The band whose drummer Jess shares a brotherly genetic code with chaos incarnate Bam Margera is bringing new pain via the Camp Kill Yourself musical moniker CKY. Announced by Roadrunner Records, Carver City is the new album expecting release on May 19th, 2009. The fourth album in the CKY catalog, a band whose name is [...]
Update: You can now add Kings of Leon to the list (headliner #4). Looks like Peter Bjorn & John are a lock as well… Surprise, surprise! The Chicago Tribune‘s Greg Kot is at it again. After providing an early look at Pitchfork’s 2009 lineup earlier this morning, Mr. Kot has moved on to his next [...]
Consequence of Sound is proud to announce our third and final South by Southwest 2009 event. This year, CoS has teamed up with UnScene, Pabst Brewing Company, and Chicago based bands Blueblood and Catfish Haven for the second annual Brodown Hoedown. If you remember, last year, the Brodown Hoedown proved to be one of the [...]
We can confidently say that our weekly Friday Mixtape has been and will continue be a great way to cap off your work week. But for no other reason than the fact that a slew of remixes filled our inbox over the last seven days, this week’s edition is particularly awesome, especially if you’re into [...]
A new days, a new slew of festival news. Let’s round up all the important info in today’s edition of CoS’ Festivals in Brief: Popped! Music Festival: I think it’s safe to say we enjoyed last year’s Popped! Music Festival. So needless to say, we were a bit bummed out to recently learn that plans [...]
At one point or another, everyone likes to let lose a little…and shout out! And thanks to the impending release of the Shout Out Out Out Out‘s new studio album, Reintegration Time (April 28th via Normals Welcome) they’ll be plenty of opportunities to do just that, and whatever else tickles your fancy once the Canadian [...]
On Friday, March 20, 2009, Consequence of Sound will host its first annual South by Southwest showcase. Entitled simply as Listen!, this year’s event is designed to highlight six of music’s most talented up-and-comers in one night, under one roof. In the days leading up to the event, we’ll be taking a closer look at [...]
Yeah Yeah Yeah, it’s Saturday! Yeah Yeah Yeah the Yeah Yeah Yeahs are gearing up for the release of their new studio album, It’s Blitz! Yeah Yeah Yeah, ahead of the March 10th digital release date, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs are currently streaming It’s Blitz! on their MySpace. Had enough? Yeah? Yeah. Ok, I’ll stop… [...]
In reality, U2‘s appearance at Fordham University early Friday Morning was nothing more than the band’s latest marketing ploy. In a week that featured a stint on Letterman, rooftop gigs, interviews, and even the christening of U2 Way – New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg temporarily renamed part of West 53rd Street in Midtown Manhattan [...]
Lady Sovereign sure is making up for her 18 month absence from the music world. Fresh off news of her brand new studio album, Jigsaw (April 7th via EMI), the acclaimed British hip-hopper has announced plans for a month-long North American tour. Following her upcoming appearance at South by Southwest, Lady Sovereign will kick off [...]