Dawn Golden and Rosy Cross Ready EP

Dawn Golden and Rosy Cross are ready to step into the limelight. The band just released their first EP, called The Blow EP on Mad Descent April 12th.

Dawn Golden and Rosy Cross is the brainchild of producer Dexter Tortoriello, who is recognized more for his other band Houses.

Unlike Houses, which focuses more on the melodic and soothing side of things, Dawn Golden and Rosy Cross draws influences from as wide as death metal to noise pop.

You can hear the song “Blacks” right here, and look for the band’s first EP out now!

Phenomenal Handclap Band’s Quinn Luke’s New Solo Project


Disco lovers can rejoice in the funkadelic sounds of Quinn Luke’s solo project, Bing Ji Ling.  Luke, of Phenomenal Handclap Band fame, has just released Shadow To Shine on March 22nd via Tummy Touch Records.  The sound is a journey back in time when disco balls and platform shoes were a staple but with a modern twist.  Luke is embracing the 70s indie retro sound, making disco fun again and is quickly moving to the forefront of this new style of music.

Bing Ji Ling, mandarin for ice cream, sparks nostalgia for those days of ABBA, Earth, Wind & Fire, and early Beck.  His refreshing retro vibe is making people want to get up and shake their groove thing.  Bing Ji Ling is setting out on a bi-coastal tour in support of the album.  Check out the first single, “Everybody“.

Tour dates:
April 23rd- San Fran, CA – Burritt Room @ The Crescent Hotel W/ Tommy Guerrero
April 25th –  Los Angeles, CA – Silverlake Lounge
April 26th – Costa Mesa Live, CA – Mesa
April 27th- Costa Mesa Live, CA- Mesa  (DJ set) w/DJ Scotty Coats
April 28th- Los Angeles, CA- Dance Right @ La Cita (DJ set) w/DJ Scotty Coats
April 29th- Santa Anna, CA- Obey Radio @ The Crosby (DJ set)

The Black Swans Release Video and Announce Shows and LP

The Black Swans have been mighty busy.  Their LP Don’t Blame the Stars was put on hold while recording when band member Noel Sayre passed.  The band finished recording their fourth LP by putting forth an even more profound resonance in their songs.  The LP drops on May 31st and you can see the video for the single “I Forgot To Change The Windshield Wipers In My Mind” right here:  http://www.magnetmagazine.com/2011/04/12/film-at-11-the-black-swans/

You can also catch them on tour on the following dates:

4/28 – Columbus, OH @ Treehouse w/Southeast Engine
5/15 – Nelsonville, OH @ Nelsonville Festival
5/20 – Cleveland, OH @ Survival Kit
6/3 – Columbus, OH @ Rumba *Record Release Show

Those Darlins Launch Contest For Fans And Spring Tour

Those Darlins announced a fun contest last week that challenges fans of the band to photograph themselves or other people using the record cover of their newest LP, Screws Get Loose, as their face. For examples of how to compete, the band encourages you to check out the newly launched http://www.sleeveface.com/.

The contest will run for one month starting last week and running until May 11th, when 5 winners will be announced. Prizes include a one of kind drawing by someone in the band (they’re all artists), a signed copy of the album (vinyl or CD…winner picks), and two tickets to any of the group’s upcoming shows (dates below).

Tour Dates

April 22 – Denton, TX – Rubber Gloves
April 23 – Austin, TX – The Mohawk
April 30 – Nashville, TN – Mercy Lounge
May 5 – Chattanooga, TN – JJ’s Bohemia
May 6 – Chattanooga, TN – JJ’s Bohemia
May 10 – Augusta, GA – Sky City
May 11 – Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbits
May 12 – West Palm Beach, FL – Roxy’s Saloon
May 13 – Orlando , FL – Backbooth
May 14 – Tampa, FL – WMNF Heatwave
May 15 – Charleston, SC – The Pour House
June 2 – Ozark, AR – Wakarusa
June 3 – Keithville, LA – Rustic Cowboy
June 4, 5 – Houston, TX – Free Press Fest
June 5 – New Orleans, LA – One Eyed Jacks
June 9 – Charlotte, NC – Tremont Music Hall
June 10 – Vienna, VA – Jammin’ Java
June 11 – Hoboken, NJ – Maxwell’s
June 14 – Philadelphia, PA – Johnny Brenda’s
June 15 – Washington, DC – The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
June 17 – Pittsburgh, PA – Brillobox
June 18 – Greenwood, VA – Campout East
July 16 – Louisville, KY – Lebowski Fest
+ w/ Black Joe Lewis

Bill Callahan Releases New Album And Announces Tour Dates

Bill Callahan, also known as Smog, is a lo-fi underground rock artist best known for releasing Jandek-influenced experimental rock before growing more nuanced and “professional” sounding as his career has progressed.

Drag City, his longtime label, just released latest album Apocalypse on April 5th in preparation for a nationwide tour! Check out the song “Baby’s Breath” here and tour dates below!

Tour Dates

Mon. May 2 – Austin, TX @ The Mohawk
Tue. June 14 – Albuquerque, NM @ Launch Pad
Wed. June 15 – Phoenix, AZ @ Rhythm Room
Thu. June 16 – Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour
Fri. June 17 – Santa Barbara, CA @ Soho
Sat. June 18 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
Sun. June 19 – Big Sur, CA @ Henry Miller Library
Wed. June 22 – Seattle, WA @ Neumo’s
Mon. June 27 – Denver, CO @ High Dive
Fri. July 1 – Minneapolis, MN @ Cedar Cultural Center
Sun. July 3 – Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
Fri. July 8 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Andy Warhol Museum
Sun. July 10 – Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
Mon. July 11 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
Tue. July 12 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
Fri. Aug. 5 – Sat. Aug. 6 – Portland, OR @ Pickathon