Deerhoof Sign to Polyvinyl

Deerhoof has just spilled the beans that they are leaving their longtime indie label Kill Rock Stars, and has hopped on the Polyvinyl Records train. The California band is set to release their newest album, Deerhoof vs. Evil on January 25th. Joyful Noise will handle the cassette release (really? what is with the tapes everyone??).

In PV fashion, there will be some special things involving the new record. The label will be putting out a limited edition of 2,000 pink vinyl copies with the CD and Download versions. The tee shirt will also come with a download for it is as well.

You can listen to the first track on the label’s site titled “The Merry Barracks.” Head over to the Polyvinyl site to download the new track for free!

Deerhoof vs. Evil Tracklisting:

01 Qui Dorm, Només Somia
02 Behold a Marvel in the Darkness
03 The Merry Barracks
04 No One Asked to Dance
05 Let’s Dance the Jet
06 Super Duper Rescue Heads!
07 Must Fight Current
08 Secret Mobilization
09 Hey I Can
10 C’Moon
11 I Did Crimes for You
12 Almost Everyone, Almost Always

Remaining Deerhoof Tour Dates

10-11 Portland, ME – Space Gallery *^
10-12 Milford, CT – Daniel Street *^
10-13 New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge ^
12-03-05 Minehead, England – All Tomorrow’s Parties

* with Xiu Xiu
^ with Father Murphy

Remix Fridays!: Miike Snow “Animal” (Mark Ronson Remix)

Yea, we forgot how awesome this remix is. We posted the Miike Snow “Animal” track done by Mark Ronson earlier in the year and just rekindled our love for it today. For those of you who have never heard it, give it a listen. For those of you who have, get your ass out of the desk chair and start dancing. Now.
Miike Snow- “Animal”- Mark Ronson Remix by modernmysteryblog

Top 5 Videos of the Week

Check out our most favorite-favorite-favorite- videos of the week! We’re sharing the lastest from the Corin Tucker Band, Local Natives (Yes we loved the new video so much it’s hitting week 2!), Cloud Nothings, Black Mountain, and the creepy new one from Crystal Castles. Check it out AFTER THE JUMP

Belle And Sebastian Want To Write A Song About You. Yes, YOU.

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If you’ve ever dreamt of having a song written about you or have ever foolishly convinced yourself that a song you love was written about you (it’s okay), then Belle and Sebastian are now offering to make your dreams come true.

In honor of their upcoming album Write About Love, due out on October 12th, the Scottish outfit is opening up the chance for its fans to win themselves a personalized song. The contest is based on an essay and may remind you of your high school years, but it should be nothing to deter the truly determined, especially since the winner will get to see their song released as a 7″ next year.

This is how it works:
Step 1: Purchase Write About Love from your local record store or your digital store of choice.
Step 2: Type in the code you received with your purchase onto the band’s website.
Step 3: Write about love in a 300-word essay.

Once this process is completed, the band will choose its favorite submission and Stuart Murdoch will head over to the winner’s home and spend a day with him or her to get inspired and write the coveted personalized song.

You can start to get your own creative juices flowing by watching this “Write about Love” video HERE.

Purling Hiss Touring Soon

Mike Polizze, of Philly jam-punks Birds of Maya, is taking another one-off vacation with Purling Hiss, a more song-oriented approach than previous releases. Hiss’ album, entitled Public Service Announcement, will see release on October 26th. But, a week before that Purling Hiss will hit the road for a nationwide tour. Dates are down below.

Upcoming Tour Dates

10/19 Charlottesville, VA Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar *
10/20 Chapel Hill, NC Local 506 *
10/21 Atlanta, GA The Earl * ^
10/22 Birmingham, AL The Nickw * ^
10/23 Nashville, TN Mercy Loungew * ^
10/25 Toledo, OH Mickey Finn * ^ !
10/26 Covington, KY Mad Hatters * ^
10/27 Columbus, OH Skully’s * ^
10/28 Ann Arbor, MI Blind Pig * ^
10/29 Indianapolis, IN White Rabbit Cabaret * ^
10/30 Chicago, IL Empty Bottle * ^
10/31 Chicago, IL Empty Bottle * ^
11/01 Minneapolis, MN Triple Rock * ^
11/04 Seattle, WA Neumos * ^
11/06 Portland, OR Berbatis Pan * ^
11/09 San Francisco, CA Rickshaw Stop * ^
11/11 Los Angeles, CA Echoplex * ^
11/13 San Diego, CA Casbah * ^
11/14 Tempe, AZ The Trunk Space *
11/17 San Antonio, TX The Korova *
11/18 Austin, TX Emo’s (Inside) *
11/19 Dallas, TX Club Dada *
11/21 Memphis, TN Hi Tone *
11/24 Washington, DC Black Cat (Backstage) *
11/26 Philadelphia, PA Johnny Brenda’s *
12/03 Brooklyn, NY Knitting Factory *

* = w/ Kurt Vile
^ = w/ The Soft Pack
! = w/ Jaill