with the Arctic Monkeys (tour dates below). The unsigned band is currently working on new music to be released later this year. Mini Mansions features Michael Shuman from Queens of the Stone Age and longtime friends/musicians Tyler Parkford … Read more
Beady Eye will play three intimate dates in June, full details on how to get tickets to these shows will be revealed tomorrow. You can hear their new track “Flick of the Finger” HERE.
The latest names, to complete this year’s lineup, have been revealed by Europe’s most acclaimed folk festival: ground breaking Malian husbandandwife duo Amadou & Mariam, acclaimed worldwide for their songcraft, interplay and thrilling electric blues sound; exquisite songwriting and sublime harmonies from sibling trio The Staves, whom the Festival has nurtured from their 2011 debut … Read more
Following a joint performance of the track at Coachella, you can now hear Polica’s brand new single ‘Tiff’ — featuring Justin Vernon of Bon Iver. If you like what you hear you can now purchase the track at iTunes HERE.
Heavily heralded Aussie slacker rock ‘n’ roll outfit Scott & Charlene’s Wedding have signed to Fire Records in anticipation of their forthcoming brand new full-length album in the summer. Fronted by Craig Dermody, their heady psychedelic take on the Lemonheads’ ramshackle melodicism and Pavement’s lo-fi drawl will definitely build up the anticipation. Check them out … Read more