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[News] Metallica Announces Orion Music Festival On June 23-24 In Atlantic City
Earlier today Metallica announced that they are launching a two-day festival in Atlantic City,NJ called Orion Music Festival. The festival will take place on June 23 - 24 2012 with the band headlining both nights of the event. The band also revealed that they will perform The Black Album in its entirety during one of the two nights. Tickets for fan club members go on sale tomorrow (2/8) at 10am ET and tickets for the general public go on sale on Saturday (2/11) at 11am ET.
Other artists included in the lineup for the two-day event include: Arctic Monkeys, Avenged Sevenfold, Modest Mouse, The Gaslight Anthem, Cage The Elephant, Fucked Up, Best Coast, Hot Snakes, Titus Andronicus, Gary Clark Jr., Lucero, Roky Erickson, The Black Angels, The Sword, A Place to Bury Strangers, and Liturgy. There will also be a lifestyle element included in the festival that will showcase each member of Metallica's interests - allowing fan to interact directly with each of the band members.
More details about the event are expected to unfold in the coming months. For more information head over to http://orionmusicandmore.com.
[News] Here We Go Magic Details Third LP 'A Different Ship'
Brooklyn indie rock outfit Here We Go Magic have announced that their third studio album, now titled A Different Ship, will be released on May 8th via Secretly Canadian. Along with the announcement, the band has made the first song from the album, "Make Up Your Mind," available for download, so feel free to grab it below.
When speaking with Stereogum, the band's frontman Luke Temple said that, when comparing A Different Ship to their last album Pigeons, that "Pigeons had a lot more artifice in it. I’m sure there will be haters saying it’s a slick sound, but actually this record is much more organic. This album is just us." Along with comparing the two works, Temple commented on working with Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich, saying "All in all, it was super great. He’s just fundamentally an easy guy and became a friend. He’s very humble and incredibly efficient with his work. I mean, he is who he is for a reason. It’s like the same feeling I get when you watch short order cooks cracking eggs and the facility with their hands. He’s totally masterful."
After the jump, you can take a look at the tracklisting for A Different Ship.
Brooklyn indie rock outfit Here We Go Magic have announced that their third studio album, now titled A Different Ship, will be released on May 8th via Secretly Canadian. Along with the announcement, the band has made the first song from the album, "Make Up Your Mind," available for download, so feel free to grab it below.
When speaking with Stereogum, the band's frontman Luke Temple said that, when comparing A Different Ship to their last album Pigeons, that "Pigeons had a lot more artifice in it. I’m sure there will be haters saying it’s a slick sound, but actually this record is much more organic. This album is just us." Along with comparing the two works, Temple commented on working with Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich, saying "All in all, it was super great. He’s just fundamentally an easy guy and became a friend. He’s very humble and incredibly efficient with his work. I mean, he is who he is for a reason. It’s like the same feeling I get when you watch short order cooks cracking eggs and the facility with their hands. He’s totally masterful."
After the jump, you can take a look at the tracklisting for A Different Ship.
[Listen] The Shins - "September" (B-Side)
Last month, The Shins released "Simple Song," the lead single from the band's upcoming studio album Port Of Morrow, along with the announcement that the song will be receiving 7" honours next week. Today, the band premiered "September," the official b-side to the 7" single, along with a visual accompaniment that takes visual cues and inspiration from Jacob Escobedo's artwork for the Port Of Morrow cover. You can give the song a listen above, courtesy of Record Store Day.
Along with the release of "September," The Shins have announced additional tour dates, including a performance at this year's Sasquatch! Music Festival. Give The Shins' tour itinerary a look after the jump, with newly added dates in bold.
Last month, The Shins released "Simple Song," the lead single from the band's upcoming studio album Port Of Morrow, along with the announcement that the song will be receiving 7" honours next week. Today, the band premiered "September," the official b-side to the 7" single, along with a visual accompaniment that takes visual cues and inspiration from Jacob Escobedo's artwork for the Port Of Morrow cover. You can give the song a listen above, courtesy of Record Store Day.
Along with the release of "September," The Shins have announced additional tour dates, including a performance at this year's Sasquatch! Music Festival. Give The Shins' tour itinerary a look after the jump, with newly added dates in bold.
The Shins 2012 Tour Dates:
03/13-18 – Austin, TX @ South by Southwest
03/22 – London, UK @ HMV Forum
03/23 – London, UK @ HMV Forum
03/25 – Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg
03/26 – Paris, FR @ Bataclan
04/28 – Berlin, DE @ Huxley’s
03/30 – Stockholm, SE @ Berns Salonger
04/13 – Las Vegas, NV @ Cosmopolitan
04/14 – Indio, CA @ Coachella Music Festival
04/17 – Honolulu, HI @ Blaisdell Concert Hall
04/18 – Maui, HI @ Castle Theatre
04/21 – Indio, CA @ Coachella Music Festival
04/22 – Santa Cruz, CA @ Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
04/23 – Davis, CA @ Robert Mondavi Center
04/25 – Reno, NV @ Grand Sierra Resort & Casino
05/25 – Bend, OR @ Les Schawb Ampitheatre
05/26-27 – George, WA @ Sasquatch! Music Festival
05/28 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Red Butte Garden Ampitheater
05/29 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Ampitheatre
05/31 – Council Bluffs, IA @ Harrahs Council Bluffs
06/04 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
06/05 – Columbus, OH @ LC Indoor Pavilion
06/06 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore
06/08 – Cleveland, OH @ Masonic Auditorium
06/09 – Louisville, KY @ Iroquois Ampitheatre
[News] A$AP Rocky Announces UK Dates
Following the release of his great sounding mixtape, LIVELOVEA$AP, last year, A$AP Rocky has announced a handful of UK dates for June later this year. He'll show his UK fans some love in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow. Dates and venues are below. After the jump you can peep the dates he's set to do with Drake which includes UK Arenas. Crazy.
A$AP Rocky tour dates:
London Camden Electric Ballroom (June 5)
Birmingham HMV Institute (7)
Manchester HMV Ritz (8)
Glasgow The Arches (9)
Following the release of his great sounding mixtape, LIVELOVEA$AP, last year, A$AP Rocky has announced a handful of UK dates for June later this year. He'll show his UK fans some love in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow. Dates and venues are below. After the jump you can peep the dates he's set to do with Drake which includes UK Arenas. Crazy.
A$AP Rocky tour dates:
London Camden Electric Ballroom (June 5)
Birmingham HMV Institute (7)
Manchester HMV Ritz (8)
Glasgow The Arches (9)
Drake tour dates (A$AP Rocky and Kendrick Lamar support):
02/14 – Miami, FL @ Bank United Center
02/15 - Gainesville, FL @ Stephen C. O’Connell Center
02/17 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
02/18 – Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
02/21 – Columbia, SC @ Colonial Life Arena
02/22 – Lexington, KY @ Rupp Arena
02/24 – Tallahassee, FL @ Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center
02/25 – New Orleans, LA @ LAUNO Lakefront Arena
02/27 – Austin, TX @ Frank Erwin Center
02/28 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Chesapeake Energy Center
03/01 – Kansas City, MO @ Sprint Center
03/02 – Arlington, TX @ College Park Center
03/04 – Tucson, AZ @ Tucson Arena
03/05 – Los Angeles, CA @ Galen Center
03/08 – Fresno, CA @ Save Mart Center
03/10 – San Jose, CA @ Event Center
03/11 – San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena
03/24 – Dublin, IE @ O2 Arena
03/26 – London, UK @ O2 Arena
03/29 – Sheffield, UIK @ Motorpoint Arena
03/30 – Cardiff, UK @ Motorpoint Arena
04/01 – Manchester, UK @ MEN Arena
04/02 – Glasgow, UK @ SECC
04/05 – Paris, FR @ Palais Omnisport de Bercy
04/07 – Brussels, BE @ Forest National
04/08 – Amsterdam, NL @ Heineken Music Hall
04/10 – Frankfurt, DE @ Jahrhunderthalle
04/12 – Berlin, DE @ Max Schleming Halle
04/13 – Copenhagen, DK @ Valby Hallen
04/15 – Stockholm, SE @ Ericsson Globe
04/16 – Oslo, NO @ Spektrum
04/19 – Birmingham, UK @ LG Arena
04/22 – Liverpool, UK @ Echo Arena
04/23 – Newcastle, UK @ Metro Radio Arena
04/25 – Nottingham, UK @ Capital FM Arena
[News] Arctic Monkeys To Live Stream Paris Gig Tonight (Feb 3)
Arctic Monkeys have been everywhere recently and they plan to keep their fans happy tonight too with a Friday treat. As they prepare to headline Paris' Olympia venue tonight (February 3) they will put up a live stream over on Arctic Monkeys.com. It'll be around 8.15PM GMT or in just over 3 hours to be precise. So, if you're over seas plan your lunch breaks accordingly! Happy Friday from SKoA and those Sheffield boys done good, Arctic Monkeys!
[News] New Build Announce Debut Album 'Yesterday Was Lived and Lost'
With The 2 Bears' debut album Be Strong having dropped only a few days ago, it seems appropriate that Hot Chip's other side project would enter the spotlight. New Build, which consists of Hot Chip's Al Doyle and Felix Martin alongside composer and engineer Tom Hopkins, have announced that their debut LP is titled Yesterday Was Live and Lost, and will see an official release on April 3rd via Lanark Recordings. For those don't remember, the group's first single "Finding Reasons" was released in September of last year, and, along with the announcement, the group have put forth a four-track preview of the upcoming studio release. If the preview displays anything, it is that New Build knows what they want to sound like, and they're doing a damn good job of doing so. You can stream the four-track preview below, and look forward to more news regarding New Build and their debut album in the coming months.
[News] Real Estate Announce 2012 Spring Tour
With an already busy 2012 touring schedule, New Jersey rock trio Real Estate have announced even more tour dates in support of their sophomore studio album Days. Following a performance in Istanbul, the indie outfit will be heading to the U.K. for five shows before heading to France and Belgium. From there, the group will be travelling to Australia and New Zealand before making their way back to North America, where they will be touring from April 3rd to May 1st. As well, included in the North American tour are performances at both weekends of this year's Coachella Music Festival. Take a look at all of Real Estate's tour dates after the jump.
With an already busy 2012 touring schedule, New Jersey rock trio Real Estate have announced even more tour dates in support of their sophomore studio album Days. Following a performance in Istanbul, the indie outfit will be heading to the U.K. for five shows before heading to France and Belgium. From there, the group will be travelling to Australia and New Zealand before making their way back to North America, where they will be touring from April 3rd to May 1st. As well, included in the North American tour are performances at both weekends of this year's Coachella Music Festival. Take a look at all of Real Estate's tour dates after the jump.
Real Estate 2011-2012 Tour Dates:
02/16 – Istanbul, TR @ Babylon
02/17 – Manchester, UK @ The Deaf Institute
02/18 – Glasgow, UK @ The Arches
02/19 – Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Social Club
02/20 – London, UK @ Sebright Arms
02/21 – London, UK @ Koko
02/22 – Antwerp, BE @ Trix
02/23 – Parsi, FR @ Fireworks Festival
02/24 – St. Gallen, CH @ Palace
03/09 – Sydney, AU @ The Standard
03/10 - Meredith, AU @ Golden Plains Festival
03/12 – Melbourne, AU @ Corner Hotel
03/13 – Brisbane, AU @ The Zoo
03/15 – Auckland, NZ @ Kings Arm
03/16 – Wellington, NZ @ San Francisco Bath House
03/17 – Dunedin, NZ @ Refuel
04/03 – Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church
04/04 – Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar
04/06 – Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
04/07 – Athens, GA @ 40 Watt Club
04/08 – Oxford, MS @ Cats Purring Dude Ranch
04/09 – Little Rock, Ar @ Rev Room
04/10 – Dallas, TX @ Club Dada
04/11 – Austin, TX @ The Mohawk
04/15 – Indio, CA @ Coachella Music Festival
04/19 – Mexico City, MX @ Caradura
04/20 – Seattle, WA @ The Neptune
04/22 – Indio, CA @ Coachella Music Festival
04/23 – Santa Cruz, CA @ Catalyst
04/24 – San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
04/25 – Reno, NV @ Holland Project
04/26 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
04/27 – Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre
04/28 – Lawrence, KS @ Bottleneck
04/29 – St. Louis, MO @ Plush
04/30 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
05/01 – Harrisburg, PA @ Appalachian Brewing Co.
05/30 – Barcelona, ES @ Primavera Sound
06/26-29 – Arendal, NO @ Hove Festival
[News] Maps & Atlases Announce New Album, 'Beware and Be Careful'
In 2010 when Maps & Atlases released their stunning debut album, Perch Patchwork, we couldn't get enough. Some good news this way does come today as the Chicago band have announced their sophomore effort entitled, Beware and Be Careful, and a release date for April 16th in the UK and a day later on the 17th in the US. They've also uploaded an intriguing little video for the announcement which right at the end features some new music being played at what looks like a school disco!?
The band have also announced a European and UK tour. Dates after the jump. See you at Night & Day!
In 2010 when Maps & Atlases released their stunning debut album, Perch Patchwork, we couldn't get enough. Some good news this way does come today as the Chicago band have announced their sophomore effort entitled, Beware and Be Careful, and a release date for April 16th in the UK and a day later on the 17th in the US. They've also uploaded an intriguing little video for the announcement which right at the end features some new music being played at what looks like a school disco!?
The band have also announced a European and UK tour. Dates after the jump. See you at Night & Day!
UK/European April Tour 2012
16 Mon UK BRISTOL Cooler
17 Tue UK LONDON Garage
18 Wed UK MANCHESTER Night and Day
19 Thu UK GLASGOWNice 'N Sleazy
20 Fri UK LEEDS Brudenell
22 Sun Belgium BRUSSELS Botanique
23 Mon Netherlands AMSTERDAM Paradiso
24 Tue Germany COLOGNE Gebaeude 9
25 Wed Germany HAMBURG Haus III&70
26 Thu Germany BERLIN Bi Nuu
27 Fri Germany FRANKFURT Das Bett
28 Sat France PARIS Fleche D'or