When Kenseth Thibideau (Pinback, Tarentel) and Zac Nelson get together they call themselves Prints. The duo will release their self-titled debut album on Temporary Residence in October. You can currently hear four songs from said album on MySpace.
The Wombats from Liverpool will invade the US this September with a self-titled digital EP (despite the fact their new UK full-length was just released). If you happen to live in New York, The Wombats will perform at Annex tomorrow around 10-ish. For the rest of us, hearing the band on MySpace will have to do.
In addition to her upcoming East Coast dates, Feist will perform "1234" on the Late Show with David Letterman on August 27th.
Josh Ritter is set to release his new album, The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter, on August 21st. Ritter will take out a full band in support of the release in October.
As reported, The Hives are set to return on October 9th with The Black and White Album. The first track, "Tick Tick Boom," will be released digitally starting tomorrow. In addition, the boys have launched a new website, filmed a spot for Nike Shox and scheduled some US headlining dates in September/October.
As you may remember, the new Jonah Matranga album is due September 18th. The 10-track "solo debut" will be titled And and will be released by Limekiln Records. A UK tour supporting Frank Turner has been announced, but we're still waiting on US dates.
Following their stint with The Cribs, White Rabbits have landed another opening slot for Kaiser Chiefs in September. The band's Fort Nightly was released back in May.
Following on the heels of their tour news, Thrice has announced they will release The Alchemy Index: Vols. I & II - Fire & Water through Vagrant on October 16th. That album's partner, The Alchemy Index: Vols. III & IV - Earth & Air, will be released in Spring of 2008. Leading up to the release of the first set, the band will be posting ten video teasers on YouTube.
As you've heard, Rogue Wave is set to release Asleep At Heaven's Gates on September 18th on Brushfire Records. The band has landed a 6-date stint with Feist and then will head out on their own headlining tour on October 10th.
Ryan Ferguson (formerly of No Knife) will release his debut full-length, Only Trying To Help, on August 21st through Better Looking Records. You can find more album details at Better Looking.
Ryan Adams and The Cardinals have announced Fall dates in continued support of his new album, Easy Tiger. Four songs are on MySpace for those out of the loop.
Ouija Boards and 70's fashion are not often cited as the sources of inspiration for a full-length album from any band but Fiery Furnaces never have seemed to fit the mold. The duo has announced that their sixth LP, Widow City, will be released October 9th on Thrill Jockey.
In support of their latest album The Cost and the indie film Once The Frames are hitting the road for another quick US tour.
Dim Mak founder and definitive hipster extraordinaire Steve Aoki will be releasing his first mix compilation, Pillow Face & His Airplane Chronicles, on October 27th. The mix compilation features the likes of Klaxons, Justice, Bloc Party and more being remixed by a host of talents that include MSTRKRFT, Todd Fink (The Faint) and Steve Bays (Hot Hot Heat) .
The Octopus Project has announced a batch of tour dates in support of the release of their new album, Hello, Avalanche. The tour kicks off next week and the album drops on October 9th.
The next full-length album from WARP's Prefuse 73 will be entitled Preparations and is slated for release on October 23rd. The two-disc album will only be available in retail stores with digital retailers receiving a stinted one-disc version. The first single from the disc is entitled "The Class of 73 Bells" and features ex-Secret Machines Benajmin Curtis project School of Seven Bells on the track. The single is available for pre-order here and we'll let you know more details as they emerge...
In support of their recently released War Stories UNKLE will be playing a hand full of dates, debuting the live incarnation of the sound with a full band. A preview of the performances can be found here.
Art In Manila dropped their debut, Set the Woods on Fire, earlier this month. As promised, tour dates have been announced opening for Rilo Kiley from September 13th through October 5th.
Celebration are set to release The Modern Tribe on October 9th. The album was recorded in Brooklyn, NY with producer David Sitek of TV on the Radio.
The hairy fairy himself, Devendra Banhart, returns on September 25th with Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon. Check out two tracks from the album and upcoming tour dates on MySpace.
