by libbyh9190

Of Montreal Announces EP and Art Book

Glam rockers Of Montreal are set to release a special five song EP and art book on the same day – April 26th. Both EP and book are limited editions and you can currently pre-order them as a package deal (AND a shirt!?) by clicking on these links:

http://www.polyvinylrecords.com/store/index.php?listID=162

Now, for the details. The EP, thecontrollersphere, is being described as Kevin Barnes’ “folk album” (or, at least, the only way of Montreal could interpret one). The art book, What’s Weird?, is the debut from of Montreal cover artist David Barnes – Kevin’s own brother! The book spans David’s entire career and features his own captions that are being deemed humerous, yet introspective. Be sure to grab both fast as both Facebook and Pitchfork pre-sales have been through the roof!

03.17.11

by tunmer

Idiot Glee on Tour Soon!

Idiot Glee’s (AKA James Friley) tour is underway promoting his first LP, Paddywhack to be released on June 7.

“Happy Day” which can be downloaded on daytrotter.com along with other Idiot Glee songs shows us an artist who sings knowingly about about, well, not so happy days but the 60s California vocal style, the sleepy yet jaunty keyboard lines and even a “Bohemian Rhapsody” reference slipped in suggest some latent brighter sides beneath the dark in which he sings. The effective vocal looping and double tracking beefs up the somewhat minimal one man show involving just his voice and electronics, which on their own are already substantial, especially the former element.

Friley’s rendition of Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine,” is fantastically creepy, avant-garde and respectfully soulful. Based on the few recorded treats he presently has available, Paddywhack should prove to be an interesting and pleasant surprise. Idiot Glee will be performing at SXSW March 16-18 in between upcoming shows around the South and the Gulf Coast.

03.17.11

by jill ettinger

‘Who Took the Bomp? Le Tigre On Tour’ DVD Release on June 7th

Hell Yes. Oscilloscope Laboratories announced that it will release the highly anticipated film Who Took the Bomp? Le Tigre On Tour on DVD June 7.

The film, which is set to premiere at this year’s SXSW Film and Music Festival, follows electronic feminist icons Le Tigre on the This Island tour across four continents and ten countries. Supported by a community of devoted fans and led by outspoken Riot Grrrl pioneer Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill), Le Tigre confronts sexism and homophobia in the music industry while tearing up the stage via performance art poetics, no-holds-barred lyrics, punk rock ethos, and whip-smart wit in this edgy and entertaining documentary.

Directed by Kerthy Fix (Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields) Who Took the Bomp? Le Tigre On Tour features never before seen live performances, archival interviews, and revealing backstage footage with these trail-blazing artists.

Check out the film at SXSW and at MoMA.

3/17: Austin, TX @ State Theatre, Film Screening, 6:15pm
3/19: Austin, TX @ Vimeo Theatre, Film Screening, 2:30pm
4/4: New York, NY @ MoMA, 7 PM

03.16.11

by Sedera Ranaivoarinosy

Free Download From Saint Motel!

Los Angeles four-piece Saint Motel, whom you New Yorkers may have seen with Ariel Pink at Rock & Roll Circus at the beginning of the year, are premiering a new song, “Puzzle Pieces.” And to make the announcement special, they’re giving it away for free on their website, www.saintmotel.com. Listen to the song below:

Saint Motel will be in Austin next week for South by South West, so catch them if you can!

Here are their SXSW dates:

March 16 – SXSW @ Lustre Pearl (with The Silent Comedy, Leslie & the Badgers, Writer, Ume, American Royalty, & Little Hurricane)

March 16 – SXSW @ Lipstick 24 (with Neon Trees,The Stone Foxes, Baby Baby, & more)

March 18 – SXSW @ Annie’s West (with She Wants Revenge & more)

March 19 – SXSW Official Showcase @ Emo’s Main Stage (with Neon Trees, Limousines,American Fangs, and Greek Fire)

03.14.11

by libbyh9190

The Dodos Stream New Album on NPR’s “First Listen”

San Francisco duo The Dodos currently have their latest album, No Color, streaming on NPR’s “First Listen” program. The album can be heard in its entirety right here: http://www.npr.org/2011/03/07/134273685/first-listen-the-dodos-no-color

03-14 Santa Fe, NM – Warehouse 21
03-16 Tiger Mountain and Noise Pop Present – Brooklyn vs. the Bay Day Party at Red Eye- 5:10pm-6pm
03-16 French Kiss Night Showcase at Parish – 1am-1:45am
03-17 Under the Radar Day Party at Flamingo Cantina – 12:45pm-1:30pm
03-17 Pitchfork Party at East Side Drive Inn – 3:30pm-4pm
03-18 Food Panel at Convention Center – 11am – 12:30pm-
03-18 Brooklyn Vegan Day Party at Swan Dive & Barbarella – 5pm-5:45pm
03-18 Orchard Night Showcase-at Cedar Street Courtyard – 10pm-10:45pm
03-19 AOL Pop Up Show- secret location- 1pm – location announced 24 hours beforehand
03-19 Mess With Texas Outside Festival at East Side Drive Inn – 4:15pm – 4:45pm
03-21 Kansas City, MO – Record Bar
03-22 Omaha, NE – Waiting Room
03-23 Minneapolis, MN – Cedar Cultural Center
03-24 Fargo, ND – Aquarium
03-25 Winnipeg, MB – West End
03-26 Saskatoon, SK – Amigo’s
03-28 Calgary, AB – Republik
03-29 Edmonton, AB – Starlite
03-31 Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw
04-01 Victoria, BC – Sugar
04-02 Bellingham, WA – Wild Buffalo
04-04 Seattle, WA – Neumo’s
04-05 Portland, OR – Doug Fir
04-07 San Francisco, CA – Filmore
04-08 Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theater
04-09 San Diego, CA – Casbah

03.10.11

by Sedera Ranaivoarinosy

Vandaveer Announce New Album And SXSW Dates

Vandaveer will be releasing their third LP, Dig Down Deep, on April 26th via Supply & Demand music. The alt-folk duo enlisted long time collaborator Duane Lundy to produce. What’s more, you can listen to a first excerpt of the album right HERE.

Listen to “Concerning Past and Future Conquests” below:

And the good news doesn’t end here. Vandaveer will announce tour dates soon for May and June, but for the lucky ones who will be in Austin for SXSW this year, you can see them at the following venues during the festival!

Here are their upcoming dates:

03/16: Austin, TX @ SXSW Second Stage @ Wyndham Garden Hotel (3401 South I H 35, 6:00pm)

03/17: Austin, TX @ The Tap Room (117 W. 4th Street , 8:00pm – Official Showcase)

03/18: Austin, TX @ Astor Donovan Foundation, March Forth Party (TBA, 1:00pm)

03/19: Austin, TX @ The Silver Series / La Blogotheque Take Away Show @ Republic Square Park (3:45pm, Guadalupe between 4^th and 5^th)

03/19: Austin, TX @ Noise/Racket Showcase @ Fado Irish Pub (214 W. 4th Street, 7:00pm)