A Drink and a Quick Decision from Grand National

Reported by heyrevolver

The duo of Grand National have returned with a b-sides compilation, B-Sides, Remixes & Rarities. The record contains every song released previous to their debut, Kicking The National Habit. Of course, this is just a lead-in for the release of their proper sophomore album, A Drink and a Quick Decision, due out in the US on September 11th (digitally on June 19th). Listen to tracks from A Drink over at MySpace.

May 10 2007

Shellac and their Excellent Italian Greyhound

Reported by heyrevolver

Shellac will return with Excellent Italian Greyhound, their first album since 2000's 1000 Hurts, on June 5th through Touch & Go. The group is currently on tour in Europe, but should roam the US during the summer.

May 9 2007

An End Has A Start For Editors

Reported by heyrevolver

Editors will return on June 25th (UK) with their sophomore album, An End Has A Start. Go stream the leadoff track and first single, "Smokers Outside The Hospital Doors," on editorsofficial.com. As US release date is not yet known. Tracklist after the jump.

May 8 2007

Fridge Return With The Sun

Reported by heyrevolver

Post-rock outfit Fridge (aka Kieran "Four Tet" Hebden, Adem "Adem" Ilhan, and Sam Jeffers) will reunite and return with The Sun, their first album since 2001, on June 12th. Pre-order the album over at Temporary Residence and grab an MP3 of "Eyelids" in the Downloads.

May 8 2007

Trade War Stories With UNKLE

Reported by heyrevolver

James Lavelle's UNKLE will release their third full-length, War Stories, on July 24th. As with past projects, the album is packed full of guest spots: Joshua Homme of Queens of the Stone Age, 3D from Massive Attack, Autolux, Ian Astbury of The Cult and The Duke Spirit, among others. Stream "Burn My Shadow" over at unkle.com.

May 8 2007

The Avett Brothers On Conan

Reported by heyrevolver

The Avett Brothers will appear this Friday, May 11th on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. The performance is in support of their new album, Emotionalism, due in stores May 15th.

May 8 2007

Joanna Newsom & The Ys Street Band

Reported by heyrevolver

Last week, Joanna Newsom followed up the highly acclaimed Ys with a 3-song EP, Joanna Newsom & The Ys Street Band. The EP features one new track, a track from Ys and a track from The Milk-Eyed Mender, all recorded with her current touring band.

May 3 2007

Beastie Boys Prep The Mix-Up

Reported by heyrevolver

The Beastie Boys recently announced details of an "all instrumental record", titled The Mix-Up, prepped and ready for release. The street date for the album is June 26th (or July 10th, heard both) and they've revealed the tracklist. Hop over to Pitchfork to see the cover art and read an interview with Mike D.

May 2 2007

Juliette and the Licks New Album

Reported by simple

Juliette and the Licks will release their new album, Four on the Floor, in the US on July 24th. Extensive tour plans are in the works, but in the meantime, The Licks are confirmed to appear at this year's Lollapalooza as well as The Bamboozle festival in New Jersey, May 6th.

Apr 27 2007

Velvet Revolver Release Libertad

Reported by simple

Velvet Revolver will release Libertad on July 3rd via RCA Records. The band has confirmed a swing of 12 North American dates, launching May 3 in Los Angeles. Look for a big American tour at the end of the summer.

Apr 27 2007
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