Bristol quintet Undercut release their brand new single "Doing Fine" on April 24th. The single is available as a download and limited edition signed 7” vinyl, and is the first single from their forthcoming album, 96 Hours, due for release in the Fall. Check out this E-card for a taste of the band or download the single here. To support the release, the band will be playing the following gigs:
Already double platinum in Australia, The Grates are set to release their new album in the US on June 6th, called Gravity Won’t Get You High. The first single of this album, "19-20-20," is waiting for you over in the Downloads.
We previously informed you of The Working Title touring with Mute Math, but now it seems that almost as soon as that ends, the guys will be back on the road with Augustana.
Moby is set ot release Moby: Live. The Hotel Tour 2005 DVD in stores on April 18th. Recording during the Hotel tour in 2005, the DVD features classic Moby tracks live as well as the videos and two bonus films, unavailable elsewhere. The DVD comes backed with an exclusive remix CD featuring tracks from the latest album Hotel remixed by, amongst others, Mylo, Tiga, Steve Angello, Booka Shade and Axwell (full tracklisting below). The live DVD, recorded at Brabathalle, Leuven in May 2005 and directed by George Scott features Moby performing with his band. Lots of details below.
World Party, the melodic, sharp-witted UK band led by Karl Wallinger is back. The band will be releasing Dumbing Up on Wallinger’s new label, Seaview Records. Wallinger has also regained control of his catalog and will be re-releasing remastered versions of Private Revolution and Goodbye Jumbo on April 4th, followed by Bang! and Egyptology on June 6th.
As you know, Snow Patrol will be releasing their new album, Eyes Open , on May 9th. We now have the tracklisting and the link to this handy player where you can hear 5 songs from the album. Enjoy. Also be sure and check out the tour dates below.
Fresh from a sold-out nationwide run with The Academy Is..., Panic! At the Disco have announced their first US headlining tour. The two-month string of dates, which kicks off June 6 in Tucson, AZ, will also feature the Dresden Dolls and the Hush Sound. Ok Go will support on select dates. Presale begins Wednesday, April 5th, with most dates going on sale next weekend. More dates to be announced soon.
Those damn British pop and rock outfits seem to be taking over these days. Guillemots are no exception. Having just released From The Cliffs and now embarking on a hefty tour, you're likely to continue hearing loads about the band. Hit up the Downloads section to snag an mp3 or two and judge for yourself.
Heads on that debut record from Envelopes we told you about. Demon is in stores now and if that weren't enough you could A) Watch the video for Free Jazz, download a Clor remix of "Sister In Love" here, or check out a listening party on the following dates...
The latest updates to the Self MySpace page includes four fan-made remixes of the track "Sucked Out The Center." Four additional mixes will be posted in the coming weeks.
We hear through the proverbial Internet grapevine that the next record from The Rapture will feature a helping hand by DJ Dangermouse on at least some of the tracks.
To recap: Sparta signed to Hollywood Records, added Keeley Davis (Engine Down) to the lineup and released a few podcasts to document the whole adventure. Currently, the band have begun recording in an Los Angeles studio with producer Dave Bassett. A September 26th release date has been scheduled for the Hollywood debut.
Vendetta Red have called it quits. In a post on their MySpace blog, the band explained, "it's time to put Vendetta Red to bed. We have had a fantastic run and had an amazing time." If you're in the area, catch the final show April 8th at El Corazon in their hometown, Seattle, WA.
Alt-metal troubadours Helmet (well, basically just Page Hamilton) has inked a deal with Warcon, a label owned by Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman. The current lineup will hit the studio with producer Wharton Tiers later this year. Hamilton and Tiers plan to record the album analog, with same tape machine they used to record Strap It On and Meantime. The result should resemble "that classic Helmet sound."
In our continuing Head Automatica coverage: you've seen the live video, now listen to the studio cut of "Laughing At You" from Popaganda on the band's MySpace page. Also, exclusively available on iTunes today is the new Pop Rocks digital EP, featuring "Laughing at You," "Nowhere Fast," "Graduation Day" and "God" from the album.
Beartrap Island, the debut full-length from Division Day, will hit stores on April 18th. Only a couple more weeks. Don't forget to try those free songs on for size, either.
The current Tom DeLonge egofest, Angels and Airwaves, will release its debut album, We Don't Need To Whisper, on May 23rd. Stream the first single, "The Adventure," over at Fanscape.
Thursday have posted the first track, "Counting 5-4-3-2-1," from the forthcoming A City By The Light Divided, due May 2nd. Listen to the track with this Island-approved player.
The Warped Tour machine is gearing up for its 2006 run. The tour route has been set, beginning on June 16th in Columbia, MD and ending August 14th in Montreal. As for the tour roster, expect sets from the likes of Helmet, Against Me!, Every Time I Die, Mute Math, The Living End, The Germs and Valient Thorr, among others. Of course, browse on over to warpedtour.com for the full run-down.
LA's The Bronx will release their self-titled, sophmore effort on July 18th through Island. With a running time a mere three minutes longer than their debut self-titled, it doesn't seem like they've slowed it down any. The first single (whatever it may be) will be released on June 6th, 2006 (also known as 666). If you'd like to catch up further, check out this recent MTV article featuring the band.
