Welsh rock band Bullet For My Valentine announced today that the first official single from their forthcoming album TEMPER TEMPER is entitled “RIOT” and will be available at all digital providers on January 15th. “Riot” is the first official single from their fourth studio album TEMPER TEMPER set for release February 12, 2013. The album … Read more
Huey and the New Yorkers is the solo project of Huey Morgan, the provocative frontman of Brooklyn’s own ‘Fun Lovin Criminals’. He recently hit the streets of London the other day and raised money for Help for Heroes which provides practical direct support to the UK’s wounded, injured and sick Service personnel, veterans, and their … Read more
Nashville, TN’s Wild Cub premiered their new official video for “Thunder Clatter” today. Directed by Will Holland and for the first time featuring the band – as well as a multitude of instrument-armed friends. “Thunder Clatter,” recently reached #2 on Hype Machine’s Most Popular Tracks chart, is from Wild Cub’s debut album Youth, released on … Read more
Bad Books have announced new tour dates for 2013 in support of their recently released sophomore album II. Upcoming Tour Dates: * = The Front Bottoms, Weatherbox FEBRUARY 13 – Newport, KY – Thompson House* 14 – Chicago, IL – Subterranean* 15 – Pontiac, MI – The Pike Room* 16 – Columbus, OH – The … Read more
Mudhoney is gearing up to release their 9th album, Vanishing Point, on April 2, 2013 through Sub Pop. Mark Arm spoke with SPIN earlier this week about the recording of the album, and shared touring plans and what fans can expect from the album (see SPIN.com interview December 11).
The Bronx have a new album titled Bronx (IV) releasing Feb. 4 in UK/EU, Feb. 5 in the USA, and Feb. 8 in Australia/New Zealand. The pre-order is up and running HERE. You can get the record on red vinyl, buy a shirt and get a fortune cookie with a download to an unreleased track. … Read more
Sindri Már Sigfússon aka Sin Fang and Icelandic collective Seabear’s founder and mastermind, has released the first single ‘Young Boys’ off his third solo album, Flowers, recorded & produced by Alex Somers (Sígur Rós, Jónsi) and set for release on February 19th on Morr Music. Flowers Tracklisting 1. Young Boys 2. What’s Wrong With Your … Read more
The Soft Moon: Zeroes [Fire Note Review 11/14/12] Tour Dates 12-12 LOS ANGELES, CA – ECHO + 12-13 SAN DIEGO, CA – CASBAH + 12-14 OAKLAND, CA – THE NEW PARISH + 12-18 PORTLAND, OR – HOLOCENE + 12-19 SEATTLE, WA – BARBOZA + 12-20 VANCOUVER, BC – WALDORF + 1-8 MANHATTAN, NY – MERCURY … Read more
They Might Be Giants have perfected their deliriously catchy, original sound over the past three decades. The two-time GRAMMY winning Brooklyn originals return with charming wit, electrifying pop melodies and just enough bass clarinet on their 16th studio album. Created at the private studio of their long time collaborator and producer Patrick Dillett (David Byrne, … Read more
Today, Wavves is proud to debut “Sail To The Sun” and it’s accompanying music video directed by BLACK // DOCTOR (CHRIS BLACK + MISTERDOCTOR). “Sail To The Sun” premiered at 12:12 pm on 12/12/12…take that how you will. Wavves is currently readying their next LP with producer John Hill (Rihanna, Santigold, etc.) at the helms. … Read more
Singer-songwriter Mark Oliver Everett is at it again. His ever-changing rock outfit Eels will release their latest record Wonderful, Glorious on February 5th, 2013 on Works/Vagrant Records but you can hear the album cut “New Alphabet” HERE. EELS will embark on a world tour kicking off February 14 in Santa Ana, California and including dates … Read more
My Morning Jacket and Preservation Hall Jazz Band Headline Sandy Benefit Concert January 2 at Paramount Theater Asbury Park Boardwalk Additional Performers Include Nicole Atkins, River City Extension, and Tangiers Blues Band Headlined by My Morning Jacket and supported by Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Joseph Arthur, Nicole Atkins, River City Extension, Tangiers Blues Band and … Read more
Breakthrough UK band Biffy Clyro have premiered the Big TV-directed video for “Black Chandelier” today. “Black Chandelier” is the first single off the trio’s upcoming album Opposites, due out in the US March 12, 2013. Produced by GGGarth Richardson, Opposites is the follow-up to the critically-acclaimed Only Revolutions, which sold over one million copies worldwide … Read more
Still a chance to see How To Dress Well before the year ends! HOW TO DRESS WELL TOUR DATES 12/10/12 @ Biltmore Cabaret – Vancouver, BC 12/13/12 @ 7th Street Entry – Minneapolis, MN 12/14/12 @ Co-Prosperity Sphere – Chicago, IL (Tickets available here)
http://www.soundcitymovie.com Celebrating the confirmation of its premiere at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters, Nirvana) announced today that SOUND CITY will be released as an HD digital download (DRM-free) and stream February 1 via www.soundcitymovie.com. Fans who pre-order the film now will receive instant exclusive rewards followed by a stream and download … Read more
Here is the first video from Seapony’s sophomore LP Falling that was released this past September. “Be Alone” was filmed on Super 8 in sunny Los Angeles by director Michael JS Murphy.
Kim Deal, Kelley Deal, Josephine Wiggs, and Jim Macpherson played their first show together on Friday June 19, 1992, in a snooker hall behind Warrington Rugby Club in the north of England, near Manchester. Two days later they supported Nirvana in Dublin and Belfast, and then played at Glastonbury. Back in the US, after playing … Read more
Atlantic Record’s latest signing The Rouge is gearing up for the release of their 6-song EP Blurry, due out February 12. You can hear their debut single here: AOL’s Spinner.com. Blurry is the culmination of a long journey for the Denver natives. The group scrapped their tunes, moved to Nashville and started working with producers Adam Landry and … Read more
Cayucas have premiered their new single at The Guardian as Band of the Day. (LINK TK) The new track, “Swimsuit” is the b-side to their single 7″ on Secretly Canadian. “Swimsuit” starts with a bright shimmery wave of organ and a solid bass line. The song speaks to Cayucas’ Santa Monica home base and is … Read more
www.cityreign.net www.facebook.com/cityreign Meet Manchester four-piece City Reign. Their full-length debut, ‘Another Step’, is being described as a landmark guitar record fuelled by sheer ambition and ‘do or die’ attitude. The album is officially releasing on February 25th on Car Boot Records. Their debut single “Making Plans” gained praise along with two earlier singles as their … Read more
Montreal’s Elephant Stone was formed in 2009 by sitarist/bassist Rishi Dhir. As one of the most highly sought out sitar players in the psychedelic music scene, he has recorded and toured with the Black Angels, Brian Jonestown Massacre, the Horrors, the Soundtrack of Our Lives, and many more. The band is amidst the final few … Read more
Nada Surf are currently wrapping up a very busy 2012 with the remaining US tour dates listed below. Catch them now why you can in support of their excellent record The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy. Tour Dates Dec 06 Fine Line Music Cafe Minneapolis, MN Dec 07 Turner Hall Milwaukee, WI Dec 08 Metro … Read more
For the final installment of M83‘s video trilogy and in partnership with the Creator’s Project, M83 have released “Wait” off of their album Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming.
R. Ring, which is comprised of The Breeders’ Kelley Deal and Ampline’s Mike Montgomery, is hitting the road for a quick 3 day tour in support of their debut 7-Inch on Misra Records. You can find The Fire Note’s feature on the 7-inch here. Tour Info 12/06/12: R. Ring in Bloomington, IN at Russian Recording 12/07/12: … Read more
This should put you in the Holiday spirit as Jimmy Fallon, Mariah Carey and The Roots perform “All I Want For Christmas Is You”.