March 17th, 2010

Passion Pit Debut Gets The Re-release Treatment

Passion Pit are set to re-release their debut album, ‘Manners‘, later next month.

The deluxe reissue is set for release on April 13 via frenchkiss Columbia.

The expanded edition of the record is set to feature brand new artwork and three bonus tracks: “Stripped Down” versions of the original album’s “Sleepyhead” and “Moth’s Wings,” as well as a cover of the Cranberries‘ “Dreams“.


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Passion Pit
March 16th, 2010

Devendra Banhart Premieres “Baby” Video

Devendra Banhart has premiered the music video for “Baby“.

The music video which features MGMT’s Andrew VanWyngarden and the StrokesFabrizio Moretti and can be watched and enjoyed below.

Pearl Jam Map Out U.S. Tour

Pearl Jam have lined-up dates for a forthcoming U.S. tour.

The band are set to kick off the jaunt, in support of their latest album ‘Backspacer‘, on May 1 in New Orleans.

Among the dates announced are shows in St. Louis, Cleveland, and Boston.

The band are set to wrap things up with a two-night residency at New York’s Madison Square Garden on May 20 and 21.

To purchase pre-sale tickets for the forthcoming jaunt head over to PearlJam.com.


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The National Announce New Album Details

The National have released a few details about their forthcoming album, ‘High Violet‘.

The band are set to release the album and follow-up to 2007’s ‘Boxer‘ on May 11.

The band have also released the track listing for the 11-track album, which you can view below.


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The National

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Kate Nash Announces North American Tour

Kate Nash has mapped out dates for a forthcoming North American tour.

Nash is set to kick off the jaunt on April 26 in Toronto and will play dates in New York, Chicago, and Seattle, among others.

The tour is in support of her forthcoming sophomore album, ‘My Best Friend Is You‘, due out April 19 (UK).


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Kate Nash

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Listen: She & Him Stream Volume Two Online

She & Him are set to release the follow-up to 2008’s ‘Volume One‘ properly titled ‘Volume Two‘ on March 23.

Fans of the duo, which comprises of Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward, can preview the album online now.

The entire album is currently streaming on NPR, listen and enjoy.

Also don’t forget to catch the duos recently released album for “In The Sun“, a track off the forthcoming album.


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She & Him

Kings Of Leon Plot Summer North American Tour

Kings of Leon have announced plans to embark on an extensive North American tour later this year.

The outing, set to kick off June 5 in Atlantic City, will see the band play amphitheaters in the U.S. and Canada.

Among the dates announced are shows in Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, and Houston.

The band will continue to support their latest album, ‘Only By The Night‘, on the forthcoming tour.

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Kings of Leon

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March 14th, 2010

Watch: Julian Casabalancas Stars In A SNL Digital Short

Julian Casablancas made a surprise cameo on SNL over the weekend.

Casablancas co-starred in a SNL digital short with Andy Samberg.

The short was actually more of a music video for the Lonely Island hit song, “Boombox“, off their debut album, ‘Incredibad‘.

Incredibad‘ is out now.

Watch the short/music video below.


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Julian Casablancas

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March 12th, 2010

Hot Chip Add Dates To North American Tour

Hot Chip have announced additional dates for their forthcoming North American tour.

The band are set to embark on their U.S. and Canadian outing on April 16 in Oakland, CA.

The jaunt is set to include dates in Chicago, Toronto, and New York.


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Hot Chip

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Benicassim Festival Announces Additional Acts

The lineup for the forthcoming Benicassim festival has gotten bigger and better.

The Cribs, Mumford and Sons, Foals, and Hot Chip are among the latest acts set to play the five-day bash taking place July 15-20 near Valencia, Spain.

The latest additions join previously announced acts including Vampire Weekend, Kasabian, and Dizzey Rascal.

For more information go to BenicassimFestival.co.uk.


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The Cribs