[Watch] Grizzly Bear - "gun-shy" (Video)

Grizzly Bear put their strange foot forward in the new Kris Moyes-directed clip for Shields track "gun-shy". Using all kinds of visual trickery, we witness a series of strange tests and procedures being conducted on the band members in a serene natural setting. Who knew there were doctors with outdoor practices?

Shields, Grizzly Bear's fourth album, is out now. It's a great listen, so pick up a copy here.

[News] Wavves Release New Track "Demon to Lean On", Detail New Album

Fuzzy surf pop ahoy. Nathan Williams' Wavves return with another new track and also detail new album to follow up 2010's King of the Beach. Titled Afraid of Heights it's set for release on March 26th and sounds pretty bleak in terms of content. Regarding the release Nathan said:

The general theme of the record is depression and anxiety, being death-obsessed and paranoid of impending doom. I feel like the narration is almost schizophrenic if you listen front to back; every word is important, even the constant contradictions and lack of self-worth. That’s all a part of this record-questioning everything not because I’m curious, but because I’m paranoid."

Sample "Demon To Lean On" below. It follows up the already teased "Sail To The Sun" and you can hear the darkness of the lyrics creeping through already. The LP is available for pre-order now, make the jump for the tracklisting and upcoming Wavves tour dates.

Afraid of Heights Tracklist:
01. Sail to the Sun
02. Demon to Lean On
03. Mystic
04. Lunge Forward
05. Dog
06. Afraid of Heights
07. Paranoid
08. Cop
09. Beat Me Up
10. Everyhting Is My Fault
11. That’s On Me
12. Gimme a Knife
13. I Can’t Dream
14. Hippies Is Punks (iTunes Bonus)

Wavves 2013 Tour Dates:
03/17 – Dallas, TX @ Prophet Bar *
03/19 – Tucson, AZ @ Club Congress *
03/20 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo *
03/21 – San Diego, CA @ The Casbah *
03/22 – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom Of The Hill *
03/23 – Santa Barbara, CA @ Velvet Jones *
03/27 – Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge *
03/28 – Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room Lounge *
03/29 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry *
03/30 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave Bar *
04/01 – Chicago, IL @ Subterranean *
04/02 – Columbus, OH @ The Basement *
04/03 – Cleveland Heights, OH @ Grog Shop *
04/04 – Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick *
04/05 – Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern *
04/06 – Montreal, QC @ La Sala Rossa *
04/08 – Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall *
04/09 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s *
04/11 – Brooklyn, NY @ Glasslands Gallery *
04/12 – Flushing, NY @ Shea Stadium *
04/13 – Washington, DC @ Rock and Roll Hotel *
04/15 – Atlanta, GA @ Drunken Unicorn *
04/16 – Nashville, TN @ Mercy Lounge *
04/18 – Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s *
04/20 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Crescent Ballroom *

* = w/ FIDLAR

[Watch] Tame Impala Offer Up Video for "Mind Mischief"

Director David Wilson takes Tame Impala's psychedelic rock jam "Mind Mischief" and uses it to spin the tale of a secretive relationship between a young man and his schoolteacher. Capturing a real '60s visual style, the video changes drastically as the two get down and dirty in the teacher's car, evolving into psychedelic animated splendor. Check out the naughty times below.

"Mind Mischief" is from Tame Impala's fantastic sophomore album Lonerism, out now through Modular. If you haven't already (shame on you if you haven't), grab yourself a copy here.

[Watch] Star Slinger - "Ladies In The Back" Feat. Teki Latex

How about we have a nice Star Slinger and Teki Latex collaboration to start off the day, yeah? The pair previously shared their track "Ladies In The Back" and now they've offered up a visual accompaniment filled with, you've guessed it, ladies in the back of a club. Come on now, anything else would just be a cop out. Silhouettes and good times throughout the clip.

If you like what you hear why not go and pick yourself up a copy here.

[Listen] Everyone - "No Time To Waste"

I always find it quite interesting to hear about collaborations and I always try to imagine how certain artists meet and how it leads from say a quick hello to being in a studio together making some sweet, sweet music. For Adam Bainbridge aka Kindness and Tiger Sushi label boss, Joakim. They met when Adam was recording his debut in Paris a few years back. Fast forward to the present and can enjoy a first listen to their project, Everyone. "No Time To Waste" is also the debut release for the label Crowdspacer, a vinyl-only label set up by Joakim. No doubt the coming months will be filled with some more goodness from these two, but for now how about giving the track a spin and letting us no what you think of the collab.

 A 12" is out on February 11th, would be great to see what you think to the track.

[SKOA Presents] The 1975

I don't know if you've noticed, but it's 2013. Not only that but January is nearly over and time seems to be melting away unlike the bloody rubbish weather hitting the UK right now. I've celebrated my birthday, started the year in New York and now I'm sat at a desk in a very cold Manchester counting the days until the weekend. Normality has resumed and I am well and truly in need of things to look forward to. Step forward Manchester's The 1975. We've talked about the four-piece before with tracks such as "You" and "Sex", but  I think 2013 is the year we'll truly see them shine. Plus, it's always nice to have things to look forward to. 

So what do we have to look forward to from The 1975 this year I hear you cry? Plenty. That's what. The band have just announced a new EP, following up last year's Sex, and they've set its release for March 4th via the ever trusty Dirty Hit. Music For Cars (yeah, how good of an EP title is that!?) is bound to be a riot. Lead track "Chocolate" can be heard below and it sure is a sweet treat. If you've seen these guys live no doubt you'll know it already. The band are also planning a full-length release later in the year and have been busy co-producing it with the award-winning Mike Crossey (Arctic Monkeys, Foals). That's just the start.

In March they'll make a trip to Austin, Texas to perform some shows at the magical music pilgrimage known as SXSW and prior to that they've penned in even more UK dates. Yes, more UK dates! I think they'll need a fair few Now That's What I Call Music compilation discs for the tour bus and not just Music For Cars! Check out the dates below and keep your eyes well and truly peeled for more from these guys. We'll be sure to keep you in the loop. We'll be catching up with the band soon for a chat about what more you can expect from them in 2013. They'll be everywhere by the end of the year, and we'll be right there with 'em. 

The 1975 2013 Tour Dates 

Mon 28th Jan - Sheffield - Soyo 

Wed 30th Jan - Bristol - Exchange

Thu 31st Jan - Guildford - Boileroom 

Fri 1st Feb - Aldershot - West End Centre

Sat 2nd Feb - Birmingham - Temple 

Mon 4th Feb - Cambridge - Portland Arms

Tue 5th Feb - Exeter - Cavern 

Wed 6th Feb - Chelmsford - Hooga

Thu 7th Feb - Kingston - New Slang

Fri 8th Feb - Brighton - Green Door Store

Sat 9th Feb - Southampton - Lennons 

Mon 11th Feb - Liverpool - Shipping Forecast

Tue 12th Feb - Middlesbrough - Mixtape @ Keys

Wed 13th Feb - Nottingham - Bodega

Thu 14th Feb - Chester - The Compass

Fri 15th Feb - Preston - 53 Degrees

Sat 16th Feb - Manchester - Deaf Institute 10pm curfew

Mon 18th Feb - London - Borderline 

[Watch] D-WHY - "2,000 Miles" (Official Video)

We've seen and heard plenty from the young and talented D-WHY over the past 6 months or so. His Don't Flatter Yourself release was a broad spectrum of genres and didn't pigeon hole itself into one set category. I liked that about it. It was both brave and brilliant in equal measures. It also gave people a fair representation of what D-WHY wanted to do with his music... a lot!

Today you can enjoy another visual piece of goodness from D in the shape of a vid for his track "2,000 Miles". The video sees him hitting the open for a for days off hanging out with friends and generally having a great time from the looks of it. A nice added touch of folk at the end too set alongside the picturesque coastline image. Beautiful. Can it be summer again please? I want sunshine, friends, and road trips.

[Watch] The Knife - "Full of Fire" (Official Video)

It all got a bit out of hand last week with regards to this track. First it appeared online, only to be promptly removed and then re-upped numerous times. We've all seen it happen a thousand plus times and I understand that artists want us to hear tracks in the quality they intended them to be heard. At the same time though, as fans, we always want everything right fucking now so we we can understand why we all get a little over zealous and rip radio premieres etc. So, what's the track in question? The Knife's "Full of Fire", our first taste of what's to come from their upcoming long-player, Shaking the Habitual. The track is a glitch filled 9 minute romp that's been paired up with a cinematic visual from Marit Østberg. Chances are you're still thawing out from the bitterly cold weekend so why not shake off the remaining frost, stop what you're currently doing, take ten minutes from your day and hit play above.

The new album from The Knife is set to hit shelves until the 8th of April 8th in the UK/Europe and the following day in North America via Brille/Mute Records.