If Korallreven sounds more like an IKEA footstool than the newest Balearic duo out of Sweden, that’s because the group only recently made their US debut at LA’s Echoplex on March 8. Comprised of Marcus Joons and Daniel Tjäder (of The Radio Dept), Korallreven traces its roots to Joons’ trip to Samoa where he was inspired by local Catholic choirs and the South Pacific’s natural beauty. Read more…
By Brett Padelford Posted in Reviews Korallreven
Active musician Damon Albarn has released a new single, “The Marvelous Dream.” Listen to it after the jump.
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In honor of Record Store Day (April 21, 2012) Death From Above 1979 will reissue their album You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine. Read on for details.
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Out of the blood, sweat, and tears it took to make The Flaming Lips latest record, one will make it into the actual packaging. Keep reading to find out which it is.
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By Hallie Harmon Posted in News The Flaming Lips
After five years, Aesop Rock is releasing a new album called Skelethon. Read on for more details.
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Dan Snaith, a.k.a. Caribou, recently posted video of a unique 2009 performance which you can watch now.
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Despite claims that the band would never reform, Al Jourgensen just couldn’t stay away. After a 5-year absence, industrial metal legends Ministry have returned to once again ignite public discourse with their vitriolic critiques of society. On their twelfth studio album, Relapse, it’s more of the band’s patented grooves, and more of the politics. Read more…
By Josh Neale Posted in Reviews Al Jourgensen, Ministry
Cincinnati Ohio’s Banbury Music Festival announces 2012 lineup featuring Weezer, Death Cab For Cutie, Janes Addiction, Guided By Voices, Manchester Orchestra, Minus The Bear and many more. For full lineup follow the jump. Read more…
By Nick Moffitt Posted in News Death Cab for Cutie, Grouplove, Guided By Voices, Gym Class Heroes, Jane's Addiction, Manchester Orchestra, Minus The Bear, RJD2, The Airborne Toxic Event, Weezer
New York band The Walkmen plan on releasing their new LP Heaven on Fat Possum Records June 5th 2012. For more details and an album trailer read more. Read more…
By Nick Moffitt Posted in News Florence and The Machine, the National, The Walkmen
via Consequence of Sound, the dates for Duran Duran’s “All You Need Is Now” 2012 World Tour have been announced.
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