New Video and Tour Dates for Father John Misty
Well, I no longer harbor ill feelings toward Josh Tillman for leaving Fleet Foxes last year. Not with him giving us such great music as Father John Misty. His first album under this new monicker is Fear Fun and the title alone would pique the interest of any would be listener. Yet, we’re also given...
It’s Time For…Coachella 2013?
Less than a month after the close of this year’s two-weekend, hologram-filled revelry, Coachella Music Festival organizers have announced plans for 2013. Apparently, extending Coachella to two consecutive weekends has proven so successful that there will be a repeat next year. The festival will take place April 12-14 and then again April 19-21. One significant...
Coachella 2012 Live Stream
Coachella 2012 starts today and the excitement is in the air. Fans are gathered for a little fun in the sun while listening to great music from Radiohead, Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg, St. Vincent, DJ Shadow, Afrojack, Feist and more. As many have already heard, this year will be a bit different in that...
Hot Chip Debuts “Flutes” And Announces North America Concert Dates
It has been two years since British electronic band Hot Chip has released new music. (The group’s fourth album One Life Stand was released in February 2010 to much critical praise.) But that is all about to change. The band has just released a video for the single “Flutes”, taken from the forthcoming album...
Fiona Apple Announces New Tour
Singer Fiona Apple has announced plans for a mini U.S. tour next month. Could this mean that new music isn’t far behind? After all, it has been seven years since the release of Apple’s third album, Extraordinary Machine. As of now, there are only six dates scheduled for the tour, but there is always...
In Concert: Idle Warship
Last night, Idle Warship hit Atlanta and there was nothing but excitement in the air. The duo, comprised of rapper Talib Kweli and singer Res, performed for little over an hour, delivering a powerhouse set. Backed by a 4 member band, Idle Warship got things started with “Enemy”, the high octane lead track from the...
Bonnaroo 2012 Lineup Announced
Well, there’s Coachella in April, Sasquatch in May, and then BOOM!…Bonnaroo in June. The annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is once again bringing a stellar lineup to Manchester, TN for four days of fun and (more than likely) sun. Social media was all abuzz with rumors that Prince would be one of the...
Paul Weller Is Heading Back To The U.S…For 2 Shows
He’s coming back. The Mod Father himself, Paul Weller, has announced a North American tour this Spring, which consists of only two shows. Weller will be performing at New York City’s Best Buy Theater in Times Square on May 18th and 19th. This will be the only opportunity that American fans will have...
New Video And Tour For Shabazz Palaces
Hip-hop duo Shabazz Palaces has just released a video for the single “Are You…Can You…Were You? (Felt)” off of the critically acclaimed 2011 album Black Up. The premise of the video is simple, but the imagery is beautiful. Shabazz Palaces is also heading out on a U.S. tour in April, showing no signs of slowing...
Eleanor Friedberger Gets Heaven-ly And Gears Up For Tour
Indie rock musician Eleanor Friedberger has just released the music video for her single “Heaven” from her debut album, Last Summer. The video takes on a “this was your life” angle that puts her in front of the pearly gates. The new video comes just days before Friedberger heads out on tour February 2nd. She’ll...
New Album And Tour For Islands
Canadian indie-rock band Islands has announced dates for an upcoming tour of North America. The tour launches on February 14th, which is the same day that the band releases its newest album A Sleep & A Forgetting. According to record label, Anti Records, the new album will offer “shimmering sonic textures” and “irresistible melodies” that...
Coachella 2012 Lineup Announced
April is right around the corner which means that the Coachella Music Festival will be here before you know it. The artist lineup has just been announced and what a lineup. The headliners for this year’s festival will be The Black Keys, Radiohead, and Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg. Other acts scheduled to perform include...