According to Texas Monthly, Britt Daniel is hard at work on the new Spoon album with producer Jon Brion. However, Daniel is shooting for 2010. So, don't get too excited. [www.texasmonthly.com]
Mobius Band have once again recorded a Valentine's Day EP of cover songs, titled Empire of Love. You can download the EP on the band's website. It seems as if their server is getting slammed, so be patient. It's worth the wait. [mobiusband.com]
Pete Yorn has released the track "Can't Hear Anyone," a Nightcrawler b-side, to his MySpace page. As well, two more new tracks from Yorn's forthcoming album, produced by Frank Black and Mike Mogis respectively, can be found on MySpace. [www.myspace.com]
Fischerspooner will return on May 5th with Entertainment, self-released through their own FS Studios. [www.pitchforkmedia.com]
The Bronx will hit the road in support of their third self-titled release on March 18th in Austin, TX at SXSW. [www.thebronxxx.com]
Live Nation and Ticketmaster have announced plans to merge into Live Nation Entertainment and become the dominant force in live music. Live Nation is the largest concert promoter and Ticketmaster operates the largest ticketing service. [www.variety.com]
Cornelius will make a rare run through California this May in support of his latest release, 2006's Sensuous, and the subsequent DVD Sensurround. Deerhoof will support. [www.thetripwire.com]
Spin.com has exclusive video of Lady Sovereign performing three songs from her forthcoming album, Jigsaw, due April 7th. [www.spin.com]
Los Campesinos! will head out on a North American headlining tour on March 29th in Philadelphia, PA. The outing is in continued support of We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed, which was released last November on Arts & Crafts. [www.livedaily.com]
Natasha Khan will return on April 6th with the sophomore Bat For Lashes album, Two Suns. You can watch a performance of album track "Moon And Moon" on YouTube. [stereogum.com]
On May 12th, Art Brut will release their third album, Art Brut Vs. Satan, through Downtown. The album was recorded with Frank Black in the producer's chair. [stereogum.com]
Ladytron and The Faint will set out on a co-headlining tour on April 1st in Milwaukee. Ladytron will issue the Tomorrow EP on March 3rd and The Faint are supporting Fasciination. [www.livedaily.com]
The Decemberists have announced the first leg of spring touring around their new album, The Hazards of Love. The band will perform the new album in its entirety at each tour stop. As reported, the album is out March 24th. [www.decemberists.com]
Ratatat has announced a spring US tour, beginning on March 21st, in continued support of last year's LP3. [www.prefixmag.com]
Following the release of Invaders Must Die on March 3rd, The Prodigy will play three North American shows in support, Toronto, New York and the Ultra Festival in Miami. [www.chartattack.com]
With Chi Cheng still in a coma, Deftones have tapped Sergio Vega to fill in at Bamboozle Left on April 5th. The band are set to release their new album, Eros, some time this year. [www.aversion.com]
Green Day revealed the title of their forthcoming album, 21st Century Breakdown, while presenting "Album of the Year" at the Grammy Awards. You can now pre-order the album on Green Day's website, which is expected out in May. The band hit the studio with producer Butch Vig last year. [www.spinner.com]
Gomez has announced a US spring tour in support of their forthcoming album, A New Tide. You can snag an MP3 of "Airstream Diver" on their website. [gomeztheband.com]
In a short note on their website, Medications have revealed they are currently working on the follow up to 2005's Your Favorite People All In One Place. [www.punknews.org]
Kings Of Leon has announced a late spring, East Coast tour in continued support of Only By The Night. Update: The Walkmen have been announced as support. [kingsofleon.com]
