The Silent Uproar staff is heading to Seattle, WA today for PAX Prime 2010. In case you didn't know, we have a record label. We're accompanying Metroid Metal to PAX to sell merch and hang out with the band. Daily music news will resume on Monday, September 6th, 2010.

Singing Ax from J. Tillman

Posted in News by heyrevolver on Aug 4, 2010

J. Tillman (Fleet Foxes drummer) will release his seventh solo album, Singing Ax, on September 14th through Western Vinyl. The full-length is the product of a three-day recording session with producer Steve Albini back in February. Listen to "Three Sisters" on SoundCloud. twentyfourbit.com

Idlewild November US Dates, Hiatus

Posted in News by heyrevolver on Aug 4, 2010

Idlewild will pop over to The States in November in continued support of 2009's Post Electric Blues. However, this may be your last chance to catch the band live, as they're probably going on hiatus soon. nme.com

John Frusciante Joins, Quits Swahili Blonde

Posted in News by heyrevolver on Aug 3, 2010

John Frusciante was apparently, at one time a member of experimental punk-funk outfit Swahili Blonde. He played on every track of the band's new album, Man Meat, which is officially released as of today. Unfortunately, he's since quit the band and doing who knows what. Download "Elixor Fixor" over at The Fader and "La Mampatee" at RCRD LBL. myspace.com

Blue Water White Death Readies Debut

Posted in News by heyrevolver on Aug 3, 2010

Jonathan Meiburg of Shearwater and Jamie Stewart of Xiu Xiu have teamed up under the new moniker of Blue Water White Death. Their self-titled debut will be released on October 12th through Graveface Records. tinymixtapes.com

Sleep Forever from Crocodiles

Posted in News by heyrevolver on Aug 3, 2010

San Diego's Crocodiles will release their sophomore effort, Sleep Forever, through Fat Possum on September 14th. The band will play a handful of US shows in August and September, supporting the album. myspace.com

Brian Eno Teams Up with Warp Records

Posted in News by heyrevolver on Aug 3, 2010

Legendary composer and producer Brian Eno will release a new album through Warp Records later this year. According to Exclaim, the project is a collaboration with guitarist Leo Abrahams and electronic composer/producer Jon Hopkins. Sign up for more details at Eno's website. brian-eno.net

Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Reunion Plans

Posted in News by heyrevolver on Aug 3, 2010

According to Rolling Stone, Al Jardine thinks The Beach Boys will perform "at least one [reunion] show" for the group's 50th anniversary next year. Jardine reported Brian Wilson will indeed be a part of the festivities, but Wilson's manager is "unfamiliar with reunion plans." We shall see who's right. rollingstone.com

Swans Revivified, Album and Tour Coming

Posted in News by heyrevolver on Aug 2, 2010

Michael Gira has decided to "[revivify] the idea of" Swans in order to move in a "new direction" musically. The new group is a mishmash of original, former and new members, but "is not a reunion." A new album, My Father Will Guide Me Up A Rope To The Sky, is expected September 27th on Young God. Stream "Eden Prison" and find US tour dates on Stereogum. younggodrecords.com

We Live On Cliffs from Adam Haworth Stephens

Posted in News by heyrevolver on Aug 2, 2010

Adam Haworth Stephens, better known as one half of Two Gallants, will release his solo debut, We Live On Cliffs, through Saddle Creek on September 28th. In the meantime, stream or download "The Cities That You've Burned" and view show dates on his website. adamhstephens.com

Brandon Flowers Flamingo Preview Shows

Posted in News by heyrevolver on Aug 2, 2010

Brandon Flowers (The Killers) has announced a handful of warm-up shows around the US this month. Flowers' solo debut, Flamingo, is due out September 14th. He recently talked to Electronic Musician about the new album. spin.com

Of Montreal Plots Tour for False Priest

Posted in News by heyrevolver on Aug 2, 2010

As hinted at earlier this year, Of Montreal will release a new album, False Priest, on September 14th via Polyvinyl Records. The band will hit the road on September 13th and won't stop until late in the year. Janelle Monae will support on various legs of the North American trek. consequenceofsound.net

Wintersleep to Join The Hold Steady on the Road

Posted in News by heyrevolver on Aug 2, 2010

Wintersleep will join The Hold Steady for a three-week stint, beginning September 20th in Richmond, VA. The band is out supporting its latest album, New Inheritors. Stream five album tracks on the band's website. wintersleep.com

Ted Leo Plots Fall Tour

Posted in News by heyrevolver on Jul 30, 2010

Ted Leo & The Pharmacists never ever stop. The quartet will hit the road in September and October to make sure everyone in the United States and Canada has heard The Brutalist Bricks. matadorrecords.com

Chilly Gonzales Readies Ivory Tower

Posted in News by heyrevolver on Jul 30, 2010

Musical renaissance man Chilly Gonzales will release Ivory Tower on September 14th via Arts & Crafts. The album was produced by Boys Noize and accompanies a film of the same name "starring Tiga, Peaches and Gonzo himself." Watch the video for "Never Stop" on Vimeo. arts-crafts.ca

Beth Orton Joins Anti- Records

Posted in News by heyrevolver on Jul 30, 2010

British singer-songwriter Beth Orton has parted ways with longtime label Astralwerks and signed on with Anti- Records. Orton is currently at work on her fifth full-length. antilabelblog.com

Nightmare from Avenged Sevenfold

Posted in News by heyrevolver on Jul 30, 2010

Avenged Sevenfold released their new album, Nightmare, this week. The band has scheduled an extensive North American tour in support of the record, kicking off tomorrow in Syracuse, NY and running through September. Watch the title track's video on YouTube. avengedsevenfold.com

Budos Band III Imminent

Posted in News by heyrevolver on Jul 30, 2010

New York's Budos Band will release their third album, Budos Band III, on August 10th. They're taking their afrobeat show on the road in August. myspace.com

Torche Hits the Road for Singles

Posted in News by heyrevolver on Jul 29, 2010

Torche, who will release Songs for Singles on September 21st, kicked off some shows in support of the new album last night in Nashville, TN. The trek continues into mid-August and includes dates with Baroness and Boris. myspace.com

Seefeel Returns with Faults Single

Posted in News by heyrevolver on Jul 29, 2010

Seefeel will return with a four-track single, Faults, on September 20th (UK) via Warp Records. Listen to the title track on SoundCloud. warp.net

Gorillaz North American Fall Tour

Posted in News by heyrevolver on Jul 29, 2010

Gorillaz has announced a North American tour throughout October and into November supporting their latest album, Plastic Beach. gorillaz.com