Sure, My Morning Jacket have the Okonokos live film/DVD waiting in the wings, but that'll only get you so close. If you want the real deal, then catch the band out on their Fall tour this November and December with supporting acts Wax Fang and The Slip.
Menomena have hit yet again with an barrage of news, so stay with us. First, the "Wet and Rusting" single is now available on the FILMguerrero website for purchase (and the song is available for preview on Myspace). Second, the official release date for the band's Barsuk debut, Friend and Foe, is now January 23rd, 2007. Thus, the trio have lined up some East Coast tour dates to preview said album.
It's often hard to tell if a deluxe-reissue of an album is punishment for the hardcore fans or beneficial for those on the fence but either way, The Flaming Lips will be re-releasing At War With The Mystics in a super mega expanded edition featuring 15 new audio tracks and a DVD of the videos from the album. Look for it on October 24th.
As the doors closed on their studio The Walkmen decided it was high time for them to knock out that tribute to Harry Nilsson that they'd always wanted to do. The band will release a track-by-track interpretation of the 1974 classic Pussycats on October 24th. Coupled with the album will be a documentary DVD showcasing the original album vs. the new interpretation. Read more about the album here.
We told you that +/- would be releasing Let's Build A Fire via Absolutely Kosher on October 24th but we failed to mention that they'd also be touring in support of it.
Magnolia Electric Co. have set out on 2-month US trek in support of their new album Fading Trails. You can preview an MP3 of the track "Lonesome Valley" in the Downloads.
The long-awaited follow-up to Rubber Factory from The Black Keys hit stores this week under the moniker Magic Potion. Their UK label, V2, have put together an ecard with a free download of the album track "Strange Desire." The duo is currently touring on the record and their Tour page has all the details.
Next month, The Futureheads are set to hit The States to further promote the release of their latest, News and Tributes. Cold War Kids will fill the supporting slot on most of the dates.
Converge are set to release their next aural assault, No Heroes, through Epitaph on October 24th. Keep an eye on the album page for MP3s and other information, as the release draws near.
As we reported a earlier this year, Ladyfinger (ne) will bring the "rock apocalypse" on September 26th with the release of Heavy Hands. Hit the Downloads to find MP3s of the album tracks "Smuggler" and "Too Cool For School." The quartet begin a series of US dates later this month.
Just so you know, you can grab the title track from the new Snowden album, Anti-Anti, in the Downloads. There's also still a possibility you could catch them out promoting the album's release.
Grizzly Bear last week released their new record, Yellow House, through Warp. It's not like we didn't tell you it was coming. Neverthless, if you've yet to hear this intricate and beautiful album, then either check out this album player or hit the Downloads for two free MP3s.
Baltimore's Two If By Sea will seek some adventures on the road a bit later this fall, as the group readies its sophomore release, the J. Robbins produced Safety, out October 17th on Silverthree Sound Recordings.
Deftones have settled on the cover art for their forthcoming album, Saturday Night Wrist. They've also launched a media player for the record, which will feature new album tracks and a video for the first single, "Hole In The Earth," in the coming weeks.
Langhorne Slim has signed to V2 Records and will release a new four-song EP on September 19th. Not one for laurel-resting, the Slim singer-songwriter will release a full-length of all new material next year, he just wrapped up recording the as-of-yet untitled album in Maine with Sam Kassirer (pianist for Josh Ritter). Lastly, Langhorne is finishing up a string of dates with the Violent Femmes, and will then support Saddle Creek's Two Gallants on a fall tour, dates below:
Proving that they are playing for keeps, Mike Patton's latest project, Peeping Tom, have announced that they will be going on tour with The Who. The tour kicks off September 12th and the current Peeping Tom live incarnation assembled by creator Mike Patton features famed beat boxer Rahzel, singer violinist Imani Coppola, and the members of Dub Trio, among others.
¡Forward, Russia! recently signed to Mute Records in the US, where they will release their debut album Give Me A Wall on September 19th. This is great news because it means a US tour is inevitable.
Death Cab for Cutie has unveiled details of their upcoming fall tour. Having spent much of the past two years on the road, the band is set to perform their third and final North American tour in support of their Grammy nominated album, Plans.Special guests include Ted Leo + Pharmacists, OK Go, and Jenny Lewis. Pre-sale tickets will be available starting Thursday, September 7 through the band's website.
Thrice have begun writing material for a 4-disc concept album to correspond to the four natural elements (earth, air, water and fire). The end result will contain 20-25 songs across the discs. With the band recording the effort themselves, they plan on setting up a website to chronicle the process. Read the full statement, after the jump.
Seattle’s The Long Winters are set to tour the US in support of their new release, Putting The Days To Bed, out now on Barsuk Records. The band will be supported by What Made Milwaukee Famous and Menomena, two more great bands.
