Broken Bells (James Mercer, Danger Mouse) will head out on a North American tour in May and June, supporting their self-titled debut. [www.brokenbells.com]

Olafur Arnalds will release his sophomore album, ...and they have escaped the weight of darkness, in North America on June 8th through Erased Tapes. Arnalds will perform his new album with the RNCM Symphony Orchestra on July 1st, 2010 in Manchester, UK. The orchestra will also perform "Popcorn Superhet Receiver" by Jonny Greenwood that night. [www.myspace.com]

The Chemical Brothers will release their seventh full-length, Further, on June 8th through Astralwerks. Each track on the album includes a short film made by visuals collaborators Adam Smith and Marcus Lyall. Reportedly, the Brothers "have really pushed the proverbial envelope." Check out the track list on the duo's website and listen to "Escape Velocity" on YouTube. [www.thechemicalbrothers.com]

As reported, Stars will drop The Five Ghosts on June 22nd. The Canadian group will embark on an US trek in early June to preview said album. [www.youarestars.com]

Teenage Fanclub will return on June 8th with Shadows. It's been five years since their last album, Man-Made. [www.teenagefanclub.com]

As reported, North Carolina's The Love Language have teamed up with Merge Records. On July 13th, Stuart McLamb will issue his Merge debut, Libraries. The album was recorded one-man-band style with producer/engineer BJ Burton. Check out an EPK in Videos and download "Heart To Tell" in Music. [www.mergerecords.com]

As previously reported, Kele Okereke of Bloc Party is working on his solo debut. The Boxer will be released on June 22nd under the moniker Kele. "Tenderoni," this first single, will hit the web on June 14th (UK). [pitchfork.com]

The Books have signed to Temporary Residence and will release The Way Out in July. Read the official announcement from the band on Tumblr. [pitchfork.com]

As previoulsy reported, Against Me! will release a new album, White Crosses, this summer. The album, produced by Butch Vig and mixed by Alan Moulder, will drop on June 8th. You can watch the video for "Rapid Decompression" on the band's website and digitally purchase the I Was A Teenage Anarchist EP, which includes two album tracks and two b-sides. [www.againstme.net]

According to Billboard, Kanye West is "putting the final touches" on a new album, tentatively titled Good Ass Job. Q-Tip, RZA and Pete Rock are reportedly contributing to the record. [www.billboard.com]

Gang of Four will release a new album, Content, this summer. The band is offering exclusive offers via Pledge Music to promote the record. [www.pledgemusic.com]

The Gaslight Anthem will release American Slang through SideOneDummy on June 15th. The band again teamed up with producer Ted Hutt. [www.myspace.com]

As expected, Stone Temple Pilots will release a new, self-titled album on May 25th (with cover artwork from Shepard Fairey). Stream the first single, "Between The Lines," over on SoundCloud. [www.myspace.com]

MG&V is a new group featuring John McCauley of Deer Tick, Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes and Matt Vasquez of Delta Spirit. The trio premiered recently at SXSW and will issue their debut album, History From Below, on June 8th via Rounder. The record was produced by members of My Morning Jacket. [www.brooklynvegan.com]

Foals will release their sophomore effort, Total Life Forever, through Sub Pop digitally on May 11th and physically on June 15th. The record finds the band "[stripping] their sound back and [turning] themselves inside out searching for that invisible human thing." [www.subpop.com]

As previously reported, Rooney are set to return with a third album in 2010. Eureka will drop on June 8th via California Dreaming Records. [www.rooney-band.com]

The Futureheads will release their fourth album, The Chaos, on June 1st April 27th with via Dovecote Records. The "bold, three-minute, heads-down, pop delicacies" were recorded with producers David Brewis (Field Music) and Youth. [www.myspace.com]

Wye Oak will issue the My Neighbor / My Creator EP on digitally on April 20th and physically on June 8th via Merge. Hear two EP tracks on NPR's Tiny Desk Concert. The duo are currently out on tour. [www.mergerecords.com]

Mike Patton (Faith No More, Tomahawk) will release an album from his "Italian language rock-meets-orchestra hybrid," Mondo Cane, on May 4th via Ipecac Recordings. Patton recorded the album during Europe live performances and worked with a 30-piece orchestra and choir. [www.ipecac.com]

Pearl Jam have announced an 11-date tour of the Midwest and East Coast in continued support of Backspacer. Band of Horses will open all shows, except for the May 20th in New York, where The Black Keys will perform. [www.pearljam.com]