[News] Reading & Leeds Festival add even more acts to the bill

In one months time, during the August Bank Holiday weekend, Reading and Leeds Festival take part with Eminem, Green Day and Biffy Clyro headlining the three respective days on the main stage. Today though they've announced the BBC Introducing stage line-up and it features some very decent bands that you should look out for over the weekend. 

Added to the bill are:

Amber, As Elephants Are, Big Wave, Casablanca, Catfish & The Bottlemen, City Of Lights, Crusade, Denai Moore, Glass Caves, The Grand, I Divide, Jaws, Joel Baker, King No-One, Lonely The Brave, Man Can’t Fly, Mausi, Modo Stare, Peasants King, Prides, Saint Raymond, Ruen Brothers, Slaves, Sundara Karma, Theory 59, Thumpers, To Be Frank, Tripwires, We Are Knuckle Dragger, We Are Fiction, Witch Hunt, and Zaheer.

If you're still after tickets, head over here to purchase some.

[Watch] Franz Ferdinand Perform "Right Action" on Letterman

Franz Ferdinand brought their brash Glasgow rock to Late Show with David Letterman this past Monday night, performing in support of their soon-to-be-released fourth album Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action. They dished out a rollicking rendition of its lead single "Right Action."

The band also performed for Letterman's Live on Letterman webcast, where they tore through a 50-minute set that drew from their entire discography. Check it out below.

Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action is out on August 27th.

[Download] Childish Gambino - "Centipede"

How about some new music from Childish Gambino to start off your Hump Day? Mr. Glover offers up an impressive 6 minute track titled "Centipede" which features a flurry of his many talents, bar his acting of course. Maybe we'll get some of that in the form of a video at some point? For now though, treat your ears and mind to his lyrical ways below. 

[Listen] The Vaccines - "Everybody's Gonna Let You Down"

The Vaccines return with a brand new track taken from their upcoming Melody Calling EP. The release will comprise four new tracks, including a remix by producers John Hill and Rich Costey, and will be released on August 12 via download. Today though you can enjoy a slightly different sounding, more mellow, rather sad and reflective song titled "Everybody's Gonna Let You Down". It's definitely a more mature sound from the band. See what you make of it below. 

[Watch] The 1975 - "Chocolate" Live on Conan

The 1975 have come a long, long way since this time last year. From humble beginnings and secretive tracks appearing online, to supporting the likes of Muse and The Rolling Stones this year. They've now travelled the world and are currently across the Atlantic over in the States, during which they've made their American TV debut with a visit to Conan O'Brien's late night slot last night. Playing their track "Chocolate" from the EP IV for the masses watching at home, you can see their to be brilliant performance in all its glory below.

Their highly anticipated self-titled debut album is set for release via Dirty Hit/Polydor on September 9th.

[Watch] Kings of Leon Bring "Supersoaker" to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Kings of Leon have quickly re-entered the spotlight, announcing their sixth album Mechanical Bull and just recently sharing its lead single, "Supersoaker." Last night, the band brought their youthful single to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, giving the audience a loud and lively performance. Watch it below.

Mechanical Bull is out on September 24th.

[Watch] Washed Out Shares Nature-Centric Video for "Don't Give Up"

Washed Out has unveiled his new video for the Paracosm single "Don't Give Up," a vibrant collection of shots focused on numerous creatures from the animal kingdom. The mellow layers of instrumentation perfectly compliment the lush colors and exotic wildlife that can be found across our planet. Director Kate Moross deserves a spot on BBC's Planet Earth team.

Paracosm, Washed Out's sophmore record, is out on August 13th.

[Watch] Holy Ghost! Release Video for Non-Album Single "Teenagers In Heat"

Holy Ghost!'s new song "Teenagers In Heat"—co-produced by James Murphy—gets a set of nostalgic visuals, taking us on a tour of New York City's many boroughs. Glossed with VHS-style overlay, the video shows us all that the famous city has to offer with each verse stickered onto a wall, railing or sign. Think of it as a lyric video of sorts.

"Teenagers In Heat" won't be included on the duo's upcoming sophomore album Dynamics, but it'll get its own release as a digital and 7" single. Dynamics is out on September 10th via DFA Records.

Holy Ghost! have also announced a headlining tour for this fall. They'll be opening for New Order for the next week or so, but come October they've got an extensive North American tour mapped out. Check out the full list of dates after the jump.

Holy Ghost! 2013 Tour Dates:
07/24 – Brooklyn, NY @ Williamsburg Park #
07/26 – Philadelphia, PA @ Mann Center #
07/28 – Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion #
07/31 – Boston, MA @ Bank of America Pavilion #
08/04 – Montreal, QC @ Osheaga Festival
08/25 – Los Angeles, CA @ FYF Fest
08/31 – Santo Domingo, DR @ Marina de Sans Souci
09/20 – London, England @ XOYO
10/12 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
10/13 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
10/15 – Seattle, WA @ Neumos
10/16 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
10/18 – Sacramento, CA @ Velvet Jones
10/19 – San Francisco, CA @ Treasure Island Music Festival
10/21 – Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
10/22 – Tucson, AZ @ Club Congress
10/24 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s East
10/25 – Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s
10/26 – Dallas, TX @ Club Dada
10/28 – Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West
11/04 – Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
11/05 – Montreal, QC @ Belmont
11/06 – Toronto, ON @ The Hoxton
11/07 – Pontiac, MI @ The Crofoot
11/08 – Columbus, OH @ The Basement
11/09 – Chicago, IL @ Metro

# = w/ New Order