by aitorzabalegui

We Are Trees Drop Debut EP on Wax and The Web

wearetrees boyfriend1 [Hypeworthy] We Are Trees’ <em>Boyfriend</em> EP

With an EP called Boyfriend on the way and a lead singer from Virginia Beach, it would be a safe assumption to tag We Are Trees as the latest lo-fi/chillwave sensation. Safe, but wrong. We Are Trees take fidelity seriously. Violins strings hum, James Nee’s Daniel Rossen-style vocals ring out, and you can even hear whisping. Still not convinced? Here is a track off the EP, “Sunrise Sunset,” which will be out digitally and on vinyl November 9th from Collective Crowd Records. You can bundle up for $12 with a pre-order HERE.

We Are Trees – Sunrise Sunset by Music Fan’s Mic

09.21.10

by aitorzabalegui

Neon Indian Heads West (Mostly)

Upon the release of last year’s Psychic Chasms heard the indie world over, Neon Indian is setting out on a tour in support of the slew of remasters and remixes that further champion his original effort. Chasms is being released as a newly mastered deluxe CD and double vinyl edition on September 28th, including remixes and covers from Toro Y Moi, Bibio, Javelin, and YACHT.

Fret not on the lack of new tunes, though, as Neon Indian just released the single, “Sleep Paralysist” on Green Label Sound. Look forward to hearing the new track, which was produced by Palomo and Grizzly Bear’s Chris Taylor, on these dates:

Neon Indian Tour Dates
09/21 San Diego, CA – SDSU Open Air Theater *
09/22 Las Vegas, NV – Pearl Concert Theater *
09/23 Salt Lake City, UT – In The Venue *
09/25 Columbia, MD – Virgin Mobile Freefest
09/26 Vancouver, BC – PNE Forum *
09/26 Vancouver, BC – Shine Nightclub (DJ Set)
09/27 Seattle, WA – Showbox @
09/28 Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom @
09/30 San Francisco, CA – Mezzanine @
10/01 Los Angeles, CA – Henry Fonda @
10/05 Dallas, TX – Granada Theater @
10/06 Houston, TX – Argentum @
10/07 Austin, TX – La Zona Rosa @
10/08 Baton Rouge, – LA Spanish Moon @
10/09 Athens, GA – 40 Watt @
10/10 Newport, KY – Southgate House @
10/11 Chicago, IL – Metro @
10/12 Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace @
10/14 Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues

* = w/ Phoenix
@ = w/ Prefuse 73 & Miniature Tigers

09.20.10

by jdtorres

Introducing The So So Glos!

NYC’s latest D.I.Y. band, The So So Glos, really are lifers. The life-long band of brothers (literally) are releasing a new EP this fall and embarking on a nationwide tour that will take them all over the states.

The new EP, entitled Low Back Chain Shift, is due out October 12 and, just like their live shows, carries the band’s energy and philosophy of D.I.Y. Just like their last EP, it will be released via Green Owl.

In addition to their album, the quartet will also be bringing their energetic live show to the American masses by hitting the road with Matt & Kim and The Futureheads.

Be sure to pick up Low Back Chain Shift EP when it’s released October 12 and catch The So So Glos as they come through your town this fall.

Tour Dates:

09/21 – Madison, WI – Majestic Theatre *
09/22 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue *
09/23 – Lawrence, KS – Granada Theatre *
09/24 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre *
09/27 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre *
09/29 – Seattle, WA – Crocodile Cafe #
09/30 – Portland, OR – Doug Fir Lounge #
10/02 – San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall #
10/04 – San Diego, CA – Casbah #
10/06 – Los Angeles, CA – Troubadour #
10/08 – Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court #
10/09 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theatre #
10/11 – Dallas, TX – Loft #
10/12 – Austin, TX – Emo’s #
10/16 – Atlanta, GA – The Earl %
10/22 – New York, NY – Pianos (Force Field PR CMJ Showcase)

* = w/ Matt & Kim
# = w/ Futureheads
% = w/ The Coathangers, Woven Bones, Carnivores

09.20.10

by jdtorres

Maps & Atlases Look For ‘Solid Ground’

maps and atlases Hailing from the windy city, Maps & Atlases have released their not-so-windy video for their track “Solid Ground” off their latest album Perch Patchwork.

The video feature the quartet’s lead singer lost in a sea of unconsciousness as the rest of the band tries to bring him back. Check it out below.

The album is the first full-length for the band, who will be hitting the road later this fall with The Globes and Tera Melos.

Perch Patchwork was released back in June via Barsuk Records and is available now.

Tour Dates:
November 2nd – Bloomington, IN – The Bishop !#
November 3rd – Nashville, TN – Mercy Lounge !#
November 5th – Jacksonville, FL – Jax Live !#
November 6th – Orlando, FL – The Backbooth !#
November 7th – Tampa, FL – Crowbar !#
November 9th – Gainesville, FL – TBD !#
November 10th – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade-Hell Room !#
November 11th – Greensboro, NC – Artistika !
November 12th – Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506 !
November 13th – Fredricksburg,VA – Eyeclopes Studios !
November 14th – Baltimore, MD – Ottobar !#
November 16th – Columbus, OH – The Basement !#
November 17th – Toledo, OH – Mickey Finn’s Pub !#

! Tera Melos
# The Globes

09.20.10

by Jane Lambert

Pavement Hits NYC Hard This Week, and We Love It

Hell, who doesn’t love Pavement, right? The Godfathers of Indie hit Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield Tuesday through Friday this week to sold out crowds welcoming their return. To some though, Pavement is more than just a great band. Take a peak of this Pavement Editorial after the Jump.