Division Day has inked a deal with Dangerbird Records and will release their sophomore album, Visitations, on August 18th. Listen to two Visitations tracks on MySpace. [dangerbirdrecords.com]
Bernard Sumner and Stephen Morris of Joy Division and New Order have formed a new band with Alex James of Blur. The new group, Bad Lieutenant, have a debut album in the tank and are looking to release it in October. [news.bbc.co.uk]
According to Relix, Jim James of My Morning Jacket, Conor Oberst and M. Ward will release a collaborative album under the moniker Monsters of Folk on September 22nd. The trio, who first toured together in 2004, worked with producer Mike Mogis on the album. [www.relix.com]
The Horrors will kick off a US headlining tour in Boston, MA on September 15th. The jaunt, in support of Primary Colours, ends on October 17th in Hoboken, NJ. [www.nme.com]
In a Drowned In Sound interview supporting Octahedron from The Mars Volta, Cedric Bixler-Zavala remarked on the current state of At The Drive-In. Bixler-Zavala said, "we've been making amends with a lot of the members and having some really good talks with them...we'll see what happens." Update: Looks like Jim Ward doesn't want anything to do with a reunion, according to Buzzgrinder. [www.punknews.org]
The Black Crowes will release a new album, Before the Frost, on September 1st. A second full-length, Until The Freeze, "will be given away for free exclusively through a unique download code" included in a physical copy of Before The Frost. Read the full details in the band's press release. [www.aversion.com]
Alice In Chains, with new member William DuVall on vocals, will release a new album, Black Gives Way To Blue, on September 29th through Virgin Records. Recording was completed back in March with producer Nick Raskulinecz. The last proper album was released in 1995. Catch the band live on July 18th Detroit, MI. [www.roadrunnerrecords.com]
Son Volt will support their forthcoming album, American Central Dust, with an extensive tour throughout July and August. The majority of July dates are with Cowboy Junkies. [www.livedaily.com]
Toadies will continue their No Deliverance support with West Coast tour dates in July and August. The band will also appear at the Austin City Limits Festival on October 4th in Austin, TX. Update: This second annual Dia De Los Toadies has been scheduled for August 29th near Rough Creek Ranch in Glen Rose, TX. Additional details and tickets can be found on the event website. [www.livedaily.com]
Mute Math will return on August 18th with a new album, Armistice. Stream the album track "The Nerve" over on the band's website and view the track list. [www.mutemath.com]
The Roots will follow up 2008's Rising Down with How I Got Over this summer through Def Jam. The first single, "I Walk Alone," should drop soon. [www.billboard.com]
According to The Music Mix, De La Soul are currently back at work on You're Welcome, the proper follow up to 2004's Grind Date. Chuck D, Flavor Flav and Damon Albarn are all reportedly contributing to the record. You're Welcome is expected to be independently released early next year. [music-mix.ew.com]
Billy Corgan checked in on his blog last week and mentioned a new album from Smashing Pumpkins is on target for October. As well, Corgan has potentially found his "drummer of the future" to replace Jimmy Chamberlin. [www.chartattack.com]
Blitzen Trapper will release the Black River Killer EP, including six new tracks, through Sub Pop on August 24th. [www.subpop.com]
According to Music Connection, Jack White "hopes to start working on a solo album at the end of 2009." Flip through the issue on the magazine's website. [musicconnection.com]
Against Me! drummer Warren Oakes has left the band. According to a recent post on Tom Gabel's blog, Oakes was let go by the other three members of the band. Oakes is now planning to open a Mexican restaurant, Boca Fiesta, in Gainesville, FL. [www.punknews.org]
Jay-Z will release Blueprint 3 on September 11th through Roc Nation "via a new partnership with the Warner Music Group," according to MTV. Kanye West handled production on record. [www.mtv.com]
To bide some time, Ted Leo posted a new demo for "Where Was my Brain?" on his website. A new album is in the works, but nowhere near release. Is it just me or would a Ted Leo album in the demo's fidelity be a welcomed change? [www.tedleo.com]
Despite previous reports, the new Matisyahu album, Light, did not see a release in April. Instead, after numerable delays, look for it in stores August 25th. [www.billboard.com]
Zero 7 will return on September 8th with Yeah Ghost, the band's first album since 2006's The Garden. The first single, "The Medicine Man," will drop in August, but Stereogum has a download of "Everything Up (Zizou)." [stereogum.com]
