by John Grimley

Mogwai Release A Track From Upcoming Album

Mogwai have released another track off of their upcoming viciously-titled Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will.

The album will be released on February 15^th on Sub Pop Records, and the latest track to be revealed is called “San Pedro”. If you pre-order the album from SubPop.com, you receive a free pair of earplugs, a testament to the staggering amount of noise Mogwai is capable of.

You can hear “San Pedro” right here:

Look for Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will when it hits stores February 15^th. You’ll find Mogwai stateside starting mid-April. Their tour schedule goes like this:

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

01.27.11

by cristobalsaez

APTBS Go On Tour, Release Remix Video

A Place to Bury Strangers are about to embark on tour, but they are revving up for the tour with the release of a music video to accompany the Holy Fuck remix of their song Red Lights. APTBS are set to play new music in SXSW, as well as releasing their third studio album this year. Check out their new music video directed by LA-based Thomas Smith below and check out their tour dates.

THU 3/10 – ATLANTA, GA – Masquerade*

FRI 3/11 – DURHAM, NC – Motorco Music Hall*

SUN 3/13 – DENTON, TX – 35 Conferette Festival*^

TUE 3/15 – SAN ANTONIO, TX – Korova*

WED 3/16 – AUSTIN, TX – SXSW

THU 3/17 – AUSTIN, TX – SXSW

FRI 3/18 – AUSTIN, TX – SXSW

SAT 3/19 – AUSTIN, TX – SXSW

SUN 3/20 – HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, AR – Valley of the Vapors

MON 3/21 – HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, AR – Valley of the Vapors (pedal workshop)

TUE 3/22 – OXFORD, MS – Proud Larrys*

WED 3/23 – GREENVILLE, SC – The Handlebar*

THU 3/24 – BALTIMORE, MD – Ottobar*

*with Hooray for Earth

^with Dan Deacon, !!!, How to Dress Well & Local Natives

01.26.11

by John Grimley

ELK Announces New Album

Elk (press photo)

Justin Stein (aka ELK) had a trying time recording his upcoming album Let’s Get Married. After his computer crashed halfway through production, Justin had to decide whether to pay rent or buy a new computer. He chose a computer and ditched Brooklyn to move back to his parents’ house in Michigan.

His album is literally a bedroom production, and features electronic pop mixed with shoegaze and Philip Glass samples. The album will be out February 15^th on Shape Up Records (released via cassette and digital download). The song “Volleyball” is the first single from the album, and you can hear it right here.

ELK also recently created a mix that he calls the “Snow Mixtape” to commemorate the giant blizzard that recently swept through New York. Featuring samples from MGMT and Thin Lizzy (among others), you can hear it right here. ELK will be playing in New York soon, with a date at Cake Shop on February 11^th (with Keepaway, Pistola and Lost Coves).

01.26.11

by Sedera Ranaivoarinosy

Dustin Edge To Releases New EP

After two prior releases that ventured into bluegrass and up-tempo Eastern European influences, Dustin Edge just put out his new acoustic folk EP, Calm, on January 25th. This new EP takes a whole new turn from his previous recordings and couldn’t be more appropriately named: listening to the soft and poised songs Edge crafted immediately fills you with a sense of calm. Take a listen below:

01.26.11

by wesleyambrecht

Eagle And Talon Schedule New EP For February

LA based lady rockers Eagle and Talon have announced plans for a new EP. Due out on February 22nd, In Manila represents a turning point for the band. Unlike their debut, which was comprised almost entirely of post-punk rock music, Eagle and Talon have decided to include dancier pop elements on In Manila.

From the BI/AKKA Records Press Release: “Clocking in at just under 14 minutes, In Manila covers a lot of new ground for the duo. The exotic ride begins with the dreamy aquatic organ instrumental “I Want Everything.” Title track “In Manila” crashes in on the reverie with a propulsive beat, packing infectious hooks into a quasi-Caribbean party. “Ruen Pair” envisions the duo as Enya on Halloween, while “Modified My Knife” brings back their art-damaged guitar sound. The EP closes with “For The Bond,” a jazz-disco anthem.”

01.25.11

by Sedera Ranaivoarinosy

Junk Culture Preview New Single, Announce Tour With Girl Talk

On February 1st, 2011, Junk Culture will release their newest 5-track, Summer Friends, via Illegal Art. The record was built form a collection of recordings made up over a lifetime by Deepak Mantena, Junk Culture’s main man. he describes the end product as “cosmic R’n’B” but it also contains Indian influences backed up by booming electro beats. Proof is below, with the title single, “Summer Friends.”

You can catch Junk Culture on tour in February and March with Max Tundra and fellow Illegal Art artist, Girl Talk. Mantena is known for putting on energetic live shows mixed in with video samples, so don’t miss it if “Summer Friends” tickles your interest.

02.24.11 – New York, New York. Terminal 5 (with Girl Talk and Max Tundra)

02.25.11 – Providence , Rhode Island. Lupos Heartbreak Hotel (with Girl Talk and Max Tundra)

02.26.11 – Boston, Massachusetts. House of Blues Boston (with Girl Talk and Max Tundra)

03.01.11 – Montreal, Quebec. Metropolis (with Girl Talk and Max Tundra)

03.03.11 – Plymouth , Michigan. Compuware Sports Arena (with Girl Talk and Max Tundra)

03.04.11 – Chicago, Illinois. Congress Theater (with Girl Talk)

03.05.11 – Chicago, Illinois. Congress Theater (with Girl Talk and Max Tundra)

03.08.11 – Madison , Wisconsin. Orpheum Theater Madison (with Girl Talk and Max Tundra)

03.11.11 – Denver, Colorado. Ogden Theater (with Girl Talk and Max Tundra)

03.12.11 – Denver, Colorado. Ogden Theater (with Girl Talk and Max Tundra)

03.15.11 – Seattle, Washington. Showbox (with Girl Talk and Max Tundra)

03.17.11 – Portland, Oregon. Roseland Theater (with Girl Talk and Max Tundra)