Stellastarr* are said to be taking step away from the dancey fun rock of their debut with the forthcoming sophomore release, Harmonies for the Haunted. The album hits stores on September 13th via RCA and a tasy sample is over in the downloads.
Living Things will release their debut full-length album, Ahead of the Lions, on Oct. 4th via Jive Records. The album was recorded by Steve Albini, and “Bom Bom Bom,” the lead track from the album (available in the downloads), will be supported by a video directed by the much-respected Floria Sigismondi.
One of my favorite old timers, Neil Young, has announced that his new album, due out September 26th, will be entitled Prarie Wind. The album will be preceded by two gigs (August 18 and 19 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville) which are being shot for a projected film. Prairie Wind was recorded in Nashville and California, shortly after the Neil had recovered from brain suurgery. Guests on the record include Emmylou Harris.
Just announced by the Foo Fighters are 8 new dates - 4 new US (with Weezer) dates and 4 new UK dates. They are as follows:
Why release a CD / DVD combo when you can just release a stand-alone DVD? The Sun will be releasing their debut, Blame It On The Youth, on September 14th exclusively in DVD format. The disc features videos for each of the albums 14 tracks, high quality WAV files to rip, encode, and do with as you please, and DVD-Audio of the actual album. Will this prove to be an intelligent decision? Only you can decide that on September 14th...
Minus The Bear will release their more "mature" album Menos El Oso on August 23rd via Suicide Squeeze. It's actually not more mature but the song titles aren't as over the top as days gone by so it seems that way. Catch the band on their heavy touring schedule to get a good dose of the rock.
Thunderbirds Are Now! are touring relentlessly in support of Justamoustache.. and rightfully so because it's a damn good album. Check the more for specifics.
After much talk, Menomena have released the video for the track "Cough Coughing." Director Jonnie Ros has created a very bizarre creature to go along with the track and rightfully so. Check it out right here.
Just wanted to confirm that the news we posted earlier about the new Dandy Warhols album, Odditorium or Warlords of Mars. The album does hit streets on September 13th and you can find a video for the first single, "Smoke It" in the downloads.
For those of you interested in hearing something from the forthcoming Cave In record, Perfect Pitch Black, you may want to head over here and download "Down The Drain" (previously known as Droned). Tracklisting for the September 13th released disc here.
If you haven't heard UK based Millionaire yet it's time to take a moment and check things out. Their sophomore album, Paradisiac , was produced by Josh Homme and should hit shelves on September 26th (in the UK anyway). Check out the first single "I'm On A High" right here, and then find out more on the band here.
The lineup for the Across The Pond Festival has been announced (remember, it's another "crazy awesome" outdoor festival.. we told you about it here). Pretty impressive lineup for both days at both parks but I've got my money on Keyspan Park.
The forthcoming Death Cab for Cutie album, Plans (details here), will be the first release for the band via a major label. This does not, however, mean the band is going to handle the insane touring duties any differently than they have in the past. The first batch of dates have been announced and you can bet that their will be a lot more to follow.
Indie rock snob favorites Dungen are touring the US (but you knew that) in support of their recently US released Ta Det Lugnt. We thought they'd never be back after their pit stop in July but they've announced another good solid month of touring throughout North America.
Rarely are you given the chance to directly fight "The Man." However, Absolutely Kosher is in a bit of a battle with Wind-Up Records over the back catalog of The Wrens (who's Meadowlands really should be in your collection). Absolutely Kosher is attempting to purchase the back catalog of the band for 100k and the label is refusing the offer - despite the fact that they are making no money off a few out of print discs. So, do your part and send emails or letters to Wind Up Records urging them to accept the deal with Absolutely Kosher.
For those of you unable to attend the Secret Machines tour (with Kings of Leon - details here) you are in a bit of luck. The band will be broadcasting their August 11th show from DC on NPR's "All Things Considered." Be sure to tune in at 9:45 EST to catch the whole set. Official details here.
For those of you that forgot the name Mudhoney you may want to go back and refamiliarize yourself with their work.. as they are currently in the process of recording a new album and you'll need to be able to compare past works to future ones.
Despite the impending breakup of Q and not U, fans should rejoice in the fact that frontman Chris Richards will be embarking on a solo tour under the moniker Ris Paul Ric.
Glassjaw have regrettable had to back out of their current tour plans with The Used due to another inflammation of Daryl's Chrons Disease. An open letter from the band can be read on their site.
Typically I doubt we'd report on the upcoming Kanye West album, Late Registration, but it seems that Jon Brion has been brought on board to co-executive produce the album (best known for his works with Fiona Apple, Aimee Mann, and the Magnolia / Punch Drunk Love soundtracks). The results should be interesting to say the least. Read more about it here.
