Wild Beasts will release their third album, Smother, on May 10th through Domino Records. The group have embraced "electronic influences to create a collection of deeply intense and personal songs that pulse with quiet storm sensuality." Watch an album teaser on YouTube. Two Dancers was released in 2009. [www.dominorecordco.us]
Sade has tapped John Legend to open all of her North American tour dates in support of Soldier of Love. Find all the dates and details on Sade's website. [www.sade.com]
Brooklyn's heavy, psych-rock outfit Tidal Arms have released their debut full-length, The Sun Exploding, for download on Bandcamp. Watch a clip of the song "Hair and Teeth" in Videos. The band is currently out on tour supporting Glassjaw. [tidalarmsmusic.bandcamp.com]
As previously reported, Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys was working on the soundtrack for Richard Ayoade's forthcoming film Submarine. Turner's six new songs will be released as an EP on March 15th through Domino Records. [www.dominorecordco.com]
With Mastodon hard at work on a new album, the band will drop a Live At The Aragon CD/DVD on March 15th, which features the band performing Crack The Skye in its entirety and possibly some form of a documentary. [www.metalsucks.net]
The 19th annual Noise Pop Festival kicks off today in San Francisco, CA. Performers include Aesop Rock, Best Coast, Kid Koala, No Age, Telekinesis, Versus and Wavves, among others. Culture Club will feature a talk with Nick Zinner of Yeah Yeah Yeahs. [2011.noisepop.com]
Atmosphere will release their seventh album, The Family Sign, on April 12th through Rhymesayers. In support of the album, "The Family Tour" will feature 21 North American shows with labelmates throughout April and May. Stream and download "Minnesota Nice" from The Family Sign on SoundCloud. [www.rhymesayers.com]
According a tweet from Brody Dalle, the musician will hit the studio with Alain Johannes on April 2nd to record what could be a new Spinnerette album. Dalle plans to setup a studio webcam to broadcast some studio sessions. [twitter.com]
According to a post on Facebook, Dredg will release their new album on May 3rd. The Dan The Automator collaboration will be titled Chuckles and Mr. Squeezy (no joke). Check out what seems to be the bizarre album cover on Facebook. [gunshyassassin.com]
Matthew Houke will take Phosphorescent out on tour this spring in continued support of 2010's Here's To Taking It Easy. The run begins April 6th at The Mohawk Place in Buffalo. [phosphorescentmusic.com]
Low has announced a spring US tour in support of their forthcoming album, C'mon. Following a stop at SXSW, the trek kicks off on April 6th at Radio City Music Hall. [www.subpop.com]
FADER Label has signed Malaysian singer/songwriter Yuna (born in Kuala Lumpur, now resides in Los Angeles). The Decorate EP will be released on March 15th, "followed by a full length later this year." Watch the video for "Decorate" in Videos. [www.thefader.com]
Band of Horses has announced several more US tour dates in continued support of Infinite Arms. The trek kicks off on April 1st in Tuscaloosa, AL with a one-off show featuring The Avett Brothers. [www.bandofhorses.com]
Jonsi has released his first concert film, Live at the Wiltern, exclusively on iTunes. The event was directed by Dean Deblois and premiered on NPR back in October 2010. Watch a trailer of the feature on Vimeo. [vimeo.com]
Jeff Ament (Pearl Jam) has joined forces with Dug Pinnick (King's X) and Richard Stuverud to form the band Tres Mts. The group will release their debut album, Three Mountains, on March 8th (physical versions to follow) and then tour in March. Unlock an album track in exchange for some social marketing or joining the mailing list. [www.tresmts.com]
As reported, The Frustrators will release the new Griller EP digitally on February 22nd (it's out now in physical versions) through Adeline Records. The band, featuring Mike Dirnt (Green Day), is out now on tour in California. [absolutepunk.net]
As expected, Death Cab for Cutie will release their new album, Codes and Keys, on May 31st. The group have announced four show dates leading up to the release, with more to come. Lastly, Zane Lowe recently interviewed Chris Walla about the new album and Walla mentioned the first single will be "You Are a Tourist." [www.deathcabforcutie.com]
Queens of the Stone Age have announced a US club tour to celebration the re-release of their self-titled, debut album on March 1st. The trek kicks off March 18th at One Eyed Jacks in New Orleans. Tickets go on sale later this week. [www.qotsa.com]
The Foo Fighters are really gearing up for the release of their seventh album, Wasting Light, on April 12th. You can preview snippets of new tracks on Foo Fighters FM. The group performed the entire album live, last week in Los Angeles. There's now news of a Foo's documentary heading to theaters in March. Last but not least, there's a new video for album track "White Limo" on YouTube, featuring Lemmy from Motorhead. [www.nme.com]
According to a tweet from the man himself, Jeremy Enigk is hard at work on a new album. OK Bear was released in 2009. [twitter.com]
