With Damon Albarn off doing who knows what, it's left the other Blur boys with some time on their hands. Thus, drummer Dave Rowntree has formed the The Ailerons and released a debut EP, titled The Left Right. You can currently preview the band's "shiny, noisy, smart pop music" on their Myspace page. The first single, "Dig A Hole," is also the "Song of the Week" on the UK iTunes store.
Shoegaze-pop extraordinaires Asobi Seksu have announced a winter tour in continuing support of Citrus (Friendly Fire Recordings). The band kicked off the tour today, and over its course, they'll be doing stints with Tokyo Police Club, Mates of State, and more.
Rhino Records has reissued five records from the seminal Pogues--Rum, Sodomy & the Lash, If I Should Fall From Grace With God, Red Roses For Me, Hell's Ditch, and Peace and Love. Not all classic records, but definitely ones worth hearing. There's an e-card for all that here, and that listening party thing here. And for a good laugh, here's a picture of Pogues vocalist Shane MacGowan.
Easter is the brand new LP from Jade Tree artists These Arms Are Snakes. The band is about to start an extensive tour of the US before hopping over to the UK for a bit. You can check out the track "Horse Girl" in the downloads section, and peep the tour dates here...
As you know, the third album from The Shins, Wincing the Night Away, is set for release via Sub Pop Records on January 23rd. The album was recorded in the summer of 2006 at Supernatural Sound in Oregon and produced by James Mercer and Joe Chiccarelli (Beck, U2). The tracklist is below and the first single from the album, "Phantom Limb," will be released as a digital single (with two b-sides) via iTunes on November 14th, as a CD on November 21st, and on 7" on December 12th.
Well, this is an interesting bit of news; Nike+ is partnering with LCD Soundsystem for an iTunes-exclusive release, which will be available tomorrow. Nike+ Original Run is the title for the disc, and was created with runners in mind. LCD's James Murphy seems excited about it; Ian Mackaye would not approve. But you can dig it here if you wish.
Gnarls Barkley are set to head out on a three month arena tour of the U.S. with the Red Hot Chili Peppers beginning in early January of 2007. Additionally, a limited edition CD + DVD package of St. Elsewhere will be released November 7th and will include a 92-page booklet, four music videos and bonus songs from live performances.
Sean Lennon recently released his sophomore album Friendly Fire and will soon be hitting the road. US dates begin at the end of October and Sean will be supported at select shows by Mancunian troubadour Jim Noir, who released his debut album through Barsuk Records earlier this year.
Go check out the Deftones video for "Hole In The Earth" over in the downloads section. Remember: Saturday Night Wrist on October 31st.
Louisiana lad Dan Reeder issued his second record a couple weeks back, in case you didn't get the memo. Sweetheart is fifteen tracks of pure country (plus a Procol Harum cover), and it's not surprising that John Prine's Oh Boy label is where Reeder found his home. Check out the track "I Drink Beer" in the downloads.
In the tradition of No Thanks! and Left of the Dial, Rhino Records has assembled four discs of so-called gothic music and videos, covering the '70s up through the '90s. Of course Joy Division, The Cure and Bauhaus make appearances, as well as Throbbing Gristle, the Misfits, and even AFI doing a Cure cover.
Oasis are set to release Stop The Clocks' on November 21st and the tracklisting for the double CD-DVD release is below. The tracks were chosen by the band themselves – and are said to be the songs they believe encapsulate their career to date. You can also check out the new video for "Acquiesce" over here.
In preparation for the November 28th release of Light Grenades, Incubus have announced dates for their first North American tour in two years. As an added treat, you can pre-order the album at the Sony Music Store to gain access to an exclusive internet pre-sale. In case you missed it earlier, you can listen to the first single, "Anna Molly," in the Downloads. And, the official album tracklist has recently been revealed.
Tom Waits is set to release a 3-disc set, titled Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers And Bastards, on November 21st through Anti. The set will feature 54 songs, including 30 new recordings and a 94-page booklet. Head over to epitaph.com to read more about the album and hit the Downloads to listen to "Bottom Of The World" and "You Can Never Hold Back Spring."
Heads up: Alkaline Trio is currently in their home town of Chicago writing songs for a new album that is to be released in the Spring of 2007 via V2 Records.
…And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead are set to release their new album, So Divided, on November 14th. The band has released the first new track off the album, "Wasted State of Mind" and you can listen to it in the Downloads. And, don't forget their current tour with The Blood Brothers.
To no doubt kick-off their upcoming tour, Broken Social Scene have released a brand new video for "Major Label Debut." According to Arts & Crafts, the video features exclusive and live footage from the band's last three years of touring. Watch the video in the Downloads or on YouTube.
Turner Classic Movies will join with faithful followers of cult films in an appreciation of the genre in the network's newest weekly movie franchise, TCM Underground. Why are we posting about it? Because the show will be hosted by Rob Zombie. The show will feature off-the-wall or avant-garde movies chosen and introduced by Zombie, is set to launch today at 2am ET/11pm PT.
The Who will release their first record in 24 years, entitled Endless Wire, on October 31st and will include a limited edition bonus DVD of a 2006 concert in Lyon, France.
Little Steven's Underground Garage (website here) is seeking out opening bands for a tour with the New York Dolls and Supersuckers. The contest ends on October 17th, so head here to enter.
