[News] St. Vincent and David Byrne Announce 'Love This Giant', Fall Tour Dates

It's been known for quite some time that Annie Clark of St. Vincent and David Byrne have been working on a collaborative album together, and today all the details about the project have been unveiled. The collaborative LP is titled Love This Giant and will be released on September 11th via 4AD/Todo Mundo. The 12-track effort was recorded primarily at Water Music studio in Hoboken, New Jersey, with the Dap-Kings and Antibalas serving as a brass section for the song "The One Who Broke Your Heart."

The project is described as “infectious and hook-laden”with “a traditional guitar/bass/drums lineup in favor of idiosyncratic horn arrangements.” Annie Clarke stated that "[t]here was no delineating what the roles were. It’s a collaboration I’m truly proud of.”

For an idea of what the album will sound like, check out the first taste with the song "Who," which you can download after the jump. As well, after the jump you can take a look at the full list of tour dates and locations that Clark and Byrne will visit in support of the release.

Love This Giant Tracklist:
01. Who
02. Weekend in the Dust
03. Dinner For Two
04. Ice Age
05. I Am An Ape
06. The Forest Awakes
07. I Should Watch TV
08. Lazarus
00. Optimist
10. Lightning
11. The One Who Broke Your Heart (feat. The Dap-Kings and Antibalas)
12. Outside of Space & Time

St. Vincent and David Byrne 2012 Tour Dates:
09/15 – Minneapolis, MN @ State Theater
09/16 – Milwaukee, WI @ Riverside Theater
09/18 – Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theatre
09/20 – Toronto, ON @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
09/21 – Montreal, QC @ POP Montreal
09/23 – Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theatre
09/25 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theater
09/26 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theater
09/27 – Philadelphia, PA @ Tower Theater
09/29 – Brooklyn, NY @ Williamsburg Park
09/30 – N. Bethesda MD @ The Music Center at Strathmore
10/02 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
10/03 – Atlanta, GA @ Cobb Energy Center
10/05 – Austin, TX @ Bass Concert Hall
10/06 – Houston, TX @ Hobby Center
10/07 – Dallas, TX @ McFarlin Memorial Auditorium
10/10 – San Diego, CA @ Humphrey’s
10/11 – Santa Barbara, CA @ Arlington Theatre
10/12 – Costa Mesa, CA @ Segerstrom Theater for the Arts
10/13 – Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theater
10/15 – San Francisco, CA @ Orpheum Theatre
10/17 – Seattle, WA @ 5th Avenue Theatre
10/18 – Portland, OR @ Arlene Schnitzer Auditorium
10/20 – Vancouver, BC @ Centre in Vancouver for the Performing Arts

[Watch] Yeasayer - "Henrietta" (Official Video)

The official video for Yeasayer's "Henrietta" is described by the band as a "vignette to take drugs to created by Yoshi Sodeoka," and rightly so. The visuals for the song are a kaleidoscope of bursting colors and vibrant shapes, perfectly suited to the lead single from the band's forthcoming third LP, Fragrant World. Watch it above.

Fragrant World is out on August 21st via Secretly Canadian.

[Listen] Big K.R.I.T. - "Thank You Kindly"

In the wake of the release of his fantastic debut LP Live from the Underground, Mississippi rapper Big K.R.I.T. put out a brand new track titled "Thank You Kindly." The song is a dedication to all those that have supported the artist, including those who have purchased and even listened to his new album, saying on his SoundCloud, "I wanted to thank all the fans for the support, so I did this one for ya'll." Stream the song below.

[News] Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros Announce Fall Tour

Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros will head out on the road this fall in support of the recently released Here and their as-of-yet-untitled second album of 2012. Starting in Berkeley, CA on September 7th, the tour will see the band touring all across the continent for a full month, with none other than Clap Your Hands Say Yeah opening for a majority of the dates. Peep their full tour schedule after the jump.

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros 2012 Tour Dates:
07/05 – Liege, BE @ Les Ardentes Festival
07/06 – Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg
07/07 – Cologne, DE @ Kantine
07/09 – Paris, FR @ Le Tranbendo
07/11 – Ravenna, IT @ Ravenna Festival
07/12 – Bern, CH @ Gurtenfestival
07/13 – Vikedal, NO @ Vikedal Roots Music Festival
07/15 – Southworld, UK @ Latitude Festival
07/16 – Leeds, UK @ Leeds Irish Centre
07/17 – Dublin, IE @ Olympia Theatre
07/19 – Manchester, UK @ Manchester Cathedral
07/21 – Cambridgeshire, UK @ Secret Garden Party
09/07 – Berkley, CA @ Greek Theatre *
09/09 – Dana Point, CA @ Doheny Days Music Festival
09/11 – Portland, OR @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall *
09/12 – Eugene, OR @ McDonald Theater *
09/14 – Vancouver, BC @ Malkin Bowl *
09/15 – Redmond, WA @ Marymoor Ampitheater *
09/16 – Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall *
09/18 – Edmonton, AB @ Edmonton Event Center *
09/21 – Columbia, MO @ Roots ‘N Blues ‘N BBQ Festival
09/23 – Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room *
09/25 – Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre *
09/26 – Louisville, KY @ Iroquois Auditorium *
09/27 – Asheville, NC @ Thomas Wolf Auditorium *
09/29 – Charleston, SC @ North Charleston Performing Arts Center *
09/30 – Orlando, FL @ Beacham Theatre *
10/01 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live *
10/03 – New Orleans, LA @ Mahalia Jackson Theater *
10/05 – Kansas City, MO @ Crossroads *

* = w/ Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

[News] Wild Nothing Announces New Album: 'Nocturne'

Earlier this year, Wild Nothing, the shoegaze dreampop project of Jack Tatum, released the "Nowhere" 7" Single, along with its accompanying b-side "Wait," and now he has announced details regarding the follow-up to 2010's Gemini. The album is titled Nocturne and is set for release on August 28th via Captured Tracks, and the lead single from the sophomore effort, "Shadow," is streaming after the jump.

Throughout the summer and the fall, Wild Nothing will be touring alongside Beach House and The Walkmen, so make sure to check out their full tour itinerary after the jump, along with the tracklisting for Nocturne.

Nocturne Tracklist:
01. Shadow
02. Midnight Song
03. Nocturne
04. Through the Glass
05. Only Heather
06. This Chain Won’t Break
07. Disappear Always
08. Paradise
09. Counting Days
10. The Blue Dress
11. Rheya

Wild Nothing 2012 Tour Dates:
06/26 – Birmingham, AL @ Bottletree
06/27 – Jackson, MS @ Morning Bell Records & Studios
06/29 – El Paso, TX @ Lowbrow Palace
07/01 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues *
07/03 – Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre *
07/06 – Aspen, CO @ Belly Up Aspen *
07/07 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater *
07/09 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom *
07/10 – Lawrence, KS @ Liberty Hall *
07/11 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant *
07/12 – Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall *
07/17 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue *
07/18 – Pontiac, MI @ The Crofoot Ballroom *
07/19 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues *
07/20 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall *
07/21 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Small’s Theatre *
08/09 – New York, NY @ Pier 84 #
10/29 – Dublin, IE @ Vicar Street !
10/30 – Manchester, UK @ Ritz !
11/01 – London, UK @ Forum !

* = w/ Beach House
# = w/ Grimes and DIIV

[Watch] Azealia Banks - "Liquorice" (Official Video)

If a modern Western starring Azealia Banks was ever something you've dreamed of, then today is your lucky day. Young Rapunzel's new video for her song "Liquorice" from the recently released 1991 EP sees her as the leading lady in a Western, riding horses, dancing with guns, wearing leather chaps, and seductively eating hot dogs and popsicles. The video was directed by Rankin, with all the clothing styled by Banks' fashion pal Nicola Formichetti. Watch it above.

[Watch] Passion Pit - "Take A Walk" (Video)

The video for Passion Pit's latest single, "Take A Walk" was unveiled earlier today and it is the first video in months that kept my eyes glued on it in a really enjoyable way. The video was directed by David Wilson, who was inspired by Osamu Tezkua's animated short, "Jumping", which to him seemed like a natural fit for a starting point because of the bouncy rhythm of the song.

I was only a little ways into the video and I found myself thinking, "I would DIE to see the making of this video beacause I would have no idea where to start doing something like this". For those of you who are thinking the same, The Creators Project will be premiering the making-of video for "Take A Walk" in the next week-ish, so be on the lookout for that.

And the countdown to Gossamer's release on July 24th continues.

[Watch & Download] Harlan - "Dirty Laundry (Don Henley cover)"

I really should apologize for sitting on this cover and not sharing it for a weekish but I really wanted to be sure that I would want my stamp of approval on it since I have mad love for Don Henley. I guess since this video has been sitting as a tab in my browser for over a week and I've wanted to put it on every other day that maybe that means I like it? Anyway, LA's Harlan totally nails his cover of "Dirty Laundry" with the help of background vocals from Jen Hirsh and tapping Doktor to produce the track. Another fun little fact is that the video was shot and edited entirely on an iPhone. We're certainly in the age where that's going to start happening more often, aren't we?

if you find yourself as into this cover as I am you can grab the track for the actual retail price of $FREE.99 here.

You can also catch Harlan on tour with Mayer Hawthorne as he makes his way through California.

On tour w/ Mayer Hawthorne:
June 15 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
June 16 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
June 17 – Napa, CA @ Uptown Theatre
June 19 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades