Travis have announced a proper US tour in support of their new album, The Boy With No Name. The 16-date tour starts in Philadelphia, PA July 11th and ends in Mexico City on August 2nd (OK, so it's not all in the US).
Spoon have announced additional dates in support of the July 10th release of Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga. Merge have setup an album jukebox that will preview an album track every week until its release. If you'd like a track to do with what you will, grab "The Underdog" in the Downloads.
Breaking a fairly long silence, Nina Gordon recently made available an EP of sorts (really just a bunch of songs) via her site's message board. The tracks were culled from songs meant for the shelved Even The Sunbeams and demos from Bleeding Heart Graffiti. It's suspected a new album is in the works as Gordon mentioned she is "starting to think about music again" on her MySpace blog.
What looked to be an international only release by Tokyo Police Club for their upcoming "Your English Is Good" 7" via Memphis Industries will now be released domestically by up-and-comer Mean Beard Recordings on July 17th. The 7" features "Swedes in Stockholm" as the b-side and should be available via iTunes, eMusic and your local retailer. If you're hankering to hear the track, check out the audio here and the video here.
Amy Winehouse has announced an upcoming Fall tour with fellow newcomer Paolo Nutini. Tickets going on sale June 23rd.
Underworld is set to return in October with a fifth full-length, Oblivion With Bells. Not a lot of firm details are known, but the duo will most likely premiere new material a few US shows in September.
Future of the Left just released their second single "adeadenemyalwayssmellsgood" on vinyl and digital release.The band features ex-members of Mclusky and is looking to release their debut album, Curses, later this year.
The Beastie Boys have lined up a string of dates to promote the release of their new instrumental album, The Mix-Up, on June 26th. The following dates will feature the B-Boys in their traditional form, while more intimate dates showcasing the band configuration featured on The Mix-Up will be announced shortly.
The Smashing Pumpkins have announced they are releasing Zietgeist on July 10th with three different track listings, depending on where you buy it. Best Buy, Target and iTunes will get exclusive bonus tracks, while everyone else gets the standard edition. Has catering to the big box retailer gone too far?
What What Where? will be playing their debut show in NYC on June 25th at Arlene's Grocery. The show is free and you can preview the band over at MySpace.
The Cribs are gearing up for the release of their new album, Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever, and will be heading to the US for some North American tour dates.
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs will release an EP of new material entitled Is Is on July 24th. You can stream the song “Down Boy” here.
The first few dates of the next leg of the Arcade Fire North American tour have been announced. On September 17th, the Fire will be at Red Rocks in Denver, CO and then September 20th at the Hollywood Bowl in Hollywood, CA. LCD Soundsystem will support on all tour dates. Also, don't forget the Austin City Limits Festival on Septemeber 15th.
Art In Manila, featuring Orenda Fink formerly of Azure Ray, will release their debut LP, Set The Woods On Fire on August 7th. Tour dates will be announced soon. Listen to album tracks at MySpace.
Jonah Matranga is set to release what is being called his "first proper solo album" on September 18th. The man has released quite a bit of solo music under the monikers Onelinedrawing, New End Original, and even his own name. Unlike those releases, this one... well, we don't really know how it's different. Fall tours of the UK, Europe and the US are being booked as you read this.
Queens of the Stone Age have snagged the opening slot for the Rage Against the Machine show at Alpine Valley in Troy, WI on August 24th. The band will also be the featured artist on the Henry Rollins Show this Friday at 11pm where they will perform "Misfit Love" from Era Vulgaris.
The new Interpol song "Pioneer to the Falls," from the forthcoming album Our Love to Admire, has been added to the Downloads. Enjoy.
As promised, Silverchair have announced a North American tour in support of the forthcoming US release of Young Modern. Tickets are on-sale now, so get cracking. Dates after the jump.
Far-Less is set to release A Toast To Bad Taste on October 23rd through Tooth & Nail, after recording the album out in Los Angeles back in April. Album and tour details are expected soon.
As reported last week, Against Me! is readying the release of New Wave on July 24th. You can now preview the song and video for "White People For Peace" over on againstme.net. Tracklist after the jump.
