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Mars Volta’s ‘The Bedlam in Goliath’ Out in January
Mars Volta has set a date for their latest opus — The Bedlam in Goliath will be released January 29, 2008 on Universal. Fans should expect the same thematic approach to storytelling as on their former records, throughout Goliath, which “chronicles The Mars Volta’s time with the “Soothsayer” a/k/a the Ouija board owned by [...]
White Williams Plots Winter Tour of North America
White Williams, right? Smoothed-out art-popster who you’ve seen on bills with Girl Talk, groovy Dan Deacon and the Plug Award-nominated Battles. You’ve probably even checked out his debut album Smoke. No longer relegated to support status, Mr. Williams has announced a headlining tour of North American through January and February that will take him all [...]
Clare & The Reasons Set European Tour for December
Brooklyn’s Clare & The Reasons made, in our humble opinion, the most lovely and romantic record of the year with The Movie. As stunning in a live setting as they are on record, Clare and her band of talented multi-instrumentalists are embarking on a moonlight stroll through Europe with St. Vincent, Joseph Arthur and Duke Special starting November [...]
Foo Fighters Confirm Winter US Tour Dates
Just days ago, we reported that the “coolest guy in rock” was coming to America, and now comes word that the “nicest guy in rock” Dave Grohl and his Foo Fighters will also take to the highways and byways of the US this winter. Just finishing up their massively successful UK arena tour, the Foos [...]
Nominees Announced for 2008 Plug Awards
On Thursday, March 6, 2008, the annual Plug Awards will be given out in New York City to artists nominated in 30 categories across such genres such as hip-hop, ‘cool’ indie rock, Americana, electronica and metal, and even categories such as Best Festival and Venue. Some right competition is in store for Battles and Of [...]
Arctic Monkeys Choose ‘Teddy Picker’ as Third Single
These young Sheffield lads want to make sure we don’t forget just how mighty they are. After reaching the top of the charts worldwide (debuting at #7 on the Billboard Album Charts in the good ol’ vast USA) with fiery hits from second album like “Brianstorm” and “Fluorescent Adolescent”, the boys are back with [...]
Camphor to Release Debut on February 19 via Friendly Fire Recordings
If the name Max Avery Lichtenstein doesn’t ring a bell, certainly his impressive resume will. If you have seen the indie films Tarnation, Jesus’ Son and The King, chances are that you paid witness to his instrumental contributions to each film’s score. Further, you will no doubt recognize his friends’ names: Mercury Rev, Beirut, [...]
BRMC to Release ‘American X: Baby 81 Sessions’ on December 4
On the heels of the release of their fantastically addictive ”Berlin” single off of Baby 81 and nonstop touring, the road dogs and leather-wearing gentlemen of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club always have their completist fans in sight. On December 4 through online retailer ThinkIndie, BRMC will release American X: Baby 81 Sessions. We are told that [...]
Moving Units Touring with VHS or Beta
We praised “…the swagger and sneer of the most iconic rock, combined with catchy, sexy, melancholic dance riffs…” on Moving Units’ sophomore release Hexes for Exes, and surely you will too, but while you’re at it, check ‘em out on the road, won’t you, at the following happening tour stops this month.
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Office to Share Stage with Common, Launch December US Tour
We can’t get enough of Office and their delicious melodies and catchy hooks on A Night at the Ritz, so you can imagine our excitement at the news today that our favorite Chicago quintet will be returning to the road in December for a brief tour of the Midwest and West Coast. Also newsworthy is [...]
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