[News] LCD Soundsystem Documentary 'Shut Up and Play the Hits' Coming to Theatres in July

As previously reported, the LCD Soundsystem documentary Shut Up and Play the Hits would screen in select theatres across the United States this summer, with the screening being a "one-night only engagement." Now, the exact details regarding the select screenings have been announced, with the one-night event taking place on July 18th. For a full list of participating theatres head here, and for those wishing to "demand" a screening in their area, you can go here to do so.

Shut Up and Play the Hits follows the events surrounding the New York outfits' highly publicized final performance at Madison Square Garden late last April, with Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace heading the direction. The film is being diributed by the late Beastie Boys member Adam "MCA" Yauch's distribution and production company Oscilloscope Laboratories, and when asked about the film prior to his passing, this is what he had to say: "It can be pretty clear when a band starts, but perhaps less so when it ends, or how it should end. In that sense, it's brilliant of James [Murphy] to end it in such a definitive way."

The Creators Project and Oscilloscope Laboratories are also running a contest where they will send one winner to a screening of the film in New York City, along with a meet-and-greet with James Murphy himself. Head here for details, and above you can watch the official trailer for the documentary.

[Listen] Ty Segall Band - "I Bought My Eyes"

Exactly one month ago we heard "Wave Goodbye," the first cut from Slaughterhouse, psych rocker Ty Segall's forthcoming record with longtime touring band members Mikal Cronin, Charlie Moothart, and Emily Rose Epstein. Now you can hear another cut from the LP titled "I Bought My Eyes," a fuzzy, explosive track that only gets more intense and more amazing as it goes along. Check it out below.

Slaughterhouse is out on June 26th via In The Red.

[Listen] Stream New Albums from Neil Young, Japandroids, and Liars

On June 5th, three fantastic albums will be released by three separate artists from across the spectrum. The first is Neil Young & Crazy Horse, who will be releasing Americana, their tribute to the old-timey American songbook of the same name. The entire album is available to stream on Soundcloud. As well, Jonathan Demme's third concert film of the prolific Canadian musician, titled Neil Young Journeys, is set for release on June 29th, exactly one month from today.

Next on the docket are Japandroids, the Vancouver punk rock duo whose sophomore LP Celebration Rock has been a long time coming. The long awaited follow-up to Post-Nothing is now available to stream in full on NPR.org.

Yet another June 5th release is the sixth studio album from Liars, titled WIXIW. Give the full album a listen over at Pitchfork.

[Watch] Chromatics - "These Streets Will Never Look The Same" (Official Video)

Chromatics' fourth studio album Kill for Love has seen much love from not only us here at SKoA, but from fans and the blogosphere as a whole, and deservedly so. It makes sense then that the Oregon outfit has been releasing a steady flow of videos and singles from the album, with the latest being the sixth single "These Streets Will Never Look The Same." The single has also been given the video treatment, with frequent collaborator Alberto Rossini once again helming the director's chair. Blurry black and white footage of the band on location in Las Vegas, Montreal and Mexico City comprises the visuals for the song, and as always the evocative style simply works with the band's sound. Check it out above.

[Listen] The Vaccines - "No Hope"

Following the release of their debut LP What Did You Expect From The Vaccines? early last year, UK outfit The Vaccines went under the radar, only releasing a few music videos here and there and working with Albert Hammond, Jr. on the standalone single "Tiger Blood." But now, the band are back with the announcement of their sophomore album The Vaccines Come Of Age, which is set for release later this year, as well as a brand new song. "No Hope" premiered yesterday on BBC Radio 1 yesterday and made its way online shortly after. Give it a listen below (via Listen Before You Buy), and let us know what you think of the return of The Vaccines.

UPDATE: The Vaccines have announced that their sophomore LP, The Vaccines Come Of Age, will be released on September 4th via Columbia Records.

[Listen] Lemaitre - "Splitting Colors," "Time To Realize" & "Keep Close"

Leading up to the May 25th release of their brand new EP Relativity 2, Oslo electropop duo Lemaitre began building up the hype by dropping a new track every couple of days or so. Last week, they let loose both "Time To Realize" and "Keep Close," and yesterday they delivered once again with the stream of "Splitting Colors." Each song they create is a funk-infused electronic gem, with catchy beats and fantastic production delivering an always excellent sound. The Relativity 2 EP is a great example of why this duo deserves some attention.

Below, you can stream "Splitting Colors," "Time To Realize" and "Keep Close," which along with "Steady State" and "Appreciate" (Uppermost Remix) comprise the Relativity 2 EP. You can grab the EP now on iTunes.

[Listen] Teen Daze - 'All Of Us, Together' (Full Album Stream)

On June 5th, SKoA favorite and fellow Vancouver native Teen Daze will be releasing his debut LP All Of Us, Together, and this week on The Hype Machine the album will be available to stream in full. The album is the culmination of the styles and techniques that the solo musician has been perfecting over the past four years, and the result is definitely worth listening to. As well, if you'd like to learn more about Teen Daze, check out part one and two of my interview with him last month.

[Watch] Pusha T - "Exodus 23:1" (Official Video)

Forget the weak ass beef between Pusha T and Lil Wayne and just enjoy the official video for the G.O.O.D. Music track "Exodus 23:1" up at the top of the page. It's a pretty dark video featuring a lot of drug use and its effects on the people using.