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[Watch] Refused - "New Noise" x "The Shape of Punk to Come" Live on Fallon
Refused are back. Last night they let everyone know that with a visit to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and some high energy performances. Taking to the stage at break neck speed the band performed "New Noise". If this doesn't make you sit up and take note I don't know what will. As well as that the band performed a web exclusive of "The Shape of Punk to Come" from their album of the same name from back in 1998(!!). Check that out after the jump with "New Noise" available at the top of the page.
Refused are back. Last night they let everyone know that with a visit to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and some high energy performances. Taking to the stage at break neck speed the band performed "New Noise". If this doesn't make you sit up and take note I don't know what will. As well as that the band performed a web exclusive of "The Shape of Punk to Come" from their album of the same name from back in 1998(!!). Check that out after the jump with "New Noise" available at the top of the page.
[Watch] The Vaccines - "Teenage Icon" (Official Video)
The Vaccines will be dropping their sophomore LP The Vaccines Come Of Age on September 4th, and so far we've only heard the lead single "No Hope". Today, however, the band let loose another single from the forthcoming studio effort, the track "Teenage Icon". Released with an accompanying video, the single is as raucous and catchy as The Vaccines have always been, and the video sees vocalist Justin Young sporting a nice '70s-era Farrah Fawcett hairstyle. Watch it above.
[News] Indians Announces North American Tour
Copenhagen solo musician Indians has made quite the impression on me, despite having only released two songs, both "Magic Kids" and "I Am Haunted". Either way, Indians has been making immense progress so far this year, and that has turned into a great opportunity supporting indie rock outfit Other Lives during their North American tour this fall. The massive tour will kick off on October 19th in Boulder, CO, and will take both bands all across the continent for a total of 36 shows in 50 days. Check out the full tour schedule after the jump.
Copenhagen solo musician Indians has made quite the impression on me, despite having only released two songs, both "Magic Kids" and "I Am Haunted". Either way, Indians has been making immense progress so far this year, and that has turned into a great opportunity supporting indie rock outfit Other Lives during their North American tour this fall. The massive tour will kick off on October 19th in Boulder, CO, and will take both bands all across the continent for a total of 36 shows in 50 days. Check out the full tour schedule after the jump.
Indians 2012 North American Tour Dates:
[Listen] Two Inch Punch - 'Saturn: The Slow Jams EP' (Full Album Stream)
After enjoying songs like "Moonstruck" and "Paint It Red", I am happy to report that Two Inch Punch's latest EP, Saturn: The Slow Jams is now available. For those of you who prefer to try before you buy, you can stream the entire EP below. I love how delicate but powerful all the layers feel as they lay on top of one another and weave in and out during each song. This EP comes highly recommended.
Saturn: The Slow Jams is available to purchase now on iTunes.
[News] Diamond Rings Announces New LP: 'Free Dimensional'
Last month, Toronto synthpop king John O'Regan, aka Diamond Rings, unveiled "I'm Just Me", the single from his then-untitled-and-unannounced sophomore LP. Now, we have all the details of his second studio album. O'Regan has announced that his sophomore effort will be titled Free Dimensional and is set for release on October 23rd via Astralwerks.
Diamond Rings will lead up to the release with a number of supporting tour dates, many of which will be opening performances for fellow Toronto band Stars. Check out his full tour schedule after the jump.
Last month, Toronto synthpop king John O'Regan, aka Diamond Rings, unveiled "I'm Just Me", the single from his then-untitled-and-unannounced sophomore LP. Now, we have all the details of his second studio album. O'Regan has announced that his sophomore effort will be titled Free Dimensional and is set for release on October 23rd via Astralwerks.
Diamond Rings will lead up to the release with a number of supporting tour dates, many of which will be opening performances for fellow Toronto band Stars. Check out his full tour schedule after the jump.
Diamond Rings 2012 Tour Dates:
08/13 – Los Angeles, CA @ Bardot
08/15 – San Francisco, CA @ Hotel Utah
08/17 – Seattle, WA @ Barboza
09/20 – Portland, ME @ Port City Music Hall *
09/21 – Boston, MA @ Paradise *
09/22 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall *
09/23 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club *
09/25 – Charlottesville, VA @ Jefferson Theater *
09/26 – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle *
09/27 – Charlotte, NC @ Visulite Theatre *
09/28 – Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse *
09/29 – Nashville, TN @ Mercy Lounge *
10/02 – Louisville, KY @ Headliners Music Hall *
10/03 – Cincinnati, OH @ 20th Century Theatre *
10/04 – Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe @ Old National Centre *
10/05 – St. Louis, MO @ Plush *
10/06 – Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note *
10/09 – Lawrence, KS @ The Bottleneck *
10/10 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom *
10/11 – Little Rock, AR @ Revolution Music Room *
10/12 – Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s Upstairs *
10/13 – Dallas, TX @ Granada Theatre *
10/17 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues *
10/18 – Los Angeles, CA @ Mayan Theater *
10/19 – Santa Cruz, CA @ Rio Theatre *
10/20 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore *
11/02-04 – Austin, TX @ Fun Fun Fun Fest
* = w/ Stars
[Watch] Crystal Stilts - "Dark Eyes" (Official Video)
New York noise pop outfit Crystal Stilts may not be the most well known band out there, but the music they produce is always satisfying and mesmerizing. Their song "Dark Eyes," off of last year's Radiant Door EP, is a highlight from the band's repertoire, with nostalgic organ synths wandering through a dreamscape of distant vocals and airy guitar riffs.
The video for the song is equally as enjoyable. Director Jacqueline Castel used a combination of HD, Super 8MM, and hand colored 16MM film to capture the band during a performance at the Knitting Factory on December 9th, 2011, and the result is a colorful, retro-infused visual experience. Check it out above (via Consequence of Sound).
[News] Flying Lotus Details 'Until The Quiet Comes'
Flying Lotus' 2010 LP Cosmogramma marked a moment in the artist's career where he transcended his conventional peers and the established genres, hitting a whole new level of experimentation and creativity. His fourth LP, Until The Quiet Comes, could take that even further. Set for release on October 2nd via Warp, FlyLo's newest effort boasts some impressive talent, including guest appearances from Erykah Badu, Thundercat, Laura Darlington, Niki Randa, and the previously reported Thom Yorke. The 18-track effort should be nothing less than impressive. Check out the full tracklist as well as Flying Lotus' fall tour dates after the jump, and peep the official album art above.
Flying Lotus' 2010 LP Cosmogramma marked a moment in the artist's career where he transcended his conventional peers and the established genres, hitting a whole new level of experimentation and creativity. His fourth LP, Until The Quiet Comes, could take that even further. Set for release on October 2nd via Warp, FlyLo's newest effort boasts some impressive talent, including guest appearances from Erykah Badu, Thundercat, Laura Darlington, Niki Randa, and the previously reported Thom Yorke. The 18-track effort should be nothing less than impressive. Check out the full tracklist as well as Flying Lotus' fall tour dates after the jump, and peep the official album art above.
Until The Quiet Comes Tracklist:
01 “All In”
02 “Getting There” (feat. Niki Randa)
03 “Until The Colours Come”
04 “Heave(n)”
05 “Tiny Tortures”
06 “All The Secrets”
07 “Sultans Request.”
08 “Putty Boy Strut”
09 “See Thru To U” (feat. Erykah Badu)
10 “Until The Quiet Comes”
11 “DMT Song” (feat. Thundercat)
12 “The Nightcaller”
13 “Only If You Wanna”
14 “Electric Candyman” (feat. Thom Yorke)
15 “Hunger “(feat. Niki Randa)
16 “Phantasm” (feat. Laura Darlington)
17 “me Yesterday//Corded”
18 “Dream to Me”
Flying Lotus 2012 Tour Dates:
09/23 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl *
10/07 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5
10/15 – Toronto, ON @ The Hoxton
10/16 – Chicago, IL @ Metro
10/18 – Denver, CO @ Odgen
10/19 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
10/22 – Vancouver, BC @ Fortune
10/23 – Seattle, WA @ Neptune
10/25 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theatre
11/03 – London, UK @ Brixton Academy
11/04 – Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso
11/05 – Leipzig, DE @ Conne Island
11/06 – Paris, FR @ La Machine du Moulin Rouge
11/07 – Fribourg, CH @ Fri-Son
11/08 – Berlin, DE @ Gretchen
11/09 – Manchester, UK @ Warehouse Project
* = w/ Animal Collective
[News] Matt and Kim Detail New LP, 'Lightning'
Matt and Kim have announced all of the ins and outs of their upcoming fourth album Lightning (album art pictured above), which will be released on October 2nd via FADER. The album will include ten tracks, one of which, "Let's Go", we've already heard. The LP was written and produced by the duo, who recorded the whole album in their Brooklyn apartment.
After the jump, you can check out the full tracklisting for the album, as well as the video for the single "Let's Go".
Matt and Kim have announced all of the ins and outs of their upcoming fourth album Lightning (album art pictured above), which will be released on October 2nd via FADER. The album will include ten tracks, one of which, "Let's Go", we've already heard. The LP was written and produced by the duo, who recorded the whole album in their Brooklyn apartment.
After the jump, you can check out the full tracklisting for the album, as well as the video for the single "Let's Go".
Lightning Tracklist:
1. Let’s Go
2. Now
3. It’s Alright
4. Not That Bad
5. Overexposed
6. I Said
7. Tonight
8. I Wonder
9. Much Too Late
10. 10 Dollars I Found