Peter Bjorn and John will return on March 29th, 2011 with a new album, released through StarTime International. The band worked on their sixth album with producer Per Sunding (The Cardigans, Eggstone) in Malmo, Sweden. The original intent was to make a "punk rock album," but "now it's definitely a pop rock album." [www.spin.com]
Jimmy Eat World has extended their fall tour through February 2011, in continued support of their latest full-length, Invented. The band performed "Coffee and Cigarettes" from said album on Conan earlier this week. [www.jimmyeatworld.com]
Spoon has released Bonus Tracks 2008-2009, culling "a collection of Spoon demos and alternate versions that were made available on the Spoon website from 2008-2009." [spoon.kungfustore.com]
As reported, Hercules & Love Affair will mostly likely return in January 2011 with Blue Songs. You can stream the first single, "My House," on SoundCloud. [www.thefader.com]
Dan Boeckner recently told a Wolf Parade fansite, that the band is taking an "indefinite hiatus." The band will play a handful of shows in 2011 before the "serious break." [wolfparade.nonstuff.com]
Iron & Wine will release a new album, Kiss Each Other Clean, on January 25th, 2011 through Warner Bros. Records. The lead single, "Walking Far From Home," is now streaming on MySpace and is available digitally (backed with "Summer In Savannah" and "Biting Your Tail"). [ironandwine.com]
The tenth annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival will take place June 9-12th, 2011 at the same location in Manchester, TN. The initial lineup will be announced late January/early February. [bonnaroo.com]
Talib Kweli will release a new, solo album, Gutter Rainbows, on January 25th, 2011 through is own imprint, Talibra. Kweli spoke with XXL Magazine in September about the new record. Listen to album track "Cold Rain" on YouTube. [www.xxlmag.com]
Lykke Li will release her sophomore album, Wounded Rhymes, on March 1st, 2011 through her own LL Recordings. She worked with Bjorn Yttling (Peter, Bjorn & John) on the record. Watch the clip for "Get Some" in Videos. Pitchfork recently interviewed the artist about her new album. [pitchfork.com]
Dr. Dre will reportedly release the long-awaited Detox in February 2011. The first single, "Kush," is already available for digital download. You can catch the video on YouTube. [www.drdre.com]
Linkin Park has announced an extensive US tour in support of A Thousand Suns, kicking off on January 20th, 2011 in Sunrise, FL. The Prodigy, Pendulum and Does It Offend You, Yeah? will support on various legs. [www.linkinpark.com]
The Bad Plus are several dates into a US tour in support of their new album, Never Stop. The trek features multiple residencies, including a six-night stop in New York at the end of this month. [thebadplus.com]
The Mountain Goats have confirmed the March 29th, 2011 release of their new album, All Eternals Deck, via Merge Records. The group apparently treated the recording sessions as commando raids on several studios with a few different producers. The full track list is available over on their site. [www.mountain-goats.com]
Fresh off the recent Four Loko rally, Anamanaguchi have announced a new string of tour dates in early 2011. Find them on the band's website. [www.anamanaguchi.com]
Say Hi has revealed that their new album, Um, Uh Oh, will be released on January 25th, 2011 via Barsuk. A "massive" North American tour will follow. Check out the song "Devils" from the album while you wait for the album's release. [www.barsuk.com]
In preparation for the band's upcoming Cruise (Miami to Turks & Caicos), 311 Caribbean Cruise (departing on 311 day) has announced several spring tour dates for next year. The band also reports that they are currently in their Hive studio with producer Bob Rock working on a new album to be released before summer 2011. [www.311.com]
Nicole Atkins has confirmed a winter tour in support of her upcoming album Mondo Amore, out January 25, 2011. The tour begins in New York on February 9th and ends up in Philadelphia on March 10th. [www.nicoleatkins.com]
Sub Pop will release the debut album from Mister Heavenly in early 2011. The doom-wop trio consists of Nick Diamonds (Islands/Unicorns), Honus Honus (Man Man) and Joe Plummer (Modest Mouse). The band are currently out touring with Passion Pit. [www.facebook.com]
According to Tom Gabel, Against Me! have parted ways with Sire/Warner. Max Weinburg's son Jay Weinberg will be filling in on drums during the band's upcoming tour dates with Fences, Cheap Girls and Dropkick Murphys (in March 2011). [againstme.net]
Bright Eyes will release a new full-length (and probably the last under that moniker), The People's Key, on February 15th, 2011 through Saddle Creek. So far, two 2011 shows back been announced: Radio City Music Hall on March 9th and the Royal Albert Hall on June 23rd. You can find the track list on Oberst' website. [www.conoroberst.com]
