O'Death Reveals Deets On New LP

Broken Hymns, Limbs & Skins is out on 10/28.

Track listing to be unveiled shortly.

Catch the band this autumn at:

September 10 - Rocks Off - New York, NY
September 11 - Ad Lib Cafe - Lancaster, PA
September 12 - Olde Club - Swarthmore, PA
September 13 - A U Knights Club - Alfred, NY

Visit O'Death on MySpace.

MP3: O'Death - All The World

Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame Plus Feist Plus Ryan Adams Equals

As of today, new artifacts in the museum include:

-Colbie Caillat's guitar (used to write 'Bubbly')
-Jumpsuit worn by Feist in the '1234' video
-Guitar from My Chemical Romance's Frank Iero
-Ryan Adams' 1967 Gibson Southern Jumbo guitar
-H. Williams of Paramore's dress (worn in 'Emergency')

For further info, head here.

MP3: Feist - 1234 (Van She Mix)

Supergrass @ Webster Hall: Like Falling Masonary

Back in our college years, Jen & I saw an overly vapid performance from Supergrass at DC's beloved 9:30 Club. That evening came as a huge shock as it was my first experience with the band in a live setting and I was expecting nothing short of brilliance. It was also particularly upsetting since I was mildly obsessed with their self titled LP (released in 1999) and spun its singles regularly on my radio show. Thankfully, last night's set was a vast improvement from that disappointing soiree. Juggling tracks from their new release, Diamond Hoo Ha, with a series of older selections, Supergrass had the sold out crowd eating out of their respective palms. Particular highlights include 'Mary', 'Moving' & 'Diamond Hoo Ha Man', 'Lenny' & 'Caught By The Fuzz'. Photos & MP3 below.





MP3: Supergrass - Prophet 15

The Duke Spirit @ Webster Hall: Dark Is Light Enough

Riding a tidal wave of SXSW buzz, earning a mountain of critical acclaim for their new album (Neptune) and donning a Christian Siriano approved ensemble, I had high hopes for Liela Moss and the gang that comprise London's The Duke Spirit. Sadly, last night's set seemed a little forced, a tad bit flat and quite uninspiring (much to my heart's chagrin). Perhaps I caught the band on an off night or perhaps TDS's magic is truly lost on me. Regardless, visit The Duke Spirit on MySpace and judge for yourself. Setlist & MP3 below.

(Setlist) Send A Little Love Token. Lassoo. Dog Roses. My Sunken Treasure. The Step. Into The Fold. Wooden Heart. This Ship. Red Weather. Love Is An Unfamiliar Name.

MP3: The Duke Spirit - My Sunken Treasure

Ryan Adams Fires Back At Courtney Love

The cat fight continues with today's message: *I've realized and accepted that if people decide to dislike me, they're going to find reasons to justify disliking me. There's nothing I can do about that. That said, it still does pain me to be accused of fictional crimes against innocents or to be implicated in romantic gossip involving the possibly reality challenged however unreliable the source or outlandish the accusations. In the end, however, I know that I have never done or even meant anyone any harm.* Read the full rant here. Download a Ryan MP3 at bottom of post.

MP3: Ryan Adams - Desire (Live)

Mystery Jets Cancel Myriad Festival Dates Due To Illness

The following gigs are nixed:

31 July – Plague De Rock
1 Aug – Stanton Calling
2 Aug – Y Not Derbyshire
3 Aug – Kendall Calling
7 Aug – Haldern
8 Aug – Ripcurl

Visit Mystery Jets on MySpace.

MP3: Mystery Jets - Hideaway (Switch Mix)

Conor Oberst Defends Britney Spears

He tells Blender: *We played The Tonight Show last fall and went across the street to this Mexican restaurant. The place was swarming with cameras. Britney Spears was eating in the other side of the restaurant. The way people treated her was the saddest, most disgusting thing I’ve ever seen. It was like the circus. I couldn’t shake it for a couple of days.*

Catch Conor at an upcoming in-store.

MP3: Conor Oberst - Danny Callahan

Sons & Daughters Record Daytrotter Session

Their recent appearance featured:

Iodine
Chains
Dance Me In

Download each & every track here.

Visit S&D on MySpace.

MP3: Sons & Daughters - Live On WOXY

The Avalanches Hint At Long Awaited LP2

It's been a little over eight years since their brilliant debut album (Since I Left You) saw the light of day. In today's MySpace update, the Aussie electro act exclaims that their sophomore effort is just around the corner and that they are working out the 'finishing touches' in anticipation for an autumn release!

Follow the band's progress here.

MP3: The Avalanches - Since...

Our Slutty Weekend Picks, 7/31

Thursday, 7/31:
-Drink Up Buttercup @ Public Assembly
-O'Death @ Pier 54

Friday, 8/1:
-The War On Drugs @ U Hall
-Aimee Mann @ M Hall
-Wolf Parade @ T5

Saturday, 8/2:
-The Shackeltons @ The Castle In Hell
-Trachtenburg Family @ The Yard
-Fiasco @ Bodega

Sunday, 8/3:
-Black Lips & Deerhunter @ M Pool
-Jamie Lidell @ C Park

MP3: Aimee Mann - What...

Drink Up Buttercup Posts Studio Update

See how they've been progressing at wrapping up their debut LP in the clip below.


MP3: Drink Up Buttercup - Mr. Pie Eyes

Free Blood Announces Debut LP

The wait is finally over!

The Singles is out on November 4th.

Track listing is as follows:

1. Never Hear Surf Music Again
2. Quick & Painful
3. Grumpy
4. The Royal Family
5. Parangatang
6. Weekend Condition
7. Never Hear Surf Music Again (Barfly Mix)
8. Weekend Condition (Scotty Coats Mix)
9. The Royal Family (Brothers Mix)
10. Grumpy (Greg Wilson Mix)
11. Parangatang (Tim Love Lee Mix)

Visit Free Blood on MySpace.

MP3: Free Blood - The Royal Family

CONTEST: Jaguar Love In Brooklyn

August 19th @ Southpaw. Wanna go?

E-mail us for a chance to snag a pair of tix!

Victors will be chosen randomly on Saturday (8/2) @ 5pm.

Visit Jaguar Love on MySpace.

MP3: Jaguar Love - Bats...

Mogwai Reveals Support Acts For Fall Tour

And they are...

Errors
Fuck Buttons
The Twilight Sad

Visit Mogwai on MySpace.

Learn all about their new LP, The Hawk..., here.

MP3: Mogwai - The Sun Smells Too Loud

The Antlers Share Track Listing For New LP

Hospice is out this fall. It'll include:

1. Prologue
2. Kettering
3. Sylvia
4. Atrophy
5. Bear
6. Thirteen
7. Two
8. Shiva
9. Wake
10. Epilogue

Visit The Antlers on MySpace.

Read my Q&A with The Antlers here.

MP3: The Antlers - Keys

Sam Sparro Announces North American Gigs

Following this week's cancellations, new dates are:

Mon 9/8 - El Rey, Los Angeles CA
Tue 9/9 - Independent, San Fran CA
Wed 9/10 - Neumos, Seattle WA
Fri 9/12 - The Mod Club, Toronto ON
Sat 9/13 - Subterranean, Chicago IL
Sun 9/14 - Paradise, Boston MA
Tue 9/16 - LPR, New York NY
Wed 9/17 - Music Hall, Brooklyn NY

MP3: Sam Sparro - Black & Gold (RC Mix)

Marianne Faithfull Duets With Antony On New LP

The pair will collaborate on 'Ooh Baby Baby'.

The track was originally recorded by Smokey Robinson.

Learn more about the album here.

MP3: Marianne Faithfull - Song For Nico

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #748

Peaches - Fuck The Pain Away (Tits & Clits Mix)

Just when you thought this tune couldn't get any naughtier...

Visit Tits & Clits on MySpace.

MP3: Peaches - Fuck... (Tits & Clits Mix)

The Rosebuds Announce New Album

Life Like is out on October 7th.

The set will feature guest appearances by members of...

Bon Iver, Portastatic & Ashley Stove!

Learn all about the duo's recent remix LP here.

Visit The Rosebuds on MySpace.

MP3: The Rosebuds - Live On KEXP

Ben Kweller Readies Tour Only EP

The set's titled How Ya Lookin' Southbound? Come In.

It will feature 'outtakes, demos & random crazy eyes'.

View BK's upcoming tour dates here.

Visit Ben Kweller on MySpace.

MP3: Ben Kweller - Lollipop

Morrissey Completes First Ever Israeli Gig

Enjoy last night's Heatwave Festival performance of 'Ask' below. MP3 at bottom.


MP3: The Smiths - Panic

The Killers Unleash New Tune In NYC

Enjoy 'Spaceman' below. Enjoy Tastes Like Caramel's review of the gig here.


MP3: The Killers - Mr. Brightside

Primal Scream To Headline NME UK Tour

All dates are as follows:

NOVEMBER
16th - BELFAST, St George's Market
17th - DUBLIN, Olympia
20th - OXFORD, Academy
21st - CARDIFF, University
23rd - BRISTOL, Academy
24th - SOUTHAMPTON, Guildhall
25th - READING, Hexagon
27th - NOTTINGHAM, Rock City
28th - LONDON, Hammersmith Apollo
30th - NORWICH, UEA

DECEMBER
1st - SHEFFIELD, Academy
2nd - BRIGHTON, Dome
4th - BIRMINGHAM, Academy
5th - CAMBRIDGE, Corn Exchange
8th - LEEDS, Academy
9th - NEWCASTLE, Academy
11th - MANCHESTER, Apollo
13th - GLASGOW, SECC

Visit Primal Scream on MySpace.

MP3: Primal Scream - It Happens

The Streets Debut New Video

Enjoy 'The Escapist' below. View all upcoming UK tour dates here. MP3 at bottom.


MP3: The Streets - Dry Your Eyes

MGMT Releases 'Making Of' New Video

Enjoy the secrets behind 'Electric Feel' below. View upcoming gigs with Beck here.


MP3: MGMT - Destrokk

Headlights Announce Euro Trek

All dates are as follows:

Oct 8 2008: Ha! Gent
Oct 9 2008: Popkomm Berlin
Oct 10 2008: Nato Leipzig
Oct 11 2008: Orangehouse Munchen
Oct 12 2008: PGS Milanese
Oct 13 2008: Szene Wien
Oct 14 2008: Schocken Stuttgart
Oct 15 2008: Dqliq Luxemburg
Oct 16 2008: Bad Bonn Dudingen
Oct 17 2008: Amp Munster
Oct 18 2008: Glocksee Hannover
Oct 20 2008: Hafenklang Hamburg
Oct 21 2008: Paradiso Amsterdam
Oct 22 2008: The Adelphi Hull
Oct 23 2008: New Slang Kingston
Oct 24 2008: Le Pub Newport
Oct 25 2008: Cavern Club Exeter
Oct 26 2008: Auntie Annies Belfast
Oct 27 2008: Whelans Dublin
Oct 28 2008: The Faversham Leeds
Oct 29 2008: Windmill London
Oct 30 2008: Nouveau Casino Paris
Oct 31 2008: Waldsee Freiburg

Visit Headlights on MySpace.

MP3: Headlights - Live On WOXY

School Of Seven Bells Shares Info On Debut LP

The set is due out on October 28th.

It'll be titled Alpinisms.

The trio will be touring all autumn with M83.

Visit SOSB at their official site.

MP3: School Of Seven Bells - Chain

Animal Collective Discloses Euro Odyssey

Be sure to catch the band this October at:

12th - Warsaw, Poland @ Fabryka Trzciny
13th - Krakow, Poland @ Jazz Club Hipnoza
14th - Prague, Czech Republic @ Archa Theatre
15th - Vienna, Austria @ Arena
16th - Ljubuljana, Slovenia @ Menza Pri Koritu
19th - Belgrade, Serbia @ Dom Omladine
21st - Thessaloniki, Greece @ Principle Theatre
22nd - Athens, Greece @ Gagarin 205
23rd - Tel Aviv, Israel @ Zappa
24th - Istanbul, Turkey @ Babylon

Visit AC on MySpace.

MP3: Animal Collective - Fireworks (Live)

Prefix Mag Goes Behind The Scenes Of Mew's New LP

Hear what the band has in store for their junior effort in the short clip below.


MP3: Mew - Fox Cub

Lykke Li Interviewed By XLR8R

In the piece she discusses:

-Self Production
-A Musical Family
-An Endless Array Of Q&A Sessions

Read the full article here.

MP3: Lykke Li - Dance...

She & Him Cover Willie Dixon In NYC

Enjoy Saturday night's rendition of 'Bring It On Home' below. MP3 at bottom.


MP3: She & Him - Take It Back

Who The Hell Is *Dan Mangan*?

Hails From: Vancouver, Canada

For Fans Of: W. Guthrie, J. Buckley, S. Stevens

File Under: Indie-folk

Visit Dan Mangan on MySpace.

He plays NYC tonight (Living Room).

He'll be visiting Brooklyn tomorrow (Union Hall).

MP3: Dan Mangan - Unnatural Progression

M83 Unveils New Video

Enjoy 'Kim & Jessie' below. View all upcoming North American M83 gigs here.


MP3: M83 - We Own The Sky (Maps Mix)

Duffy Supports Illegal Downloading

Here's what she had to say in a recent Q&A: *Some people think it creates illegal access, but I think the big wheel is round, y'know? I think it's got more positives because it basically gives people access, what's the harm in that? Somebody asked me the other day what I thought of illegal downloading, and I thought, 'You know what? I don't care', because I think the majority doing it are kids and as they get old and get more income they'll probably buy records. So it's just making music a part of everyone's lives.*

Read the full piece here.

MP3: Duffy - Warwick Avenue

The Automatic Debuts New Video

Enjoy 'Steve McQueen' below. Download a selection from the band at bottom.


MP3: The Automatic - Monster (Karl G Mix)

Yelle Sets US Trek

Catch the French electro princess at:

10/7: House Of Blues (Dallas, TX)
10/9: The Venue (Austin, TX)
10/10: Polish American Club (Miami, FL)
10/11: The Social (Orlando, FL)
10/13: 930 Club (Washington, DC)
10/14: Webster Hall (New York, NY)
10/15: The Roxy (Boston, MA)
10/20: Magic Stick (Detroit, MI)
10/21: Congress Theatre (Chicago, IL)
10/22: Turner Hall (Milwaukee, WI)
10/24: Ogden Theatre (Denver, CO)
10/25: Urban Lounge (Salt Lake City, UT)
10/27: Neumos (Seattle, WA)
10/29: Berbati's (Portland, OR)
10/31: Mezzanine (San Francisco, CA)
11/1: Henry Fonda Theatre (Los Angeles, CA)
11/2: Beauty Bar (San Diego, CA)

Visit Yelle on MySpace.

She recently released a live EP.

MP3: Yelle - Je Veux Te Voir

Friendly Fires @ Mercury Lounge: Something Must Break

Friendly Fires are young. Friendly Fires are British. Friendly Fires have spent the better part of the last few years perfecting their unique & jangly dance pop via repeated listens to !!!, New Order & LCD Soundsystem. Last night's show served as a teaser of what's to come (the band's self titled debut LP is out internationally on September 1st) and it was magnificent. Electrifying frontman Ed Macfarlane hops around the stage like a bizarrely magical hybrid of Ian Curtis (Joy Division), Luke Jenner (The Rapture) & Dave Gahan (Depeche Mode). Meanwhile, each & every FF track is concise, charming & absolutely addictive. To say that we're eagerly awaiting their NYC return would be a massive understatement. Visit Friendly Fires on MySpace. Photos, setlist & MP3 below.

(Setlist) Hospital. Your Love. White Diamonds. Jump. On Board. Strobe. Paris. Ex-Lover.

MP3: Friendly Fires - Jump In The Pool

Ryan Adams Reveals Fall Tour Dates

All eight gigs are listed below:

September 25 - Schenectady, NY - Proctor's Theater
September 26 - Syracuse, NY - Landmark Theater
September 27 - Rochester, NY - Auditorium Theater
September 29 - Columbus, OH - Palace Theater
September 30 - Cleveland, OH - Palace Theater
October 2 - Indianapolis, IN - Murat Theatre
October 3 - St. Louis, MO - Fox Theater
October 5 - Madison, WI - Overture Hall

Ticket info can be found here.

MP3: Ryan Adams - Oh My... (Live)

Grizzly Bear Frontman Chats Radiohead Tour With Vindy

Here's what Ed Droste had to say in this week's interview: *It's always been kind of a joke with our band like 'Yeah, we're going to go on tour with Radiohead someday'. And everyone would laugh, like that's the most unrealistic thing ever. And then they released In Rainbows and our booking agent submitted us for it. We didn't hear anything for a long time. Then the next thing we heard they chose us. I guess they don't even take submissions and they pick whomever they want. I still can't believe it. Like I have a weird fear and there's going to be a last minute cancellation. It's surreal.*

Read the full piece here.

Ed recently shared his summer playlist.

MP3: Grizzly Bear - Live On KEXP

Karen O's Designer Chats With Pedestrian TV

Enjoy the full Q&A with Christian Joy here.

Photo courtesy of BBC.

Visit Yeah Yeah Yeahs on MySpace.

MP3: Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Art Star

The Walkmen Pre-Release New Album For Charity

The band exclaims: *All donations go to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in honor of Luca Vasallo, a friend to the band and a current patient who is seven months old and doing a great job fighting a very difficult disease. This is a very good organization that certainly deserves the attention.* Purchase You & Me for $5 at Amie Street. Read my review of the LP here. MP3 at bottom.

MP3: The Walkmen - In The New Year

The Presets Unleash New Video

Enjoy 'Talk Like That' below. Read my review of The Presets @ Bowery here.


MP3: The Presets - Talk Like That

Jukebox The Ghost Shares New Demo

It's titled 'Mistletoe'.

Enjoy the ditty at the band's MySpace page.

View upcoming tour dates here.

MP3: Jukebox The Ghost - Live On WOXY

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #747

The Futureheads - Radio Heart (Dolby Anol Mix)

Watch their video for 'Walking Backwards' here.

Visit The Futureheads on MySpace.

MP3: The Futureheads - Radio Heart (DA Mix)

EW Selects '25 New Classic One Hit Wonders'

The Top 5 is as follows:

The Divinyls - I Touch Myself
Dexy's Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen
Sir Mix A Lot - Baby Got Back
Eamon - Fuck It
Des'ree - You Gotta Be

View the full list here.

MP3: Des'ree - Kissing You

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #746

Florence & The Machine - Hospital Beds

The official flip side to 'Kiss With A Fist'.

Learn more about F&TM on MySpace.

Watch Florence's latest video here.

MP3: Florence & The Machine - Hospital Beds

WRNR Shares No Age's Baltimore Set

Enjoy the band's recent take on 'Teen Creeps' in the clip below. MP3 at bottom.


MP3: No Age - Eraser

Broken Social Scene Plots Fall Tour

Be sure to catch the Canadian collective at:

10/8/08 Grand Rapids, MI @ Calvin College
10/11/08 Madison, WI @ U Of Wisconsin
10/13/08 Minneapolis, MN @ First Ave
10/14/08 Omaha, NE @ Slowdown
10/16/08 Kansas City, KS @ The Beaumont
10/17/08 Columbia, OH @ The Blue Note
10/18/08 St. Louis, MO @ The Gargoyle
10/19/08 Urbana, IL @ U Of Illinois
10/21/08 Richmond, VA @ Toad's Place
10/22/08 Falls Church, VA @ State Theatre
10/24/08 Brooklyn, NY @ Masonic Temple
10/25/08 Brunswick, ME @ Bowdoin College
10/26/08 Boston, MA @ Wilbur Theatre

View my BSS photos from Siren Fest '08 here.

MP3: BSS - Anthems...

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #745

Death Cab For Cutie - Bad Reputation

A magnificent Freedy Johnston cover (circa 2004).

Read my review of Ben Gibbard @ Hiro Ballroom here.

MP3: DCFC - Bad Reputation

Conor Oberst Reveals Intimate US In-Store Gigs

Be sure to arrive mega early at:

7/30/08 Seattle, Easy Street Records @ 6 PM
8/2/08 San Fran, Amoeba Records @ 3 PM
8/4/08 Los Angeles, Amoeba Records @ 6 PM
8/8/08 Nashville, Grimey’s @ 6 PM
08/12/08 New York, Other Music @ 1 PM

Visit Bright Eyes on MySpace.

MP3: Conor Oberst - Danny Callahan

Heloise & The Savoir Faire Interviewed By Uncensored

Enjoy a short sound bite from the Q&A session below. Visit H&TSF on MySpace.


MP3: Heloise & The Savoir Faire - Illusions

Radiohead Bassist Chats With The Montreal Gazette

In the piece he discusses:

Fans
Arcade Fire
In Rainbows Pricing

Read the full article here.

MP3: Radiohead - Karma Police

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #744

Native Korean Rock - Sunset Sun

The band made their official debut last week in Brooklyn.

Visit NKR on MySpace.

Enjoy another demo ('Visits') here.

MP3: NKR - Sunset Sun [alt link]

The Fratellis Announce North American Trek

The trio's forthcoming tour dates are as follows:

9/1 - Cleveland, OH @ House Of Blues
9/2 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre
9/4 - Philadelphia, PA @ TOLA
9/5 - New York, NY @ Roseland Ballroom
9/6 - Toronto, ON @ Virgin Festival
9/8 - Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall
9/9 - Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
9/10 - Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
9/11 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
9/13 - Morrison, CO @ Monolith Festival
9/16 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
9/17 - San Francisco, CA @ Warfield Theatre
9/18 - San Diego, CA @ House Of Blues
9/24 - Nashville, TN @ Exit In
9/25 - New Orleans, LA @ House Of Blues
9/26 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
9/27 - Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits
9/28 - Dallas, TX @ House Of Blues
9/30 - Atlanta, GA @ The Loft
10/1 - Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle
10/2 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
10/3 - Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theatre
10/4 - Hartford, CT @ Webster Theater

Enjoy their performance on Jools Holland here.

MP3: The Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger

Does It Offend You Yeah? Visits Jimmy Kimmel

Enjoy Thursday night's take on 'Dawn Of The Dead' below. DIOYY MP3 at bottom.


MP3: DIOYY - We Are Rockstars

Brian Eno & David Byrne Team Up For New LP

Official statement is as follows: *David Byrne & Brian Eno have paired up for their first record together as co-writers since the highly influential and critically acclaimed 1981 release My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts. Due out August 18, Everything That Happens Will Happen Today is the culmination of a year’s worth of writing, recording and travel between New York & London. The album will be self released and made available as a stream and digital download for purchase exclusively through www.everythingthathappens.com.* Classic Talking Heads MP3 at bottom.

MP3: Talking Heads - Psycho Killer

Chromeo Unveils New Video

Enjoy 'Momma's Boy' below. Watch their recent performance on Kimmel here.


MP3: Chromeo - Tenderoni (Sinden Mix)

Coldplay Performs At KROQ Contest Winner's BBQ

Enjoy a snippet from last week's visit below. Read my review of Coldplay @ MSG here.


MP3: Coldplay - Trouble

MGMT @ McCarren Park: Circuits In The Sea

Euphonious. Spiffy. Underwhelming. Official TMS Rating: 6/10. Photos & an MP3 below.











MP3: MGMT - Electric Feel