Massive Attack Plots New North American Trek
Massive Attack has announced new North American tour dates in support of Heligoland throughout October and November. Thievery Corporation will support on most dates. massiveattack.com
Owen Pallett Reveals A Swedish Love Story
Owen Pallett will release a new EP, A Swedish Love Story, on September 28th through Domino. The "mini-masterpiece" is inspired by one of Pallett's favorite films, En Karlekshistoria. dominorecordco.us
The Walkmen Expand North American Tour
The Walkmen have expanded their North American tour, which now runs September 8th through October 23rd. After that, they'll hit Europe with The Black Keys. Lisbon drops on September 14th. The band recently performed four new songs for Pitchfork's POV series. marcata.net
The Chariot Start Recording Long Live
The Chariot has begun recording their new album, to be titled Long Live, with the only producer they've ever worked with, Matt Goldman. theprp.com
History of Modern from OMD
OMD (Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark) will return with their first album in 14 years, History of Modern, on September 28th. Spin has a preview of album track "New Babies: New Toys." spin.com
Stereolab Preps Not Music, Still on Hiatus
Stereolab will release a new album, Not Music, through Drag City on November 16th. The album was recorded during the sessions for 2008's Chemical Chords. The band, however, is still on hiatus. dragcity.com
Arcade Fire Reveals North American Tour
Arcade Fire has unveiled their complete North American tour schedule around their new album, The Suburbs. They play a string of shows in September and October before heading to Europe. arcadefire.com
Brad Returns with Best Friends?
With Pearl Jam on a little break, Stone Gossard revived his side project Brad. The trio recently released Best Friends? through Monkey Wrench. The group stopped by KEXP for an in-studio performance to mark the occasion. In related news, drummer Jack Irons (Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers) just released his new solo album, No Heads Are Better Than One, which features a performance from Alain Johannes (Them Crooked Vultures). spinner.com
Elvis Costello Reveals National Ransom
Elvis Costello will release a new full-length, National Ransom, on November 2nd. Costello collaborated with producer T-Bone Burnett on the album. nme.com
Conor Oberst Plots Quick California Run
Conor Oberst has a four-date jaunt in California, beginning in late September. The Felice Brothers will open and serve as Oberst' backing band. The Brothers will then join Adam Haworth Stephens on tour into October and November. consequenceofsound.net
Azure Ray Offers Drawing Down The Moon Preview
As reported, Azure Ray will release Drawing Down The Moon on September 14th. The duo has posted a preview on the album on Vimeo. You can download "Don't Leave My Mind" on Saddle Creek. absolutepunk.net
Klaxons to Follow Surfing The Void with EP
Klaxons released their sophomore effort, Surfing The Void, yesterday (UK). The band has just announced a "folky" and "complicated" EP will follow said album. Listen to "Twin Flames" from Void on SoundCloud. nme.com
Senior from Royksopp in September
Royksopp will release a new instrumental album, Senior, on September 13th (UK). The album is an "introverted, dwelling and sometimes graceful counterpart" to last year's Junior. Listen to "The Drug" on SoundCloud. royksopp.com
Franz Nicolay Readies Luck and Courage
Franz Nicolay (The Hold Steady) will release his second solo album, Luck and Courage, on October 5th through Team Science Records. Preview and download "This Is Not A Pipe" in Music. pastemagazine.com
Aimee Mann Previews Forgotten Arm Musical
Aimee Mann will head out on a fall trek to preview songs from her new musical, based on 2005's The Forgotten Arm. Said album "follows the story of John, a Vietnam vet and boxer struggling with addiction, and Caroline, a young woman trying to escape the dead end world she lives in, as they meet, fall in love and road trip across America." aimeemann.com
Small Craft On A Milk Sea from Brian Eno
As previously reported, Brian Eno partnered with Warp Records to issue his new album. Said album, Small Craft On A Milk Sea, will be released November 5th. Check out the packaging details on Eno's website. brian-eno.net
Carl Barat Announces Solo Album, Tour
Carl Barat will release his debut, self-titled solo album on October 4th (UK). The ex-Libertine will set off on his first solo tour that month, too. spinner.com
Mute Math Preps Armistice Live
Mute Math will release the CD/DVD Armistice Live on September 21st. The set includes a 90-minute concert from the Tabernacle in Atlanta, a "making of" documentary for Armistice, music videos and video logs. mutemath.com
Belle and Sebastian Write About Love
Belle and Sebastian will release their eighth full-length, Write About Love, on October 12th through Rough Trade Records. Check out a teaser and the album artwork on Rough Trade's blog. roughtraderecords.com
Mount Eerie to Release Song Islands Vol. 2
Mount Eerie will release a new rarities and singles compilation, Song Islands Vol. 2, on October 19th via P.W. Elverum & Sun. Most of the 31 included tracks "have only been released into ultra-obscurity on limited 7" singles and forgotten compilations." The set follows 2002's Song Islands from the Microphones. The compilation is now available digitally on eMusic (and Amazon tomorrow). pitchfork.com
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- Rick Astley - Lights Out
- Wintersleep - Summer Session Number 10
- Telegraph Interviews Robert Plant
- Cave In - Centered
- The Protomen set to extend tour into the fall
- Tim Kasher - Cold Love
- Fever Ray Creepifies Already Creepy Peter Gabriel Track
- Weezer - Memories
- Conan O'Brien and Jack White Team Up for New Spoken Word 7"
- Pitchfork Interviews Avey Tare
- Carlos D had his foot out the door in 2007
- Soundgarden - Black Rain
- Free Download of "I Walked" from Sufjan Stevens
- Bad Books Stream "You Wouldn't Have To Ask" on Facebook
- Broken Social Scene All To All Remixes
- Spin Previews Brandon Flowers Solo Album
- World Premiere of "The Catalyst" from Linkin Park
- Julian Casablancas Proposes New Mets Theme Song
- Die Antwoord to Perform With Aphex Twin at London Electronic Dance Fest
- New My Morning Jacket song "Circuital"
- Spike Jonze's New Soundtrack
- Watch: Queens of Stone Age Make US Return
- Queens of the Stone Age Return at L.A. Benefit
- Q&A with Guitarist Greg Edwards on Spinner
- Band of Horses Interview on Spinner
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- Autolux Eager to Start Work on Next Album
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