Music News

Feb 2 2012

Blunderbuss from Jack White in April

Jack White will release his solo debut, Blunderbuss, on April 24th on Third Man/Columbia. Stream the lead single "Love Interruption" on White's new website. The vinyl and digital versions include b-side "Machine Gun Silhouette". [jackwhiteiii.com]

Feb 2 2012

Feist Announces 2012 World Tour

Feist has announced a world tour in continued support of her 2011 album Metals. The North American leg kicks off at Coachella and runs through mid-May. [pitchfork.com]

Feb 2 2012

Mastodon, Opeth Announce Co-Headlining Tour

Mastodon and Sweden's Opeth have announced a spring headlining tour throughout North America. The trek kicks off April 4th in Portland, ME and Ghost will open all shows. Find all the dates and details on Mastodon's website. [mastodonrocks.com]

Feb 2 2012

Samantha Crain Releases A Simple Jungle

Samantha Crain released a new two-song single, A Simple Jungle, last month through Ramseur Records. The effort includes two new tracks, "It's Simple" and "Cadwell Jungle", and was produced by John Vanderslice at Tiny Telephones. [samanthacrain.com]

Feb 2 2012

Band of Skulls Ready Sweet Sour

Band of Skulls will release their sophomore effort, Sweet Sour, exclusively through iTunes on February 7th. The Southampton alt-rock trio is currently streaming said album on Spin. They'll perform during SXSW on March 13th at Antone's. [vagrant.com]

Jan 27 2012

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]

Jan 27 2012

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]

Jan 27 2012

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]

Jan 27 2012

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]

Jan 27 2012

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]