Deftones Announce Headlining Tour Dates
This week the Deftones announced a number of new tour dates in support of the recently released, Diamond Eyes. The new dates feature Circa Survive and Baroness as the openers and will take place before the run of dates as part of the BLACKDIAMONDSKYE tour with Alice In Chains and Mastodon. myspace.com
The Longest EP From NOFX
NOFX is compiling all their old EP tracks, plus some outtakes and rarities, into a new album titled The Longest EP. The disc will feature 30 tracks pulled from the band’s catalogue between 1987 and 2009 and will drop on August 17th. myspace.com
Tub Ring Announce Secret Handshakes
Tub Ring has announced the release of their fifth full-length album, Secret Handshakes, on August 31st. The group recorded the 14-track album in Chicago with keyboardist Rob Kleiner doing double duty as producer. myspace.com
Oasis Singles Collection Gets Release
Oasis just released Time Flies - The Complete Singles Collection 1994-2009 on June 15th. Three separate packages are available including a standard 2-CD version; a 4-disc Deluxe Limited Edition version with a DVD of all 38 UK & US video clips, plus a CD of last recorded live show; and lastly a Deluxe Limited Edition 5-LP version on vinyl. oasisinet.com
The Walkmen Announce Lisbon
The Walkmen will return on September 14th with Lisbon, the band's fifth album, courtesy of their new label, Fat Possum. According to a Hamilton Leithauser, the record features a "bunch of fast rockers and big bashers, and a couple great oddballs" and was culled from 29 songs. fatpossum.com
Interpol Return to Matador, Recruit Two New Members
Interpol have returned to Matador Records for the release of the forthcoming, self-titled record. The date is now set for September 14th 7th. Furthermore, according to a report from the band, Dave Pajo (Slint, Zwan) and Brandon Curtis (Secret Machines) will join the band on their upcoming tours playing bass and keyboards/vocals respectively. interpolnyc.com
Sex With An X from The Vaselines
Sub Pop recently announced The Vaselines are set to release their sophomore album, Sex With An X, on September 14th. Their debut, Dum-Dum, was released in 1989. X was recorded at Analogue Catalogue with Dum-Dum producer Jamie Watson and members of Belle and Sebastian guest. Download the album track "I Hate The '80s" on The Vaselines' website. subpop.com
Sufjan Stevens Recording New Album
In an interview with Exclaim, Bryce Dessner of The National confirmed Sufjan Stevens is hard at work on a new album. Dessner said the new music is not like Stevens' past work and is "going to probably blow people’s minds." The National performed on some of Stevens' new tracks, as well. exclaim.ca
Rage Against The Machine Might Record New Album
Zack de la Rocha recently told NME "it's a genuine possibility" that Rage Against The Machine will record a new album. De la Rocha said, "we have to get our heads around what we’re going to do towards the end of the year and finish up on some other projects and we’ll take it from there." nme.com
Fiona Apple Contribues New Song to Compilation
Fiona Apple contributed a new track, "So Sleepy," to Chickens In Love, a benefit compilation for non-profit 826LA. The track was produced by Jon Brion, which have some wondering if a new album is in the works. Hear "So Sleepy" on TwentyFourBit and pre-order the album on 826la.org. twentyfourbit.com
Rekords Rekords Moves to Dangerbird
Joshua Homme of Queens of the Stone Age and Them Crooked Vultures is moving his Rekords Rekords imprint to Dangerbird Records. The solo debut from Alain Johannes, Spark, is due on August 31st and a bunch of Desert Sessions releases are in the queue. theprp.com
Neon Indian Signs To FADER
Neon Indian has inked a deal with FADER Label, according to Billboard. The label re-released the band's debut, Psychic Chasms, last week. billboard.com
Minus The Bear Announce Summer Tour
Minus The Bear have announced summer tour dates in continued support of OMNI. The guys will close out the trek with a hometown show in Seattle, WA at the Showbox. minusthebear.com
Toadies to Finally Release Feeler this Summer
According to a teaser video on the Toadies website, the band have re-recorded the songs from their shelved, 1998 album Feeler (rejected by Interscope after Rubberneck) and will issue the record through Kirtland Records this summer. This news comes on the heels of the band's summer tour schedule. Last, after the tour and Feeler hoopla, the band hope to hit the studio, write and record a brand new album for 2011. Toadies are indeed alive and well. thetoadies.com
Lollapalooza 2010 Publish Schedule
Lollapalooza 2010 has announced its schedule, which includes sets from Soundgarden, Green Day, Arcade Fire, The Strokes, The National and Spoon, among many others. 2010.lollapalooza.com
Beady Eye Recording with Lillywhite
It's been confirmed that Liam Galllagher's new band, Beady Eye, has hit the studio with mega-producer Steve Lillywhite at the helm. mojo4music.com
The Whigs Plot Summer Tour
Athens, GA' The Whigs will be on tour all summer supporting their latest, In The Dark. The trek will find the band sharing the stage with Kings of Leon, The Hold Steady and The Black Keys. thewhigs.com
Chief Sign to Domino, Ready Modern Rituals
Domino Records have signed Los Angeles' Chief and will release their debut full-length, Modern Rituals, on August 17th. Listen to album track "Night & Day" in Music and find more on MySpace. myspace.com
Eels Prep for Tomorrow Morning, World Tour
Eels are set to release yet another album, Tomorrow Morning, on August 24th. A world tour commence on August 3rd from Santa Ana, CA. eelstheband.com
Versus Returns with On the Ones and Threes
Versus will return on August 3rd with On the Ones and Threes via Merge. This will be the band's first album in ten years (1993's The Stars Are Insane). Check out the track list on Merge and download "Invisible Hero" in Music. mergerecords.com
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