Archive for July, 2009

Update: Thom Yorke debuts new song at Latitude Festival

By on July 19th, 2009

Earlier today, Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke took to Southwold, England’s Latitude Festival for his first solo performance since the release of The Eraser in 2006. Needless to say, it was already a special occasion before the English musician totally upped the ante by debuting a brand new song.

M83′s Anthony Gonzalez, indie hero, gets rowdy in Ohio (7/18)

By on July 19th, 2009

If indie-rock bad ass has a name, it must be Anthony Gonzalez.

Album Review: Two Tongues – Two Tongues

By on July 19th, 2009

★★★½☆

The world of emo music breeds strong allegiances. You might listen to a lot of bands, but one name and one name only is tattooed on your heart: you’re a Saves the Day fan or a Dashboard die-hard or a Brand New fanboy first and foremost. Consequently, it was with some trepidation that this committed Saves the Day disciple first pressed play on Two Tongues’ self-titled debut after months of careful avoidance.

White Denim Fits into Downtown Records with October release

By on July 19th, 2009

Downtown Records celebrates the signing of White Denim by bringing its sophomore release, Fits, to the states on October 20th. The Austin power trio comprised of Josh Block, James Petralli, and Steve Terbecki originally released the 12-track effort on their European label Full Time Hobby last month and while they had always planned to bring [...]

List ‘Em Carefully: The Top 10 Subaquatic Tunes

By on July 19th, 2009

It’s summer. It’s hot (sort of). Everyone’s looking to keep cool. While you’re icing down, here are some tunes to help.

CoS Giveaway: HARD Summer Festival (One Day Left!)

By on July 18th, 2009

Underworld, Chromeo, Crookers, Crystal Castles, A-Trak, Tiga and a slew of other of the best electro artists around all under the same roof on the same day? It could only be one thing: This year’s HARD Summer! Now, normally you’d need tickets for such an event, but because we strive day in and day out [...]

Ten years later, Guster is “Lost and Gone Forever,” announces tour to celebrate

By on July 18th, 2009

One thing you cannot fault Guster for is giving the fans what they want. The Boston outfit’s live shows are full of charm, lax taping policies, humor as well as great tunes which cause anyone to become an instant fan. From its live shows to its music, Guster has accumulated many diehard fans that have [...]

Dusting ‘Em Off: King Biscuit Time – No Style [EP]

By on July 18th, 2009

No Style comes off as what happens when you let your inner-whatever loose in the home studio to create a work of purely instinctual art, regardless of professional opinion.

On Sale Today: July 18, 2009

By on July 18th, 2009

The following tickets are on sale beginning today, July 18, 2009…

Watch: “Weird Al” uses the Internet to summon the ghost of the Lizard King, readies EP

By on July 17th, 2009

The immortal godfather of comedy music, “Weird Al” Yankovic, has returned again. A half-year following the release of his previous stand-alone single, “Whatever You Like” (a parody of T.I.’s song of the same name) Yankovic returns with a new single, and this one’s packing a video. “Craigslist” riffs on the eccentricities of the popular online [...]