Massive Attack Provides Track for Gomorrah
Reported by heyrevolver
Robert Del Naja (aka 3-D) of Massive Attack has provided the track "Herculaneum" for the new Italian film Gomorrah. Stream the track on massiveattack.com. [www.nme.com]
Robert Del Naja (aka 3-D) of Massive Attack has provided the track "Herculaneum" for the new Italian film Gomorrah. Stream the track on massiveattack.com. [www.nme.com]
According to NME, Peaches is hard at work on a new album with Simian Mobile Disco, Digitalism and Gonazales sharing production duties. [www.nme.com]
Mates of State have announced a headlining tour running October 16th through November 23rd in support on their latest album Re-Arrange Us. [www.livedaily.com]
Bjork will release "Nattura" on October 20th through One Little Indian (October 27th worldwide). The song features backing vocals from Thom Yorke, synth from Herbert and drums from Lightning Bolt's Brian Chippendale. The track will most likely support the Icelandic, environmental organization of the same name. [www.billboard.com]
Beastie Boys have organized the Get Out and Vote Tour in support of the forthcoming election. The boys have tapped Sheryl Crow, Norah Jones, Jack Johnson, Ben Harper and Tenacious D. [www.billboard.com]
N.A.S.A. has signed to Anti- and will release The Spirit of Apollo on February 19th, 2009. The duo of Squeak E Clean and DJ Zegon have tapped the likes of Tom Waits, Karen O, M.I.A. and David Byrne. [www.aversion.com]
Sub Pop has signed Vetiver and will release the band's new album, Tight Knit, on February 3rd, 2009. [www.aversion.com]
According to BBC Newsbeat, Arctic Monkeys are working on their third full-length with Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age. [news.bbc.co.uk]
Dillinger Four is streaming their forthcoming album, Civil War, in its entirety on MySpace. The album due in stores October 14th. [www.punknews.org]
Medeski Martin & Wood have announced a November tour in support of their latest record, Radiolarians 1, the first installment of the Radiolarians series. [www.livedaily.com]
The Matthew Herbert Big Band will release There's Me And There's You on October 28th through !K7. Check out the album microsite for a preview and more details. [stereogum.com]
In a recent Paste interview, M. Ward revealed he will release a new solo record, Hold Time, in February 2009. In related news, Ward confirmed there will be a She & Him volume two. [www.pastemagazine.com]
The Decemberists have completed tracking their new album, which they've dubbed Hazards of Love, and will now begin mixing. [stereogum.com]
The next installment of the Austin City Limits festival will be held October 2nd through the 4th at Zilker Park in Austin, TX. Early bird tickets will set you back $135. [www.nme.com]
Even though that Spinnerette album was "almost done" back in February, it's still no where to be seen. Brody Dalle is feeling our collective pain and has offerred "Valium Knights" from the new album up on MySpace as a peace offering.
Animal Collective have posted a cryptic clip on their website promoting something called Merriweather Post Pavilion for January 2009. Pitchfork thinks it's a new album, but there's no official word. Update: Looks like the album is due out January 20th, 2009 and Pitchfork has the track list.
[www.pitchforkmedia.com]
According to Green Day Authority, it appears as if Butch Vig will produce the forthcoming Green Day album. The band's label is promoting a 2009 release, so there you have it. [greendayauthority.com]
Coldplay has announced plans to now release an 8-song EP, titled Prospekts March, following the digital release of the Lost! EP in November. March includes six new tracks recorded during the Viva La Vida sessions. NME has the track list. [www.nme.com]
Common will drop Universal Mind Control on November 11th December 9th. The "summertime" album was originally set for a June release. Stream the title track video on The Fader.
[www.thefader.com]
Next year's Coachella is already set for April 17th–19th. The relatively new country music festival, Stagecoach, is set for the following weekend. [www.coachella.com]