In support of her upcoming new album (scheduled for release in May 2004), Rachael Yamagata has announced a full string of tour dates with Liz Phair. Be sure and take a peek below.

The Rage Against the Machine CD/DVD of their final performance At The Grand Olympic Auditorium that we mentioned a while back is now out and the label is trying to stir up some press for it. So, we have a 30 second clip for Bulls On Parade in Windows Media and Real Video.

Tooth & Nail Records is pleased to present you with Emery, who released their debut album today. The band has also created a new website for the record complete with music, bio, video of their debut single, “Walls,” an exclusive interview with the band, wallpapers, screen savers, message board, and all the other 21st century online stuff. Also be sure and enter our contest to win some signed music from the band.

California punk band 1208 are set to release their second full length Epitaph release Turn Of The Screw on February 10th. "Teetering effortlessly between melody and mayhem, 1208 pump out music with an edge and intensity sorely lacking in the genre these days." Here are a couple dates, but look for some more tour dates later in the year.

The Living End will release their new album Modern ARTillery to stores on March 2nd through Reprise/Warner and the band has also lined up their first string of tour dates in the U.S. to promote the album. The band will play a few warm up shows with Maxeen and Jackson before hitting the road with The Vines, Jet, and Neon for a full US tour. Here are the bands scheduled warm up dates along with the first batch of confirmed dates with The Vines:

Damien Rice has made available a new player that features a bunch of audio, 3 videos and fun flash animation. The player is here and look below for some Spring Tour Dates.

Broken bones have mended and South are finally ready to embark on their first headlining tour of the US starting today in support of their acclaimed sophomore release, With the Tides. If that isn't cool enough, then keep in mind that they will have Metric along for the tour, a band that happened to release one of the best records of 2003. Also look out for a few South in-store shows planned throught the next couple weeks.

The White Stripes will release their next single "There`s No Home For You Here" on seven-inch vinyl only. The single will be released on March 15 and include a previsouly unheard track entitled "Ball And Biscuit," which clocks in over ten minutes.

Calexico are starting 2004 off with a tour and a new EP, Convict Pool. They will be schleeping their mariachi band all over Europe and back, so if you blinck, you may miss the US dates. Check the more for the dates and the tracklisting of the EP, which is yet to have a release date.

Metallica and Linkin Park are to headline this summer's Download festival, which basically includes the UK, so if you're really in the mood for some white-boy angst and foot-stomping accompanied with popping neck veins, catch a flight, because Machine Head will also be at the event, and Slipknot, Audioslave and Korn are also rumored to be on the roster. Tickets? Start putting your credit card number at this site on Wednesday, January 28th.

The Darkness, despite talking about slow rise to top = better approach to top in this month's SPIN magazine are playing nice to get more sales in America... By adhereing to gross right-wing ideals and re-recording vocal tracks on Permission to Land. Read what singer Justin Hawkins said to NME.com about the issue...

Kidneythieves new release, Trickster Reprocess, includes the debut CD completely digitally remastered plus an additional 5 songs. Also the bonus DVD that includes the obligatory "never before seen concert footage, rehearsal footage" as well as music videos, which you probably never did see unless you watch MuchMus- er, FUSE, late at night. If you watch the new trailer for the upcoming new video game, Deus Ex Invisible War, you will find that it features 6 songs from Trickster Reprocess, and the trailer was scored to the band's song "Pleasant." The game and album are out now. Download or stream the trailer m'ere.

We have the track listing for the Weezer blue album reissue, including the bonus discs of b-sides. Remember the old days when Weezer was... well, Weezer?

Anadivine, Blueprint Carcrash, and Brandston have been added to the Militia Group band roster. Anadivine's work on their debut full-length album begins in February, Blueprint's EP is due March 23rd, and Brandston's new record has yet to be titled - it should be released sometime this coming spring.

On their official site, Sparta has posted some news about the recording of their upcoming record. Apparently, they were also suffering from the obscene weather in NYC. Poor babies, having to record their record here. Some of us have to live here! The album will be out in May. See the more for the official info...

If you want a full review of Courtney Love's new album, America's Sweetheart, as well as a downloads of the tracks "Hold On To Me" and "But Julian I'm A Little Older Than You" (you probably already have "Mono," right?) then head here to MTV.com.

Mates of State have taken a break from making endless videos to go on tour. And to snub New York City, apparently. Check the more to see if you are lucky enough to be graced by their presence.

Just an FYI: The legendary NYC club The Bottom Line has been shut down because of failed negotiations with its landlord, New York Univeristy. Go Violets! You can read more about it here.

Gwen Stefani of No Doubt continues to make progress on her forthcoming solo debut, which now has a tentative title of What You Waiting For?, as well as a projected release date of July, according to her label. She's still writing until the end of March and is said to collaborate with R&B singer Anthony Hamilton. Hella Good for her.

Organizers for Lollapalooza said the festival will return this summer, despite some reports of poor ticket sales last year. A lineup (sure to include crap, if money's the biggest issue) is being finalized and will be announced at a later date.