Mates of State, the charming husband and wife duo from Kansas, are teaming up with up-and-coming bands Free Energy and Suckers along with comedians Todd Barry and Nick Thune for their “Summer Crushes 2010 Tour” in support of their forthcoming covers album, Crushes. And guess what? They have dates all over the country, so hopefully… Continue reading Mates of State announces “Summer Crushes” tour dates
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MGMT announces small list of U.S. Tour dates
MGMT, arguably one of the bigger “indie” bands out there, can probably sell a lot of tickets to a lot of places throughout the country. So when I see this list, I can only assume that there is going to be a second announcement that includes twice as many dates and some shows ON THE… Continue reading MGMT announces small list of U.S. Tour dates
[MP3] Band of Horses: “Compliments”
New music from Band of Horses! It’s the first single off the upcoming Infinite Arms…and it has random nature visuals (?) to accompany it. Also, thoughts about the new song? I’m not really a fan. It sounds over-produced and not the slightest bit unique. Is it just me? Feel free to disagree. It has a… Continue reading [MP3] Band of Horses: “Compliments”
Lollapalooza announces strange, diverse lineup
Now when I say that Lollapalooza announced a diverse lineup, I don’t mean they have old jazz musicians with blues guitarists, pop stars and country singers. No, that would be truly diverse and also maybe less confusing than the lineup Lollapalooza actually announced. Headlining this year’s three-day festival in Chicago’s Grant Park are pop music… Continue reading Lollapalooza announces strange, diverse lineup
Sea Wolf and The Album Leaf announce new tour dates
Two of my favorite bands of the moment, Sea Wolf (see our interview!) and The Album Leaf, are joining forces again for an extensive spring tour after a successful winter tour. The bands (well, artists – Alex Brown Church and Jimmy LaValle of Sea Wolf and The Album respectively) are masters of lush instrumentation, and the… Continue reading Sea Wolf and The Album Leaf announce new tour dates
Stars announce US tour dates
With the recent news that Stars are set to release their fifth studio album, The Five Ghosts, on June 22, comes a slew of US tour dates, along with this little nugget of coolness: Playing the new record in its entirety from start to finish, Stars are also letting fans select additional set list and encore… Continue reading Stars announce US tour dates
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros announce new North American tour dates
It seems like just yesterday (it was actually September…) when Jamie posted about Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros touring all over the country and “driving around in a converted school bus and playing music like it’s 1969 all over again”. Well, these ladies and gents move quickly with their shows, and they’re on to… Continue reading Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros announce new North American tour dates
Megafaun to release new mini-album this summer
Oh my beard. This summer, Megafaun will be releasing a 36-minute “mini-album,” titled Heretofore, which comes on the heels of their super-acclaimed 2009 release Gather, Form & Fly. The band will be going back into the studio this fall to record their next proper full length, so this upcoming set isn’t it. According to the… Continue reading Megafaun to release new mini-album this summer
So much new The National news, you guys
Considering I know you guys don’t read any other music publication besides Knox Road, you might be asking, “Hey, Jon, what’s going on with those guys in The National?” Well, so much is going on with those guys in The National! We just haven’t covered it. So now it’s time for a supermegapost of information.… Continue reading So much new The National news, you guys
Josh Todd (Bark Cat Bark)’s non-involvement with Eli et Papillon’s original song, “Coffre Fort”
Last night I received an interesting comment on an artist profile I wrote back in May on Bark Cat Bark, the now-defunct project of French songwriter/composer, Josh Todd. The comment read: Bark Cat Bark is actually making money with a song he stole from a friend of mine. The song is Coffre Fort, and according… Continue reading Josh Todd (Bark Cat Bark)’s non-involvement with Eli et Papillon’s original song, “Coffre Fort”