The Dears have scheduled a series of residences in Montreal, Toronto and Brooklyn where they will perform their forthcoming full-length in full. The album is set for release in early 2011. [www.thedears.org]
MGMT have added some new US dates this fall, including a performance on October 29th at MoogFest in Asheville, NC, in continued support of Congratulations. View the full schedule the band's website. [www.spin.com]
Jeff Tweedy recently told Billboard that Wilco will begin recording the follow up to 2009's Wilco (The Album) "later this month." As well, the band has officially parted ways with Nonesuch Records. [www.billboard.com]
According to a World of Fugazi interview with Guy Picciotto, Fugazi is "not that far away" from setting up a complete digital archive of "almost every show" the band played over the years. An official announcement will be made later this year on the Dischord Records website. [www.worldoffugazi.org]
Chromeo will release their third album, Business Casual, on September 14th. The duo kicked off a tour in support of the album last night in Washington, DC. Stream "Don't Turn The Lights On" on Vimeo. [www.chromeo.net]
The Coral slipped a new album, Butterfly House, in under the radar (in the US, at least). The album dropped on July 12th (UK), but no North American date is known. Check out the "1000 Years" video on YouTube. [www.myspace.com]
Roxy Music announced seven dates on the "For Your Pleasure" tour to commence in 2011. This stint follows the band's first reunion in 2001. [www.nme.com]
Fran Healy (Travis) will release his solo debut, Wreckorder, on October 5th via Ryko. As reported, the album features performances from Neko Case and Paul McCartney. Listen to album track "Buttercups" on spin.com. Catch Healy currently on tour in North America. [www.franhealy.com]
Underworld will release Barking on September 14th through Om Records. Listen to a radio edit of album track "Scribble" on YouTube. [www.residentadvisor.net]
As we mentioned earlier this year, Azure Ray are at work on a new album. Said album, Drawing Down the Moon, will drop on September 14th via Saddle Creek. Eric Bachmann (Crooked Fingers, Archers of Loaf) produced the effort. The duo will tour North America this fall, find all the dates on MySpace. [www.exclaim.ca]
The Avett Brothers are prepping their third live album, Live, Volume 3, for release on October 5th. The CD/DVD package will include a selection of songs from their August 8th, 2009 concert in Charlotte, NC at Bojangles Coliseum. In addition to live performances, look for "documentary-style episodes" and interviews with the band. Pre-order a package on the band's online store. [www.theavettbrothers.com]
According to a Consequence of Sound interview with Kid Koala, a new Lovage album is in the works. Mike Patton and Jennifer Charles have yet to write their parts, but Eric San reported that "music is done for the most." Dan the Automator is very much part of the project still, too. Music to Make Love to Your Old Lady By was released in 2001. [consequenceofsound.net]
After 12 years, Florida's seminal Poison The Well has announced a well-deserved break from recording and touring. It's not a hiatus per se, as the band is "not completely done" and "will create again." [blogs.myspace.com]
Guided by Voices will tour with their "classic" lineup this fall. The tour kicks off on September 30th in Austin, TX. Times New Viking and Blitzen Trapper will support of different legs of the trek. [www.gbv.com]
Rivers Cuomo recently told the NewsTimes a new Weezer album, full of "raw rock energy," is set for September 14th. The band is reportedly looking for an independent label after leaving Geffen Records. Ryan Adams co-wrote and plays lead guitar on one track. [www.newstimes.com]
According to the band, R.E.M. have completed recording their fifteenth album and follow-up to 2008's Accelerate at Hansa Studio in Berlin, Germany. As reported, Jacknife Lee (U2, Bloc Party) helmed the boards for the recording sessions. Look for the record in spring 2011. [remhq.com]
Jimmy Eat World will return on September 28th with Invented, their seventh full-length. The band reunited with producer Mark Trombino, who worked with the group on Bleed American. [www.jimmyeatworld.com]
Tim Kasher (Cursive) will make his solo debut with The Game of Monogamy through Saddle Creek on October 5th. Erin Tate of Minus The Bear, Patrick Newbery and his bandmate Matt Maginn lent their talents to the album, which is described as the "score for our collective sexual plight." [www.facebook.com]
Cincinnati, Ohio's Pomegranates will release their third full-length, One of Us, on October 14th via Afternoon Records. The album was recorded with product TJ Lipple (Aloha, MGMT). [www.myspace.com]
Dr. Dog will hit the road this fall behind their new album, Shame, Shame, beginning October 16th in Toronto, ON. Here We Go Magic and Good Old War will support on various dates. [d.drdogmusic.com]
