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The Hold Steady Are Out To Conquer The World, Interweb
For some reason Pitchfork reported on this today, saying that it was an "Exclusive," but I don't buy it because I knew about it on Monday. So I'm going to report on it now, non-exclusively.
I'm not exactly sure why at this point, and I'll let you know when I do, but The Hold Steady have launched a video confessional website (www.boysandgirlsinamerica.com). Here's the official statement:
"Boys and Girls in America.
This whole album is about guys, girls, love, and growing up in america. We want to you know about what you think about the opposite sex, relationships, love, the whole shebang.
We want to see you!
We want you to make a video testimonial. Post about your life, your loves, your high's, and your lows. Your first date to your worst date. Your party fouls and your massive nights. Show us what you got!"
Wow. In other news, their new record Boys and Girls In America (like the site), will be out on October 3 off of Vagrant Records. And prior to that, the homeboys are touring like crazy, here are the dates (Notice two dates in Minneapolis, so you have no excuse not to go):
09-30 Hamden, CT - Masonic Temple *
10-01 New York, NY - Irving Plaza
10-02 Baltimore, MD - Ottobar *
10-04 Atlanta, GA - The Earl
10-05 Birmingham, AL - Bottle Tree
10-06 Memphis, TN - Hi Tone Cafe
10-07 Denton, TX - Hailey's
10-08 Austin, TX - Emo's
10-09 Houston, TX - Walter's on Washington
10-12 Tucson, AZ - Club Congress
10-13 San Diego, CA - Brick by Brick
10-14 Costa Mesa, CA - Detroit Bar
10-16 Los Angeles, CA - Troubadour
10-17 San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall
10-19 Portland, OR - Lola's
10-20 Vancouver, British Columbia - Plaza Club
10-21 Seattle, WA - Crocodile Cafe
10-24 Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
10-25 Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
10-26 Chicago, IL - Metro
10-27 Detroit, MI - Magic Stick
10-28 Toronto, Ontario - Horseshoe Tavern
10-30 Cambridge, MA - Middle East
I'm not exactly sure why at this point, and I'll let you know when I do, but The Hold Steady have launched a video confessional website (www.boysandgirlsinamerica.com). Here's the official statement:
"Boys and Girls in America.
This whole album is about guys, girls, love, and growing up in america. We want to you know about what you think about the opposite sex, relationships, love, the whole shebang.
We want to see you!
We want you to make a video testimonial. Post about your life, your loves, your high's, and your lows. Your first date to your worst date. Your party fouls and your massive nights. Show us what you got!"
Wow. In other news, their new record Boys and Girls In America (like the site), will be out on October 3 off of Vagrant Records. And prior to that, the homeboys are touring like crazy, here are the dates (Notice two dates in Minneapolis, so you have no excuse not to go):
09-30 Hamden, CT - Masonic Temple *
10-01 New York, NY - Irving Plaza
10-02 Baltimore, MD - Ottobar *
10-04 Atlanta, GA - The Earl
10-05 Birmingham, AL - Bottle Tree
10-06 Memphis, TN - Hi Tone Cafe
10-07 Denton, TX - Hailey's
10-08 Austin, TX - Emo's
10-09 Houston, TX - Walter's on Washington
10-12 Tucson, AZ - Club Congress
10-13 San Diego, CA - Brick by Brick
10-14 Costa Mesa, CA - Detroit Bar
10-16 Los Angeles, CA - Troubadour
10-17 San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall
10-19 Portland, OR - Lola's
10-20 Vancouver, British Columbia - Plaza Club
10-21 Seattle, WA - Crocodile Cafe
10-24 Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
10-25 Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
10-26 Chicago, IL - Metro
10-27 Detroit, MI - Magic Stick
10-28 Toronto, Ontario - Horseshoe Tavern
10-30 Cambridge, MA - Middle East
Chin Up Chin Up Tour On The Level
Chin Up Chin Up will be hitting the road for about a month opening on select dates for the Cursive/Thermals party. Here are the dates:
10.06.06 - Pittsburgh, PA (Brillobox)
10.08.06 - New Haven, CT (Bar Night Club w/ Oxford Collapse)
10.09.06 - New Britain, CT (Semesters w/ Oxford Collapse)
10.10.06 - Buffalo, NY (Mohawk Place w/ Oxford Collapse)
10.11.06 - Cleveland, OH (The Spot At Case Western w/ Oxford Collapse)
10.13.06 - Chicago, IL (Empty Bottlw w/ w/ Oxford Collapse, Make Believe)
10.15.06 - Denver, CO (Ogden Theatre w/ Cursive, The Thermals)
10.17.06 - Salt Lake City, UT (In The Venue w/ Cursive, The Thermals)
10.18.06 - Boise, ID (The Venue w/ Cursive, The Thermals)
10.19.06 - Walla Walla, WA (Whitman College)
10.20.06 - Seattle, WA (Neumos w/ Cursive, The Thermals)
10.21.06 - Portland, OR (Roseland Theatre w/ Cursive, The Thermals)
10.23.06 - San Francisco, CA (The Fillmore w/ Cursive, The Thermals)
10.24.06 - Los Angeles, CA (Safari Sams)
10.26.06 - Denton, TX (Rubber Gloves w/ Oxford Collapse)
10.28.06 - Baton Rouge, LA (Spanish Moon w/ Oxford Collapse)
10.30.06 - Mt. Pleasant, SC (The Village Tavern w/ Oxford Collapse)
11.01.06 - Washington, DC (Black Cat w/ Oxford Collapse)
10.06.06 - Pittsburgh, PA (Brillobox)
10.08.06 - New Haven, CT (Bar Night Club w/ Oxford Collapse)
10.09.06 - New Britain, CT (Semesters w/ Oxford Collapse)
10.10.06 - Buffalo, NY (Mohawk Place w/ Oxford Collapse)
10.11.06 - Cleveland, OH (The Spot At Case Western w/ Oxford Collapse)
10.13.06 - Chicago, IL (Empty Bottlw w/ w/ Oxford Collapse, Make Believe)
10.15.06 - Denver, CO (Ogden Theatre w/ Cursive, The Thermals)
10.17.06 - Salt Lake City, UT (In The Venue w/ Cursive, The Thermals)
10.18.06 - Boise, ID (The Venue w/ Cursive, The Thermals)
10.19.06 - Walla Walla, WA (Whitman College)
10.20.06 - Seattle, WA (Neumos w/ Cursive, The Thermals)
10.21.06 - Portland, OR (Roseland Theatre w/ Cursive, The Thermals)
10.23.06 - San Francisco, CA (The Fillmore w/ Cursive, The Thermals)
10.24.06 - Los Angeles, CA (Safari Sams)
10.26.06 - Denton, TX (Rubber Gloves w/ Oxford Collapse)
10.28.06 - Baton Rouge, LA (Spanish Moon w/ Oxford Collapse)
10.30.06 - Mt. Pleasant, SC (The Village Tavern w/ Oxford Collapse)
11.01.06 - Washington, DC (Black Cat w/ Oxford Collapse)
Two Gallants Announce Fall Tour
Along with Langhorne Slim and Trainwreck Riders tagging along for support, Saddle Creek's most recent success story Two Gallants will be spending half of September and most of October on the road (but no Minneapolis date).
Here are the dates:
09.20.06 - Portland, OR (Doug Fir)
09.21.06 - Seattle, WA (The Crocodile)
09.22.06 - Vancouver, BC (Pat's Pub)
09.23.06 - Olympia, WA (The Capitol Theater)
09.25.06 - Salt Lake City, UT (Kilby Court)
09.26.06 - Denver, CO (Hi-Dive)
09.27.06 - Rapid City, SD (TBA)
09.28.06 - Fargo, ND (The Aquarium)
09.29.06 - Omaha, NE (Sokol Underground)
09.30.06 - Chicago, IL (Empty Bottle)
10.02.06 - Toronto, ON (Horseshoe)
10.04.06 - Montreal, QC (La Sala Rosa, Pop Montreal w/ Damien Jurado)
10.05.06 - Boston, MA (Middle East Upstairs)
10.09.06 - Philadelphia, PA (First Unitarian)
10.11.06 - Nashville, TN (The Basement)
10.13.06 - Houston, TX (Walter's on Washington)
10.14.06 - Austin, TX (Emo's)
10.15.06 - Lubbock, TX (Jake's Backroom)
10.17.06 - Tucson, AZ (Solar Culture)
10.18.06 - Phoenix, AZ (TBA)
10.19.06 - San Diego, CA (Casbah)
10.20.06 - Los Angeles, CA (Troubadour)
10.21.06 - San Francisco, CA (Bottom of the Hill)
10.22.06 - San Francisco, CA (Bottom of the Hill)
Here are the dates:
09.20.06 - Portland, OR (Doug Fir)
09.21.06 - Seattle, WA (The Crocodile)
09.22.06 - Vancouver, BC (Pat's Pub)
09.23.06 - Olympia, WA (The Capitol Theater)
09.25.06 - Salt Lake City, UT (Kilby Court)
09.26.06 - Denver, CO (Hi-Dive)
09.27.06 - Rapid City, SD (TBA)
09.28.06 - Fargo, ND (The Aquarium)
09.29.06 - Omaha, NE (Sokol Underground)
09.30.06 - Chicago, IL (Empty Bottle)
10.02.06 - Toronto, ON (Horseshoe)
10.04.06 - Montreal, QC (La Sala Rosa, Pop Montreal w/ Damien Jurado)
10.05.06 - Boston, MA (Middle East Upstairs)
10.09.06 - Philadelphia, PA (First Unitarian)
10.11.06 - Nashville, TN (The Basement)
10.13.06 - Houston, TX (Walter's on Washington)
10.14.06 - Austin, TX (Emo's)
10.15.06 - Lubbock, TX (Jake's Backroom)
10.17.06 - Tucson, AZ (Solar Culture)
10.18.06 - Phoenix, AZ (TBA)
10.19.06 - San Diego, CA (Casbah)
10.20.06 - Los Angeles, CA (Troubadour)
10.21.06 - San Francisco, CA (Bottom of the Hill)
10.22.06 - San Francisco, CA (Bottom of the Hill)
Tapes 'n Tapes To Release 'Cowbell' As A Single
For as much as I enjoy Tapes 'n Tapes, I haven't been wowed by them in a while. However, rumor has it that XL will be releasing a 7" single of "Cowbell" (my single most favoritest Tapes song) come September 4. Along with the hot little collectors item, the brothers Tapes will be releasing a music video for the very same song. And ah? What's that you ask? Where can I see this video?
Right here.
Right here.
Touch and Go 25 Year Anniversary Block Party
This looks like a ton of fun, and if I didn't have to work the 45 Degrees North Festival (which you should all go to), I would be there. If you're in Chicago and are free these, definitely check it out.
All music is at the Hideout in Chicago, IL.
Friday, September 8
9:00pm - !!!
8:00pm - Ted Leo + Pharmacists
7:00pm - Girls Against Boys
6:00pm - Supersystem
5:00pm - The Shipping News
Saturday, September 9
9:00pm - Shellac
8:40pm - Big Black
7:45pm - Man...or Astroman?
6:50pm - Scratch Acid
6:30pm - Sally Timms
6:00pm - Negative Approach
5:40pm - PW Long
4:55pm - Didjits
4:35pm - Jon & Kat (Mekons/The Ex)
3:50pm - Killdozer
2:55pm - The Ex
2:35pm - Tim & Andy (Silkworm)
1:50pm - Pegboy
12:55pm - Uzeda
12:00pm - The New Year
Sunday, September 10
9:00pm - Calexico
8:00pm - Pinback
7:00pm - CocoRosie
6:05pm - The Black Heart Procession
5:45pm - Brick Layer Cake
5:00pm - Seam
4:40pm - Tara Jane O'Neil
3:55pm - Three Mile Pilot
3:00pm - Enon
2:00pm - The Monorchid
1:00pm - Quasi
12:00pm - Arcwelder
All music is at the Hideout in Chicago, IL.
Friday, September 8
9:00pm - !!!
8:00pm - Ted Leo + Pharmacists
7:00pm - Girls Against Boys
6:00pm - Supersystem
5:00pm - The Shipping News
Saturday, September 9
9:00pm - Shellac
8:40pm - Big Black
7:45pm - Man...or Astroman?
6:50pm - Scratch Acid
6:30pm - Sally Timms
6:00pm - Negative Approach
5:40pm - PW Long
4:55pm - Didjits
4:35pm - Jon & Kat (Mekons/The Ex)
3:50pm - Killdozer
2:55pm - The Ex
2:35pm - Tim & Andy (Silkworm)
1:50pm - Pegboy
12:55pm - Uzeda
12:00pm - The New Year
Sunday, September 10
9:00pm - Calexico
8:00pm - Pinback
7:00pm - CocoRosie
6:05pm - The Black Heart Procession
5:45pm - Brick Layer Cake
5:00pm - Seam
4:40pm - Tara Jane O'Neil
3:55pm - Three Mile Pilot
3:00pm - Enon
2:00pm - The Monorchid
1:00pm - Quasi
12:00pm - Arcwelder
Thom Yorke Interview Posted
Were you fooled? Did you think we were able to interview him? No? Well, anywho, XM radio just put up a rare interview with Yorke here, it's pretty interesting.
Raconteurs Open for Bob Dylan On Brief Stretch
Double down and the Spruce Caboose will have the honor of sharing the stage with Bob Dylan for a week starting in early November. No Minneapolis date, sorrry.
11.09.06 - Portland, ME (Cumberland County Civic Center)
11.11.06 - Boston, MA (Agganis Arena)
11.12.06 - Boston, MA (Agganis Arena)
11.13.06 - Uniondale, NY (Nassau Coliseum)
11.15.06 - Amherst, MA (Univ. of MA Mullins Center)
11.16.06 - East Rutherford, NJ (Continental Airlines)
11.17.06 - Fairfax, VA (Patriot Center)
11.18.06 - Philadelphia, PA (Wachovia Spectrum)
11.09.06 - Portland, ME (Cumberland County Civic Center)
11.11.06 - Boston, MA (Agganis Arena)
11.12.06 - Boston, MA (Agganis Arena)
11.13.06 - Uniondale, NY (Nassau Coliseum)
11.15.06 - Amherst, MA (Univ. of MA Mullins Center)
11.16.06 - East Rutherford, NJ (Continental Airlines)
11.17.06 - Fairfax, VA (Patriot Center)
11.18.06 - Philadelphia, PA (Wachovia Spectrum)
New Bloc Party U.S. Tour Dates
The Bloc Party are returning in November with Panic! at the Disco.
Kele Okereke said, "We're really excited to come back to America, especially with Panic at the Disco. We hope that our audience and their audience can each discover a great new band."
Ya know what Kele? Eww.
The Dates:
11.07.06 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL (Bank Atlantic Center)
11.08.06 - Orlando, FL (UCF Arena)
11.09.06 - Atlanta, GA (Hi Fi Buys Amphitheatre)
11.10.06 - Charlotte, NC (Cricket Arena)
11.11.06 - Washington, DC (Patriot Center)
11.13.06 - New York, NY (Madison Square Garden Theatre)
11.14.06 - New York, NY (Madison Square Garden Theatre)
11.16.06 - Toronto, ON (Ricoh Coliseum)
11.17.06 - Rochester, NY (Gordon Field House R.I.T.)
11.18.06 - Lowell, MA (Paul E. Tsongas Arena)
11.19.06 - Philadelphia, PA (Wachovia Center)
11.21.06 - Detroit, MI (The Palace of Auburn Hills)
11.22.06 - Chicago, IL (UIC Pavilion)
11.24.06 - Minneapolis, MN (US Bank Theatre at the Target Center)
11.25.06 - St. Charles, MO (St. Charles County Family Arena)
11.26.06 - Council Bluffs, IA (Mid America Center)
11.28.06 - Denver, CO (Magness Arena/ U of Denver's Ritchie)
11.29.06 - Salt Lake City, UT (The E Center)
12.01.06 - Portland, OR (Memorial Coliseum)
12.02.06 - Vancouver, BC (Pacific Coliseum)
12.03.06 - Seattle, WA (Everett Events Center)
12.05.06 - San Jose, CA (HP Pavilion)
12.06.06 - Long Beach, CA (Long Beach Arena)
12.07.06 - Glendale, AZ (Glendale Arena)
12.08.06 - Las Vegas, NV (Orleans Theatre)
12.09.06 - San Diego, CA (ipayOne Center)
Kele Okereke said, "We're really excited to come back to America, especially with Panic at the Disco. We hope that our audience and their audience can each discover a great new band."
Ya know what Kele? Eww.
The Dates:
11.07.06 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL (Bank Atlantic Center)
11.08.06 - Orlando, FL (UCF Arena)
11.09.06 - Atlanta, GA (Hi Fi Buys Amphitheatre)
11.10.06 - Charlotte, NC (Cricket Arena)
11.11.06 - Washington, DC (Patriot Center)
11.13.06 - New York, NY (Madison Square Garden Theatre)
11.14.06 - New York, NY (Madison Square Garden Theatre)
11.16.06 - Toronto, ON (Ricoh Coliseum)
11.17.06 - Rochester, NY (Gordon Field House R.I.T.)
11.18.06 - Lowell, MA (Paul E. Tsongas Arena)
11.19.06 - Philadelphia, PA (Wachovia Center)
11.21.06 - Detroit, MI (The Palace of Auburn Hills)
11.22.06 - Chicago, IL (UIC Pavilion)
11.24.06 - Minneapolis, MN (US Bank Theatre at the Target Center)
11.25.06 - St. Charles, MO (St. Charles County Family Arena)
11.26.06 - Council Bluffs, IA (Mid America Center)
11.28.06 - Denver, CO (Magness Arena/ U of Denver's Ritchie)
11.29.06 - Salt Lake City, UT (The E Center)
12.01.06 - Portland, OR (Memorial Coliseum)
12.02.06 - Vancouver, BC (Pacific Coliseum)
12.03.06 - Seattle, WA (Everett Events Center)
12.05.06 - San Jose, CA (HP Pavilion)
12.06.06 - Long Beach, CA (Long Beach Arena)
12.07.06 - Glendale, AZ (Glendale Arena)
12.08.06 - Las Vegas, NV (Orleans Theatre)
12.09.06 - San Diego, CA (ipayOne Center)
TV on the Radio Announce Tour
Brooklyn's TV on the Radio announced the dates for their upcoming North American tour this week in support of Return to Cookie Mountain (expect a Sliver review shortly). Apparently, these guys are David Bowie's new favorite band (sorry, Arcade Fire), and if that doesn't convince you to check them out, nothing will. Here are the dates:
09-14 New Orleans, LA - Republic
09-15 Dallas, TX - Gypsy Tea Room & Ballroom
09-16 Austin, TX - Zilker Park
09-17 Austin, TX - Emo's Austin
09-19 Boulder, CO - Fox Theatre
09-24 Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl
09-25 San Diego, CA - Soma
09-26 Pomona, CA - Glass House
09-27 Santa Barbara, CA - Soho Restaurant & Music Club
09-29 Sacramento, CA - The Library
09-30 Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheater (Download Festival)
10-02 Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom
10-03 Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom
10-04 Seattle, WA - Showbox Showroom & Lounge
10-07 Fargo, ND - Playmakers
10-08 Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
10-09 Chicago, IL - Metro
10-10 Detroit, MI - St. Andrews Hall
10-12 Toronto, ON - Opera House
10-13 Montreal, QC - Le National
10-14 Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club
10-17 New York, NY - Irving Plaza
10-18 New York, NY - Irving Plaza
10-20 Baltimore, MD - Sonar Lounge
10-21 Philadelphia, PA - Starlight Lounge
09-14 New Orleans, LA - Republic
09-15 Dallas, TX - Gypsy Tea Room & Ballroom
09-16 Austin, TX - Zilker Park
09-17 Austin, TX - Emo's Austin
09-19 Boulder, CO - Fox Theatre
09-24 Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl
09-25 San Diego, CA - Soma
09-26 Pomona, CA - Glass House
09-27 Santa Barbara, CA - Soho Restaurant & Music Club
09-29 Sacramento, CA - The Library
09-30 Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheater (Download Festival)
10-02 Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom
10-03 Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom
10-04 Seattle, WA - Showbox Showroom & Lounge
10-07 Fargo, ND - Playmakers
10-08 Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
10-09 Chicago, IL - Metro
10-10 Detroit, MI - St. Andrews Hall
10-12 Toronto, ON - Opera House
10-13 Montreal, QC - Le National
10-14 Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club
10-17 New York, NY - Irving Plaza
10-18 New York, NY - Irving Plaza
10-20 Baltimore, MD - Sonar Lounge
10-21 Philadelphia, PA - Starlight Lounge
Pitchfork unveils new Hold Steady track
Holy buckets, Batman, it's a new Hold Steady track. The fine folks over at Pitchfork unveiled this brand spankin' new track from the Hold Steady highly anticipated follow-up to last year's uber-successful Seperation Sunday. Judging by this track, the forthcoming Boys and Girls in America is going to rock. Hard. Until Oct. 3, enjoy a morsel of "Chips Ahoy." (Ouch, bad pun.)
Check it here
Check it here
Minus the Bear Works on Remix, New Tour
Minus the Bear will be headlining a great tour consisting of Russian Circles, the Velvet Teen and Rhymesayer POS. The tour will begin on October 5th in Chicago.
They are also working on a remix of the fantastic Menos El Oso (Suicide Squeeze).
The dates:
10.05.06 - Chicago, IL (Logan Square Auditorium)
10.07.06 - Grand Rapids, MI (Intersection)
10.08.06 - Detroit, MI (St. Andrews Hall)
10.09.06 - Buffalo, NY (Showplace Theatre)
10.11.06 - Cambridge, MA (The Middle East)
10.12.06 - New York, NY (Irving Plaza)
10.13.06 - Philadelphia, PA (Trocadero Theatre)
10.14.06 - Washington, DC (Black Cat)
10.16.06 - Asheville, NC (The Rocket Club)
10.17.06 - Newport, KY (Southgate House)
10.18.06 - Indianapolis, IN (Emerson Theatre)
10.19.06 - Louisville, KY (Headliners Music Hall)
10.20.06 - Nashville, TN (Exit/In)
10.21.06 - Birmingham, AL (Bottletree Lounge)
10.22.06 - Atlanta, GA (Drunken Unicorn)
10.23.06 - Atlanta, GA (Drunken Unicorn)
10.25.06 - Jacksonville, FL (Jack Rabbit's)
10.26.06 - Tallahassee, FL (Club Downunder)
10.27.06 - Gainesville, FL (Abbey Road)
10.28.06 - Orlando, FL (Club At Firestone)
10.30.06 - Houston, TX (Warehouse Live)
10.31.06 - Denton, TX (Hailey's)
11.01.06 - Austin, TX (Emo's)
11.03.06 - Albuquerque, NM (Launchpad)
11.04.06 - Tucson, AZ (Club Congress)
11.05.06 - Tempe, AZ (The Clubhouse)
11.06.06 - San Diego, CA (Epicentre)
11.08.06 - Pomona, CA (Glasshouse)
11.09.06 - Los Angeles, CA (El Rey Theatre)
11.10.06 - San Francisco, CA (Bimbo's 365 Club)
They are also working on a remix of the fantastic Menos El Oso (Suicide Squeeze).
The dates:
10.05.06 - Chicago, IL (Logan Square Auditorium)
10.07.06 - Grand Rapids, MI (Intersection)
10.08.06 - Detroit, MI (St. Andrews Hall)
10.09.06 - Buffalo, NY (Showplace Theatre)
10.11.06 - Cambridge, MA (The Middle East)
10.12.06 - New York, NY (Irving Plaza)
10.13.06 - Philadelphia, PA (Trocadero Theatre)
10.14.06 - Washington, DC (Black Cat)
10.16.06 - Asheville, NC (The Rocket Club)
10.17.06 - Newport, KY (Southgate House)
10.18.06 - Indianapolis, IN (Emerson Theatre)
10.19.06 - Louisville, KY (Headliners Music Hall)
10.20.06 - Nashville, TN (Exit/In)
10.21.06 - Birmingham, AL (Bottletree Lounge)
10.22.06 - Atlanta, GA (Drunken Unicorn)
10.23.06 - Atlanta, GA (Drunken Unicorn)
10.25.06 - Jacksonville, FL (Jack Rabbit's)
10.26.06 - Tallahassee, FL (Club Downunder)
10.27.06 - Gainesville, FL (Abbey Road)
10.28.06 - Orlando, FL (Club At Firestone)
10.30.06 - Houston, TX (Warehouse Live)
10.31.06 - Denton, TX (Hailey's)
11.01.06 - Austin, TX (Emo's)
11.03.06 - Albuquerque, NM (Launchpad)
11.04.06 - Tucson, AZ (Club Congress)
11.05.06 - Tempe, AZ (The Clubhouse)
11.06.06 - San Diego, CA (Epicentre)
11.08.06 - Pomona, CA (Glasshouse)
11.09.06 - Los Angeles, CA (El Rey Theatre)
11.10.06 - San Francisco, CA (Bimbo's 365 Club)
Placebo Announces US Tour Dates
Here are the Placebo North America tour dates, mark your calendars:
10.17.06 - Phoenix, AZ (Marquee Theater)
10.18.06 - San Diego, CA (House of Blues)
10.19.06 - Las Vegas, NV (MTV Latin Awards - House of Blues)
10.22.06 - Los Angeles, CA (Greek Theater) w/ She Wants Revenge
10.24.06 - San Francisco, CA (Warfield Theater) w/ She Wants Revenge
10.25.06 - Portland, OR (Roseland) w/ She Wants Revenge
10.26.06 - Seattle, WA (Showbox) w/ She Wants Revenge
10.28.06 - Denver, CO (Gothic) w/ She Wants Revenge
10.29.06 - Kansas City, MO (Madrid) w/ She Wants Revenge
10.31.06 - Mexico City, MX (Sports Palace) w/ She Wants Revenge
11.02.06 - Minneapolis, MN (Fine Line Cafe) w/ She Wants Revenge
11.03.06 - Chicago, IL (Riviera) w/ She Wants Revenge
11.04.06 - Cleveland, OH (Agora) w/ She Wants Revenge
11.06.06 - Philadelphia, PA (Electric Factory) w/ She Wants Revenge
11.07.06 - New York, NY (Nokia Theater) w/ She Wants Revenge
11.08.06 - Boston, MA (Avalon) w/ She Wants Revenge
10.17.06 - Phoenix, AZ (Marquee Theater)
10.18.06 - San Diego, CA (House of Blues)
10.19.06 - Las Vegas, NV (MTV Latin Awards - House of Blues)
10.22.06 - Los Angeles, CA (Greek Theater) w/ She Wants Revenge
10.24.06 - San Francisco, CA (Warfield Theater) w/ She Wants Revenge
10.25.06 - Portland, OR (Roseland) w/ She Wants Revenge
10.26.06 - Seattle, WA (Showbox) w/ She Wants Revenge
10.28.06 - Denver, CO (Gothic) w/ She Wants Revenge
10.29.06 - Kansas City, MO (Madrid) w/ She Wants Revenge
10.31.06 - Mexico City, MX (Sports Palace) w/ She Wants Revenge
11.02.06 - Minneapolis, MN (Fine Line Cafe) w/ She Wants Revenge
11.03.06 - Chicago, IL (Riviera) w/ She Wants Revenge
11.04.06 - Cleveland, OH (Agora) w/ She Wants Revenge
11.06.06 - Philadelphia, PA (Electric Factory) w/ She Wants Revenge
11.07.06 - New York, NY (Nokia Theater) w/ She Wants Revenge
11.08.06 - Boston, MA (Avalon) w/ She Wants Revenge
Test Icicle/Whirlwind Heat Supergroup Forms
According to NME, Ex-Test Icicle Devonte Hynes has joined up with members of Whirlwind Heart to form Lightspeed Heat. They have a myspace page, sort of here.
Smashing Pumpkins Are Recording Their New Album, OMG
Mr. Billy Corgan posted the following message on the band's official website:
"The Smashing Pumpkins are currently in the recording studio with legendary producer Roy Thomas Baker (Queen, The Cars, The Darkness), at work on their first new album since 1999."
The band is back together in full force. I'm a little worried, but, well. Yeah.
"The Smashing Pumpkins are currently in the recording studio with legendary producer Roy Thomas Baker (Queen, The Cars, The Darkness), at work on their first new album since 1999."
The band is back together in full force. I'm a little worried, but, well. Yeah.
Placebo to Tour America
Rumor has it that Placebo will be coming to America this October and November. No specific dates have been set, but when they are, they will be posted here - on lock down.
In other news, the guys will be releasing a DVD in September in the UK.
In other news, the guys will be releasing a DVD in September in the UK.
Stnnng Ready Fake Fake
Okay, we're a little behind the ball on this news update, but even the great ones slip up. Remember when Jordan rocked the 45 and the Bulls got owned by the Magic in the second round and everyone said MJ was done? Next season, the Bulls go 72-10 proceed to win three consecutive NBA championships. We're more Timberpup than '96 Bulls, but still, the analogy holds together: we won't let the STNNNG out of our sight again, especially since the band will be releasing its new full length, Fake Fake, in November of 2006. Furthermore, the STNNNG are going to drop the album at the 4th Annual Lunch Show at the 7th Street Entry on Nov. 18. If that's not exciting enough, Signal to Trust will also drop their as-yet-untitled new longplayer on the same day, at the same show. Hot.
New Shins Album Delayed...Again
Expecting some new Shins material to change your life in 2006? Too bad. The band has pushed back the release of its third album for the third time, but a recent news update on their website promises it will be well worth the wait: "We can't leak any details, but we have never been more happy with anything that we've ever recorded before. And we can definitely say that it is due to the fact that we've been given so much time to perfect it. The record is the best we've ever done. We hope that you will agree." The album is now schedule for a first quarter '07 release.
Clearly, the Shins don't adhere to the ever-popular "take quick advantage of possible fame and mainstream success" school of business. It's been three years since Chutes too Narrow came out and two years since the Garden State Soundtrack infiltrated female hearts across the country. Sliver eagerly anticipates the triumphant return of The Shins and a new Zach Braff movie to pimp the hell out of them Seth Cohen style.
Clearly, the Shins don't adhere to the ever-popular "take quick advantage of possible fame and mainstream success" school of business. It's been three years since Chutes too Narrow came out and two years since the Garden State Soundtrack infiltrated female hearts across the country. Sliver eagerly anticipates the triumphant return of The Shins and a new Zach Braff movie to pimp the hell out of them Seth Cohen style.
Death From Above 1979 Breaks Up
According to a post made on their official website, DFA1979 has called it a day.
The post reads: "I know it's been forever since I wrote anything on here. I'm sure by now most of you assume the band isn't happening anymore since there are no shows, no work on a new album, etc. Well I wanted to let you know that your assumptions are correct. We decided to stop doing the band... actually we decided that almost a year ago."
"We started as a punk band with pop aspirations and we met every goal we set for ourselves. A few weeks ago, the album finally went gold in Canada and that was the final mark I really wanted to reach."
"Over the last 3 years of touring, Sebastien and I had grown apart to such an extent that the only real time we spoke was just before we would play and during interviews. We both changed so much that the people we were by the end of it, probably wouldn't have been friends if they were to meet for the first time again. It's a totally normal function of growing up."
"It would be more sad if we stopped changing and growing and kept playing the same songs for 40 years like the Rolling Stones. For me that would be a nightmare."
The post reads: "I know it's been forever since I wrote anything on here. I'm sure by now most of you assume the band isn't happening anymore since there are no shows, no work on a new album, etc. Well I wanted to let you know that your assumptions are correct. We decided to stop doing the band... actually we decided that almost a year ago."
"We started as a punk band with pop aspirations and we met every goal we set for ourselves. A few weeks ago, the album finally went gold in Canada and that was the final mark I really wanted to reach."
"Over the last 3 years of touring, Sebastien and I had grown apart to such an extent that the only real time we spoke was just before we would play and during interviews. We both changed so much that the people we were by the end of it, probably wouldn't have been friends if they were to meet for the first time again. It's a totally normal function of growing up."
"It would be more sad if we stopped changing and growing and kept playing the same songs for 40 years like the Rolling Stones. For me that would be a nightmare."
Hot New Band: Belaire
Belaire
"Back Into The Wall"
Grade: A
The Austin, Texas native Belaire have stolen our hearts, big time. Combining warm synths and sunny pop melodies, the all-star team band has put together something really great. A little bit like Rad Zapping Hockey Night, but maybe with a little leg.
Download "Back Into The Wall" here.
"Back Into The Wall"
Grade: A
The Austin, Texas native Belaire have stolen our hearts, big time. Combining warm synths and sunny pop melodies, the all-star team band has put together something really great. A little bit like Rad Zapping Hockey Night, but maybe with a little leg.
Download "Back Into The Wall" here.
Black Keys Announce Tour Dates
The Black Keys new record Magic Potion will be coming out on Nonesuch records on September 12 and the duo will be hitting the West Coast on for a few dates, here's to hoping they come here, eventually.
Tour Dates:
09.06.06 - Seattle, WA (Showbox)
09.07.06 - Portland, OR (Roseland Theater)
09.09.06 - San Francisco, CA (The Filmore)
09.14.06 - Los Angeles, CA (Avalon)
09.15.06 - San Diego, CA (House Of Blues)
Tour Dates:
09.06.06 - Seattle, WA (Showbox)
09.07.06 - Portland, OR (Roseland Theater)
09.09.06 - San Francisco, CA (The Filmore)
09.14.06 - Los Angeles, CA (Avalon)
09.15.06 - San Diego, CA (House Of Blues)
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Announce Tour Dates, Even One Here
Along with Architecture In Helsinki and Takka Takka, CYHSY will be in town on October 4 in the Mainroom. Rumor has it that they're not very good live, but are probably worth seeing before they break up.
09.26.06 - Boston, MA (Avalon)
09.28.06 - New York, NY (Central Park - Rumsey Playfield)
09.30.06 - Philadelphia, PA (Trocadero)
10.01.06 - Cleveland, OH (House Of Blues)
10.02.06 - Chicago, IL (Vic Theater)
10.03.06 - Chicago, IL (Vic Theater)
10.04.06 - Minneapolis, MN (First Avenue)
10.06.06 - Englewood, CO (Gothic Theater)
10.07.06 - Boulder, CO (Boulder Theater)
10.10.06 - Seattle, WA (The Showbox)
10.11.06 - Seattle, WA (The Showbox)
10.12.06 - Portland, OR (Crystal Ballroom)
10.13.06 - San Francisco, CA (Warfield Theater)
10.14.06 - Los Angeles, CA (Henry Fonda Theater)
10.15.06 - Los Angeles, CA (Henry Fonda Theater)
09.26.06 - Boston, MA (Avalon)
09.28.06 - New York, NY (Central Park - Rumsey Playfield)
09.30.06 - Philadelphia, PA (Trocadero)
10.01.06 - Cleveland, OH (House Of Blues)
10.02.06 - Chicago, IL (Vic Theater)
10.03.06 - Chicago, IL (Vic Theater)
10.04.06 - Minneapolis, MN (First Avenue)
10.06.06 - Englewood, CO (Gothic Theater)
10.07.06 - Boulder, CO (Boulder Theater)
10.10.06 - Seattle, WA (The Showbox)
10.11.06 - Seattle, WA (The Showbox)
10.12.06 - Portland, OR (Crystal Ballroom)
10.13.06 - San Francisco, CA (Warfield Theater)
10.14.06 - Los Angeles, CA (Henry Fonda Theater)
10.15.06 - Los Angeles, CA (Henry Fonda Theater)
Download the New Zutons Track Here
"Why Won't You Give Me Your Love"
The Zutons
Grade: B
The production value has gone up, but it's still just pretty straightforward: zippy, four-on-the-floor 60s rock. The lyrics leave something to be desired, but the Zutons' professionalism carries the song.
Check it out, it's pretty cool. Download it here.
The Zutons
Grade: B
The production value has gone up, but it's still just pretty straightforward: zippy, four-on-the-floor 60s rock. The lyrics leave something to be desired, but the Zutons' professionalism carries the song.
Check it out, it's pretty cool. Download it here.
OK Go Makes Fantastic Video That You Need To Watch
No lies, Chicago-based love-rockers OK Go have a new single out "Here It Goes Again" fully equipped with a killer, I say killer, video. I'm going to try to post it here, but if it doesn't work, check it out on YouTube here.
Oh yeah, and 15 takes is all it took.
Oh yeah, and 15 takes is all it took.