Mobius Band have released a free, 6-song Valentine's Day EP, Love Will Reign Supreme, on their website. The EP features covers of The National, Daft Punk and Daniel Johnston, among others.
We'd be remiss if we didn't mention that Radiohead have announced the first leg of their North American tour. As usual, Green Plastic is the best place to keep up with all the little details.
Islands have signed to Anti- and will now release their new album, Arm's Way, on May 20th. Band leader Nick Thorburn recently talked Arm's with Pitchfork.
The forthcoming Death Cab For Cutie album, Narrow Stairs, will see a release on May 13th. Track list after the jump.
Born Ruffians have signed a deal with Warp. The Toronto trio will release their debut album, Red, Yellow & Blue, on March 4th. Preview some of said album and peruse North American tour dates on MySpace.
Matmos will return on May 6th with Balloon Supreme. According to the duo's website, the album is a "pretty wild departure" as it's an "ALL SYNTHESIZER ALBUM". Said record also features solos and performances from a bevy of Matmos pals.
Russian Circles will release a new full-length, Station, through Suicide Squeeze on May 6th. The duo will share the stage with the likes of Dalek, Young Widows and Red Sparowes throughout February and March. Tour dates are on MySpace.
Velocifero, the forthcoming album from Ladytron, will hit stores June 3rd on the band's new label, Nettwerk. Not wasting any time, the group has already charted a summer tour with Datarock.
MSTRKRFT have announced a US tour beginning later this month to remind us they're still alive and preview their new album. They recently discussed the state of things with Pitchfork.
SXSW has released the official list of showcasing artists for the 2008 music festival. With over 1500 bands, it's best you just view list on the SXSW website. There are too many to highlight.
The Gutter Twins (Greg Dulli and Mark Lanegan) will drop their debut album, Saturnalia, on March 4th through Sub Pop. The duo have announced an extensive tour beginning Valentine's Day and are taking Great Northern as support. All the details are on MySpace.
With Mountain Battles still scheduled for release on April 8th through 4AD, it's a no-brainer that The Breeders have announced an extensive tour in support.
Muse has assembled the oddly named H.A.A.R.P., which combines a CD and DVD of performances culled from the group's shows at Wembley Stadium in June of last year. A March 17th release date is set for the UK, but no US date as of yet.
As promised, Tapes 'n Tapes have announced Spring tour dates around the release of their forthcoming album, Walk It Off.
American Music Club will release their new record, The Golden Age, on February 19th through Merge. The group has recently announced a North American tour in support.
The new full-length from Lyrics Born, Everywhere At Once, has been pushed to April 22nd. To assuage fans, the first single "I Like It, I Love It" will be released digitally on February 19th. The MC will also hit SXSW on March 13th.
Hot on the heels of their recent bevy of releases, Eels have announced a US tour beginning March 28th and running through April 15th.
According to Blabbermouth and various other sources, it's rumored Scott Weiland will reunite with the rest of Stone Temple Pilots for a series of summer shows. I'm not holding my breath.
Temporary Residence has signed Young Widows. The group will release their new album some time in September. Keep up with the Widows' tour dates on MySpace.
Destroyer will release a new full-length, Trouble In Dreams, on March 18th. Bejar and crew have announced a North American tour in support, with a kickoff show at SXSW.
