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 1st, 2010
Portugal. The Man are set to head out on a North American tour later this month.
The band are set to kick off the month-long jaunt on September 20 in Eagle, Idaho.
Among the dates announced are shows in Seattle, New Orleans, and Los Angeles, among several others.
Check out all tour dates below.
September 1st, 2010
Last October, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame had its 25th Anniversary Concert in New York City. The highlight of the night for Power Pop music fans was seeing Kinks frontman Ray Davies preform live with Metallica. After the show, whilst mingling backstage, Davies began putting together ideas for a collaboration project. The concept was to recruit a stellar cast of musicians to collaborate on re-recording a handful of the Kinks‘ Power Pop masterpieces.
For almost a year now, rumors have been floating around the Power Pop music forums speculating on who will be joining Mr. Davies in the studio and what Power Pop classics are going to be revamped on this record. Some have been confirmed, some have been denied, and in the case of Vegas based quartet The Killers, confirmed and denied. Even the press has reported falsities on the topic.
September 1st, 2010
Interpol have announced plans for an “outstore” performance to celebrate the release of their latest album.
The gig will take place in Los Angeles On September 15, the day their self-titled album hits stores.
The performance will take place at the Space 15 Twenty Parking Lot at 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Doors open at 6 PM and the show begins at 7PM and ends at 8PM.
For guaranteed entry, fans can pre-order the album at any of the below LA area stores now through 9/7 and get a guaranteed entry wristband.
Participating Stores:
Amoeba Music – 6400 Sunset Boulevard
Urban Outfitters – 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd
Origami – 1816 West Sunset Blvd
Vacation Vinyl – 3815 W Sunset Blvd
Salzer’s Records – 5777 Valentine Rd (Ventura)
Freakbeat Records – 13616 Ventura Blvd. (Sherman Oaks)
Fingerprints Records – 4612 East 2nd Street (Long Beach)
Rhino Records – 235 Yale Avenue (Claremont)
Lou’s Records – 434 N Coast Hwy 101 (Encinitas)
M-Theory Music – 915 West Washington Street (San Diego)
August 31st, 2010
Vampire Weekend played a gig in Canada over the weekend.
At the show the band covered Bruce Springsteen’s “I’m Goin’ Down“.
Watch the band’s cover above.
August 31st, 2010
August 31st, 2010
Arcade Fire have premiered an interactive new music video for “We Used To Wait“.
The band teamed up with Google and director Chris Milk to create the HTML5 video which uses Google Maps and satellite images to personalize the video for each viewer.
To create a custom made music video users only have to enter their childhood home address and the video will pull up images of your neighborhood among a few more neat things.
The video is for a track off the band’s latest album, ‘The Suburbs‘.
To watch and interact with the video head over to thewildernessdowntown.com.
Please note that you have to use a HTML5 compatible browser to watch the video (i.e. Chrome or Safari).
Watch Here.
August 30th, 2010
No Age have announced a handful of additional dates for their forthcoming North American tour.
The band are set to kick off the extensive tour on later this year.
Among the stops on the forthcoming tour are shows in Chicago, Hollywood, Montreal, and Seattle.
The group are also set to make stops in Europe for a string throughout October and November.
August 30th, 2010
Dan Deacon And Lightning Bolt are set to hit the road together for a joint tour set for later this year.
The two bands are teaming up for an seven date track across North America beginning with a performance on October 7 in Lexington, KY.
Among the dates announced are shows in Chicago, Toronto, and Brooklyn, New York where the tour is set to wrap up on October 15.
Check out all joint dates below.
August 30th, 2010
Interpol have premiered the music video for “Barricade“.
The track is off the band’s forthcoming self-titled album due out later next month.
The music video was directed by Moh Azima.
Watch the video above.
‘Interpol‘ is out September 7 via Matador.
The Thermals forthcoming album, ‘Personal Life‘, is currently streaming online.