Category Archives: News

02.01.11
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A Classic Education Shares New Track and Tour Dates

Italian indie pop band A Classic Education is following up their 2010 CMJ appearance by releasing a few tracks.  Here is one of them called “I Lost Time:”
A Classic Education – I Lost Time by A Classic Education

The band is also supporting British Sea Power after their SXSW appearance.  Dates are listed below.

Mar-16-20    SXSW
Tue-Mar-22    Brooklyn, NY    Music Hall of Williamburg
Thu-Mar-24    Toronto, ONT    Lees Palace
Fri-Mar-25    Cleveland, OH    Grog Shop
Sun-Mar-27    Chicago, IL    Lincoln Hall
Tue-Mar-29    Minneapolis, MN    Cedar Cultural Center
Fri-Apr-01    Vancouver, BC    Biltmore
Sat-Apr-02    Seattle, WA    Neumo’s
Sun-Apr-03    Portland, OR    Doug Fir
Tue-Apr-05    San Francisco, CA    Independent
Wed-Apr-06    Brookdale, CA    Brookroom @ The Historic Brookdale Lodge
Thu-Apr-07    Los Angeles, CA    Troubadour
Fri-Apr-08    San Diego, CA    Casbah
Sat-Apr-09    Tempe, AZ    Clubhouse
Mon-Apr-11    Marfa, TX    Padres
Wed-Apr-13    Austin, TX    Mohawk
Thu-Apr-14    Dallas, TX    The Loft
Sun-Apr-17    Atlanta, GA    The Earl
Mon-Apr-18    Carrboro, NC    Cats Cradle
Tue-Apr-19    Washington, DC    Black Cat
Wed-Apr-20    Philadelphia, PA    Johnny Brendas

02.01.11
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Deerhoof: Getting Their Hooves Into Everything


If you missed Henry Rollins KCRW broadcast last month where he played the new and much-anticipated Deerhoof release, Deerhoof vs. Evil in its entirety, the self-produced album is now available (for your ascension into awesomeness), as is their pretty picture on the cover of The Wire, with a full interview with the mysterious band on the glossy inside detailing dark secrets and the troubles of being 16 years old—as a band, that is. You can also set your crosshairs for these wild animals on tour in the U.S. and Europe beginning in Sacramento, CA on January 27th.

Tour Dates

feb 01 – Austin, TX – Mohawk (w/ Fingaar Bangaar, Ben Butler and Mousepad)

feb 02 – Dallas, TX – The Loft (w/ S. Carey, Ben Butler and Mousepad, Yann Teirsen)

feb 03 – Memphis, TN – The Hi Tone (w/ Ben Butler and Mousepad)

feb 04 – Nashville, TN – Mercy Lounge (w/ Ben Butler and Mousepad)

feb 05 – Athens, GA – 40 Watt (w/ tunabunny, Ben Butler and Mousepad)

feb 06 – Raleigh, NC – King’s (w/ Ben Butler and Mousepad)

feb 07 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club (w/ Ben Butler and Mousepad, Chain and the Gang)

feb 08 – Brooklyn, NY – Europa (w/ Buke And Gass, Ben Butler and Mousepad)

feb 10 – Cambridge, MA – Middle East (w/ Ben Butler and Mousepad)

feb 11 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts (w/ Prowler, Ben Butler and Mousepad)

feb 12 – Pittsburgh, PA – Altar (w/ Ennui, Ben Butler and Mousepad)

feb 14 – Pontiac, MI – The Crofoot Ballroom (w/ Marco Polio, Ben Butler and Mousepad)

feb 15 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge (w/ Ben Butler and Mousepad)

feb 16 – Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon (w/ Ben Butler and Mousepad)

feb 17 – Minneapolis, MN – Triple Rock Social Club (w/ Ben Butler and Mousepad)

feb 18 – Iowa City, IA – Blue Moose (w/ The Tanks, Ben Butler and Mousepad)

feb 19 – Omaha, NB – Waiting Room (w/ Conduits, Ben Butler and Mousepad)

feb 21 – Denver, CO – The Marquis (w/ Lil’ Slugger, Ben Butler and Mousepad)

feb 25 – Seattle, WA – Neumo’s (w/ Special Explosion, Ben Butler and Mousepad)

feb 26 – Portland, OR – Holocene (21+ show w/ Ben Butler and Mousepad)

feb 26 – Portland, OR – Holocene (6pm ALL AGES show! w/ Neal Morgan)

mar 14 – New York, NY – JapanNYC Festival at Le Poisson Rouge (w/ Ichi)

apr 19 – Paris, FR – La Maroquinerie

apr 20 – Belfort, FR – Impetus Festival at Le Poudriere

apr 21 – Metz, FR – Les Trinitaires

apr 22 – Lyon, FR – L’Epicerie Moderne

apr 23 – Lausanne, CH – Impetus Festival @ La Romandie

apr 24 – Schorndorf, DE – Manufaktur

apr 26 – Kortrijk, BE – De Kreun

apr 27 – Amsterdam, NL – Melkweg

apr 28 – Groningen, NL – Vera

apr 30 – Aarhus, DK – Pop Revo Festival at Voxhall

may 01 – Hamburg, DE – Hafenklang

jul 01 – London, UK – Performing Milk Man at Alexandra Palace (w/ The Flaming Lips performing The Soft Bulletin and Dinosaur Jr performing Bug)

02.01.11
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Balmorhea Remixes and West Coast Tour Dates


As if 2010 wasn’t good enough to Balmorhea, they’re back in the studio working on their third full-length for a 2012 release. They’re also stoked about remixes from their sold out 7″ by master of the mini-song, Prefuse 73, along with Benoit Pioulard and Botany now available on the iTunes. You can check out the track here. And if you’re lucky enough to find yourself on the west coast later this winter, you can also check out the band live at some of these shows.

Balmorhea West Coast 2011 Tour Dates:

2.25 – Austin, Texas – Mohawk

3.4 – Marfa, Texas – Building 98

3.6 – Phoenix, Arizona – Rhythm Room

3.7 – Los Angeles, California – Echoplex w/ Benoit Pioulard, Frank Fairfield

3.8 – San Francisco, California – Hotel Utah w/ Benoit Pioulard, Lazarus

3.11 – Portland, Oregon – Doug Fir w/ Benoit Pioulard

3.12 – Seattle, Washington – Columbia City Theater w/ Benoit Pioulard, Tiny Vipers

3.17 – Fort Worth,  Texas – Modern Museum Of Art w/ Botany

3.18-19 – Austin, Texas – SXSW

01.31.11
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Smith Westerns Line Up U.S. Dates with Yuck

Smith Westerns are a heavy influenced band.  The young Chicago foursome has ultimately pooled together all the characteristics of great pop music and, in turn, has crafted nothing but great pop music.  Fresh off the release of their sophomore album, Dye It Blonde, on Fat Possum, Smith Westerns have some touring to do.  UK labelmates Yuck are set to join them, making it their first visit to the States.  Save a date below:

01/31 Athens GA 40 Watt Club*

02/01 Atlanta GA Drunken Unicorn*

02/03 Orlando FL Backbooth*

02/04 Tallahassee FL Club Downunder

02/05 Baton Rouge Spanish Moon

02/06 Houston TX Fitzgeralds*

02/07 Austin TX Emos *

02/08 Dallas TX The Loft*

02/10 Phoenix AZ Rhythm Room*

02/11 Los Angeles CA Echo*

02/12 Costa Mesa CA Detroit Bar*

02/13 San Francisco CA Bottom of the Hill*

02-15 Portland, OR – Doug Fir Lounge

02-16 Vancouver, British Columbia – Biltmore Cabaret

02-17 Seattle, WA – Crocodile Cafe

02-18 Boise, ID – Neurolux

02-19 Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court

02-21 Denver, CO – Larimer Lounge

02-22 Kansas City, MO – The Record Bar

02-23 Omaha, NE – Waiting Room

02-24 Minneapolis, MN – Triple Rock Social Club

02-25 Madison, WI – The Frequency

02-26 Chicago, IL – Empty Bottle

02-28 Toronto, Ontario – Legendary Horseshoe Tavern

03-01 Montreal, Quebec – La Sala Rossa

03-02 Boston, MA – Great Scott

03-04 Washington, DC – Rock and Roll Hotel

03-16 – 03-19 Austin, TX – SXSW

* = w/ Yuck

01.31.11
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The Wellspring To Tour With Ben Kweller And Pete Yorn

The Los Angeles-based duo, The Wellspring, made up of Dov Rosenblatt and Talia Osteen, will be joining Ben Kweller and Pete Yorn on tour. They will be kicking off two months on the road in Phoenix, AZ on Valentine’s Day and end in April in Austin, TX. In addition to that, they will also be re-releasing the self-titled EP in a new edition with two additional tracks, “Tug Of War” and “Let Me Go.”

Here are their upcoming tour dates:

2/14 – Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee

2/16 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Depot

2/17 – Denver, CO @ Ogden

2/19 – Omaha, NE @ Whisky Roadhouse

2/20 – Kansas City, MO @ VooDoo Lounge

2/22 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue

2/23 – Chicago, IL @ The Vic Theatre

2/26 – Urbana, IL @ The Canpoy Club

2/27 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant

3/1 – Indianapolis, IN @ Vogue Theatre

3/5 – Toronto, ON @ The Opera House

3/6 – Syracuse, NY @ The Westcott

3/2 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall

3/8 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues

3/10 – Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero

3/14 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club

3/16 – Charlottesville, VA @ The Jefferson Theater

4/2 – Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom

4/3 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom

4/5 – San Francisco, CA @ Regency

4/6 – Los Angeles, CA @ Wiltern

4/9 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues

4/10 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues

4/14 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues

4/16 – Austin, TX @ Stubbs BBQ

 

01.31.11
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Toro Y Moi Premiere “Still Sound” Video And Extend Tour

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On February 22nd, Toro Y Moi will be releasing Underneath The Pine on Carpark records and you can now view the video for one of its star tracks, “Still Sound,” which just premiered on Pitchfork. Directed by Steven Daniels, the video is a cute and playful still 8 insight on frontman Chaz Bundick and bandmates goofing around, rehearsing and even dancing. The retro image grain matches the old school r’n’b funk mood of the song and at the same time maintains the hipster image associated with chillwave. You can watch the video HERE.

And just to add to the good news, Toro Y Moi will be extending their Spring tour where they will be joined by Cloud Nothings, Braids, Adventure and Nite Jewel. Make sure to check below to see if they will be coming by your side of the US.

Here are the upcoming Toro Y Moi Spring Tour dates:

03/11 – Athens, GA – 40 Watt (with Cloud Nothings)

03/12 – Atlanta, GA – Drunken Unicorn (with Cloud Nothings)

03/13  -New Orleans, LA – The Saturn Bar (with Cloud Nothings)

03/14 – Houston, TX – Fitzgeralds (with Cloud Nothings)

03/15 – McAllen, TX – M.P.M. Fest – Ambiente (with Cloud Nothings and Nite Jewel)

03/16 – 18 Austin, TX – SXSW

03/19 – Dallas, TX – Club Dada (with Cloud Nothings)

03/20 – El Paso, TX – Lowbrow Palace (with Cloud Nothings and Braids)

03/21 – Tempe, AZ – Sail Inn (with Cloud Nothings, Braids and Nite Jewel)

03/22 – Costa Mesa, CA – Detroit Bar (with Cloud Nothings)

03/23 – Los Angeles, CA – Troubadour (with Cloud Nothings)

03/24 – San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall (with Cloud Nothings)

03/25 – Portland, OR – Doug Fir (with Cloud Nothings)

03/26 – Kennewick, WA – The Red Room (with Cloud Nothings and Braids)

03/27 – Seattle, WA – Crocodile (with Cloud Nothings)

03/28 – Vancouver, British Columbia – Biltmore (with Braids)

03/30 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge (with Adventure)

03/31 – Denver, CO – Larimer Lounge (with Adventure)

04/01 – Kansas City, MO – Riot Room (with Adventure)

04/02 – Omaha, NE – Slowdown Jr. (with Adventure)

04/03 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St. Entry (with Adventure)

04/05 – Chicago, IL – Empty Bottle (with Adventure)

04/06 – Bloomington, IN – The Bishop (with Braids and Adventure)

04/07 – Toronto, Ontario – Wrongbar (with Adventure)

04/08 – Montreal, Quebec – La Sala Rossa (with Adventure)

04/09 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall (with Adventure)

04/10 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg (with Adventure)

04/11 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom (with Adventure)

04/12 – Philadelphia, PA – First Unitarian Church (with Adventure)

04/13 – Baltimore, MD – Talking Head (with Braids and Adventure)

04/14 – Washington, DC – Rock N Roll Hotel (with Adventure)

04/15 – Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506 (with Braids and Adventure)

04/16 – Columbia, SC – Indie Grits Film Festival

04/23 – Honolulu, HI – Next Door