Har Mar Superstar is back with his new album entitled The Handler to be released on September 14th. Read below for some more info on the album, and check out the video for "D.U.I." in Windows Media and Quicktime.
The Killers have announced a new Fall tour with none other than Ambulance Ltd. Lot's of dancing is sure to ensue, dates below.
We got some links in from Orbital's latest offering, The Blue Album. The album will be the band's final release and you can read more about that here. Check out the song “Acid Pants” or the video for "One Perfect Sunrise", both in Windows Media.
Sparta have just released a video for “Breaking the Broken”. Of couse we have links for you in Windows Media and Real Video.
Various rap luminaries including Musiq, Jadakiss, Floetry, and Nate Dogg have all joined together for the song entitled, "Wake up Everybody". Why do you care? Because it is "a song urging the youth, more so the Hip-Hop youth to go vote." Check out an EPK for the track here and then watch the video in here.
Universal Records has announced plans to release the long-long-long-long-long awaited Nirvana box set on November 23rd of this year. While no tracklisting has been formally released, the set is to include 3 discs containing the "hits", live performances, and up to 50 unreleased gems. Limited editions of the set will also include a 4th disc that will be a DVD of previously unseen live footage, including the band's first ever performance at a house party waaaaaay back in 1987.
Look for the collaboration between Mike Patton and Kaada, entitled Romances, to be released in late November. It'll "put you in the mood for love." Look over here to preview the set.
Despite their delayed album, ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead have announced a load of tour dates with Forget Cassettes in tow. Some of the venues are still TBA but if you live in one of those towns, just keep an eye on the local papers. You won't want to miss the shows.
On Saturday night after their show, Engine Down's van and trailer were stolen from the parking lot of the Red Roof Inn on the NW Freeway in Houston, TX. All of their gear, 3 laptop computers, cameras, merchandise and personal items are all gone. We want to send our thoughts out to our friends in Engine Down, and we encourage you to use this webpage to donate some money to the band to help them replace their gear. As well, don't forget to pick up their recently released, self-titled album, which happened to be their Lookout! Records debut -- every little bit helps!
Boston's own Dear Leader will be releasing their second full-length this November on Election Day. The new record will be titled All I Ever Wanted Was Tonight, and will be available through Lunch Records. Click here to get an audio sample of "Raging Red" off the new disc. Click the mo' for the tracklisting...
Two legends of Manchester music have come together to pull off one fantastic tune. The song, "Keep What Ya Got," is the collaboration of ex-Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown and Oasis' creative maestro Noel Gallagher and will be on Ian's next album. Unfortunately, no word yet on whether Solarized will even get a release date stateside, but in the meantime, dig on the video.
Apple today launched the iTunes Affiliate Program, which basically offers affiliate websites direct links to a la carte singles and albums who in turn get paid commissions. The program will complement other iTunes programs including iTunes on Campus, offering free site licenses to colleges and universities, and the iTunes Volume Discount Program, providing bulk song downloads at a discount. The rest of the press release is below.
Mark Lanegan has launched the Bubblegum Minisite in which you can check out all the usual stuff plus a hot little contest where you can win an autographed ultra-rate pressing of Bubblegum. And if that weren't enough to make your day, we've got just confirmed tour dates!
Check out the new Mclusky game, "Falco Vs. The young Canoeist". Get a high score and we're assured you will get access to "something swell."
Armed with a new bass player and, like, 6 or 7 new songs, Electrelane are back. They'll be headlining a bunch of shows on the East Coast and then will head west to play shows with The Ex.
Mike and Evan, better known as Ratatat are heading out on tour with Mouse on Mars. Their latest release is good stuff, so go check them out.
John Darnielle and Peter Hughes, more commonly known in these parts as the Mountain Goats hit the road in October to futher heal the world. After the tour, the two will begin recording a new album at Prarie Sun Studio, so you can expect the band to test out some new material at these dates. John Vanderslice opens on all dates.
Fear Before The March of Flames will be releasing their sophomore album entitled Art Damage next Tuesday, September 7th. The band will also be touring with Norma Jean, Throwdown, and Evergreen Terrace this fall. Visit marchofflames.com for all the dates.
Chevelle has announced a string of new toru dates in support of their upcoming new album, This Type Of Thinking Could Do Us In, which hits stores on 9/21. Dates are below:
Underoath have been announced as the main support for Coheed and Cambria’s nationwide fall tour. The dates, which begin October 10th and run till the end of November, will also include opening band, 3(?).
