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Pitchfork 2016

Posted in Shows on February 24, 2016

The Ptichfork Music Festival has announced its 2016 return to Chicago's Union Park. The three dat event spans Friday July 15-Sunday July 17 with acts including Broken Social Scene, Beach House, Brian Wilson, Royal Headache, Sufjan Stevens, The Hotelier, and many more listed in full below.

 

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FRIDAY, JULY 15
Beach House
Broken Social Scene
Carly Rae Jepsen
Girl Band
Julia Holter
Mick Jenkins
Moses Sumney
The Range
Shamir
Twin Peaks
Whitney
 
SATURDAY, JULY 16
ANDERSON .Paak & the Free Nationals
BJ The Chicago Kid
Blood Orange
Brian Wilson performing Pet Sounds
Car Seat Headrest
Circuit des Yeux
Digable Planets
Holly Herndon
Jenny Hval
Kevin Morby
Martin Courtney
Oneman
Royal Headache
Savages
Sufjan Stevens
Super Furry Animals
 
SUNDAY, JULY 17
Empress Of
FKA twigs
Holy Ghost!
The Hotelier
Jeremih
Jlin
Kamasi Washington
LUH.
Miguel
NAO
Neon Indian
Oneohtrix Point Never
Porches
RP Boo
Sun Ra Arkestra
Thundercat 
Woods

Nothing new

Posted in Records on February 24, 2016

Philadelphia's Nothing will release a new LP, their second, on May 13. Titled Tired of Tomorrow and out on Relapse Records, the band is now streaming "Vertigo Flowers" off the record below. They last released Guilty of Everything in 2014. Read more NOTHING Live: Mar 20 Dallas, TX Spillover Music … Read more

Free digital sampler from Bearded Punk label

Posted in MP3s on February 23, 2016

Belgian punk label Bearded Punk is offering a 2016 sampler online for free via bandcamp. The 34 song affair includes the likes of Jeff Rosenstock, Worriers, The Dirty Nil, Timeshares, Civil War Rust, Dead Bars, and more. The cover includes a Bowie tribute from artist Wouter de Vugt. Read more … Read more

Springsteen autobiography

Posted in Music News on February 17, 2016

Born to Run, an autobiography from Bruce Springsteen, will be published on Sept. 27, 2016 by Simon & Schuster. Springsteen reportedly began working ont he book in 2009 following tThe bohis Super Bowl halftime performance and will account for his early days as a struggling musician through the present. Springsteen … Read more

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Kill 'Em All and Ride the Lightning reissues

Posted in Records on February 17, 2016

On April 15 (Record Store Day 2016) Metallica will reissue their first two fulll-lengths in digitally remastered formats. Both Kill 'Em All and Ride the Lightning will be re-released on CD, vinyl, and deluxe box set formats.  Read more

Iron Chic switches labels

Posted in Labels on February 17, 2016

Iron Chic has announced a new record in 2016 to be released on SideOneDummy Records. The band will also be playing in Europe this spring, with the new record planned for a fall release. 2013's The Constant One was their last full-length. The band's founding guitarist, Robert McAlister, recently passed … Read more

Cult of the Lost Cause - Contritions

Posted in Records on February 17, 2016

Instrumental post-metal group Cult of the Lost Cuase have debuted a new song, "All Those Opposed" today at Metal Insider. The band will release Contritions toon Feb. 26, their second LP. Read more CULT OF THE LOST CAUSE LIVE:02/27 Denver, CO @ 7 South (Album release party) Artist: Cult of … Read more

Aesop Rock's The Impossible Kid

Posted in Records on February 17, 2016

Aesop Rock has a new record coming out on April 29 on Rhymesayers. Named The Impossible Kid, it's his first solo release since 2012's Skelethon, recording with Kimya Dawson (The Uncluded), Rob Sonic (Hail Mary Mallon), and Homboy Sandman (LICE) since. The video for "Rings," off the new album, is … Read more

1QI: Nai Harvest, Warm Needles, Reverend Horton Heat, Mega Ran

Posted in Bands on February 16, 2016

Welcome to our almost daily quickie Q&A feature: One Question Interviews. Follow us at facebook & twitter and we'll post an interview four days each week, typically every Monday-Thursday. After our social media followers get the first word, we post a wrap-up here at the site and archive them here. … Read more

New from Acid Dad

Posted in MP3s on February 13, 2016

Acid Dad have debuted new songs, both "Don't Get Taken" (below) and "Fool's Gold," which can be heard at BrooklynVegan. The songs are off their upcoming Let's Plan a Robbery EP due on Feb. 26. Read more Acid Dad tour dates:FEB. 28 CHATTANOOGA, TN JJ'S BOHEMIA*FEB. 29 ATHENS, GA CALEDONIA … Read more

Burger Boogaloo 2016

Posted in Shows on February 13, 2016

Burger Boogaloo 2016 has announced their line-up for the annual Burger Records sponsored two day party in Oakland. Taking place June 25-26 at Mosswood Park, the linepup will include Thee Oh Sees, The Mummies, The Trashwomen, Dwarves, The Spits, and many a-more, listed fully below. Read more BURGER BOOGALOO 2016 … Read more

Bl'ast! + Eyehategod

Posted in Records on February 13, 2016

Bl'ast! and Eyehategod are coming together on a new two-song 7" from Rise Records. "I first saw Bl'ast! back in the '80s at an obscure club in New Orleans after deeming Power of Expression and It's in My Blood two of my favorite albums ever to be made. Me and … Read more

Breakin' Even Fest Gettin' Ready

Posted in Shows on February 12, 2016

Breakin' Even Fest, taking place in Washington DC on March 4 and 5, has released a promotion video to help spread the word of the festival. Bands to play will include Loud Boyz, Iron Chic, Timeshares, Slingshot Dakota, and more.   Read more

Unwritten Law returns

Posted in Bands on February 12, 2016

1990s punks Unwritten Law have returned from hiatus with a new album, titled Acoustic, set for April 1 release on Cyber Tracks. The new album collects new material alongside acoustic renditions of older works, 13 in total. In addition to the record, the band will be touring in March-April with … Read more

Cult of Luna and Julie Christmas

Posted in Records on February 12, 2016

Cult of Luna and Julie Christmas will release Mariner, a new five song album on April 8 via Indie Recordings. The new album is Cult of Luna's eighth overall. Read more Mariner Track Listing:1. A Greater Call2. Chevron3. The Wreck Of S.S. Needle4. Approaching Transition5. Cygnus Read more

No Doubt, There's Still A Fire Inside

Posted in Breaking News on February 11, 2016

AFI Frontman, Davey Havok, and members of No Doubt (everyone but Gwen), have joined forces to form a new group according to Billboard. They reportedly already have an album don and just need a label.      Read more

Red Scare updates, The Falcon tours

Posted in Labels on February 11, 2016

Red Scare Industries has posted tour dates for both The Falcon and The Lippies, who both have spring releases on the label. For more info, see below. Also, here's a new song from The Falcon, whose Gather Up the Chaps releases on March 18. Read more The Falcon and The … Read more

Lament Cityscape remixes The Torn

Posted in Bands on February 11, 2016

Oakland doom duo Lament Cityscape will release a remix album, Turn Outward, based off their 7-song The Torn from last year. The remix album releases digitally on Feb. 19. Read more Turn Outward Track Listing:1. Turn Inward [rRhexis Remix]2. Turn Inward [Godhunter Remix]3. Turn Inward [Achromaticist Remix]4. The Final Son … Read more

Manipulate EP

Posted in MP3s on February 10, 2016

Manipulate's latest EP, Becoming Madness, is streaming at Lambgoat now, prior to being officially released this Friday Feb. 12 on Flatspot Records. The 6-song EP was recorded in 20 15 at Chopshop Studios. Read more

Torche tour

Posted in Tours on February 10, 2016

Torche will soon be hitting the road with Kvelertak and Wild Throne. in a mix of dates opening for Kvelertak (from Norway) and in headlining gigs. The band last released Restarter in 2015 (Relapse Records). Dates are below. Read more TORCHE Live: All Dates with Kvelertak & Wild Throne unless … Read more