As you know Engine Down has put the ride to rest, but the band released an update to fans. Read below for specifics on each member, but in the meantime the band is also working on a DVD that will cover the farewell tour and the history of the band. You can watch the trailer by going here.
We Are Scientists are hitting the road again in support of their amazing debut album. If you haven't checked this band out, please do...or else.
New York-based Hem is gearing up for the release of their latest album, No Words From Tom on February 7th. The first new album off Hem's own imprint label Waveland Records, No Word From Tom is a special collection of covers, rarities, outtakes, demos and live recordings that features highlights from the band's musical journey together.
The St. Louis band of brothers and pal know as Living Things are hitting the road, and rocking across most of America. You know where the dates are.
We aren't typically all too trust worthy of news from NME but they are reporting that with the release of Just Like The Fambly Cat Grandaddy will be calling it a day. We'll chalk it up to rumor until we hear someone on the official site but if some of the songs from Excerpts From The Diary of Todzilla are to be taken literally, this may be the end.
It's been over six months since we had anything to say about The Raconteurs, aka the collaborative songwriting project between Brendan Benson and Jack White, but it seems that they have a MySpace page now and that's a step in the right direction. The band will release a limited edition 7" in February that you can expect to eventually show up on eBay for a ton of money.
In support of their latest full-length record, Pocket Revolution, Belgian group deUS will be hitting the US tour market. Check out their website and then catch them on tour.
Recently Autolux contributed the song "Tears For An Inhaler" to the Sonic Scenery art installation at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles. The installation features original music from numerous bands that coincides with particular rooms within the museum. You can read more about it here or download the entire soundtrack from iTunes.
Given the praise they've received for Feels it is no surprise that Animal Collective will be releasing a new single containing two b-sides and four animated videos. Look for it March 21st.
Polyvinyl Records is aiming to release the third record from The Like Young, Last Secrets, on May 9. Comprised of a husband and wife, the band revels in delectable lo-fi pop, but you can hear a sample for yourself in the downloads section.
It's been over two years since we had some Toadies news, but the band is back...sorta - a one-off Toadies Concert was announced yesterday. The show is March 11, at The Dallas Observers Greenville Avenue St Patricks Day Parade, which takes place from 1-6pm outdoors at the intersection of Greenville and Yale. Toadies headline the event at 4pm. The line-up for this show is Todd Vaden Lewis, Rez, Clark Vogeler and Mark Hughes (who played the last few Toadies shows). Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10AM via Frontgate Tickets. The band has stated that this is a one off Toadies show.
Dios malos will be heading out on tour with Matt Pond PA starting February 7th...the dates are below. Also check out the Downloads for a new dios malos B-side.
Tori Amos has an upcoming DVD release entitled The Video Collection: Fade To Red - in stores February 14th. The 2-disc DVD set features 21 videos that span from 1991-2005 and a comprehensive audio commentary by Tori on each video. The DVD features digitally re-mastered 5.1 audio and behind the scenes footage as well.
Be Your Own PET released a new single in the UK yesterday. "Let's Get Sandy (Big Problem)" is in stores now on 7 inch and CD, but the song is under 1 minute long so be warned. Go watch the video here, then go see them on the road at the dates below.
Action Action’s An Army of Shapes Between Wars is live on AOL Music’s Full CD Listening Party now. Check it out here and be sure and watch the new video for “The Game” here. The band's new album, hit stores yesterday.
Forever to be known as 'that really nasally band from the UK', Placebo will release MEDS on Feb 13th in the UK. The first single is entitled "Because I Want You." The disc will feature collaborations with VV from The Kills and Michael Stipe from REM. You can view the album artwork here and get the tracklist....
There will be a new album from AFX (aka Aphex Twin aka Richard D. James) released this year on Rephlex Records. The disc Chosen Lords, which filters the 10 Analord releases into one album, breaks a five-year recording hiatus for one of our favorite musicians.
It's gotta be tough to be in a touring band and then release a solo album that you've also got to tour behind. Such is the case with Jenny Lewis and her recently released solo album, Rabbit Fur Coat. Check the more for all the dates supporting the disc.
In support of First Impressions of Earth, The Strokes will pack up their bags, jump on the tour bus, and tour this great nation of ours. This behavior is also commonly known as touring. Most of the dates are with The Eagles of Death Metal. Check the more for details...
The Death Cab for Cutie DVD we've been telling you about now is available to preview on the bands site.
