Citizen Cope Readies The Rainwater LP
Citizen Cope will release The Rainwater LP on March 2nd (digitally on February 9th) through his own RainWater Recordings, Inc. label. The self-produced album features "a laidback gumbo of acoustic blues, singer/songwriter rock 'n' roll and deep soul grooves." A supporting tour, which features several residencies, is underway now and runs through April. citizencope.com
Gonjasufi Readies A Sufi and a Killer
On March 9th, Gonjasufi will debut A Sufi & A Killer via Warp Records. The rapper's album, produced by Flying Lotus, "embraces aged Eastern influences, reanimated hip-hop and vintage psychedelia - laced with Gonjasufi's cryptic lyrics and captivating vocal delivery." Preview album tracks on the Warp website and download "Ancestors." warp.net
Together from The New Pornographers
The New Pornographers will release their fifth full-length, Together, on May 4th through Matador Records. According to the label, "the album is comprised of 9 A.C. Newman songs and 3 Dan Bejar numbers, and features the full eight-person lineup." Annie Clark of St. Vincent, Zach Condon of Beirut and Will Sheff of Okkervil River guest on the album. matadorrecords.com
Dillinger Escape Plan Announce 2010 Tour
As reported, The Dillinger Escape Plan will drop Option Paralysis on March 23rd. The band has now announced tour dates from February through August in support of the release. The lead single "Farewell, Mona Lisa" is now streaming on MySpace. Check out the album website for more details. optionparalysis.net
Dropkick Murphys Ready Live on Lansdowne
Dropkick Murphys will release the CD/DVD Live on Lansdowne, Boston MA on March 16th through Born & Bred Records. The album, recorded in March 2009, is the second in a series of St. Patrick's Day live recordings. Live on St. Patrick's Day from Boston, MA was released in 2002. dropkickmurphys.com
Broken Social Scene Album Due in May
According to Arts & Crafts, Broken Social Scene will release their fourth full-length on May 4th. The album was produced by John McEntire (Tortoise) in Chicago and Toronto. The band have announced a handful of international dates for May and June. Pitchfork interviewed Kevin Drew about writing and recording the new material. arts-crafts.ca
Coachella 2010 Lineup Announced
The Coachella 2010 lineup was announced a couple weeks back. Jay-Z, Muse and Gorillaz will headline respective days, which will also include Pavement, Thom Yorke and Faith No More, among many others. coachella.com
Panda Bear Confirms TOMBOY for September
According to Gorilla vs. Bear, the new Panda Bear album will be titled TOMBOY and is tentatively set for release in September via Paw Tracks (confirmed with Lennox' publicist). gorillavsbear.blogspot.com
The National to Return in May
As previously reported, The National are hard at work on the follow-up to 2007's Boxer. The record will be released in May on 4AD. Singer Matt Berninger recently talked with Pitchfork about the new material. pitchfork.com
Archie Bronson Outfit Release Coconut
Archie Bronson Outfit return with their new album, Coconut, on March 23rd. The band will tour the UK in March followed by North America in May. archiebronsonoutfit.net
The Temper Trap Announce Tour Dates
The Temper Trap will return to the U.S. for their first headlining tour in support of their debut album, Conditions. The London-based band will play dates from coast to coast in March and April. thetempertrap.net
AC4 Issue Full-Length, US Release Coming
AC4 was formed by Dennis Lyxzén and David Sandström of Refused in the summer of 2008. Late last year, the old-school hardcore outfit released their debut album on Ny Våg. While the album is available to import, a US release on Deranged and digital version are reportedly on their way. blogs.myspace.com
Rx Bandits Spring US Tour
Rx Bandits will set out on a spring US tour during March and April in continued support of last year's Mandala. The tour includes The Builders and the Butchers and Zechs Marquise on most dates. However, the Bandits join Sunny Day Real Estate and Glassjaw for a couple stops. rxbandits.com
Annuals Return with Sweet Sister EP
North Carolina's Annuals will return with the Sweet Sister EP on March 30th through Banter Records. The release finds the band "[returning] to a more tight-knit DIY collective, and a pure distillation of their trademark quirky pop experimentalism." bantermm.com
No New Sigur Ros Album in 2010
Despite previous reports, there will not be a new Sigur Ros album released in 2010. Jonsi told Spinner that the recordings were scrapped after a few weeks. Despite that bad news, we at least get Go from Jonsi on March 23rd. spinner.ca
Manchester Orchestra Announce More Tour Dates
Atlanta, Georgia's Manchester Orchestra has announced additional tour dates in support of last year's Mean Everything To Nothing. The Features, O'Brother, Chris Staples and Biffy Clyro will support on various legs. Find all the dates and details on MySpace. myspace.com
Swim from Caribou in April
Caribou will release Swim on April 20th through Merge. Reportedly, the new album features "expertly constructed, rave-tinged sounds that sing with soul." Download "Odessa" from said album on caribou.fm. mergerecords.com
Kings Of Convenience Announce US Tour Dates
Beginning February 12th, Kings Of Convenience will tour North America for the first time in five years. The trek is in support of their new album, Declaration Of Dependence. Franklin For Short will open on all dates. A West Coast leg is tentatively planned for later in 2010. kingsofconvenience.com
Shout Out Louds North American Tour
Shout Out Louds have announced a North American tour throughout May in support of Work, due February 23rd on Merge. shoutoutlouds.com
Gorillaz Return with Plastic Beach in March
As previously reported, Damon Albarn confirmed Plastic Beach as the title of the forthcoming Gorillaz album late last year. According to the band, the album will drop March 9th via Virgin. Check out the full track list, including guest appearances, on MySpace and listen to "Stylo" on gorillaz.com. blogs.myspace.com
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- Vampire Weekend Unplugged
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