[Watch] Hercules and Love Affair Perform "Blind" with Antony Hegarty for the First Time

Hercules and Love Affair's 2008 eponymous debut album was an absolute gem, one that I still play on a consistent basis. One song stood out above the rest, though, and that was "Blind", the band's collaborative track with Antony Hegarty. The track still stands as the band's best. But, those who have seen Hercules and Love Affair live will know that the two parties have never performed the song together in a live setting, until now. Last night at London's Meltdown Festival, Hercules and Love Affair were joined onstage by Antony, who belted out a fantastic rendition of "Blind" backed by the full band. Check out fan footage of the performance above, along with fan footage of them performing "Raise Me Up" after the jump.

[Watch] Toro Y Moi Debuts New Song "Rose Quartz" at Lollapalooza

Toro Y Moi made good use of his set at Lollapalooza this past weekend, soaking up the sunny weather and premiering a brand new cut titled "Rose Quartz". With echoing piano keys, glitched out vocal samples, and sweeping, summer-tinged synth lines, the song is a fantastic summer jam. Watch the replay above.

During the performance, Toro Y Moi debuted a total of five songs, giving the impression that a new release is definitely in the works.

[News] Freelance Whales Announce Fall Tour

Queens indie pop band Freelance Whales are following up their 2009 debut LP Weathervanes this fall with Diluvia, and now they will be aiding the release with a month-long tour. Starting on October 4th in Chicago, the tour will take the indie outfit to every major stop along the North American circuit. Check out the band's full tour itinerary, which includes stops at Austin City Limits and Capital Corona, after the jump.

Diluvia will be released on October 9th via Frenchkiss Records, and if you've yet to hear the album's lead single "Locked Out", stream it below.

Diluvia Track List:
01. Aeolus
02. Land Features
03. Follow Through
04. Spitting Image
05. Locked Out
06. Dig Into Waves
07. Red Star
08. Winter Seeds
09. The Nothing
10. DNA Bank
11. Emergence Exit

Freelance Wheels 2012 Tour Dates:
08/03 – Montreal, QC @ Osheaga Festival
10/04 -Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
10/05 – Minneapolis, MI @ 7th St Entry
10/06 – Madison, WI @ Redamte
10/07 – Iowa City @ Maintenance Shop
10/10 – Dallas, TX @ Trees
10/11- Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s
10/13 – Mexico City, MX @ Capital Corona Festival
10/14 – Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits
10/16 – Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey
10/18 – San Francisco, CA @ Mezzanine
10/20 – Portland, OR @ Doug Fir
10/21 – Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey
10/23 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
10/24 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird
10/26 – St. Louis, MO @ Firebird
10/27 – Nashville, TN @ The End
10/28 – Atlanta, GA @ The Loft
10/30 – Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506
10/31 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
11/01 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall
11/02 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
11/03 – Boston, MA @ Paradise

[Watch] The xx Debut Two More Songs Live: "Sunset" & "Reunion"

A few days back, we posted about The xx debuting a new song titled "Swept Away" during a recent performance in Los Angeles, and it seems that a few more videos from that performance have surfaced. Below, let your eardrums succumb to the audible beauty that is "Sunset" and "Reunion", two amazing tracks that make the wait for Coexist even more excruciating. The powerful, sprawling performances are definitely worth the watch.

The xx's sophomore LP Coexist drops on September 11th via Young Turks.

(via Listen Before You Buy).

[Watch] The xx Debut New Track "Swept Away" Live in L.A.

Leading up to the release of their new LP Coexist, The xx are continuing to debut new material live. This time around, they dropped a new track titled "Swept Away" during their concert in Los Angeles last week. The dance-friendly cut sees the trio employing heavy use of Jamie xx's skills on the MIDI controller. Check out fan footage of the live performance above.

The xx's sophomore LP Coexist is set for release on September 11th via Young Turks, and if you've yet to hear the album's lead single "Angels", head here to give it a listen.

[Watch] Mount Eerie - "The Place Lives" (Official Video)

Phil Elverum , aka Mount Eerie, has given us the music video for "The Place Lives", the first visuals from his latest LP Clear Moon. Being a native of the Pacific Northwest, Elverum's visual accompaniment sees him journeying through the dense, emerald forests that the region is known for. Being a native of the Pacific Northwest as well, the natural beauty Elverum indulges in is very familiar to me. Although, for those who've yet to experience these lush evergreen forests in person, this video is a perfect example of this majestic environment. Watch the replay above.

Mount Eerie's latest LP Clear Moon is out now via Elverum's own P.W. Elverum and Sun imprint, and his second album of the year, Ocean Roar, is set to drop on September 4th. To support both of his 2012 releases, Mount Eerie will be touring throughout September and October. Check out his full tour itinerary after the jump.

Mount Eerie 2012 Tour Dates:
08/25 – Rochester, WA @ Helsing Junction Sleepover
08/26 – Astoria, OR @ Kala Hipfish Space
08/27 – Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios
09/02 – Olympia, WA @ Northern
09/03 – Missoula, MT @ Zoo City
09/05 – Minneapolis, MN @ CO Exhibitions
09/06 – Madison, WI @ University of Wisconsin, Music Hall
09/07 – Oberlin, OH @ Oberlin College
09/08 – Albany, NY @ Rest Fest, at St. Joseph’s Church
09/09 – Buffalo, NY @ 9th Ward at Babeville
09/10 – Toronto, ON @ The Great Hall
09/11 – Syracuse, NY @ Badlands
09/12 – Montreal, QC @ La Sala Rossa
09/13 – Burlington, VT @ Studio A at North End Studios
09/15 – Brooklyn, NY @ 285 Kent
09/16 – Manhattan, NY @ (le) Poisson Rouge *
09/17 – Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church
09/18 – Washington, DC @ Montserrat House
09/19 – Durham, NC @ Duke University
09/20 – Asheville, NC @ Grey Eagle
09/21 – Louisville, KY @ Quill’s Coffee
09/22 – Chicago, IL @ TBA
09/23 – Ames, IA @ Maximum Ames festival
09/24 – Omaha, NE @ DP Muller Studio
09/25 – Lawrence, KS @ Lawrence Arts Center
09/26 – Norman, OK @ Opolis
09/27 – Austin, TX @ the Parish
09/29 – Marfa, TX @ TBA
09/30 – Tucson, AZ @ Topaz #
10/01 – Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom #
10/02 – Los Angeles, CA @ Public Fiction #
10/03 – Los Angeles, CA @ Eagle Rock Center for the Arts #
10/04 – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill #
10/05 – Oakland, CA @ Lobot #
10/08 – Chico, CA @ Origami Lounge #

* = w/ Loren Mazzacane Connors
# = w/ Bouquet

[News] Matt and Kim Announce North American Tour

Matt and Kim will hit the road this fall in support of their fourth studio LP Lightning, which hits stores on October 2nd via FADER. The North American tour will see the Brooklyn duo performing in 38 cities over the course of a month and a half, and every stop they make will see them playing host to each city's No-Kill Animal Shelter. At each venue they perform at, the pair will give fans the opportunity to learn about how they can support their local no-kill locations. Definitely a worthy cause.

Check out Matt and Kim's full tour schedule after the jump, where you can also check out the video for "Let's Go", the lead single from Lightning.

Matt and Kim 2012 Tour Dates:
10/03 – South Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
10/04 – Syracuse, NY @ Westcott Theater
10/05 – Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre
10/06 – Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
10/07 – Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
10/09 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
10/11 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
10/12 – Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
10/13 – Orlando, FL @ The Beacham Theatre
10/14 – Miami Beach, FL @ The Fillmore at Jackie Gleason Theatre
10/16 – Tallahassee, FL @ The Moon
10/17 – Tampa, FL @ The Ritz Ybor
10/18 – New Orleans, LA @ House Of Blues
10/19 – Houston, TX @ House Of Blues
10/20 – Austin, TX @ Stubbs
10/21 – Dallas, TX @ House Of Blues
10/23 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
10/24 – San Diego, CA @ House Of Blues
10/25 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
10/26 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
10/27 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
10/28 – Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
10/30 – Seattle, WA @ Neptune
11/01 – Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
11/02 – Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
11/03 – Lawrence, KS @ Liberty Hall
11/04 – St Louis, MO @ The Pageant
11/06 – Omaha, NE @ The Slowdown
11/08 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
11/09 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue
11/10 – Chicago, IL @ Congress Theater
11/11 – Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre
11/13 – Cleveland, OH @ House Of Blues
11/14 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
11/15 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5
11/16 – Boston, MA @ House Of Blues
11/17 – Montclair, NJ @ Wellmont Theater

[Watch] Nick Waterhouse - "Some Place" (Yours Truly Session)

Nick Waterhouse's debut album Time's All Gone is easily one of the most underrated albums this year. The album is a refreshing and captivating R&B/soul-infused gem, and if you've yet to hear it you're doing yourself a disservice. The moment you have some free time, get your hands on this album.

Praise aside, Waterhouse recently stopped by Different Fur studios to perform his single "Some Place", where he also did an interview with Yours Truly. Check out the performance and interview above.