We happened upon the tracklist for the upcoming album from The Bronx, so we thought we'd share. Also, even though the full album has been pushed back to July 18th (thanks a lot, Island), plans are to still set for White Drugs to release the vinyl LP June 6th.
Gnarls Barkley will begin their US assault on May 24th with a performance on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. The appearance will, no doubt, serve to ring in the release of their debut album, St. Elsewhere, on May 9th. Head over to MySpace to hear "Crazy" and three other album tracks.
Domino Records recently announced the signing of London-based duo Psapp (currently best known for "Cosy in the Rocket," which is used for the Grey's Anatomy titles). Their US debut, The Only Thing I Ever Wanted, will hit stores sometime this June. If you've any interest, listen to a few songs over on their MySpace page. It's possible to catch Psapp live at one their two US dates this month, but they've started to release a string of tour dates for June and July.
The new album from Calexico, Garden Ruin, will be released tomorrow. If you want to preview a few tracks, check out this City Slang ecard (notice the link for a free download of "All Systems Red" acoustic). You can also nab an MP3 of "Cruel" in the Downloads.
Singer/guitarist Greg Loiacono, best known for his frontline role in The Mother Hips, has joined forces with bassist Paul Hoaglin (Mother Hips) and drummer Todd Roper (ex-Cake) to form Sensations. The band aims to "rescue pop music from the slagheap of today's charts, returning it to the cerebrally breezy tradition of the Kinks & Hollies." Their debut album, Listen To My Shapes, will be released on May 23rd and was recorded at Hoaglin's house on an old 8-track tape machine "with a ghost in it." Check out some samples in the Downloads.
Asian Man Records owner and peace activist Mike Park will be doing a few shows throughout April before he heads overseas for some dates. He's sticking exclusively to the extreme western part of the US, but will more than likely do a national tour sometime this year.
Seeing as how Sufjan Stevens album Illinois topped pretty much every tastemakers best-of list for 2005 it pretty much makes perfect sense that Asthmatic Kitty will be releasing The Avalanche: Outtakes and Extras from the Illinois Album (aka The Avalanche). As the title suggests it features extras and outtakes from the Illinois album. Look for the disc on July 25th.
Living up to the scale of hype that the Arctic Monkeys have received will be tough. Fortunately, they've already got an additional EP on the way as well as a rather lofty world tour. Check the dates, they're going everywhere.
We already told you about the upcoming Yeah Yeah Yeahs tour but failed to mention that Blood On The Wall will serve as their opening act for the first leg of the North American tour. Once Karen O. and crew head over sea's Blood On The Wall will continue onward touring with Psychic Ills. A treat all around.
Following up on the success of Carousel Waltz, The Robot Ate Me will release Good World on June 6th via 5RC. From the looks of the tracklisting the disc is going to be weird one - hopefully on par with On Vacation. You can download Djien on our Downloads page and if you like it, go see the band on tour.
Dredg is planning to film their upcoming performance in San Francisco for a live DVD and, hopefully, a remixes and b-sides disc. More details as they arise...
Since the upcoming Red Hot Chili Peppers release is going to be a giant double-disc onslaught of music, we'll try and inundate you with news. Watch the video for "Dani California" here, read the double-disc tracklisting below, know that massive amounts of both North American and European tour dates are going to be announced, and fan club members can order a limited edition version of the album here, featuring a 3D hologram box of some sort.
May 23rd will mark the release of In Bocca al Lupo from Murder By Death via the bands own Tent Show Records. Check out the first released song "Brother" in the Downloads section to get a taste of what you're in for when you go see them on tour...
We already told you about the new Red Hot Chili Peppers album, Stadium Arcadium, but we thought you might like to know the first single, "Dani California" has been released and is over in the Downloads. Look for the double album in stores on May 9th.
The UK's biggest Festival organiser, Mean Fiddler (Reading/Leeds, Glastonbury) announces the arrival of something a little bit different on 14th - 16th July 2006 - the Latitude Festival. This brand new festival is situated in the historic Henham Park Estate in Suffolk. The vision of Mean Fiddler boss, Melvin Benn, Latitude is inspired more by European festivals such as Lowlands, than anything currently on offer in the UK. Expect Music, Art, Comedy, Film, Literature, Theatre, Performance Art, Dance, Sculpture, Workshops, Restaurants and Waiter Service Bars. In short - a good time.
Mellowdrone will be hitting the road to support their debut full-length album, Box, which hits stores this week. Also be sure and check the Downloads for a taste of the album.
We have news of yet another EP from Be Your Own Pet: Summer Sensation will be out on April 18th and the EP will be followed by the band's debut full-length on June 6th. We also added a song to the Downloads, so check that out.
The Riverboat Gamblers have announced a string of dates around the release of their new CD, To The Confusion of Our Enemies, in stores on April 25th on Volcom Entertainment.
Elefant are returning to the road with a headlining club tour that begins May 3rd at The Social in Orlando, Florida. Openers include Sound Team, Aberdeen City, Voxtrot, and Silversun Pickups. The band will be touring in support of their new album, The Black Magic Show, which streets on April 18th.
Pearl Jam announced today the second leg of their 2006 U.S. tour in support of their new, self-titled album due out May 2nd. Leg two is scheduled to kick off on June 23 in Pittsburgh, PA and will finish on July 22 in George, WA. This time the band will be bringing Sonic Youth along, as well as Tom Petty on select dates.
