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Bassist Gerard Smith, of TV on the Radio, Loses Battle With Cancer

Posted in Obituaries on April 20, 2011

It's been reported that Gerard Smith, bassist for TV on the Radio, has died from lung cancer. The following shows have been cancelled:

  • April 20 St. Andrew Halls, Detroit MI
  • April 22 Metro, Chicago IL
  • April 23 First Ave, Minneapolis MN
  • April 24 First Ave, Minneapolis MN
  • April 26 Ogden, Denver CO

Our thoughts go out to TV on the Radio and Gerard Smith's family.

Ninja Gun Release New Video

Posted in Videos on April 20, 2011

If you head over to Paste Magazine, you can check out Ninja Gun's new video for "That's Not What I Heard." The song comes from the band's new EP, Roman Nose--available now via Sabot Productions. Read more

The Light (Ex-Joy Division) Announce Debut EP Of Joy Division Song

Posted in Records on April 20, 2011

Peter Hook, the ex-bassist of Joy Division and New Order, has been playing with his new band, The Light for awhile now--performing Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures in full. The Light will now release their debut EP entitled, 1102/2011, on May 9th via Hacienda Records. The EP will feature a previously … Read more

Bon Iver Announces Self-Titled Album

Posted in Records on April 20, 2011

Justin Vernon, better known as Bon Iver, will release his self-titled sophomore album on June 21st via Jagjaguwar Records. Bon Iver Tracklist: 1. Perth2. Minnesota, WI3. Holocene4. Towers5. Michicant6. Hinnom, TX7. Wash.8. Calgary9. Lisbon, OH10. Beth/Rest Read more

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Into It. Over It. and Such Gold To Release a Split

Posted in Bands on April 19, 2011

No Sleep Records and Mightier Than Sword are teaming up to release a Split 7-inch between Into It. Over It. and Such Gold. It will be available May 24th with pre-orders launching April 26th. Each band will contribute 2 songs each. Into It. Over It. 01. Washington D.C. 02. Portland, … Read more

Explosions in the Sky Stream New Album

Posted in Records on April 19, 2011

You can now stream Explosions in the Sky's new album, Take Care, Take Care, Take Care, over at their main site. The new album is out now in The UK and will be available April 25th in Europe and April 26th in The US via Temporary Residence. Read more

Le Butcherettes Premiere New Song On NPR

Posted in MP3s on April 19, 2011

You can preview the new Le Butcherettes song, "I'm Getting Sick of You" over at NPR. The song comes from their new Omar Rodriguez-Lopez produced album, Sin Sin Sin. It will be available May 10th via Rodriguez Lopez Productions. You can pre-order it HERE. Read more

Death Cab For Cutie Release Another New Track

Posted in MP3s on April 19, 2011

Death Cab For Cutie released a third track from their new album, Codes and Keys. The song is entited, "Some Boys," and it can be heard HERE. Codes and Keys will be available May 31st on Atlantic Records. Read more

New Title Tracks (Ex-Q and Not U) Album Is Streaming

Posted in Records on April 19, 2011

If you head over to AOL Spinner, you can hear the entire new Title Tracks(John Davis of Q and Not U) album, In Blank. The new record is out now via Earnest Jenning Record Co. and Windian Records. The band will be touring the Eastern US until May 12th. Hit … Read more

Boris and Russian Circles Are Touring Europe This Summer

Posted in Tours on April 18, 2011

Boris and Russian Circles will embark on a co-headlining tour of Europe and The UK this Summer. Hit the jump for dates. Russian Circles are currently mixing their new album, while Boris recently released New Album. Boris will also release two more albums entitled Heavy Rocks and Attention Please on … Read more

Ceremony Are Going to Europe

Posted in Tours on April 18, 2011

Ceremony will be touring Europe in July/August. Hit the jump for dates. Read more 24.07.11 Czech Republic Rokycany Fluff Fest 25.07.11 Austria Wien Arena w/ Blue Note aka Swing Kids 26.07.11 Germany München Feierwerk w/ Lemuria, Cheap Girls 27.07.11 Germany Stuttgart Juha West w/ Lemuria, Cheap Girls 28.07.11 Switzerland Zürich … Read more

Exploding in Sound offers free compilation

Posted in MP3s on April 18, 2011

Exploding in Sound is offering a free downloadable compilation entitled Battery Acid Audio. The album includes 26 songs, including ...And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead and J Mascis. Links to the download can be found here. Click below for a track list. Read more 1. ...And … Read more

Reel Big Fish Announce US/Canada Tour With Streetlight Manifesto

Posted in Tours on April 18, 2011

Reel Big Fish and Streetlight Manifesto are heading out on a co-headlining tour of The US and Canada this July/August. Leading up to that tour will be a short tour of South America with Goldfinger in June. Hit the jump for dates. Read more South America with GOLDFINGER:6/22: Curitiba, Brazil … Read more

Arcade Fire Plan Deluxe Version of The Suburbs With New Songs

Posted in Bands on April 18, 2011

It was revealed that Arcade Fire will release a Deluxe Edition of The Suburbs. The package will include two new songs entitled, "Speaking in Tongues" and "Culture War," as well as the Spike Jonze short film, Scene From The Suburbs, and a "making-of" documentary. The Deluxe Edition will be available … Read more

Blink 182 Postpone UK/Euro Tour Until Next Year

Posted in Tours on April 18, 2011

Blink 182 announced that they will be postponing this Summer's Euro tour in favor of finishing their new album. Hit the jump to read the full statement and details on the rescheduled dates. Read more FROM MARK, TOM AND TRAVIS: It is with heavy hearts that we have to announce … Read more

Face to Face to Preview Songs Off New Album Up To Its Release

Posted in MP3s on April 18, 2011

Face to Face will be previewing songs from their new album, Laugh Now, Laugh Later, on their Facebook up until the release of the new album on May 17th via Antagonist Records. You can check out the previously released tracks, "Should Anything Go Wrong" and "It's Not All About You," … Read more

Two Gallants Are Going on Tour

Posted in Tours on April 18, 2011

Two Gallants are taking their reunion on tour. The duo decided to play a couple reunion shows in San Francisco for this month, and they recently announced that they would be doing a US West Coast tour. Following the US dates will be a UK/European tour. Hit the jump for … Read more

Blood for Blood to record

Posted in Bands on April 17, 2011

Boston hardcore band Blood for Blood has announced plans to record a new album, their first since 2004's Serenity. The band reunited for last year's European Persistence Tour and recently hit the US for the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. Vocalist Buddha explains the return: The amount letters from … Read more

In Other Words Signs to Tragic Hero

Posted in Bands on April 17, 2011

New Jersey post-hardcore band In Other Words has signed to Tragic Hero Records. The band's debut with the label is expected to release in mid-summer. Read more

Coachella Is Streaming

Posted in Shows on April 16, 2011

If you're sad that you have to miss Coachella, don't fret! The festival has been streaming and will continue to stream through the rest of the weekend HERE. You'll be able to catch performances from bands such as Bright Eyes, The Arcade Fire, Gogol Bordello, Death From Above 1979, Jimmy … Read more