by Sedera Ranaivoarinosy

Young Prisms Premiere New Video

Most quotes praising Young Prisms include the words “Psychedelic,” “no-fi” (or “lo-fi,”), refer to the washed-out guitars and mention the band’s sunny Californian origins. All these words come together in the band’s latest video for their song off Friends For Now on Kanine Records, “Breathless,” which premiered this week on Altered Zones. Initially shot by Andrew Creighton, the first draft of the video was brought to Denver to director Trevor Peterson, of Woodsman, who shot added more visuals. Watching this video feels like on long look into a big rocking kaleidoscope.

Experience it for yourself. Watch the video for “Breathless” below:

And if watching that video made you want to experience this dizzying experience live, you can! They’ve been touring the US and will be on the road until the end of April with the Fresh & Onlys and Crocodiles on a few dates.

Here are their upcoming tour dates:

4/19 – Frankies – Toledo, OH

4/20 – Lincoln Hall – Chicago, IL (with Fresh & Onlys and Crocodiles)

4/21 – Parts & Labour – Toronto, ON (with Fresh & Onlys)

4/22 – Il Motore – Montreal, QC (with Fresh & Onlys)

4/23 – Music Hall of Williamsburg Brooklyn, NY (with Fresh & Onlys and Crocodiles)

4/24 – Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, PA (with Fresh & Onlys and Crocodiles)

4/25 – The Red Palace – Washington, DC (with Fresh & Onlys and Crocodiles)

4/26 – King’s Barcade – Raleigh, NC (with Crocodiles)

4/27 – The Earl – Atlanta, GA (with Fresh & Onlys and Crocodiles)

4/28 – Bottletree – Birmingham, AL (with Fresh & Onlys and Crocodiles)

4/29 – The Republic – New Orleans, LA (with Fresh & Onlys and Crocodiles)

4/30 – Seaholm Powerplant, Austin Psych Festival – Austin, TX

04.18.11

by John Grimley

London Suede Play First US Show In Fourteen Years

Suede remastered and expanded, released 30 June

The London Suede burst onto the UK scene in 1992 and were quickly proclaimed “The Best New Band in Britain” by Melody Maker Magazine before their debut album even released.

The band somehow managed to live up to the hype and proceeded release five critically acclaimed albums from 1992 to 2003, when the group decided to take a break.

The band returned in March of this year and appeared to never have missed a beat. Suede has played three shows that were all lauded as some of the band’s best.

Now, for the first time since 1997 the group will be coming back to America, slated to play Coachella. The band recently released Best Of CD and seem intent on picking up exactly where they left off nearly a decade ago.

You can hear the remastered track “The Beautiful Ones” right here.

04.18.11

by John Grimley

Shit Robot Gives Away New Track

Shit Robot recently wowed a packed house at Terminal 5, opening for and jamming with LCD Soundsystem for the group’s last handful of shows. Now the group is looking to expand, releasing a new EP and planning an upcoming tour.

Robot’s first EP, Losing My Patience, will be out on April 18th both digitally and on vinyl. It features remixes from Hot Chip and Unabombers.

If you can’t wait a week (seriously?), Shit Robot will accommodate. The group has released the single “Losing My Patience” for free thanks to DFA Records. Grab your copy right here!

04.18.11

by John Grimley

CSS Trade Labels

Brazillian sensation CSS have traded in their partnership with Sub Pop for a new label.

The group announced they have signed with V2/Cooperative Music/Downtown Records. They always say three names are better than one…or something.

The band will release their newest album August 29^th. It’s called La Liberacion. Lovefoxxx, the singer for the band, said that her mantra for the new record is “rip shit.” Sounds like they want to get even louder.

Throughout the summer, CSS will be touring with fellow noisemakers Sleigh Bells. You can see them both here (but first I’d recommend some ear plugs).

April 18 Glass House, Pomona, CA

April 19 The Venue, Scottsdale, AZ

April 21 White Rabbit, San Antonio, TX

April 22 Granada theater, Dallas, TX

April 23 La Zona Rosa, Austin, TX

April 24 Warehouse Live, Houston, TX

April 26 Varsity Theater, Baton Rouge, LA

April 28 Firestone, Orlando, FL

April 29 State Theater, St Petersberg, FL

April 30 Neon Desert Festival, El Paso TX

May 2 Center Stage, Atlanta, GA

May 3 Cannery Ballroom, Nashville, TN

May 4 Orange Peel, Asheville, NC

May 6 The National, Richmond, VA

May 7 9:30 Club, Washington DC

May 8 Trocadero, Philadelphia, PA

May 10 Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA

May 11 Webster Hall, New York, NY

May 12 Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY

May 14 Ram’s Head Live, Baltimore, MD

May 15 Bowery Ballroom, New York, NY

May 17 Sound Academy, Toronto,ON

May 18 St Andrews, Detroit, MI

May 19 First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

May 21 Metro, Chicago, IL

04.18.11

by nmcollins

The Beets Announce Tour With Eternal Summers, Release New Song

More and more bands from Queens have been popping up, hoping to unseat Brooklyn as the New York borough with the most happening scene. Jackson Heights natives, The Beets, are the brainchild of Uruguay born frontman Juan Wauters and best friend Jose Garcia, creating lo-fi pop songs more remniscient of a time lost than the current New York scene. With their second album, Stay Home, in stores already, the band have set up a tour with friends Eternal Summers. Look for them on the road the next two months and check out the new song “Time Brought Age.”

04/23 Brooklyn, NY Knitting Factory $
05/18 Cleveland, OH Beachland Tavern *
05/19 Detroit, MI Magic Stick Lounge *
05/20 Chicago, IL Empty Bottle ~ *
05/21 Minneapolis, MN 7th St Entry *
05/22 Fargo, ND Aquarium *
05/24 Missoula, MT The Badlander *
05/25 Spokane, WA Craft House *
05/26 Vancouver, BC Media Club *
05/27 Seattle, WA Healthy Times Fun Club *
05/28 Portland, OR East End *
05/29 San Francisco, CA Hemlock/Popfest *
05/31 Los Angeles, CA Echo *
06/01 San Diego, CA Casbah *
06/04 Austin, TX Chaos in Tejas (Beerland) *
06/05 Houston, TX Free Press Summer Festival *
06/06 New Orleans, LA The Saint *
06/07 Birmingham, AL The Nick *
06/08 Atlanta, GA The Earl *
06/09 Charlotte, NC The Milestone # *

* = w/ Eternal Summers
^ = w/ Jeffrey Lewis
$ = w/ Davila 666, X-Ray Eyeballs
~ = w/ Crystal Stilts
# = w/ w/ Brilliant Colors

04.18.11

by John Grimley

Spinto Band Give You A Song

Last year, the Spinto Band recorded a cover of Christopher Cross’ “Arthur Theme (Best That You Can Do)”

Somewhat fortuitously, the remake of the movie of the same name happened to be filming at the same time. The band was hoping to find their remake sneaking into the movie somewhere, but alas it was not to be.

Instead of letting the remake sit collecting (digital) dust somewhere, the band decided that it needed to be shared with the world.

They are giving it away for free as a download on their site (in exchange for your e-mail, there’s always a catch). You can get the new tune right here, and look for more news about Spinto’s new album and tour coming soon.