by John Grimley

Seven Saturdays Gets Remix Treatment

Early Morning Fog Bank (Sun Airway Remix) Cover Art

Seven Saturdays is a composer/multi-instrumentalist based out of Los Angeles. Saturdays’ latest release was the 7-song EP The Snowflakes That Hit Us Became Our Stars.

Some songs on that EP (as well as other works by Seven Saturdays) are currently undergoing the remix treatment for the EP Secret Things.

Sun Airways is one of the artists trying their hand at a remix, and you can hear their remix of the song “Early Morning Fog Bank” right here! Look for the EP Secret Things out sometime later in March.

03.08.11

by John Grimley

Sandwitches Date Sophomore Album

San Fran’s Sandwitches, hated by spell-check but loved by fans, have been practicing their brand of sparkling pop for a couple of years, and the effort shows on the group’s newest album.

Sandwitches will release Mrs. Jones’ Cookies on March 29^th, via Empty Cellar Records. The album builds off the group’s first release (How to Make Ambient Sadcake) and demonstrates the group’s growing music and lyrical skills.

The group’s sunshine pop is too catchy to resist, even as we suffer through another winter. You can hear two of the songs off of Mrs. Jones’ right here. First, “Lightfoot”

…and “Joe Says”

03.08.11

by libbyh9190

Warm Ghost Announces Tour Dates

Warm Ghost, a.k.a. the latest project of Paul Duncan, is not only playing SXSW, but also touring the country. They’re touring to support their latest EP, Uncut Diamond, and last year’s album, Claws Overhead. Tour dates are below as follows:

SXSW Dates

3/16 – Red Eyed Fly – Tiger Mountain/Noise Pop Party – 2:05 PM
3/17 – Soho Lounge – 12 AM

3/18 – Barbarella – Partisan Records/Knitting Factory/Brooklyn Vegan Party – 1:45 PM
3/19 – Parkside (Inside Stage) – Reverb Party- 5:40 PM
US Dates

3/24 – Rock and Roll Hotel – Washington, DC*#
3/26 – Johnny Brenda’s – Philadelphia PA&^
3/29 – TT The Bear’s – Boston MA

*BRAHMS
# Fujiya & Miyagi
&Asobi Seksu
^Cults

03.08.11

by mcirigliano2

Class Actress Confirms Headlining Tour & SXSW Performances

Brooklyn synth-pop duo Class Actress (Elizabeth Harper & Company) is in the midst of preparing for their headlining tour with MillionYoung in support of their debut release, Journal of Ardency EP, available now on Terrible Records- the brainchild label of Grizzly Bear’s Chris Taylor and Ethan Silverman. The coast-to-coast trek follows Class Actress’ successful North American tour this past fall with Small Black, Delorean, and Matthew Dear. The tour kicks off next week in Atlanta, with the band now confirming a full set of SXSW 2011 performances in Austin from March 16-19.

Stay tuned for Class Actress’ debut LP this summer, with further details to be announced soon. Complete list of dates and venues below:

Mar 9 Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
Mar 10 Savannah, GA @ Savannah Stopover
Mar 11 Miami, FL @ The Vagabond
Mar 12 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
Mar 13 Orlando, FL @ Backbooth
Mar 14 New Orleans, LA @ Republic
Mar 15 Pharr, TX @ Jagz w/Nite Jewel
Mar 16 SXSW @ Lipstick 24 (Flavorpill Party) – 3:30pm
Mar 17 SXSW @ Club 1808 (Piano’s Party w/Das Racist, Still Corners, etc.)
Mar 18 SXSW @ East Side Drive In (Pitchfork Party) – 12:45pm
Mar 18 SXSW @ Friends (Warp Magazine Showcase) – 11pm
Mar 19 SXSW @ Space 12 (Parafora Party) – 7pm
Mar 20 Dallas, TX @ Bro Fest 2011 @ Club Dada
Mar 21 Little Rock, AR @ Arkansas Community Arts Co-Op
Mar 22 Kansas City, MO @ Crosstown Station
Mar 23 Iowa City, IA @ Gabe’s
Mar 24 St. Louis, MO @ Old Rockhouse
Mar 25 Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall w/Miami Horror
Mar 29 New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge w/Miami Horror

03.08.11

by summer826

The Pierces Share A Conversation With Albert Hammond, Jr.

New York based sister act, The Pierces, recently caught up with their good friend Albert Hammond, Jr. of Strokes fame and the cameras were rolling the whole time giving fans and listeners a peek into their upcoming album and what life is like for the ladies.

Catherine and Allison Pierce’s soon to be released album, You & I, features a variety of well known names in the music world playing drums like Will Champion of Coldplay, Glenn Moule of Howling Bells and Matt Romano of Little Joy. The album also features guitar work from their dear friend, Albert Hammond Jr.

The video provides snippets into the lives of the Pierce sisters as they record shop in New York City and reminisce about their days as ballerinas, their emotionally grounded lyrics and their musical influences.

You & I, produced by Coldplay’s Guy Berryman and Grammy winning producer Rik Simpson, will be released on May 23^rd on Polydor Records.

Check out clips of the interview here.

03.07.11

by libbyh9190

Jessica 6 Releases Video and Announces Tour Dates

Trio Jessica 6 just got a huge boost today – their video for “White Horse” premiered on Perez Hilton’s highly popular blog. The New York group will release their debut album, See the Light, on May 24th. Meanwhile, here’s the video for “White Horse:”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xmasc87IdPs

If the video piques your interest, go ahead and see them tour at the following spots:

3/10: Chicago, IL @ Double Door
3/11: Washington, DC @ U Street Music Hall