by Jane Lambert

Ryan Adams Announces European Tour

Remember when Ryan Adams said he was retiring forever? Well that didn’t last very long unless less than 3 years is forever. Today the shaggy haired rocked announced that he was heading out on a European tour in June without The Cardinals. All of the shows will be solo-acoustic sets. Ryan is also working on a new record with producer Glyn Johns, so of course in Adams fashion there are sure to be some new songs hitting the road with him. Ryan, it’s good to have you back. Watch out and check back as there are sure to be a few U.S. dates in the works.

Ryan Adams Tour Dates:

06-10 Stockholm, Sweden – Cirkus
06-11 Oslo, Norway – Folketeatret
06-13 Malmo, Sweden – The Consert House
06-14 Copenhagen, Denmark – Koncerhauset
06-16 Lisbon, Portugal – Aula Magna
06-17 Porto, Portugal – Teatro Sa Da Bandeira
06-20 London, England – Barbican
06-22 Brighton, England – Dome
06-23 Manchester, England – Bridgewater Hall
06-25 Glasgow, Scotland – Academy
06-26 Oxford, England – Oxford New Theatre
06-28 Amsterdam, Netherlands – Concertgebouw

03.17.11

by libbyh9190

Railroad Revival Tour is Born!

HUGE announcement – 3 amazing bands will be embark on a tour being called the “Railroad Revival Tour.” The bands are Mumford & Sons, Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros and Old Crow Medicine Show. WOW! The bands will be traveling to 6 different locations in the southwest via vintage railcars. The train will be 1,500 feet long and comprised of 15 vintage railcars from the 1950’s and 1960’s. Not only will the bands be traveling on this astounding mode of transportation, they will also be eating, sleeping and recording as they ride to each location. The entire tour experience will be captured on film for a soon-to-made documentary. Tickets are now on sale through http://railroadrevivaltour.com and each ticket will include an MP3 of a live recording from the tour as well as a commemorative ticket custom.

03.17.11

by libbyh9190

Sondre Lerche Releases New Single

Norwegian singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche has just released a new song from his upcoming self-titled album. The song is called “Domino” and be heard right here:
http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F11605874 Sondre Lerche – “Domino” by Yep Roc Music Group

You can catch Sondre Lerche at these spots:

Wednesday, March 16th – SXSW Bookstore Signing – 1:45pm
Wednesday, March 16th – Paste Day Party @ Stage on Sixth – 6:30pm
Thursday, March 17th – Rawkblog Party @ The Liberty – 6pm
Thursday, March 17th – Yep Roc Music Showcase @ Maggie Mae’s – 9pm
Friday, March 18th – Bella Union / Zeitgeist Showcase @ Central Presbyterian Church – 11pm

03.17.11

by John Grimley

Cymbals Eat Guitars Find A New Home

Cymbals Eat Guitars have found a home. After self-releasing their first album Why There Are Mountains, the band has announced they are joining Barsuk Records.

After almost two years off from recording, the band will be heading into the studio later this month with esteemed producer John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr., Sonic Youth, Kurt Vile) to assemble their sophomore release.

The band will also be hitting the road extensively this fall, so look for tour news soon!

03.17.11

by tunmer

Idiot Glee on Tour Soon!

Idiot Glee’s (AKA James Friley) tour is underway promoting his first LP, Paddywhack to be released on June 7.

“Happy Day” which can be downloaded on daytrotter.com along with other Idiot Glee songs shows us an artist who sings knowingly about about, well, not so happy days but the 60s California vocal style, the sleepy yet jaunty keyboard lines and even a “Bohemian Rhapsody” reference slipped in suggest some latent brighter sides beneath the dark in which he sings. The effective vocal looping and double tracking beefs up the somewhat minimal one man show involving just his voice and electronics, which on their own are already substantial, especially the former element.

Friley’s rendition of Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine,” is fantastically creepy, avant-garde and respectfully soulful. Based on the few recorded treats he presently has available, Paddywhack should prove to be an interesting and pleasant surprise. Idiot Glee will be performing at SXSW March 16-18 in between upcoming shows around the South and the Gulf Coast.

03.17.11

by jill ettinger

‘Who Took the Bomp? Le Tigre On Tour’ DVD Release on June 7th

Hell Yes. Oscilloscope Laboratories announced that it will release the highly anticipated film Who Took the Bomp? Le Tigre On Tour on DVD June 7.

The film, which is set to premiere at this year’s SXSW Film and Music Festival, follows electronic feminist icons Le Tigre on the This Island tour across four continents and ten countries. Supported by a community of devoted fans and led by outspoken Riot Grrrl pioneer Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill), Le Tigre confronts sexism and homophobia in the music industry while tearing up the stage via performance art poetics, no-holds-barred lyrics, punk rock ethos, and whip-smart wit in this edgy and entertaining documentary.

Directed by Kerthy Fix (Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields) Who Took the Bomp? Le Tigre On Tour features never before seen live performances, archival interviews, and revealing backstage footage with these trail-blazing artists.

Check out the film at SXSW and at MoMA.

3/17: Austin, TX @ State Theatre, Film Screening, 6:15pm
3/19: Austin, TX @ Vimeo Theatre, Film Screening, 2:30pm
4/4: New York, NY @ MoMA, 7 PM