Interpol have published a summer touring schedule, in support of their forthcoming, fourth album. Sadly, bassist Carlos D has decided to leave the band and will not be part of the tour. Download the album track "Lights" on the band's website. Update: Interpol have cancelled all but four of their upcoming shows. [www.interpolnyc.com]
According to a tweet by Mike Vennart, Oceansize have finished mastering their new full-length, which looks to be titled Self Preserved While the Bodies Float Up. The album is tentatively due in September. [twitter.com]
Phantogram has announced some headlining dates throughout May, in support of Eyelid Movies. In June, they'll join The xx for a West Coast run. [www.myspace.com]
Paul de Jong of The Books recently contributed the track "Okkenblues" to a compilation for esc.rec., an "adventurous music" label in the Netherlands. Stream the track on the label's website. As reported, The Way Out from The Books is due in July on Temporary Residence. [www.escrec.com]
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will release their new album, Mojo, on June 15th. Check out the artwork, tracklist and listen to "First Flash of Freedom" on tompetty.com. Watch the video for "I Should Have Known It" on yeahoyeah.com. And, as if that wasn't enough, the band will appear on the season finale of Saturday Night Live this weekend (May 15th). [www.tompetty.com]
Modest Mouse has announced a July US tour in support of the No One's First, and You're Next EP, including a stop at the Pitchfork Music Festival. Avi Buffalo and Morning Teleportation will support. [www.modestmouse.com]
Silversun Pickups and Against Me! have announced a tour in support of their new albums, Swoon and White Crosses, respectively. The trek kicks off June 15th in Orlando, FL. [www.tinymixtapes.com]
Junip is a rock band co-founded by Jose Gonzalez in Sweden in the late 90's. The group will release a new EP and full-length through Mute this year. Download "Rope and Summit" and check out upcoming US tour dates on the band's website. RCRD LBL has a couple other tracks. [www.junip.net]
The Futureheads have announced their first US tour in four years supporting The Chaos. The Sunderland, England quartet will kick off their tour in Brooklyn, NY on June 1st at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. [www.myspace.com]
311, The Offspring and Pepper will join forces for a US summer tour throughout June and July. 311 continues to support 2009's Uplifter. [www.311.com]
School Of Seven Bells will release Disconnect from Desire on July 13th through Vagrant/Ghostly International. The album was recorded at the band's home studio and mixed in L.A. at Ocean Way Recording. [www.sviib.com]
According to a post on Twitter, Travis Barker of Blink-182 is tentatively eyeing a September release for his solo album. Barker has been talking this up since April 2008, so we're dubious. So far, guests include Beanie Siegel, Lil Wayne, The Game, Rick Ross, Federation, Too $hort, Slash, Corey Taylor, Chester Bennington, A-Trak, Lupe Fiasco and Pharrell Williams. [www.myspace.com]
Mike McCready of Pearl Jam lent this musical talents this week's episode of Fringe. According to Ten Club, McCready contributed "two tracks true to the show's spine-tingling, cult following." [pearljam.com]
As reported, Trent Reznor is hard at work on a new project. The project now has a name: How To Destroy Angels. So far, the group features Mr. Reznor and his wife Mariqueen Maandig (West Indian Girl). Follow the band on Twitter and watch a teaser on Vimeo. [howtodestroyangels.com]
Mike Einziger of Incubus scored the forthcoming film, Bastard, directed by Kirsten Dunst. The film will premiere at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival. [www.tribecafilm.com]
Chicago's Maps & Atlases will release their debut album, Perch Patchwork, on June 29th via Barsuk. The sound melds "progressive music and the idiosyncrasies of art rock." Download "Solid Ground" in Music. [www.barsuk.com]
Autolux recently reported their forthcoming album, Transit Transit, would be released on August 3rd. However, there's no concrete evidence as the date has mysteriously disappeared from their website. That said, the band mentioned an official press release is on its way via MySpace, so the date "leak" apparently was just for fans. [www.myspace.com]
According to Rap-Up, a blimp flew over Jay-Z's set at Coachella reporting the new M.I.A. album drops on June 29th (which was later confirmed). Watch the video for "Born Free" on Maya's website. [miauk.com]
The Antlers are currently out on tour with Phantogram in continued support of 2009's Hospice. In June, the Brooklyn-based trio will join The National. Watch the video form "Sylvia" and download a free EP on IFC.com. [antlersmusic.com]
On July 27th, Menomena will release their third full-length, Mines, via Barsuk. Friend & Foe was released in 2007. [www.barsuk.com]
