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6/15/13 6/15/13

[Listen] Arctic Monkeys debut new song "Mad Sounds" Live in Sweden

We got to hear a brand new track from Arctic Monkeys just last month in the shape of "Do I Wanna Know?". While that song seemed to be a little dark and reminiscent of new Queens of the Stone Age, they've now premiered a softer track titled "Mad Sounds" live in Sweden. Performed during their set at Hultsfreds Festival, you can check out the live recording below that appeared online via the Arctic Monkeys US forums not too long ago. There's a nice little video too. Organ filled, and a definite nice mid-set break before the band performed "R U Mine?", it feels like a gentle breeze on a summers eve as it washes over you. Oh la la la.

Update: The band also played the track during the Danish NorthSide festival yesterday (Sunday 16th June). More footage can be seen below.

6/14/13 6/14/13

[News] Queens of the Stone Age Announce UK Tour

I was starting to get a little nervous that I'd miss out on all the fun with Queens of the Stone Age having not headed to Download Festival this weekend. Turns out, I was wrong to worry as the band have just announced a handful of UK tour dates set for November this year. The band will bring their new album, ...Like Clockwork, and their impressive back-catalogue, of course, to The Hydro in Glasgow, Manchester's Evening News Arena, Birmingham's NIA and Wembley Arena, London. Tickets are on general sale next Friday, June 21st. These are some pretty big venues. Last time I saw them play the UK they were playing Manchester Academy which fits around 2000 people in it. Manchester's Evening News Arena on the other hand is nearly 10 times bigger than that at 20k!

Queens of the Stone Age UK Tour 2013

November:

16 Glasgow - The Hydro
20 Manchester - Manchester Arena
21 Birmingham - NIA Birmingham
22 London - Wembley Arena

Adrian 6/11/13 Adrian 6/11/13

[Listen] Washed Out Drops New Single "It All Feels Right"

Washed Out teased his new sophomore album Paracosm a few weeks back, giving us a brief teaser video and a few minor details. That changed today, as the (not so) chillwave artist gave us the LP's lead single. Titled "It All Feels Right," the song is very mellow and calming, accompanied by a flowery lyrics video. It definitely showcases the artist's new approach, where he used 50 different instruments to develop a vibrant, layered sound distinct from his former chillwave assocation. Stream the song below.

Paracosm is out on August 13th. Check out the artwork above and the tracklist after the jump, along with Washed Out's just-announced fall tour dates.

Paracosm Tracklist:
01. Entrance
02. It All Feels Right
03. Don’t Give Up
04. Weightless
05. All I Know
06. Great Escape
07. Paracosm
08. Falling Back
09. All Over Now

Washed Out 2013 tour dates:
08/24 – Monterey, CA @ First City Festival
08/25 - Los Angeles, CA @ FYF Fest
08/31 - Seattle, WA @ Bumbershoot Festival
09/02 - Victoria, BC @ 9ONE9
09/03 - Vancouver, BC @ Fortune Sound Club
09/05 - Eugene, OR @ WOW Hall
09/06 - Portland, OR @ MusicfestNW
09/08 - Sacramento, CA @ Launch Festival
09/10 - Boulder, CO @ Fox Theatre
09/12 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
09/13 - Chicago, IL @ Metro
09/14 - Detroit, MI @ Laneway Detroit
09/15 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House
09/16 - Montreal, QC @ Corona Theatre
09/18 - New York, NY @ Terminal 5
09/19 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
09/20 - Boston, MA @ Wilbur Theatre
09/23 - Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle

Adrian 6/11/13 Adrian 6/11/13

[Watch] Cut Copy Perform New Song "Explorers" at Governors Ball

Kanye West wasn't the only one debuting new material at Governors Ball. It's been two years since Australian electro pop outfit Cut Copy's last album, the excellent Zonoscope, and now that they're back on the road touring they're using the opportunity to test new material. During their set at Randall's Island they performed a new upbeat cut titled "Explorers." Check out fan footage of the song below.

Adrian 6/11/13 Adrian 6/11/13

[Watch] Kanye West Debuts New Music at Governors Ball

This year's Governors Ball was messy, to say the least. The festival organizers had to reschedule much of the Friday night lineup and heavy downpours left the festival grounds a muddy pool. Despite this, the weekend was a success, and how could it not be? Kanye West closed out the festival Sunday night, and as expected it was pretty outstanding. During his headlining set, Ye debuted a number of songs from the fast-approaching Yeezus, including the previously heard "Black Skinhead" and "New Slaves" as well as new tracks "I Am A God," "Onsite" and "Send It Up." Check out fan footage of each song after the jump.

Kanye also had one of this trademark rants during his performance, where he talked about the promotional campaign behind Yeezus, due out June 18th. Read or watch the rant below.

You know with this album, we ain’t drop no single for radio. We ain’t got no big NBA campaign or nothing like that. Shit, we ain’t even got no cover. We just made some real music. Back when I used to make albums and shit a couple years ago, three years ago, four years ago, we’d go away and work for the albums five months or something, we’d always have to hold the album to August or September, perfect moment and shit because it means I think you’re going to sell more because I think you’re going to get more audience and radio and shit. Honestly at this point when I listen to radio, that ain’t where I wanna be no more. Honestly at this point, I could give a fuck about selling a million records. As long as I put out an album for the summer that you can all rock to all mother fucking summer. Because at this point I don’t really give a fuck about outside opinions."

If there wasn't enough new Kanye for one morning, Hudson Mohawke dropped another surprise this past weekend. At Parklife Festival in Manchester, the producer slipped in a (possible) new Ye track during his set. Keep in mind, it is just a version of TNGHT's banger "R U Ready" with auto-tuned Kanye vocals layered overtop, but who knows, it might appear on Yeezus or it could simply be a remix. Either way, enjoy it below.

Kanye also had one of this trademark rants during his performance, where he talked about the promotional campaign behind Yeezus, due out June 18th. Read or watch the rant below.

You know with this album, we ain’t drop no single for radio. We ain’t got no big NBA campaign or nothing like that. Shit, we ain’t even got no cover. We just made some real music. Back when I used to make albums and shit a couple years ago, three years ago, four years ago, we’d go away and work for the albums five months or something, we’d always have to hold the album to August or September, perfect moment and shit because it means I think you’re going to sell more because I think you’re going to get more audience and radio and shit. Honestly at this point when I listen to radio, that ain’t where I wanna be no more. Honestly at this point, I could give a fuck about selling a million records. As long as I put out an album for the summer that you can all rock to all mother fucking summer. Because at this point I don’t really give a fuck about outside opinions."

"I Am A God":

"Send It Up":

"Onsite":

"Black Skinhead":

"New Slaves":

Adrian 6/10/13 Adrian 6/10/13

[News] Kings of Leon Announce Sixth LP, 'Mechanical Bull'

Kings of Leon are back with the follow-up to 2010's Come Around Sundown. Their sixth LP, it's called Mechanical Bull and will be released on September 24th. It is described by bassist Jared Followill as a mix of 2003's Youth and Young Manhood and 2007's Because of the Times. He continues, telling NME, "I thought we were going to make a really mature album but I’m amazed how youthful it sounds."

During their rescheduled headlining performance at this past weekend's Governors Ball in New York, the band debuted a new song from the upcoming record. Check out fan footage of Kings of Leon performing "Super Soaker" below.

6/6/13 6/6/13

[Watch] Queens of the Stone Age on David Letterman

Last night, following the release of their mind numbingly good album, ...Like Clockwork, Queens of the Stone Age were the musical guest on the Late Show with David Letterman. This would be enough to feed many fans' hunger, however Homme and his merry men also performed a full live webcast as part of the Live on Letterman concert series. On the show they performed a ground shaking rendition of "My God Is The Sun" which you can catch at the top via *drum roll please* our very good friends over at The Audio Perv.

Below you can watch the entire concert too. Treat yourself. The weekend is only a day away.

5/23/13 5/23/13

[Watch] Arctic Monkeys debut new song "Do I Wanna Know?" Live in Ventura

Remember 2012's Record Store release from Arctic Monkeys? It was the glorious and air drum worthy "R U Mine?". Since then though we've only had a few whispers of what the guys are up to via Matt Helders Mother. They're recording in the Desert but as to what new material is sounding like, that was a mystery. Until today that is.

Last night the Sheffield lads done good performed in Ventura, California and brought along with the a brand new track which has a few names being thrown around. The most popular one from a little dig around online though seems to be "Do I Wanna Know?". As is the norm these days, someone was on hand with their phone to record the entire thing. You can check it out below. We'll keep digging and try to find some better footage throughout the day. Arctics fans may also be pleased to hear that it sounds like the band dug into their back catalogue good and proper too, playing "Old Yellow Bricks" for the first time in years and some other oldies being thrown into the mix too. Check out the set list after the jump.

'Do I Wanna Know?'
'R U Mine?'
'Dancing Shoes'
'Brianstorm'
'Brick By Brick'
'Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair'
'Evil Twin'
'Old Yellow Bricks'
'The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala'
'Crying Lightning'
'Pretty Visitors'
'Do Me A Favour'
'Cornerstone'
'She's Thunderstorms'
'The View From The Afternoon'
'Fake Tales Of San Francisco'
'I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor'
'That's Where You're Wrong'
'Suck It And See'
'Fluorescent Adolescent'
'505'