Ben Folds Headlining Trek in March
Ben Folds has announced an East Coast headlining tour throughout March in continued support of 2008's Way to Normal. In Raleigh, Folds will be joined by the North Carolina Symphony. livedaily.com
Mark Ronson Reveals Introducing The Business
Mark Ronson has tapped Santigold, Scissor Sisters, Kaiser Chiefs and Miike Snow for his new album, Introducing The Business. Unlike 2007's Versions, this album features originals (some written with the artists Ronson previously covered). The album is expected in May or June. nme.com
Gogol Bordello Promote Transcontinental Hustle
Gogol Bordello will release their fifth full-length, Transcontinental Hustle, on April 27th. The album was produced by Rick Rubin and follows 2007's Super Taranta! The gypsy outfit will play a Tibet House benefit at Carnegie Hall on February 26th and return to North America in April and May. livedaily.com
Evelyn Evelyn Does Show Tunes
Dresden Dolls' Amanda Palmer and friend Jason Webley have formed an Americana show tunes group, Evelyn Evelyn. The first single from their self-titled full-length will be "My Space," which features gang vocals from "Weird Al" Yankovic, My Chemical Romance' Gerard Way, Andrew W.K., Tegan and Sara and Frances Bean Cobain, among others. Preview the album on MySpace. twentyfourbit.com
Bonnaroo 2010 Dates, Lineup Announced
Bonnaroo 2010 will take place in Manchester, TN on June 10-13th, 2010. The lineup includes Paul Simon, The Avett Brothers, LCD Soundsystem, Tori Amos and The National, among many others. bonnaroo.com
Jonsi to Tour North America in April, May
Jonsi will embark on a North American Tour in April and May, supporting his debut, solo album, Go (now due out April 6th). Check out a sneak preview of the stage production on Jonsi' website. jonsi.com
Owen Pallett Announces April US Tour
Owen Pallett (né Final Fantasy) has announced a US tour throughout April in support of his new album, Heartland. myspace.com
The Roots to Produce New John Legend Album
According to ?uestlove himself, The Roots will produce (and probably perform on) the next John Legend album, Wake Up Sessions, in its entirety. This is great news, but where's How I Got Over? rapradar.com
Frog Eyes Return with Paul's Tomb: A Triumph
Frog Eyes have inked a deal with Dead Oceans and will release Paul's Tomb: A Triumph on April 27th. The effort is reportedly a "thunderous, frantic, fiery return." Download "A Flower in a Glove" on the label's site. deadoceans.com
Dead Weather Tour, New Album in April?
The Dead Weather have announced a 13-date spring tour, kicking off April 5th in San Francisco. The tour comes at the heels of Jack White revealing to Triple J that the new Dead Weather album "should be out in April." As well, the new album is "bluesier and heavier" than their previous effort. spin.com
Trans Am Ready Thing
Washington, D.C. post-rock trio Trans Am will release their eighth full-length, Thing, on April 20th through Thrill Jockey. Find the track list, artwork and an interview with the band on the label's site. thrilljockey.com
Massive Attack Prepping EP
Massive Attack will follow up Heligoland with a EP of "leftovers" sometime in May. Robert '3D' Del Naja told BBC the EP will hopefully include "Red Light," another track with Guy Garvey of Elbow, and possibly some new material. bbc.co.uk
Trent Reznor Officially Recording New Project
According to a post on Twitter from Trent Reznor, he's currently in the studio officially working on a new project. Your guess is as good as mine as to what comes next post-Nine Inch Nails for Mr. Reznor. twitter.com
Jawbreaker to Reissue Unfun
Jawbreaker will reissue their 1990 debut album, Unfun, through Blackball Records on March 30th. The record has been remastered and will include three songs from the Whack and Blite EP. aversion.com
The Bird and The Bee Tribute to Hall & Oates
The Bird and The Bee will release a Hall & Oates tribute album, Guiltless Pleasures Volume 1: A Tribute to Daryl Hall and John Oates, on March 23rd through Blue Note Records. consequenceofsound.net
Under Great White Northern Lights Box Set
As reported, The White Stripes are gearing up to release a documentary film, Under Great White Northern Lights, on March 16th. The film "documents their [2007 Canadian] journey, culminating with their 10th Anniversary show in Nova Scotia." A box set will include a DVD of the film, a double LP/CD, a 7-inch and a book of photography. Watch the trailer on YouTube. whitestripes.com
Arctic Monkeys Plot US Spring Tour
Arctic Monkeys have announced a handful of US tour dates to kick off this April. The San Francisco indie collective Sleepy Sun will support on all dates. arcticmonkeys.com
MGMT Returns With Congratulations
Congratulations, the hotly anticipated new album from MGMT, will be released in the US on April 13th. The band has also been confirmed to appear at the 2010 Coachella and Bamboozle festivals. spin.com
Melissa Auf Der Maur Is Out Of Our Minds
As previously reported, Melissa Auf der Maur is set to release her new album, Out Of Our Minds, as a package of sorts, with a short film, comic book, live performances, gallery presentations and several viral components all being part of the release. Look for it on March 23rd. xmadmx.com
Little Brother Ready LeftBack
Little Brother will return with a fourth album, LeftBack, on April 20th via Hall of Justus. The North Carolina duo released GetBack in 2007. myspace.com
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Auxiliary Transmission
- New Bright Eyes "Happy Accident" on Pitchfork
- OK Go Announces New Label, Paracadute
- Free NPR Music At SXSW Sampler
- The Secret Machines "Like I Can" on Spinner
- A walk through OK Go's new music video death machine
- A Tribute To Sparklehorse's Mark Linkous
- Sparklehorse's Mark Linkous Takes Own Life
- Gorillaz "Stylo" on YouTube HD
- Online Music Service Spotify Prepares For U.S. Launch
- Minus the Bear "My Time" on Spinner
- Anthony Ausgang's MGMT album art
- Man or Astro-man? Reboots for 21st Century
- Mute Math Interview/Burden (Live from The Armistice Tour Japan)
- Video of The Roots Performing "Still D.R.E." with Scott Storch
- Dillinger Escape Plan Declare War On Television With Box Set
- Strokes Start Recording in New York Studio
- Autechre Oversteps Available Digitally Now
- Deftones "Rocket Skates" Full Stream on YouTube
- Gorillaz Bassist Murdoc Previews 'Plastic Beach' During Pirate Broadcast
- J. Tillman: Fleet Foxes' Drummer Takes A Solo
- Boing Boing Interview with David Byrne
- OK Go Struggle With Label's Rules Banning Embedded Video
- Spike Jonze Recruits Flea, Nick Zinner and Aska Matsumiya for New Song
- Jack Johnson Using Solar Energy to Record New Album
- Third Man Pop-Up Shop Coming to SXSW, Dead Weather LP2 in April
- Peter Gabriel Covers Bon Iver
- Dr. Dog Has No 'Shame' About New Album
- Jimi Hendrix "Valleys of Neptune" Premiere
- Trent Reznor and Peter Murphy cover Iggy Pop, The Normal, NIN
- Cold War Kids Debut New Songs in Chicago
