Their sophomore record "A Weekend in the City" isn't very different from their first and very ambitious effort "Silent Alarm". They haven't evolved much sonically or lyrically, which I guess is a good thing considering how great "Silent Alarm" was!
Israeli design student Gal Shkedi created an animated music video for "Starving in the Belly of a Whale" by Tom Waits. Super rad!
Pete Doherty's cats test positive for cocaine
Two decades after the original Dinosaur Jr. lineup imploded, one of post-punk's most influential bands is reunited and on a nationwide tour, performing for thousands as they promote their first album in 20 years, "Beyond," which was released in May by Mississippi independent label Fat Possum.
The Guardian blog has some tips for safe stagediving.
Enjoy the moment!
A video spoof on the ticket disaster that accompanied the Arcade Fire's 5-night stint at the Jusdon Memorial Church two weeks ago in NYC.
06-08 Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl
06-09 Las Vegas, NV - Pearl
06-30 New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
Bjork comments on the album here, and you can see video clips....
Is Is will come out on July 23 on Dress Up/Fiction in the UK on CD, download, and double gatefold 7"
Somebody from the Bjork camp posted a teaser on YouTube. It's not much, but it's a start.
yup i'm a sucka for a good cover version. the Kaiser Chiefs covered the Klaxons. grab the track after the jump...
They are great to watch/listen LIVE. The show is soldout but KCRW has a giveaway for tickets to the show (just the show, not a means to get to NYC) if you are a subscriber.
Indie phenoms Clap Your Hands Say Yeah have finally cashed in their chips, and are currently in Los Angeles shooting The Great Buck Howard, a forthcoming feature film.
Rock duo the White Stripes will perform a free show for about 200 fans next Wednesday at an "Icky Thump Records" store specially built on the landmark Sunset Strip site, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
You can get a free 3" CD with pre order
This one's for all the Hulkamaniacs out there. Follow the link to hear Hulk Hogan's stunning, underappreciated debut album, Hulk Rules. Personal faves include the hip-hop gem "Hulkster's Back" and the affecting "Hulkster in Heaven."
A four-CD compilation featuring 78 seminal UK bands including The Smiths, The Stone Roses, The Jesus And Mary Chain, Primal Scream, The Charlatans, Ride, and Cocteau Twins is due to be released Stateside this fall.
Sounds like THE definitive 80s-90s Brit-Pop compilation!
Check out this iTunes' compilation of the best Alternative songs in 2006. It's pretty good!
UK's Editors have announced their sophomore album An End Has A Start (Epic/Fader) will be released stateside on July 17, just in time for a fall tour. After heavy traveling in support of 2005's The Back Room, the band is not only ready to hit the road again, but after playing shows around the globe, their new record reflects what they're calling "an over-populated but exciting world."
To get more crazy mashups like Gorillaz and The Stones, check out the link. Ever imagine Nine Inch Nails and Britney together?!
This video is from over a year ago, but if you haven't seen it - you should check it out. Great performance by Arcade Fire with David Bowie singing...
Sub Pop Records has ringtones.
Vanguard Squad has released the newest single by Last of the Blacksmiths. Sample the 2 tracks from "And Then Some" at the official VS site.
Some kids in Maine danced a ballet inspired by a Deerhoof album. Who knew that little kids listen to Deerhoof?
Check out tour dates and interview here....
April
27 Indio, CA – Empire Polo Field (Coachella)
May
2 New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall
5 New York, NY - United Palace Theater
8 New York, NY - Apollo Theater
In April, Nonsuch Records will release the new Laura Veirs album, Saltbreakers. Visit the Nonsuch blog to preview a track.
Star-studded campaign seeks to 'save the planet'
The Smiths once wrote " money changes everything " but theres one thing money cant change and that is morrisseys mind about a smiths reunion.
Evanescence snubs the MId Atlantic States with this tour outing
Fans of My Bloody Valentine and Lush should check out the NYC band Asobi Seksu. You can listen to their new album Citrus at their website.
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