The full set list of songs set to be included in the forthcoming DJ Hero 2 video game has been revealed. The follow-up to the semi-popular stand alone video game is set for release later this year. Among the tracks featured are songs by A-Trak, Calvin Harris, Basement Jaxx, and Gorillaz. Tracks by Justice, Kanye West, and M.I.A. also made it to the video game. Check out the entire track list below.
Kings of Leon have revealed plans to release their new album later this year. The groups fifth studio album will be entitled 'Come Around Sundown' and is set for release on October 19. The forthcoming album is the follow-up to 2008's 'Only By The Night'. The album was produced by Angelo Petraglia and Jacquire King and was recorded at New York's Avatar Studios.
The girl featured on the cover of Vampire Weekend's last album, 'Contra', has filed a lawsuit against the band. The woman in question, Kirsten Kennis, filed the suit in L.A. County Superior Court on Wednesday (July 14) and is seeking $2 million. Kennis claims that her signature on the photo release form clearing the shot's use is a forgery. Vampire Weekend have declined to comment on the matter. We'll keep you posted. [via TMZ]
A while back we told you about Arcade Fire's plans to release their forthcoming album, 'The Suburbs', with eight different covers. At the time details were bleak as to what the covers might look like or even if the rumor was true. Now, thanks to Consequence of Sound, we know it's not only true but we have images of all eight covers of the album. The covers, which you can see above, all have the same image of the car however with each one the colors change, as does the scenery. The band's highly anticipated third studio album is due out August 3.
As you may have heard by now, this past weekends Electric Daisy Carnival ended tragically with the death of a 15 year old girl. The late night rave, which took place at the L.A. Coliseum, also saw hundreds of attendees injured with more than 100 hospitalized. The future of the event is now in doubt as the city's mayor is debating whether to allow the use of publicly owned facilities like the Coliseum for future raves and concerts. Speaking to a local news outlet Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said, "We're going to have to assess whether or not these events will occur in the ...
September 3rd, 2010
Twin Sister are gearing up to head out on a North American tour later this month.
The band will mostly be opening for The Morning Benders on their upcoming massive U.S. and Canadian tour.
Among the dates announced are shows in Los Angeles, Seattle, Toronto, and New York.
Check out all the tour dates below.
September 3rd, 2010
Panda Bear has announced details of a forthcoming new single.
The Animal Collective member will release the single, “You Can Count On Me” and b-side “Alsatian Dar“, later next month.
The single is the second release off Panda Bear’s forthcoming release ‘Tomboy‘.
The forthcoming single, which will be limited to 500 copes, is out October 19 via Domino.
Fans can pre-order the album now on the Domino website.
September 3rd, 2010
Neil Young has revealed the track listing for his forthcoming album, ‘Le Noise‘.
Young is set to release his new album on September 27.
The forthcoming album, the follow-up to 2009’s ‘Fork in the Road‘, is set to feature 8-tracks.
Check out the track listing below.
September 2nd, 2010
Built to Spill have dropped the music video for “Hindsight“.
The track is off the band’s latest album, ‘There Is No Enemy‘.
Watch above.
September 2nd, 2010
The Morning Benders have premiered the music video for “All Day Day Light“.
The track is off the band’s latest album ‘Big Echo‘.
The music video, which you can watch above, was directed by Jack Ferry.
‘Big Echo‘ is out now.
September 2nd, 2010
As you undoubtedly know by now yesterday Apple announced their new iPod lineup.
Rumors are now claiming Microsoft will also soon reveal a new Zune HD to hopefully steal some of Apple’s thunder.
Although not confirmed, some reports suggest Microsoft is working on a new Zune with a Windows Phone 7-like update.
Microsoft has neither denied nor confirmed the rumors which doesn’t really mean anything since they rarely deny or confirm a rumor.
Well I guess we’ll have to wait and see.
September 2nd, 2010
Paste Magazine has announced the suspension of the print version of their magazine.
The announcement was made via their magazine site, Pastemagazine.com.
“Today Paste Media Group announces, with deepest sadness, the suspension of the Paste magazine print product,” read the statement.
The magazine, which covers music, books, film, TV, and videogames, was in their eight year of publication.
Financial trouble, more specifically “mounting debt”, is cited as the reason behind the print suspension.
The online version of the magazine will continue unchanged.
September 2nd, 2010
While Apple revealed their new iPod’s yesterday (9/1), Sony announced their very own music streaming service.
The new service, dubbed Music Unlimited, is designed to work with most of Sony’s current products of portable music players and stereos.
The cloud based digital music streaming service will give users access to millions of stored tracks via the internet which can be synced to their Sony device.
The service will will be going live by the end of the year, although no exact date was announced.
September 1st, 2010
The Walkmen are teaming up with Etsy, the online marketplace for homemade goods, to offer fans a limited edition package inspired by the band’s forthcoming album, ‘Lisbon‘.
The band have personally selected three Etsy artist to design a unique silkscreen print insert, album poster and t-shirt.
The featured packages are available for purchase exclusively in The Walkmen Etsy Store at etsy.com/shop/TheWalkmen.
Check out the package items below.
‘Lisbon‘ is out September 14.
September 1st, 2010
The Drums recently covered Arcade Fire’s “We Used To Wait”.
The track is off the band’s latest album, ‘The Suburbs‘, which is out now via Merge.
Listen to the cover of the track below. [via Stereogum]
