Music News
The Boxer Rebellion Plot Spring Tour
The Boxer Rebellion will tour North American throughout the spring, kicking off April 6th at Club Congress in Tuscon, AZ. They released their third album, The Cold Still, in 2011. Watch a live video of "The Runner" on YouTube. [theboxerrebellion.com]
Plants and Animals Ready The End of That
Montreal's Plants and Animals will release their third full-length, The End of That, on February 28th via Secret City Records. Described as the band's "most live-off-the floor offering", the record reportedly bridges the gap between its previous two albums. Listen to "Lightshow" on the label's website. La La Land was released in 2010. [secretcityrecords.com]
The Mars Volta Announce Nocturniquet
The Mars Volta will release their sixth album, Nocturniquet, on March 27th. You can preview the cover art and track list on the band's website. In related news, At The Drive-In have reunited to perform at Coachella 2012. [themarsvolta.com]
John Mayer Fully Recovered, Back at Work on Born and Raised
John Mayer has evidently recovered from his surgery to remove granulomas from his vocal cords and is full-steam-ahead on his forthcoming album, Born and Raised. Mayer will return to the stage at Stubb's on March 17th, during SXSW. [jhnmyr.tumblr.com]
Desperate in Her Heavy Sleep from A-Sun Amissa in March
A-Sun Amissa will release their debut full-length, Desperate in Her Heavy Sleep, on March 26th through Gizeh Records. The record promises "minimalist drones [and] modern-classical movements". The group is comprised of Richard Knox (Glissando), Angela Chan (Glissando) and Owen Pegg. Stream "Arm in Arm to a Full Awakening" on the Gizeh website. [gizehrecords.com]
With Love from Rosie Thomas
Rosie Thomas will release her sixth full-length, With Love, on February 14th through her own Sing-A-Long Records. The album was produced by David Bazan (Pedro The Lion) and Blake Wescott (The Posies). It features performances from Bazan, Wescott, Sam Beam (Iron and Wine) and members of Sufjan Stevens' band. Check out "Where Was I" on Bandcamp. Thomas has also scheduled a March tour in support of the album. [rosiethomas.com]
fIREHOSE Reunion Tour Dates
It's the year of the reunion: fIREHOSE have announced a string of reunion tour dates in April. The trek kicks off on April 5th in Sacramento, CA and includes two performances at Coachella 2012. [verbicidemagazine.com]
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