Spin has the first track, "Cold Love," from the forthcoming Tim Kasher solo album, The Game Of Monogamy, as well as a little profile. Stereogum has the track list. Game is out October 5th via Saddle Creek. [www.spin.com]
Kid Koala is working on a second album for The Slew, his turntabilism meets hard rock collaboration with Dynomite D. Chris Ross and Myles Heskett (Wolfmother) will provide bass and drums, while Mike Patton and Jon Spencer have been tapped for vocal duties. [www.spinner.ca]
Dustin Kensrue has apparently been spending time before Thrice shows recording new solo material. According to a tweet, he'll release some new songs "before year's end." Fans think it might be supplemental music to 2008's Christmas album, This Good Night Is Still Everywhere. [www.absolutepunk.net]
Consequence of Sound dutifully took the time to chronicle the mess of Ryan Adams music due out later this year and in 2011. We can look forward to Cardinals III/IV, Blackhole, an Orion reissue, three Pax-Am releases, two solo full-lengths and a solo tour. I'm tired after just writing that sentence. [consequenceofsound.net]
As previously reported, The Wrens allegedly finished up studio sessions in June 2010 for the follow-up to 2003's The Meadowlands. The Fader has a demo of new song "Crescent," but no real album news. [www.thefader.com]
Glassjaw has posted a live performance video of the song "You Think You're (John Fucking Lennon)" on glassjaw.com. It supports ongoing rumors of a new EP and follows the "All Good Junkies Go To Heaven" single release. [vimeo.com]
Gerard Way told NME that My Chemical Romance have completed work on their new album after a "second attempt." Apparently, some or all of the previously reported protopunk album was scrapped. [www.nme.com]
Caribou has announced the Relentless Sleep-Depriving Fall World Tour, in continued support of Swim. In all seriousness, Dan Snaith is literally touring the entire known world between now and December. Russian Futurists, Emeralds, Arp and Four Tet will join Snaith on various dates. Oddly, Snaith just ended a previous world tour a couple months ago. [www.caribou.fm]
Torche has released the first digital single, "U.F.O.," from Songs for Singles. You can stream the song on Stereogum and purchase it from Amazon. Singles is released on September 21st. [hydraheadlines.blogspot.com]
Minus The Bear will continue supporting OMNI in into late October. After that, they'll hit Europe supporting Jimmy Eat World. [minusthebear.com]
Eric Clapton will release his 19th solo album, Clapton, on September 28th through Reprise. The album features performances from Steve Winwood, Wynton Marsalis, Sheryl Crow, Allen Toussaint and Derek Trucks. [www.ericclapton.com]
A new album from London's Noah and the Whale is planned for March 2011, according to the band's MySpace page. TwentyFourBit has compiled a bunch of insights into what we might expect. [www.twentyfourbit.com]
Bassist Matt Freeman (Operation Ivy, Rancid) will finally release the self-titled, debut full-length from Devil's Brigade, described as "East Bay punk with a psychobilly feel, pairing slap bass with heavy guitars," on August 31st. Tim Armstrong plays guitar on the album. [www.spinner.com]
Maserati will release Pyramid of the Sun on November 9th through Temporary Residence. The album is the last with late drummer Jerry Fuchs. [www.punknews.org]
The Orb will release a new album, Metallic Spheres, on October 4th (UK). The record features David Gilmour of Pink Floyd and producer Youth on bass and keyboards. [www.davidgilmour.com]
Massive Attack has announced new North American tour dates in support of Heligoland throughout October and November. Thievery Corporation will support on most dates. [massiveattack.com]
Owen Pallett will release a new EP, A Swedish Love Story, on September 28th through Domino. The "mini-masterpiece" is inspired by one of Pallett's favorite films, En Karlekshistoria. [dominorecordco.us]
The Walkmen have expanded their North American tour, which now runs September 8th through October 23rd. After that, they'll hit Europe with The Black Keys. Lisbon drops on September 14th. The band recently performed four new songs for Pitchfork's POV series. [www.marcata.net]
The Chariot has begun recording their new album, to be titled Long Live, with the only producer they've ever worked with, Matt Goldman. [www.theprp.com]
OMD (Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark) will return with their first album in 14 years, History of Modern, on September 28th. Spin has a preview of album track "New Babies: New Toys." [www.spin.com]
