[News] Rufus Wainwright Announces Summer Tour

On May 1st, Rufus Wainwright will be releasing his seventh studio album Out of the Game via Decca Records, and in support of the forthcoming release Wainwright has announced a summer tour. After several shows throughout Europe and the UK, Wainwright will return to North America on May 9th to perform in Brooklyn, followed by shows in Oakland, Los Angeles and San Diego. From there, the musician will do several back and forth trips across the Atlantic till August, before setting off on a strictly European tour in November and December. Take a look at Rufus Wainwright's full tour schedule after the jump.

Out of the Game is now streaming via NPR.org.

Rufus Wainwright 2012 Tour Dates:
04/25 – Berlin, DE @ UDK
04/27 – Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg
04/29 – London, UK @ Sundance London Music and Film Festival
04/30 – London, UK @ Lyceum
05/02 – Paris, FR @ La Cigale
05/04 – Granada, ES @ Alhambra
05/09 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Academy of Music
05/11 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theatre
05/12 – Los Angeles, CA @ Orpheum Theatre
05/13 – San Diego, CA @ Humphreys
06/01 – Barcelona, ES @ Primavera Sound
06/03 – Tel Aviv, IR @ Ronit’s Farm Ampitheatre
06/06 – La Coruna, ES @ Palacio de la Opera
06/08 – Porto, PT @ Optimus Primavera Sound
06/10 – Toronto, ON @ David Pecaut Stage
06/15 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
06/30 – Ann Arbor, MI @ The Power Center
07/01 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
07/06 – Vienna, AT @ Vienna State Opera House
07/07 – Rotterdam, NL @ North Sea Jazz Fest
07/08 – Liege, BE @ Les Ardentes
07/13 – Ferropolis, DE @ Melt! Festival
07/15 – Suffolk, UK @ Latitude Festival
07/16 – Bath, UK @ The Forum
07/18 – Dublin, IE @ The Iveagh Gardens
07/24 – Vienna, VA @ The Filene Center
07/25 – Philadelphia, PA @ Penn’s Landing
07/27 – Purchase, NY @ The PAC
07/28 – Westhampton Beach, NY @ Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
07/29 – Boston, MA @ Bank of America Pavilion
07/31 – Portland, ME @ State Theatre
08/01 – Shelburne, VT @ The Green at Shelburne Museum
08/03 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
08/04 – Munhall, PA @ Carnegie Music Hall
08/05 - Louisville, KY @ Iroquois Amphitheater
08/07 – Bloomington, IN @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater
08/08 – Chicago, IL @ Bank of America Theater
08/10 – Milwaukee, WI @ Pabst Theater
08/11 – Alpine Valley, MN @ Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater
11/16 – Oxford, UK @ New Theatre
11/17 – Birmingham, UK @ Symphony Hall
11/18 – London, UK @ HMV Hammersmith Apollo
11/20 – Nottingham, UK @ Royal Concert Hall
11/21 – York, UK @ Barbican
11/23 – Bristol, UK @ Colston Hall
11/24 – Brighton, UK @ Dome
11/27 – Brussels, BE @ Ancienne Belgique
12/01 – Stockholm, SE @ Berns
12/02 – Oslo, NO @ Sentrum Scene
12/03 – Gothenburg, SE @ Tradgarn
12/10 – Paris, FR @ Les Folies Bergere
12/11 – Manchester, UK @ O2 Apollo
12/13 – Edinburgh, UK @ Usher Hall

[Watch] Dave Matthews and Barack Obama Perform on Fallon

Last night on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, those watching were met with surprise when the late night host paid a visit to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. While there, Mr. Fallon met up with songwriter Dave Matthews and none other than the President of the United States, Barack Obama. What ensued was one of the most stand-out moments in recent late night history, as the President proceeded to "slow jam" the news, backed by Jimmy and The Roots. Student loan reform never sounded so good. Check it out above.

On the Dave Matthews side of things, the musician joined Fallon to perform the host's own past jam, "Dorms, Shower Baskets, and The Walk of Shame," following it up with the premiere of a brand new song from the Dave Matthews Band's forthcoming LP titled "Mercy." Check them both out after the jump.

"Dorms, Shower Baskets and The Walk of Shame":

"Mercy":

[Listen] Reptar - 'Body Faucet' (Full Album Stream)

With just one week prior to its release, we have for your listening pleasure Body Faucet - the debut full-length from Athens, GA band Reptar. The album was produced by Ben Allen (Animal Collective, Gnarls Barkley, Washed Out) and follows up the band's EP Oblangle Fizz Y'all which saw much love from fans and critics alike.

The band is also prepping to hit the road with Grouplove in support of Body Faucet the day after its release (which is May 1st btw). You have have a listen to the album in full and have check out when they're coming to a city near you below.

REPTAR LIVE DATES
 
5/2 - Atlanta, GA - The Goat Farm
5/4 - Athens, GA - 40 Watt Club
5/7 - Pawtucket, RI - The Met
5/8 - Montreal, QC - Cabaret Mile-End#
5/9 - Toronto, ON - Wrongbar#
5/11 - Detroit, MI - Crofoot Ballroom#
5/13 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave II#
5/15 - Minneapolis, MN - Varsity Theater#
5/16 - Des Moines, IA - Wooly's#
5/17 - Omaha, NE - The Waiting Room Lounge#
5/19 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater#
5/20 - Aspen, CO - Belly Up#
5/23 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory Concert House#
5/28 - George, WA - Sasquatch Music Festival
6/12 - New York, NY - Webster Hall#
6/13 - Washington, DC - 930 Club#
 
# with Grouplove

[Watch] Norah Jones - "Happy Pills"Live on Later... with Jools Holland

Last night's Later... with Jools Holland was one for the books. We've already seen Jack White, Alabama Shakes and Grimes perform track on the twice weekly broadcast show for BBC. Finally for your viewing pleasure is the delightful Norah Jones, who dropped by to perform her track "Happy Pills" which feature on her newly released Danger Mouse produced LP, ...Little Broken Hearts. Enjoy the footage at the top. What a night. I personally can't wait for Friday's broadcast for some more musical magic to take place.

[Download] Pulled Apart By Horses 4 Track Live EP

Yesterday we threw up a copy of Pulled Apart By Horses cover of Lana Del Rey's "Blue Jeans" that the band did in Radio One's Live Lounge. Shortly after, the band went one better and offered it up for download via their Facebook! Not only have they offered that track but 3 other Live renditions of tracks from their recently released album Tough Love. "Wolf Hand", "Everything Dipped In Gold" and "Night Of The Living" all make the cut. Take 10 minutes of your day and enjoy some music that's both live and loud by jumping over to their official Facebook page.

[Watch] Jack White - "Sixteen Saltines" x "Freedom at 21" Live on Later... with Jools Holland

When something has been missing from your life for a while you can have a tendency to over indulge once it returns to your life. I do not think this is possible with Jack White. After releasing his brilliant solo debut Blunderbuss this week he took to the stage of Later... with Jools Holland with his new blue aesthetic in tow for two rousing renditions of tracks. First up was "Sixteen Saltines" (viewable at the top), the infectious single before later in the show a spine tingling performance of "Freedom at 21" (available after the jump) went down. Damn it's good to have Jack back. 

On a side note it looks like we'll be having a lot more from him as he's been announced to score Disney's  Lone Ranger film which stars Johnny Depp. More information over on Variety. 

Blunderbuss is out now.

[News] Alabama Shakes Announce Headlining Summer Tour Dates

Alabama Shakes' 2012 is getting better and better, with their debut LP Boys & Girls reaching No. 20 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Independent Label chart, an upcoming sold out tour with Jack White planned, and now they've announced yet another headlining tour. Following their sold out tour with Jack White and appearances at both Sasquatch! and Bonnaroo, Alabama Shakes will perform a free show on June 24th in New York's Central Park alongside Diamond Rugs and Robert Ellis as part of the city's SummerStage concert series. From there, the band will hit the road again at the end of July and carry through until August 16th. For their full tour schedule, take a look after the jump.

Alabama Shakes Summer Tour Dates:

5/15 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium with Jack White SOLD OUT
5/16 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium with Jack White SOLD OUT
5/18 – Gulf Shores, AL – Hangout Music Fest SOLD OUT
5/19 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel with Jack White SOLD OUT
5/21 – New York, NY – Roseland Ballroom with Jack White SOLD OUT
5/22 – New York, NY – Roseland Ballroom with Jack White SOLD OUT
5/24 – Detroit, MI – Scottish Rite Theater with Jack White SOLD OUT @ Masonic Temple
5/25-27 – Gorge, WA – Sasquatch Music Festival
6/7-10 – Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
6/22 – Richmond, VA – Friday Cheers at Brown’s Island
6/24 – New York, NY – Central Park – SummerStage w/ Diamond Rugs, Robert Ellis FREE SHOW
7/28 – Newport, RI – Newport Folk Festival
7/29 – Syracuse, NY – Paper Mill
7/31 – Indianapolis, IN – Vogue with Dry the River
8/2 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue with Dry the River
8/3-5 – Chicago, IL – Grant Park – Lollapalooza
8/10-12 – San Francisco, CA – Golden Gate Park – Outside Lands
8/14 – Los Angeles, CA – Music Box with Michael Kiwanuka
8/16 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues

[News] Andrew Bird Announces Extended Summer Tour Dates

Indie folk musician Andrew Bird has announced an extended summer tour in support of his latest LP Break It Yourself, with the tour kicking off on May 3rd in Philadelphia. Carrying straight through till August, the extensive tour will see Andrew Bird performing with help from Wilco, Mavis Staples, Patrick Watson, Mucca Pazza and Tift Merritt, as well as performances at Outside Lands and several other major festivals. Take a look at his full tour itinerary after the jump.

Andrew Bird 2012 Tour Dates:
05/03 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer %
05/04 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre %
05/05 – New York, NY @Beacon Theatre &
05/06 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues %
05/08 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club %
05/09 – Baltimore, MD @ Ram’s Head Live %
05/10 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit @
05/12 – Chicago, IL @ Auditorium Theatre @
05/19 – Nelsonville, OH @ Nelsonville Music Festival
06/02 – London, UK @ Field Day
06/04 – Dublin, IE @ Royal Hospital Kilmainham
06/06 – Bristol, UK @ Trinity
06/08 – Glasgow, UK @ Fruit Market
06/09 – Nottinghamshire, UK @ No Direction Home
06/10 – Brighton, UK @ Royal Theatre
07/08 – Geneva, IL @ Fifth Third Bank Ballpark *
07/10 – Raleigh, NC @ North Carolina Museum of Art #
07/11 – Richmond, VA @ Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden #
07/14 – Louisville, KY @ Forecastle Festival
07/16 – Lewiston, NY @ Artpark
07/18 – Montreal, QC @ Theatre de Verdure
07/19 – Toronto, ON @ Echo Beach
07/20 – Shelburne, VT @ The Green at Shelburne Museum
07/21 – Pawtucket, RI @ Hope Artiste Village Courtyard
07/27 – Somerset, WI @ Soundtown Festival
08/10 – San Francisco, CA @ Outside Lands Festival
08/11 – San Diego, CA @ Spreckels Theatre
08/12 – Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre
08/14 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Red Butte Garden Ampitheatre
08/15 – Boulder, CO @ Chautauqua Auditorium
08/17 – Denver, CO @ Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre
08/18 – Jackson, WY @ Jackson Hole Center for the Arts
08/20 – Omaha, NE @ Peter Kiewit Concert Hall
08/21 – Des Moines, IA @ Simon Estes Ampitheatre
11/08 – London, UK @ Roundhouse

% = w/ Patrick Watson
& = w/ Tift Merritt
@ = w/ Mucca Pazza
* = w/ Wilco
# = w/ Mavis Staples