http://consequenceofsound.net Think Fast, Listen Slowly Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:53:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Adding to the usual debauchery of Halloween weekend is the FEST in Gainesville, Florida. For three days (October 30 through November 1) avid music fans permeate Gator town. With over 300 bands playing in a dozen venues throughout the city, paired with impromptu and house shows, the FEST is like ... http://consequenceofsound.net/2009/11/06/pbr-and-punk-fuels-fest-8/ The following tickets are on sale beginning Saturday, November 7, 2009: Bad Religion: What: Tour dates for Las Vegas, NV When: March 26th & 27th Tixs: $22.50 Buy: Ticketmaster.com at 10:00 AM PST Jack's Mannequin: What: Tour dates for North American tour When: February - March Tixs: Price varies depending on location Buy: Ticketmaster.com at 10:00 AM EST Lady Gaga (w/ ... http://consequenceofsound.net/2009/11/06/on-sale-november-7-2009/ As it turns out, Echo & the Bunnymen won't be spending the coming weeks touring the U.S. in support of their latest studio album, The Fountain. According to an issued press release, the English rockers have decided to cancel their upcoming tour dates "due to unreasonable demands that have been ... http://consequenceofsound.net/2009/11/06/irs-forces-echo-the-bunnymen-to-cancel-us-tour/ Just as soon as one ends, here's another for you all... In the summer of 2008, iconic surfer and former Pipe Master, Rob Machado, flew to Indonesia to experience a "different kind of surf trip." As the story goes, "the journey ultimately took him way beyond his comfort zone, where he ... http://consequenceofsound.net/2009/11/06/cos-giveaway-the-drifter/ On December 14th, the one and only Pet Shop Boys will join the likes of Dylan, Diamond, Amos, and Casablancas when they release their own collection of Christmas songs. Indie Christmas '09, anyone? Included on the five track EP, titled appropriately enough Christmas, will a new version of "All Over The ... http://consequenceofsound.net/2009/11/06/pet-shop-boys-announce-christmas-ep/ If my understanding of roman numerals is correct, this week's Friday Mixtape marks out 80th edition! 80... that's a big number! So big in fact that we felt it was necessary to celebrate by piecing together one hell of a mix of new singles, remixes, covers, and mp3s from some ... http://consequenceofsound.net/2009/11/06/mp3-mixtape-friday-mixtape-lxxx/ Just one month after the release of this year’s In and Out of Control, the Danish duo The Raveonettes have finally decided to officially release the non-album track “The Chosen One” to the public. Originally, the song was made available via a bonus disc shipped along with In and Out ... http://consequenceofsound.net/2009/11/06/check-out-the-raveonettes-new-gem-the-chosen-one/ Considering the sheer awesomeness that was Grizzly Bear's Veckatimest, it's not surprising to learn that the indie rockers/friends of Jay-Z/New Moon soundtrack contributors are milking their third full-length for all it is worth. The latest Veckatimest related offering comes in the form of a brand new, Allison Schulnik created music video ... http://consequenceofsound.net/2009/11/06/grizzly-bear-unveils-new-video-more-tour-dates/ The release of digital downloads featuring professional recordings from their 20th anniversary Doolittle reunion extravaganza is not a new concept for the Pixies. Giving them away for free, however, is. And beginning right this very second, Frank Black and Co. are doing just that, having made the Doolittle 20th Anniversary Live ... http://consequenceofsound.net/2009/11/06/pixies-release-free-live-ep/ Ahead of the forthcoming release of its yet-to-be-titled second studio album, The Soft Pack have shelled out an early preview. It's in the form of a brand new single titled "Answer To Yourself" and, not surprisingly, hears the San Diego rockers do what they do best -- offer incredible catchy, ... http://consequenceofsound.net/2009/11/06/check-out-the-soft-pack-answer-to-yourself/