Bassist Nikolai Fraiture recently told BBC that The Strokes forthcoming album is "in the mixing stage" and due on March 22nd (as speculated). Fraiture reported the new record "should have been made between Room On Fire and First Impressions Of Earth." Also, Julian Casablancas "recorded his vocals separately from the band." [www.bbc.co.uk]
Okkervil River will return with a new single, "Mermaid," on February 8th through Jagjaguwar. The track will be available digitally and on 12-inch vinyl. [pitchfork.com]
Geoff Barrow mentioned on Twitter last month that Portishead and Arcade Fire are looking at a co-headlining tour in 2011. Prefix pointed out that two are playing some festivals together, but here's to hope there's a proper tour. [twitter.com]
Wayne Coyne recently told Rolling Stone that Flaming Lips plan to start recording new material later this month. The group will record and release one song a month with producer Dave Fridmann at their homes and other locations. They plan to document "the song in the making, whether it takes [them] three or five days or a week." [www.rollingstone.com]
Deftones have officially announced the first leg of their Diamond Eyes North American tour and have tapped The Dillinger Escape Plan to support. For now, the trek runs though April and May, but more shows and on-sale dates will be announced soon. [www.deftones.com]
According to a tweet, Foo Fighters are officially done with their new album. As previously reported, the effort features production from Butch Vig and contributions from Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic. Grohl calls it the "most rocking record yet." In related news, fans can enter the This Video Sucks contest for a chance to direct a video for one of the 11 songs on the new album, which will premiere on Fuse. [www.billboard.com]
According to Spinner, Dave Sitek (TV on the Radio) is in the studio with Perry Farrell and Co. "playing bass and writing" on the new Jane's Addiction album. The full-length, produced by Rich Costey (Mew, Muse), is due this summer. [www.spinnermusic.co.uk]
Sonic Youth will release the soundtrack for Simon Werner a Disparu (or Lights Out) digitally on January 25th through Midheaven, as part of their ongoing SYR series. Look for CD and vinyl releases in February and March respectively. [www.sonicyouth.com]
As reported, South Carolina's Toro Y Moi will release his sophomore album, Underneath the Pine, on February 22nd through Carpark Records. Chaz Bundick has announced a US tour in March and April supporting the album, including a stop at SXSW. [pitchfork.com]
According to a tweet from Tom Dumont and website update, No Doubt are back in the studio and recording a new album. The band has been writing and recording since 2009, but life has taken precedence. They're now recording again and aim to finish up for a 2011 release. Rock Steady was released in 2001. [www.nodoubt.com]
Sub Pop will release That’s How We Burn, a new album from Milwaukee psych-pop quartet Jaill, on July 27th. Download the album track, "Everyone's Hip," in Music. [www.subpop.com]
The Damnwells will follow up 2009's One Last Century on March 15th with No One Listens to the Band Anymore. Watch the video for "Werewolves" on YouTube. Fans can donate through Pledge Music and receive the album on March 1st. [www.thedamnwells.com]
The Fly has a track-by-track rundown on the forthcoming album from The Streets, Computers and Blues, due out February 7th (UK). In related news, Mike Skinner posted another new video, "Going Through Hell," on YouTube a couple weeks ago. [www.the-fly.co.uk]
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Daft Punk revealed they were concurrently working on new material during their time with the Tron: Legacy soundtrack. No firm release details are know, but here's to hoping it's 2011. [www.twentyfourbit.com]
On December 29th, He Is Legend performed live in Wilmington, NC. The band went on hiatus in September of last year. Hopefully, this is a sign of things to come. [www.theprp.com]
According to an interview with Spinner, Jack Black and Kyle Gass are "in the middle of recording" a new Tenacious D album, due "at the end of 2011." There won't be a movie this time around, but look for songs about sex, love and food. [www.spinner.com]
Following the release of the Our Color Green (The Singles) EP on January 1st, Glassjaw frontman Daryl Palumbo told fans before the final four songs at their New Year's Eve show at Best Buy Theater in New York that "all of the material is off of [our] forthcoming record." Check out the set list over on glassjaw.net. It's rumored that the band will play Coachella. [www.ryansrockshow.com]
Dispatch will reunite and tour this summer for six one-off shows. Tickets go on sale January 28th. The band is giving away all four albums digitally, in exchange for spreading the word. Portions of the proceeds will go to "education programs in local communities." [www.dispatchmusic.com]
The much awaited James Blake debut LP is set for release on February 8th. Gorilla Vs. Bear has the album cover and track list. Watch the video for Blake's cover of the Feist track "Limit To Your Love" in Videos. [www.gorillavsbear.net]
Just before Christmas, Guy Garvey BBC 6 Music that the new album from Elbow is named Build A Rocket, Boys. The album, which was "designed with large venues in mind," is due on March 8th. Check out a studio performance of "Lippy Kids" over on YouTube. [www.bbc.co.uk]
