Releasing two albums in one year is no easy feat, but that’s precisely what Jesse Harris has done in 2010. After releasing Through the Night in August of this year, Harris unveiled an album on instrumentals, entitled Cosmo, in September.
Harris recently released a music video for the song “Little Star,” off of Cosmo, which we’ve included down below. And, for those of you interested in hearing what Through the Night sounds like, download the song “Its a Long Way Just to Say Hello” HERE.
After two decades of playing together, Bardo Pond have found a way to strip down to the essentials, leaving all things unnecessary behind. Which may be why, after twenty years of naming records after hallucinogens, Pond are releasing a self-titled album due out January 11, 2011 on Fire Records. But to hold over eager fans, they have released the song “Don’t Know About You.”
Bardo Pond “Don’t Know About You” by nmcollins
Tour Dates
12.01 • London, UK — The Relentless Garage
12.03 • Minehead, UK — Nightmare Before Christmas (ATP)
Tracklist:
01. Just Once
02. Don’t Know About You
03. Sleeping
04. Undone
05. Cracker Wrist
06. The Stars Behind
07. Wayne’s Tune
Remember how awesome Le Tigre was? The left-wing sociopolitical electroclash group from the late 90’s paved the way for feminists who really like dancing and dancers who really like feminist lyrics.
Enter MEN, former Le Tigre member, JD Samson’s new outfit alongside Michael O’Neill (Ladybug Transistor, Princess) and Ginger Brooks Takahashi (LTTR, The Ballet).
Preparing to release their debut in February 2011, Talk About Body (IAMSOUND), MEN have released a video for the single “Off Our Backs” to critical acclaim.
A bend towards political-pop, MEN offers a platform for issues such as wartime economies, sexual compromise, and the demand for liberties in synth heavy post-punk, post-gender songs.
Talk About Body mixes complex songs for the dance floor or political rally with anthemic, addictive lyrics and dance floor beat. MEN positions a postmodern take on queer lifestyle and a fresh approach to pop music. http://www.menmakemusic.com
Conor Oberst fans rejoice! Bright Eyes is BACK! The group will release their newest, and 7th album on February 15, 2011 via Saddle Creek. Titled The People’s Key, will feature ten new tracks from the Oberst, Mike Mogis, Nathaniel Walcott trio.
Additional players on the record include Andy LeMaster, (Now It’s Overhead), Matt Maginn (Cursive), Carla Azar (Autolux), Clark Baechle (The Faint), Shane Aspegren (The Berg Sans Nipple), Laura Burhenn (The Mynabirds) and Denny Brewer (Refried Ice Cream).
What will this sound like you may ask…well we guess it’s too early to tell. The follow-up to Cassadega (Saddle Creek) was a long wait as Oberst dabbled in solo projects and super groups. This could also be the last Bright Eyes record if anyone recalls Conor stating that a few years ago. We will have to wait and see for sure.
Bright Eyes have just announced two shows to get us even more excited about the album release. One at Radio City Music Hall in New York City and the other at Royal Albert Hall in London. You can find the information regarding those shows below. The pre-sales begin TOMORROW, so be sure to have your mouse clicker finger ready.
Take a peek at the show information AND the tracklisting for the new LP. 2011 is already starting off with a bang in indie rock.
Live shows & on sale info:
March 9th New York, NY Radio City Music Hall*
June 23rd London, UK Royal Albert Hall#
*Pre-Sale Begins: December 1 at 12PM EST. Public On-Sale: December 4 at 10AM EST
# Pre-Sale Begins: December 1 at 12PM EST. Public On-Sale: Saturday, December 4 at 9AM
Full track list for The People’s Key
1 Firewall
2 Shell Games
3 Jejune Stars 4 Approximate Sunlight
5 Haile Selassie
6 A Machine Spiritual (In The People’s Key)
7 Triple Spiral
8 Beginner’s Mind
9 Ladder Song
10 One For You, One For Me
On December 14th, Ryan Adams will release his 12th studio album. Entitled Cardinals III/IV, the album is Adams’ 5th with The Cardinals and features material recorded back in 2007. According to Adams, he and the Cardinals walked out of the studio 3 years ago with over 60 songs.
And, while this material wasn’t good enough to make the album they released back then, Cardinals III/IV is supposedly a “concept rock opera about the 80’s, ninjas, cigarettes, sex, and pizza.” The first single from the album, “Destroyers,” can be heard down below.
U.K. rockers Mogwai have released details for their forthcoming album Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will which will be released in the U.S. on February 15th on Sub Pop Records and the band’s very own label Rock Action Records in the U.K.
The first single from the album, “Rano Pano”, is an airy and guitar driven instrumental piece that takes its listeners on a five minute journey. In addition to the free download offered by the band, the single will be released on 7” vinyl and will be backed with “Hasenheide”.
The band recorded their seventh album over the course of last summer at Chem 19 Studios. For Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will, the band returned to their roots with Paul Savage producing. Savage also produced the band’s debut album Mogwai Young Team in 1997 and the band felt that it was time to work with him again since both parties had grown quite a bit over the years.
Mogwai will embark on a U.S. tour beginning April 19th in Washington, D.C. To download “Rano Pano”, click here.
US DATES
TOUR DATES
Apr 19: 9.30 Club, Washington DC
Apr 20: Starlight Ballroom, Philadelphia
Apr 21: Webster Hall, New York
Apr 22: Webster Hall, New York
Apr 23: Paradise Rock Club, Boston
Apr 25: Olympia Theater, Montreal
Apr 26: Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto
Apr 27: Mr. Smalls Theatre, Pittsburgh
Apr 28: St. Andrews Hall, Detroit
Apr 29: Metro, Chicago
Apr 30: Slowdown, Omaha
May 2: Bluebird Theater, Denver
May 3: In The Venue, Salt Lake City
May 5: Wonder Ballroom, Portland
May 6: Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver
May 7: Showbox at the Market, Seattle
May 9: Regency Ballroom, San Francisco
May 10: Mayan Theater, Los Angeles
May 11: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach
May 13: Sunshine Theatre, Albuquerque
May 15: Granada Theatre, Dallas
May 16: Stubbs Waller Creek, Austin
May 17: Warehouse Live, Houston
May 19: Workplay Theater, Birmingham
May 20: Center Stage, Atlanta
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