Ducktails Reveal Details About Upcoming Third Album


Ducktails, or Matthew Mondanile, also known as the guitarist for the band Real Estate, is releasing his third album and we have all the info about it right here for you. You can now circle the month of January 2011 if you’re interested in purchasing their upcoming full-length, Ducktails III: Arcade Dynamics, which will be out on Woodsist Records. You can find the tracklist for the album at the end of this post. Fun fact: the album has a song called “Art Vandelay.” Even if you are not a Seinfeld fan, that is enough of a reason (almost) to check out the album when it comes out.

If that’s not enough evidence of cool for you, here’s a little excerpt to get your ears tingling, with the song “Hamilton Road:”

And if all of this makes you want to chase after everything Ducktails immediately, make sure to catch him on the few concerts he has booked this month. See them below.

Here are his upcoming concerts:

11/08 – Harajuku, Tokyo – Vacant

11/15 – Oberlin, OH – Oberlin College

11/27 – Montreal, QC – Casa del Popolo

Album Tracklist:

SIDE A
IN THE SWING
HAMILTON ROAD
SPRINTER
THE RAZOR’S EDGE
SUNSET LINER
LITTLE WINDOW

SIDE B
KILLIN THE VIBE
ARCADE SHIFT
DON’T MAKE PLANS
ART VANDELAY
PORCH PROJECTOR

Pretty Lights Continues to Shine in 2010


2010 has been quite an exciting year for a Colorado-based, down-tempo artist, Pretty Lights. The enigmatic superb producer has released 3 EPs in less than 12 months, all while touring the U.S. and Europe, including many festival appearances on both sides of the Atlantic.

The third EP in Lights’ trilogy, Glowing in the Darkest Night, was released on October 22nd. It can be downloaded for free HERE. Pretty Lights also has a slew of dates coming up, which we’ve included down below.

Upcoming Tour Dates

November 4 – The National – Richmond, VA
November 5 – House of Blues – Boston, MA – SOLD OUT
November 6 – Washington Avenue Armory – Albany, NY
November 7 – Higher Ground – Burlington, VT – SOLD OUT
November 8 – Higher Ground – Burlington, VT – SOLD OUT
November 10 – Madison Theatre – Covington, KY
November 11 – Boma – Columbus, OH
November 12 – Fillmore – Detroit, MI
November 13 – The Rave – Milwaukee, WI
November 14 – First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN
November 15 – Sokol Auditorium – Omaha, NE
November 17 – The Complex – Salt Lake City, UT
November 19 – Showbox SoDo – Seattle, WA
November 20 – McDonald Theatre – Eugene, OR
November 21 – Arcata Community Center – Arcata, CA
November 23 – Knitting Factory – Reno, NV
November 26 – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA
November 27 – House of Blues – Las Vegas, NV
November 28 – House of Blues – San Diego, CA
November 30 – Rialto Theatre – Tucson, AZ
December 1 – The Marquee – Tempe, AZ
December 2 – Sunshine Theatre – Albuquerque, NM
December 3 – Telluride Conference Center – Telluride, CO – SOLD OUT
December 4 – Telluride Conference Center – Telluride, CO – SOLD OUT
December 5 – Belly Up – Aspen, CO – SOLD OUT
December 30 – The Congress Theater – Chicago, IL (w/ Major Lazer)
December 31 – The Congress Theater – Chicago, IL (w/ Holy Fuck)

On The Road with The Chain Gang of 1974


After a week of late, sweaty CMJ shows, The Chain Gang Of 1974 are embarking on a tour with fellow Colorado band, Candy Claws. In honor of their upcoming tour, The Chain Gang of 1974 has released a brand new remix of their song “Hold On,” which can be downloaded HERE.

Upcoming Tour Dates

Fri. Nov. 5 – Minneapolis, MN @ 400 Bar w/ Candy Claws

Sat. Nov. 6 – Des Moines, IA @ Vaudeville Mews w/ Candy Claws

Tue. Nov. 9 – San Diego, CA @ Tin Can Alehouse w/ Candy Claws

Wed. Nov. 10 – Los Angeles, CA @ Bootleg Theatre w/ Candy Claws

Thu. Nov. 11 – San Francisco, CA @ Rickshaw Stop w/ Candy Claws

Fri. Nov. 12 – Reno, NV @ Tonic Lounge w/ Candy Claws

Sat. Nov. 13 – Sacramento, CA @ Fun Garden w/ Candy Claws

Sun. Nov. 14 – Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios w/ Candy Claws

Tue. Nov. 16 – Seattle, WA @ High Dive w/ Candy Claws

Wed. Nov. 17 – Boise, ID @ Neurolux w/ Candy Claws

Fri. Nov. 19 – Denver, CO @ Hi-Dive

Grandchildren Add Dates To US Tour And Premiere “Saturn Returns” Remix

Grandchildren, led by citizen of the world Aleks Martray, have added new dates to their tour supporting their album Everlasting, out now on Green Owl. One of these additional dates will see them share the bill with The Coathangers and most importantly, they will perform at the first annual Tell All Your Friends showcase at Brooklyn, NY’s Glasslands on November 11th. You can check the rest of their stops below.

And because they like to do things correctly, this news comes with a little present: a remix of their song “Saturn Returns” by the Brooklyn duo Runaway. In this reinterpretation, the song resembles tripped out old school electronic music similar to what I imagine you would hear if you took your old Game boy to a smoky club. Check it out:

Click Here To Download “Saturn Returns” (Runaway Remix) On RCRD LBL

Here are their upcoming tour dates:

11/5 – Hot Springs, AR – Low Key Arts
11/6 – Murfreesboro, TN – Pawbowsky’s Dog House
11/7 – Knoxville, TN – The Pilot Light
11/8 – Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506
11/9 – Charlottesville, VA – Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar
11/10 – Baltimore, MD – Ottobar
11/11 – Brooklyn, NY – Glasslands (Tell All Your Friends Showcase)
11/12 – New Haven, CT – Cafe Nine (with The Coathangers)

Hyetal Reworks Ratatat’s “Neckbrace”

Get ready to break yo neck.  Well, not really, it just feels like the right thing to say when confronted with a Hyetal Remix of Ratatat’s “Neckbrace” off LP4.  The track has everything you’ve come to know and expect from a remix: glitchy-ness, odd sounds, and an overall taste of another artist reinterpreting an original style by blending in some of their own.

Hyetal mostly abandons the scat found in the original song, but utilizes the bubbly, croaking sounds that occupy the furthermost corners of your head room.  Interestingly enough, the original track didn’t incorporate much of Ratatat’s signature whining electro-guitar sound, but Hyetal throws it in probably out of respect for his source of inspiration. 

The track decelerates to lay room for a build up, and the hotel elevator muzak that brings you back to the beat collects everything for a head-bobbing, albeit not neck-breaking, finish.  Listen up below.

Ratatat – “Neckbrace (Hyetal Remix)” by azabalegui

Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti Announce New Tour

After just recently wrapping up their tour with the Flaming lips, Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti announce another US/Canada tour with psychedelic legends and Brazil natives, Os Mutantes.

The band has recently released a new album entitled Before Today. Combining the famous psychedelic and noise-pop vibes , the album transcends into continuation of the bands previous work. Make sure to catch this 2 for 1 psychedelic, eye-candy tour!

***Tour Dates***

November 5 @Showroom, TX
November 6 @Fun Fun Fun Fest, TX
November 7 Fitzgeralds, TX
November 8@ One Eyed Jack, LA
November 9 @Variety, GA
November 10@ Cats Cradle, NC
November 11 @9:30 Club, DC
November 12 @Trocadero, PA
November 13 @Webster Hall, NY
November 14@ Royale Boston, MA
November 16@ National, PQ
November 17@ Opera House, ONT
November 18 @Clazel Theater, OH
November 19@ Metro, IL
November 20 @Cedar Cultural Center, MN
November 23@ Bluebird, CO
November 24@ Urban Lounge, UT
November 26 @Vogue, BC
November 27 @Neumo’s, WA
November 28@ Berbati’s, OR
November 30@ Regency, CA
December 1 @Rio Theater, CA
December 2 @Henry Fonda, CA