Emanuel and the Fear, the 11-piece (count ’em) outfit from Brooklyn, are set to release their first full-length, Listen, March 9, 2010. And what does an 11-piece do when presented with the opportunity to create an album? They make an epic 18 song-er, duh. Emanuel and the Fear – “Dear Friend” [MP3] Pre-order Listen on… Continue reading Quick Hits: New album from Emanuel and the Fear, Savoir Adore in D.C., new video from Shadows on a River
Category: Concerts / Tour Dates
Exit Clov releases new album, Memento Mori
After much anticipation, our Exit Clov buds have finally released their newest album, Memento Mori, for online retail. It’s also streaming in its entirety on the Clov website, so get your listening on (see the left sidebar)! Physical copies of the record will be limited, however they’ll be performing CD release shows along the East… Continue reading Exit Clov releases new album, Memento Mori
Toro Y Moi announces Spring tour dates, moves up album release
Are you not all about South Carolina bedroom artist Toro Y Moi yet? Previous posts haven’t convinced you? Well maybe you need to see him live. I have no idea how good a show he puts on, but his recorded material is so good that I’m completely optimistic. Now, as is usual with most tour… Continue reading Toro Y Moi announces Spring tour dates, moves up album release
Nada Surf to release album of covers; announce spring tour dates
Intriguing much? Nada Surf is releasing an album of 12 covers of their favorite songs, titled if i had a hi-fi. The songs are all over the place genre-wise, including blues, spanish music, power-pop, and everything in between. Although a great deal of thought went into the song selections, the band’s intent is not to… Continue reading Nada Surf to release album of covers; announce spring tour dates
Delorean announces tour dates with Miike Snow
Delorean is great, nobody can deny that. Miike Snow is also great, but there are more than a few people willing to deny that (sorry guys). But the two together on tour? That’s a greatness that some people will deny, while others will not. Confused yet? It’s not like it’s math. Although I guess it… Continue reading Delorean announces tour dates with Miike Snow
SXSW announces initial showcasing artists
SXSW just announced 230 showcasing artists for this year’s festival, and there are plenty more to come! Who knows, this could be the biggest year yet for SXSW, if that’s even possible. Take a peek at the full list after the jump, taken from SXSW’s website.
Quick Hits: Bonnaroo, Miracle Fortress, Interpol, The Album Leaf
A bevy of noteworthy information surfaced in the music world today regarding 2010. None long enough to really write a full post about independently, but I know I’d regret not providing the information in case you haven’t heard it. So, here goes: – Bonnaroo is slated for June 10-13 and ticket holiday pre-sales begin Friday,… Continue reading Quick Hits: Bonnaroo, Miracle Fortress, Interpol, The Album Leaf
Hot Chip and The xx announce tour dates
Don’t get too excited, there isn’t a whole tour lined up or anything, but electronic dance heroes Hot Chip are teaming up with indie newcomers The xx for four shows across the U.S. and one in Canada. While not an immediately obvious pair, the two should make for an interesting show. Dark brooding minimalism in… Continue reading Hot Chip and The xx announce tour dates
Goldspot releases new LP, And The Elephant Is Dancing
From the press release for Goldspot‘s And The Elephant Is Dancing, which is out today: From New Delhi to New Jersey, Goldspot’s sophomore LP, And the Elephant Is Dancing, seamlessly fuses the cross-cultural influences of frontman Siddhartha Khosla’s upbringing into an infectious pastiche of indie-pop nuggets. The follow-up to the critically acclaimed debut, Tally Of… Continue reading Goldspot releases new LP, And The Elephant Is Dancing
Death Cab, Sea Wolf, more playing Hot Topic for New Moon
Remember when I called the Twilight: New Moon Hot Topic tour “the worst plan of all things ever planned?” Well back then, the thought was these good bands (Death Cab, Grizzly Bear, Bon Iver, etc.) would tour Hot Topic stores in support of the new teen vampire movie they wrote songs for. Almost true! As… Continue reading Death Cab, Sea Wolf, more playing Hot Topic for New Moon