Broadcast have an upcoming Peel Session on the 19th of August in support of their upcoming album The Ha Ha Sound. Yep, that's THE John Peel sessions of John Peel's show on Radio 1. The show will be Broadcast at 10pm (UK time) on Tuesday 19th August. We Yanks can hear it here.
Sense Field released their new album, Living Outside through Netwerk Records on this past Tuesday and in case you are wondering what it sounds like, go here to hear three tracks from the album and a bunch of old ones. Also check out a slew of summer tour dates in the...
Steve Burns has shot a video for the song "Mighty Little Man" from his debut album Songs For Dustmites. The video can be viewed at his website. In support of the August 12th PIAS Records released album, Steve will be playing some live shows with the Starlight Mints. Hit the more for dates.
In a truly inspired pairing, 2003 FINALLY has a decent concert tour: indie(ish) rock heroes Super Furry Animals and Grandaddy will hit the road for a string of decent-sized club dates this fall, culminating in a triumphant two-night stand at NYC's Irving Plaza. Hallelujah!
If you missed Interpol earlier this year, fear not, because the NYC quartet will be making its North American rounds later on in September. Head over to their website for further details. In other news, the band will release a The Black EP, consisting of a few tracks recorded last September 4th during a Black Session (France' answer to the Peel Session) in Paris, on August 11st (UK). No plans for a US release, but you can probably buy it from the overpriced import bin. Here's what to expect...
311 will release their 7th studio album, Evolver, tomorrow! To celebrate, the guys have launched a brand new 311.com. So, get over their and check out all the new features, including a track-by-track rundown of the new album by Mr. Nick Hexum.
Head over to Rolling Stone to check an acoustic performance of "Your Own Disaster" from Taking Back Sunday. Here's a the link to the video.
Sonic Youth will open 2 shows for the recently reformed Iggy and the Stooges (featuring original members Iggy Pop, Scott Asheton, Ron Asheton, and new bassist Mike Watt) at Jones Beach in New York on August 8th and at the DTE Music Theater in Detroit on August 14th. In other live news, Guided by Voices, Bob Mould, and others will join Sonic Youth at the Goose Island Festival in Chicago on August 15th. Tickets for both are on sale at TicketBastard.com. Lastly, Sonic Youth's 1992 landmark album, Dirty, is to be released as a quadruple vinyl boxed set in September 2003 on Goofin/SYR. The deluxe edition release adds numerous b-sides and 11 never-before released rehearsal recordings to the original track listing.
Since we haven't heard anything from Local H for some time now, here you go. The band has a new website up and they also have some tour dates for the late summer, as well as dates coming soon for a Fall tour. And, in case you've yet hear it, you can now stream the No Fun EP which was released back in May. Here's a couple dates to tide you over...
Twenty six year old chanteuse/songwriter/pianist Charlotte Martin (see Tori Amos, Kate Bush, Aimee Mann, Joni Mitchell, PJ Harvey, etc) will release her new album In Parentheses on August 5th. Charlotte also just teamed up with Pete Yorn, playing piano for his latest album and has a song in the movie "Sweet Home Alabama." Stay tuned for some audio.
Bluebird will release the US version of the Falling Back To Earth EP on October 7th on Dim Mak records. Touring will commence soon after, but, for now, the band has lined up two shows in August.
Have you heard Billy Talent? Well Atlantic Records wants you to, so check out this e-card and check the more for some live dates. The bands self-titled debut album is scheduled for release September 16th.
Ben Lee will be releasing his new album, Hey You, Yes You on August 12 through F2 Records, an we have the first taste of some streams. Check out the track, “No Room To Bleed” in Windows Media and Real Audio.
The Weakerthans will be releasing their third release on August 26th, entitled Reconstruction Site on Epitaph Records. They will also be playing a few tour dates. Click the magic button for tracklisting and select dates.
Rhino Records will re-release New York art-punks Television's first two albums, 1977's Marquee Moon and 1978's Adventure, with bonus tracks on September 23rd, right in time for the TV-loving Libras on your birthday gift list.
Have you heard about Furnace Fest? Maybe not. Well, this year you can expect the likes of Hum, Andrew WK, Taking Back Sunday, Copeland, Minus The Bear, and a veritable ton of other bands. Yes, I did say Hum was playing - they are reuniting for this "one time reunion." To check out the immense list of bands playing this Birmingham, Alabama fest (takes place August 15-17th) go check out their official site.
Ben Folds has just finished a 5-song EP entitled Speed Graphic that will be released "in the next couple of days" via his website. He is also in the process of finishing another EP, entitled Sunny 16, to be released in September, and a third EP will be recorded for release in November. This will all be followed up by a full-length CD that will come out at the beginning of the year.
In a not-so-unexpected turn of events, Rob Zombie will be releasing a 6 issue series of comic books. The comic is entitled "Rob Zombie's Spook Show International" and will hit shelves on October 29th. Go to the more for a snyopsis of the first couple issues.
Seems like we should have told you this by now, but apparently not. White Stripes frontman Jack White was recently involved in a car crash that ended with White suffering a broken finger in 2 places. As a result, the band has been forced to cancel 2 months of tour dates.
Korn's video for the track "Did My Time" is now available online (yes, some people do still care). You can see it here.
