States Rights Records has just re-released the previously limited-edition Bobby Birdman Giraffes & Jackals EP in CD format. This version is packed with two new tracks, "Bummer Breeze" and "Put It To Sleep," as well as "enhanced materials." Head over to the Downloads to nab an MP3 of "Be Warned" from the EP.
If the Dangerdoom album got you all giddy, you'll be pleased to know that Adult Swim has now teamed up with indie hip-hop label Stones Throw. The currently untitled album will serve to commemorate the label's 10 year anniversay and feature the entire roster, including appearances from MF Doom, Madlib, Peanut Butter Wolf, Percee P and the late J Dilla. Read up on all the juicy details over at Stones Throw. Expect the album out in stores on September 19th.
Xiu Xiu have finished work on their new album, The Air Force, due on September 12th. The 11-song set was produced by Greg Saunier of Deerhoof.
Jamie Lidell is getting the ever popular remix treatment. Warp Records recently announced the May 30th release of Multiply Additions, which will feature "remixes and reinterpretations" of each track from Multiply by the likes of Gonzales, Luke Vibert, Four Tet and Freeform Five, among others. In related news, Mr. Lidell has been confirmed as support for a Beck US tour later this year.
Word recently spread throughout the internets that Actual Fucking would be Rjyan Kidwell’s final album as Cex. It seems that rumor has been proven false, as Cex has now expanded to include Roby Netwon of Milemarker (Kidwell’s wife) and Cale Parks of Aloha. The album will be released on July 4th through Automation Records and the Cex crew will hit the road during June to promote the release.
How to Live With a Curse, the latest record from the heavy-hitting Huntington Beach band Stavesacre, hits store shelves today. The record is the band's fifth, and of course they'll be releasing a single ("Its Beautiful (Once You're Out Here") and following it up with a tour.
The Vines just released a video for the track "Going Gone" from Vision Valley. It's an acoustic version, so it's not a side of the band that you'll see often. Look for it on the downloads page.
You can stream The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living, the new album from The Streets, over on MySpace. If you'd also like an MP3 of "When You Wasn't Famous," to gear up for the April 25th release, head over to the Downloads.
Forget Cassettes will be releasing a single for "The Catch" on May 2nd but you already knew that. What you may not have known is that the disc is now available for pre-order and you can download the title track in our Downloads area.
Kool Keith will return as Dr. Octagon on June 27th with the release of The Return of Dr. Octagon. The sophomore album follows up the 1996 release Dr. Octagonecologyst. Expect the third album sometime in 2016.
August 15th is now vibrantly highlighted in my Google calendar as the day that the next full-length record from Cursive will hit stores. Happy Hollow is the announced title, but no tracklisting has made its way out quite yet. Expect a single to be released by the band on July 11th.
Final Fantasy, also known as the project of Arcade Fire's violinist Owen Pallett, will release He Poos Clouds May 15th on the Tomlab label. It's the second release under that name, and much of the subject matter will discuss Dungeons and Dragons, weaving the ultimate RPG into classical string compositions and mesmerizing songwriting.
The Light Footwork quietly released One State Two State independently last year, featuring members of Beulah as guest musicians. The record's pleasant array of feel-good indie pop just helped the group reach #69 on CMJ's Radio 200 chart--the only unsigned act in the top 100. Anyway, the band won't be touring near you quite yet but should have some shows by fall. We'll keep you posted, and in the meantime, grab a couple tracks on their Purevolume page.
Neil Young recently completed work on a brand new album, Living With War, written and recorded in 3 days. On his official website, Young describes the new material as "metal folk protest." Expect drums, bass, trumpet and 100 vocalists (unsure as to whether they appear on every song) as Neil's only backup, too. The album is reportedly set to drop in the next month or so.
Okay, it might not be a full-length video, but "Crazy" is one of the hottest songs in the UK and US right now, and Gnarls Barkley will most likely be one of 2006's most successful debuts. The video is entirely comprised of animation, and was produced by Robert Hale. Check out the clip in our downloads section.
Who doesn't love Radiohead? Not the artists featured on Exit Music: Songs With Radio Heads - coming out tomorrow. The likes of RJD2, Mark Ronson (feat. Alex Greenwald), Matthew Herbert and Sia are among the more interesting artists contributing to the compilation. You can stream the whole thing right over here.
Combining the best parts of electronic music and synth-pop is not an easy task but The Knife makes it their job to try. Silent Shout will be released on July 25th here in the US (it has been out overseas for some time) via Mute. You can find out lots more about the album on this website, including a video for "Silent Shout."
It's the meagerest of offerings but the new album from the Deftones will be released on September 12th. No album title or tracklisting has been announced yet but we'll let you know as soon as we know. The band also recently announced they will take part in the Family Values 2006 tour.
Dallas rockers The Afters released their latest, I Wish We All Could Win last year, but are now pushing the track "Beautiful Love." The track may be familiar to those of you who watch MTV's 8th and Ocean, as the track is the show's theme song. Anyway, the band just put that track up on iTunes and have a massive touring schedule ahead...
Postal Service/DNTEL/Figure member Jimmy Tamborello has yet another endeavour going these days, this time by the name James Figurine. Mistake Mistake Mistake Mistake will be out July 11 on Plug Research, and a handful of lady vocalists (including Jenny Lewis) will make appearances.
