by John Grimley

London Suede Play First US Show In Fourteen Years

Suede remastered and expanded, released 30 June

The London Suede burst onto the UK scene in 1992 and were quickly proclaimed “The Best New Band in Britain” by Melody Maker Magazine before their debut album even released.

The band somehow managed to live up to the hype and proceeded release five critically acclaimed albums from 1992 to 2003, when the group decided to take a break.

The band returned in March of this year and appeared to never have missed a beat. Suede has played three shows that were all lauded as some of the band’s best.

Now, for the first time since 1997 the group will be coming back to America, slated to play Coachella. The band recently released Best Of CD and seem intent on picking up exactly where they left off nearly a decade ago.

You can hear the remastered track “The Beautiful Ones” right here.

04.18.11

by John Grimley

Shit Robot Gives Away New Track

Shit Robot recently wowed a packed house at Terminal 5, opening for and jamming with LCD Soundsystem for the group’s last handful of shows. Now the group is looking to expand, releasing a new EP and planning an upcoming tour.

Robot’s first EP, Losing My Patience, will be out on April 18th both digitally and on vinyl. It features remixes from Hot Chip and Unabombers.

If you can’t wait a week (seriously?), Shit Robot will accommodate. The group has released the single “Losing My Patience” for free thanks to DFA Records. Grab your copy right here!

04.18.11

by John Grimley

CSS Trade Labels

Brazillian sensation CSS have traded in their partnership with Sub Pop for a new label.

The group announced they have signed with V2/Cooperative Music/Downtown Records. They always say three names are better than one…or something.

The band will release their newest album August 29^th. It’s called La Liberacion. Lovefoxxx, the singer for the band, said that her mantra for the new record is “rip shit.” Sounds like they want to get even louder.

Throughout the summer, CSS will be touring with fellow noisemakers Sleigh Bells. You can see them both here (but first I’d recommend some ear plugs).

April 18 Glass House, Pomona, CA

April 19 The Venue, Scottsdale, AZ

April 21 White Rabbit, San Antonio, TX

April 22 Granada theater, Dallas, TX

April 23 La Zona Rosa, Austin, TX

April 24 Warehouse Live, Houston, TX

April 26 Varsity Theater, Baton Rouge, LA

April 28 Firestone, Orlando, FL

April 29 State Theater, St Petersberg, FL

April 30 Neon Desert Festival, El Paso TX

May 2 Center Stage, Atlanta, GA

May 3 Cannery Ballroom, Nashville, TN

May 4 Orange Peel, Asheville, NC

May 6 The National, Richmond, VA

May 7 9:30 Club, Washington DC

May 8 Trocadero, Philadelphia, PA

May 10 Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA

May 11 Webster Hall, New York, NY

May 12 Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY

May 14 Ram’s Head Live, Baltimore, MD

May 15 Bowery Ballroom, New York, NY

May 17 Sound Academy, Toronto,ON

May 18 St Andrews, Detroit, MI

May 19 First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

May 21 Metro, Chicago, IL

04.18.11

by John Grimley

Spinto Band Give You A Song

Last year, the Spinto Band recorded a cover of Christopher Cross’ “Arthur Theme (Best That You Can Do)”

Somewhat fortuitously, the remake of the movie of the same name happened to be filming at the same time. The band was hoping to find their remake sneaking into the movie somewhere, but alas it was not to be.

Instead of letting the remake sit collecting (digital) dust somewhere, the band decided that it needed to be shared with the world.

They are giving it away for free as a download on their site (in exchange for your e-mail, there’s always a catch). You can get the new tune right here, and look for more news about Spinto’s new album and tour coming soon.

04.11.11

by John Grimley

Grandchildren and O’Death Announce Spring Tour

Grandchildren were fortunate and talented enough to be critically embraced with their first full-length album (gran). The album melded a lot of elements from shoegaze and experimental pop to become something unique.

Building on their wave of good vibrations, the band just announced they will be out on the road this spring, including a batch of new shows with fast-rising O’Death.

Grandchildren might be hopeful that this spring tour goes a little better than their ’08 one, in which members came down with chicken pox, their van was broken into and they travelled through an epic blizzard.

You can hear Grandchildren and O’Death at:

Mon-Apr-11 Bloomington, IN The Bishop w O’Death

Tue-Apr-12 Pittsburgh, PA 31st St Pub w O’Death

Thu-Apr-14 Philadelphia, PA Kung Fu Necktie w O’Death

Fri-Apr-15 New York, NY Knitting Factory w O’Death

Sat-Apr-16 Allston, MA Great Scott w O’Death

Sun-Apr-17 Biddeford, ME The Oak and The Ax

Wed-Apr-20 New Haven, CT BAR *FREE SHOW!

Sun-May-01 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of the Living Arts w Peter Bjorn and John, Bachelorette

04.11.11

by John Grimley

Cut Copy Announce Remix Series, Tour Schedule

Cut Copy just released the first of a series of re-interpretations from their latest album Zonoscope.

The song “Need You Now” was retooled by Architecture in Helsinki and premiered on Huffington Post. You can grab a copy of the song here.

The band also played the first talk-show post-Zonoscope, stopping by Jimmy Fallon’s last Friday. The band has started its North American leg of the Zonoscope World Tour. You can check out Cut Copy here:

Apr 12 – Seattle, WA – Showbox Sodo*

Apr 15 – Indio, CA – Coachella – SOLD OUT

Apr 16 – San Francisco, CA – The Grand Ballroom @ Regency – SOLD OUT *

Apr 16 – San Francisco, CA – The Sutter Room (DJ SET)

Apr 17 – San Francisco, CA – The Grand Ballroom @ Regency*

Apr 20 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater – SOLD OUT *

Apr 21 – Austin, TX – Stubbs BBQ*

Apr 22 – Austin, TX – Stubbs BBQ – SOLD OUT *

Apr 23 – New Orleans, LA – Republic*

June 5 – Houston, TX – Free Press Summer Fest @ Elanor Tinsiley Park

July 7 – Mariaville, NY – Camp Bisco @ Indian Lookout Country club

July 17 – Chicago, IL – Pitchfork Music Festival @ Union Park