[Watch] Franz Ferdinand Share Avant-garde Video for "Love Illumination"

Franz Ferdinand are never ones to shy away from experimenting. Hell, after more than ten years as a band they've maintained a captivating yet odd sense of humor and creativity. That is immediately apparent in their new video for "Love Illumination," the second single from the upcoming album Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action.

The video, directed by Tim Saccenti, is a performance clip, yes, but it's so much more than that. It delves into all sorts of weird avenues, screwing with your mind by juxtaposing the band with colorful dancers and characters, elaborate sets, and vivid imagery, only to switch back to the band wearing animal masks. There's even a hint of nudity. Very avant-garde, indeed.

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

[News] Cults Announce Sophomore Album, Due Out in October

Cults showed off their Poltergeist fandom this morning when they unveiled a teaser trailer announcing their sophmore album. The brief clip focuses on a lone television, which unleashes ghostly powers to reveal an October 15th release date for the appropriately named Static. You gotta give the New York duo some props for their showmanship.

Check out the announcement trailer below, which includes snippets of new songs "We"ve Got It" and "So Far."

[Watch] Biffy Clyro - "Victory Over The Sun" (Official Video)

It's fair to say Biffy Clyro have a pretty loyal fan base of both old fans and new. I don't know if I'd go as far as to say it's a cult though but in the visual for their new single "Victory Over The Sun" that's what it appears Simon Neil is the leader of. The track is taken from the bands fantastic double LP, Opposites, that went number one in the UK back in February. Check out the fire filled video below and be sure to pick up the single from September 8th.

The band will headline Leeds and Reading festival in late August.

[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.