[SKOA Premiere] Track-By-Track Through Biffy Clyro's New Album, 'Opposites' (Part Two)

Yesterday we got an exclusive first look at Biffy Clyro talking about their Opposites track, "The Thaw". As promised, today we have another tidbit from the Scottish band. This time they're talking about, "A Girl and His Cat" which comes from disc one of the recently released double LP. See what they have to say about the track above and the origin of how it came about. You can stream the track in full below too.

In case you missed it yesterday, jump over here to watch part one of the track-by-track. Want to support the band? Why not go and pick up a copy of Opposites. The band are currently on a headline UK and Ireland arena tour.

[Watch] Fall Out Boy - "The Phoenix" (Official Video)

At the start of February Fall Out Boy returned from the depths of a hiatus out of nowhere with a new track titled, "My Soungs Know What You Did In The Dark". They've now unveiled another video along with a new track called "The Phoenix". It's fair to say their sound has changed dramatically over the years and the modern music tastes of the masses are trying to be pleased with the new record, Save Rock & Roll. Calling an album that straight away makes me kind of not want to listen to it. Yet the 15 year old pop-punk loving kid in me still trying to break free and I'll no doubt give it a try. How do you feel about their comeback and new songs? Catchy as hell, I'll give 'em that.

Save Rock & Roll is due out April 16th.
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[Listen] Cold War Kids - 'Dear Miss Lonelyhearts' (Full Album Stream)

Cold War Kids are preparing their fourth studio album, Dear Miss Lonelyhearts, for release on the 2nd of April via Downtown Records. As is the custom these days, you can stream the album a week prior to its release in full below. It follows up their delightful 2011 release Mine Is Yours and I for one have been pretty excited to hear the new material. Let's take some time from our day to listen to it together, shall we? (Via CoS)

[News] Vampire Weekend Delay 'Modern Vampires of the City' One Week

Vampire Weekend have, for some odd reason, delayed their upcoming third album Modern Vampires of the City by one whole week(!). Seven days?! Damn them! Instead of its original release date of May 7th, the New York indie outfit will be gracing our ears with new tunes on May 14th.

For fans of VW in New York City, the band has announced a hometown show at Roseland Ballroom on April 28th. Pre-sale tickets will go on sale on March 29th. Grab 'em here. Stream their latest single "Diane Young" below.

[Watch] Yeah Yeah Yeahs - "Sacrilege" (Official Video)

UK model Lily Cole stars in Yeah Yeah Yeahs visual treatment of "Sacrilege", the lead single from their upcoming album Mosquito. Cole plays a sexually permiscuous newlywed, whose devious ways lead her into the hands of a deranged cult. A word of warning, the narrative plays in reverse, so for those inclined to have the narrative flow correctly Google has the answers.

Mosquito drops on April 16th.

[Watch] Wavves - "Afraid of Heights" (Official Video)

The mind of Nathan Williams is difficult to understand. One moment he visualizes a garbage dump society of kids, and the next he's thinking about cross-dressing serial killers. The latter is what you will find in his new video for "Afraid of Heights". It's weird, it's fucked up, it's Wavves.

Wavves' new album Afraid of Heights is out today on Mom + Pop Records.

[Watch] Phoenix Perform "Entertainment" Live for QTV

Phoenix give their Bankrupt! lead single "Entertainment" the live treatment, stopping by Canada's QTV to do a stripped down rendition of the song. It sounds pretty fantastic, but the only one that really looks into it is guitarist Christian Mazzalai. Hopefully they bring more excitement during their upcoming tour (see the full schedule after the jump). Check out the live performance below.

Phoenix 2013 Tour Dates:
03/28 – Vancouver, BC @ QE Theatre *
03/29 – Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre *
03/30 – Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom *
04/02 – Davis, CA @ Freeborn Hall *
04/08 – Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee Theater *
04/09 – Tucson, AZ @ AVA Amphitheater *
04/10 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Cosmopolitan Pool *
04/13 – Indio, CA @ Coachella Music Festival
04/20 – Indio, CA @ Coachella Music Festival
04/22 – London, UK @ O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
05/04 – New Orleans, LA @ New Orleans Jazz Fest
05/05 – Memphis, TN @ Beale Street Music Festival
05/08 – Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
05/09 – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
05/11 – Columbia, MD @ Sweetlife Festival
05/12 – Camden, NJ @ Susquehanna Bank Center
05/23 – Barcelona, ES @ Primavera Sound
06/07 – Nürnberg, DE @ Rock im Park
06/08 – Nürburgring, DE @ Rock am Ring
06/13 – Hultsfred, SE @ Hultsfred Festival
06/15 – Landgraaf, NL @ Pinkpop
06/29 – Luxembourg @ Rock-A-Field
07/04 – Arendal, NO @ Hove Festival
07/05 – Werchter, DE @ Rock Werchter
07/06 – Malsaucy, FR @ Les Eurockéennes
07/12 – Kinross, UK @ T in the Park
07/13 – Aix-les-Bains, FR @ Musilac Festival
07/14 – Lisbon, PT @ Optimus Alive!
07/19 – Dublin, IE @ Longitude Festival
08/02 – Montreal, QC @ Osheaga Festival
08/03 – Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON @ The Grove Music Festival
08/23 – Leeds, UK @ Leeds Festival
08/24 – Paris, FR @ Rock en Seine
08/25 – Reading, UK @ Reading Festival

* = w/ Mac DeMarco

[Listen] Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. - "If You Didn’t See Me (Then You Weren’t on the Dancefloor)"

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. made an impressive debut with 2011's It's A Corporate World, spending the near-two years since touring in support of the album. But the Detroit duo is back, tucked away in the studio working on their sophomore LP. Before that, though, they'll dish out a four-track EP titled Patterns.

For an initial taste of what Daniel Zott and Joshua Epstein have been up to, they're streaming the opening track from the EP, the lengthy titled "If You Didn’t See Me (Then You Weren’t on the Dancefloor)". It's an inviting tune, greeting you with twangy guitar melodies. This doesn't last long though, and shortly after the erupts in glittering synthesizers and echoing harmonies. I'm sold. Hell, I've been sold since these two started making music together. Check it out below.

Patterns EP is out digitally on April 16th, followed by a Record Store Day vinyl release on April 20th.

Patterns EP Tracklist:
01. If You Didn’t See Me (Then You Weren’t on the Dancefloor)
02. Dark Water
03. Hiding
04. Habits