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Shirts For A Cure SXSW Showcase

Posted in Shows on February 22, 2008

The Shirts for a Cure Project will be hosting a showcase yet again at the South by Southwest Festival.  The event will take place on Friday March 14th at Red 7. The event is free and open to the public; doors open at 12:00 noon.  Bands set to perform include Hot Water Music, Paint it Black, Dead to Me, Gaslight Anthem, and Drive By.

Prosthetic Signs Century

Posted in Labels on February 22, 2008

Prosthetic Records has announced the signing of Pennsylvania-based metal outfit Century. You can listen to the title-track from their upcoming full-length, Black Ocean, online here. The album is due out April 29th. Read more

Atmosphere Tourdates

Posted in Tours on February 22, 2008

Atmosphere will be taking to the road to promote his upcoming full-length, When Life Gives You Lemons..., which is due out April 22nd. While on the road, Atmosphere plans to perform several new songs from his new album. To view the dates of the Spring tour, click "read more." Read … Read more

R.E.M. - "Supernatural Superserious" Video

Posted in Videos on February 22, 2008

R.E.M. video for the single "Supernatural Superserious" has been made available online here. The song is the lead single from the band's upcoming release, Accelerate, which is due out April 1st. Read more

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The Lemonheads At SXSW

Posted in Shows on February 22, 2008

The Lemonheads will be making an appearance at this years South by Southwest Festival on March 12th at Emo's. The band will be playing their 1992 release It's a Shame about Ray in its entirety to celebrate the upcoming re-release of the album. Rhino Records will be releasing the album … Read more

Against Me! - "New Wave" Acoustic Video

Posted in Videos on February 22, 2008

A video of Against Me! performing the song "New Wave" acoustic has made its way online here. The song is taken from the band's major label debut of the same name, New Wave. Read more

Minus The Bear North American Tourdates

Posted in Tours on February 21, 2008

Minus the Bear have announced dates for their upcoming headlining tour. The tour kicks off in late March and includes dates in Canada and the U.S. with The Big Sleep and Portugal the Man opening. Minus the Bear continues to tour in support of their latest full-length effort, Planet of … Read more

Deathwish Launches Japanese Branch

Posted in Labels on February 21, 2008

Deathwish Inc. has launched a Japanese branch of the label, which will be headed by the individuals behind Daymare Recordings and Alliance Trax Records. Here is an official word from the label: We are proud to announce the launch of "Deathwish Japan", led by the minds behind Daymare Recordings and … Read more

Hit The Lights Announce New Vocalist

Posted in Bands on February 21, 2008

Ohio-based pop-punkers Hit the Lights have announced their new vocalist as guitarist Nick Thompson, who will be taking over for the recently departed Colin Ross. The band are currently in the studio working on their follow-up to 2006's This is a Stickup...don't Make it a Murder. The band has posted … Read more

Light Yourself On Fire Post New Song / Ready EP

Posted in MP3s on February 21, 2008

Light Yourself on Fire, featuring ex-members of Reversal of Man, have posted a brand new track titled "Love and Death" online here. The song is taken from the band's upcoming EP, which was produced by Mark Nikolich (Torche, Kylesa) at Atomic Audio Recording in Tampa, FL and mastered by Scott … Read more

Portishead Announce Album Details

Posted in Records on February 21, 2008

Portishead have announced details on their first release since 1998's Roseland NYC live release. The album is titled Third and is slated for an April 29th release via Island Records. The tracklisting for the album is as follows: 1. Silence 2. Hunter 3. Nylon Smile 4. The Rip 5. Plastic … Read more

Alternative Tentacles Signs Triclops!

Posted in Labels on February 21, 2008

Alternative Tentacles Records has announced the signing of San Francisco "proggy acid punks" Triclops!. The band will release their debut full-length, Out of Africa, on March 25th. Read more

KRS-One & DJ Premier Collab Posted

Posted in MP3s on February 21, 2008

A collaboration between KRS-One and DJ Premier entitled "Criminal Minded '08" has been posted online here. The song is part of the The Smirnoff Signature Mix Series, which is a campaign pairing acclaimed rappers with some serious beatmakers to create new versions of iconic hip-hop songs. Read more

Panthers Remix Posted

Posted in MP3s on February 21, 2008

A remix of Panthers' song "Puerto Rican Jukebox" by Portland-based Lips and Ribs has been posted online here. The original appears on Panthers' album 14Kt God. Read more

Mos Def Single Online

Posted in MP3s on February 21, 2008

An audio stream of Mos Def's collaboration with Michel Gonry and Jean-Michel Bernard entitled "Your Feets Too Big" has been posted online here. The song is taken from the film Be Kind Rewind. Read more

200 Words Or Less Reviews Added

Posted in Site News on February 20, 2008

Just a quick note to let you know that we've posted up a couple of reviews for our "200 Words or Less" feature. So take a gander at the list below and discover some new tunes. Son Lux - At War with Walls and Mazes Arson Anthem - Arson Anthem … Read more

Panic Signs Ill Intent

Posted in Labels on February 20, 2008

Panic Records has announced the signing of Seattle-based Ill Intent. The band will be releasing their debut full-length this Spring. You can stream material from the band's demo online here. Read more

Birushanah / Drain The Sky Tourdates

Posted in Tours on February 20, 2008

Birushanah and Drain the Sky (ex-His Hero is Gone) begin their Westcoast mini-tour this weekend. Birushanah will be releasing their debut full-length, Akai Yami, on April 25th via Level Plane Records. To view the dates for the tour, click "read more." Read more 2/22 - San Francisco, CA @ Annie's … Read more

Spoon U.S. Tourdates

Posted in Tours on February 20, 2008

Spoon has announced the initial dates for their upcoming U.S. tour, with more dates and venues to be announced in the near future. The band will be joined by The Walkmen and White Rabbits for portions of the tour. To view the dates, click "read more." Read more w/ The … Read more

The Bravery - "Believe" Video

Posted in Videos on February 20, 2008

The Bravery's video for their latest single "Believe" has been posted online here. The song is taken from the band's latest release, The Sun and the Moon. Read more