Streaming Six Feet Under

Reported by yewknee

The Six Feet Under compilation we keep telling you about is available to stream online if you're skeptical about those new Interpol and Arcade Fire tracks. Stream the disc in its entirety right here.

Jun 22 2005

Calexico & Wine details

Reported by yewknee

The collaboration between Iron & Wine and Calexico that we told you about has a few more details on it now. The disc will be entitled In The Reins and will be released Sept. 20th via Overcoat Recordings.

Jun 22 2005

Pennywisdom

Reported by simple

Pennywise are set to return August 9th with their latest abum, The Fuse, which will be preceeded by the first single “Disconnect”. Meanwhile the band is launching a two-week European tour before heading back to the US for more dates.

Jun 22 2005

The Summer Free Fall Tour

Reported by simple

Stretch Arm Strong will be embarking on a co-headlining tour with Haste The Day beginning July 26th. The tour, dubbed The Summer Free Fall Tour, is in support of Strech Arm Strong's new release, Free At Last, out September 13th. Still Remains will be direct support with Kane Hodder opening up each night.

Jun 22 2005

New Dropkick Murphys Album

Reported by simple

While the Dropkick Murphys geared up to hit the road on this summer’s Vans Warped Tour, the band took the time on June 8th to celebrate the release of their new album The Warrior's Code (out yesterday on Hellcat) with an album listening party and video premiere atop Fenway Park’s right field roof. Sounds like fun.

Jun 22 2005

Stereo This

Reported by simple

Stereophonics will now be heading back to the USA in July after their performance at the Live 8 event in London for a few quick radio dates. Specifics are as follows:

Jun 22 2005

The Rumor Mill is churning

Reported by yewknee

Despite the fact that the new Billy Corgan solo CD, THEFUTUREEMBRACE, came out today there are rumors abound that The Smashing Pumpkins will reform sometime in the not to distant future. According to this release (warning: PDF) Corgan says, "I want my band back, and my songs, and my dreams."

Jun 21 2005

A treasure hunt

Reported by yewknee

Don't forget that the new Dredg album, Catch Without Arms, is released today and according to their official site the artwork contains clues to a treasure hunt.

Jun 21 2005

We Don't Die, We Multiply

Reported by heyrevolver

Warp Records' singer, producer and beatboxer, Jamie Lidell, released his new album, Multiply, on June 13th. However, we American citizens will have to wait until June 28th for the album to hit US shelves. For those unfamiliar, Lidell's sound is "a twisted electronic soul... that has the power and emotion of vintage Marvin Gaye or Stevie Wonder." Obviously, it's more than just straightforward soul. Warp Records. Hello!? Anyways, you can preview the full album via this Bleep playlist and check out a list of upcoming UK dates.

Jun 20 2005

Strokes third release ready to leak

Reported by yewknee

The third full-length album from The Strokes is apparently all recorded and starting in on that uphill battle of mixing, making artwork, and actually reaching the people. Expect it to reach you in January.

Jun 20 2005

Windsurfing Nation in Oct

Reported by yewknee

The new Broken Social Scene disc, Windsurfing Nation, is set for tenative release on Oct. 4th. Mark your calendar.

Jun 20 2005

RIP Karl Meuller

Reported by yewknee

Soul Asylum bassist Karl Meuller died this weekend from complications of esophageal cancer. The founding member was partially responsible for such high-school favorites as "Somebody to Shove", "Black Gold", and other favorites you're too embarrased to admit you liked at one time.

Jun 20 2005

KRS video compilation

Reported by yewknee

July 12th marks the release of the second KRS Video Fanzine - basically a video collection of a bunch of Kill Rock Stars and 5RC artists - including, but not limited to, Xiu Xiu, Hella, Unwound, Deerhoof, and a ton more.

Jun 20 2005

Team Sleep not so sleepy

Reported by yewknee

Just to ensure that it's not some elaborate hoax you may want to check out the live Team Sleep show and tell Chino you can't believe he's not going to participate in that Failure tribute. Either way you can hear "Ever (Foreign Flag)" much louder and in person at the following dates (be sure to pay close attention the North American dates in July)...

Jun 20 2005

Supergrass find the Road to Rouen

Reported by yewknee

The new Supergrass album is entitled Road to Rouen and will be released internationally August 15th. When will we see a domestic release? No idea but we'll let you know as soon as we find out.

Jun 20 2005

Sounds From Sweden

Reported by heyrevolver

Aside from losing founding member and guitarist Derek Miller as well as parting ways with bassist Mike Gordill in the past months, Poison The Well have been hard at work on their follow-up to You Come Before You. The guys once again teamed up with Pelle Henricsson and Eskil Lovstrom (Refused) and recorded 12 new songs (11 album tracks, 1 cover) across several studios in Sweden. According to their official website, they are back in the studio this month laying on finishing touches. Fans can catch a preview of the new material during the band's set on the Sounds of the Underground tour running June 25th-July 31st. For more information and dates, check out the tour's official website.

Jun 17 2005

Noah's Ark

Reported by heyrevolver

We're a little behind on this, but we figured we'd still let you know the sisters Casaday, CocoRosie, will release the follow-up to La Maison de Mon Reve on September 13th. Titled Noah's Ark, the new album contains 12 new gems. You can view the unicorn-humping artwork over at the Touch & Go website.

Jun 17 2005

You Know, The Drill

Reported by heyrevolver

Xiu Xiu has announced more North American dates from June until September in support of the upcoming La Foret, due July 12th. Also, be on the looking for a split 7" with Devendra Banhart (though details are still shaky at best).

Jun 17 2005

Vheissu

Reported by heyrevolver

In a recent post their studio journal, Thrice have confirmed the title of their upcoming album to be Vheissu. If any explanation is needed, head over to the band's journal and a lengthy text awaits containing many answers. Be sure to also browse the in-studio photos from Bearsville, NY and check back often, as Thrice are quite good at keeping studio journals updated.

Jun 17 2005
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