Asobi Seksu to Release Third LP/Launch European Tour

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:00:00 EST

Asobi Seksu will release their third record, Hush through Polyvinyl Records on February 17, 2009.

Seksu has also announced a number

Another Stroke Drops Wax

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:00:00 EST

The Strokes have not worked together on a record since 2006's First Impressions of Earth, but on their own each member, save Julian Casablancas

Pavement's Brighten the Corners Set For Deluxe Edition Treatment

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:20:00 EST

Once upon a time, there was a decade called the 1990s, where a band called Pavement were easily one of the bands to come into an ever-broadening music

The BPA (Brighton Port Authority) - The Tapes Have Been Found

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST

Recently discovered footage regarding The Brighton Port Authority (BPA):

Animal Collective Announces Tour Dates

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST

Animal Collective announces 14 U.S. and international tour dates to coincide with their newest album, Merriweather Post Pavilion.

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Damn Right Rebel Proud On the Charts

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:50:00 EST

Hank Williams III's follow-up to 2006's masterful Straight to Hell has clocked in his highest chart debut to date. Titled Damn Right, Rebel

Springsteen Preparing for New Pressing

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:00:00 EST
Fresh from the campaign trail, the Boss, according to backstreets.com, has plans to release a new record by inauguration time.

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Andrew Bird Set for 2009 Release

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:00:00 EST
Andrew Bird will drop his seventh studio album in early 2009. Noble Beast is expected to hit shelves January 27.

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Kat Von D and Samsung Announce Musink Festival

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:00:00 EST
Conceived by renowned tattoo artist and TLC TV star, Kat Von D's, first annual nationwide "Kat Von D and Samsung Mobile Musink Tattoo And Music Festiv

KCRW to Webcast Morrison from Hollywood Bowl

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:00:00 EST
On November 7, Santa Monica's public radio station, KCRW, will provide the first ever live concert webcast from the Hollywood Bowl. The performance to

The Beatles: The Video Game

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:00:00 EDT
Harmonix, the name responsible for the launch of the massively successful Guitar Hero and Rock Band franchises have struck an exclusive

Mastodon Will Crack the Skye

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:30:00 EDT
Atlanta face-melters Mastodon have emerged from the studio with details of their 4th album, Crack the Skye. Recorded in their hometown with sup

M83 Announce Vinyl Releases/Tour Dates

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:00:00 EDT
Mute Records will release the M83 catalog in its entirety on vinyl on November 25.

M83 also announces an upcoming November/December tour -

The Hives Sued for Plagiarism

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:00:00 EDT
The Hives are being sued for allegedly plagiarizing another songwriter's riff on the track, "Tick Tick Boom."

Songwriter Jason Shapiro told

Gnarls Barkley to Drop EP

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:00:00 EDT
Gnarls Barkley announce the release of a new 6 song EP that features four versions of the song "Who's Gonna Save My Soul" from the band's record Th

Chinese Democracy Looks More Likely to See the Light of Day

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:30:00 EDT
17 years after the simultaneous release of Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II, following several confirmations and push-backs,

Jamaican Legend Alton Ellis Dead at 70

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:25:00 EDT
Easily one of the truly golden voices of Bluebeat, Ska, Rocksteady and Roots Reggae, Alton Ellis has lost his battle with cancer at the age of 70.

Motown Collects Every No. 1 Ever

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:25:00 EDT
On December 9, in honor of its 50th anniversary, legendary label Motown will release a collection of every one of its chart toppers stateside and beyo

Sony to Sponsor 2008 Hip Hop Live! Tour

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:30:00 EDT
Hip Hop Live! announces the sponsorship of Sony for the 2008 Hip Hop Live! Tour.

Headliners of the nationwide tour include Talib Kweli, Da

N.A.S.A. to Launch Debut Record Next February

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:20:00 EDT
American DJ/producer, Squeak E. Clean, and Brazilian beat master, DJ Zegon, have teamed up and are working under the name N.A.S.A. Their debut record

Peaches Back in Studio

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:00:00 EDT
The gender-bending queen of electronica is apparently back in the studio, working on her follow up to 2006's ImPeach My Bush.

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Animal Collective To Release New Record

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:00:00 EDT
A January 20 release date has been scheduled for Animal Collective's latest, Merriweather Post Pavilion.

The avant-garde experimente

Chinese Democracy To See Light of Day in November

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT
A source close to Guns N' Roses told Billboard Magazine that Sunday, November 23 will be the release date for the long awaited Chinese Democracy

Beastie Boys Announce ''Get Out and Vote'' Tour

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT
The rappers released a blast email this morning that said, �This election is too important to stay at home. We hope that you can come out, have a nice

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Asobi Seksu to Release Third LP/Launch European Tour

Another Stroke Drops Wax

Pavement's Brighten the Corners Set For Deluxe Edition Treatment

The BPA (Brighton Port Authority) - The Tapes Have Been Found

Animal Collective Announces Tour Dates

Damn Right Rebel Proud On the Charts

Springsteen Preparing for New Pressing

Andrew Bird Set for 2009 Release

Kat Von D and Samsung Announce Musink Festival

KCRW to Webcast Morrison from Hollywood Bowl

The Beatles: The Video Game

Mastodon Will Crack the Skye

M83 Announce Vinyl Releases/Tour Dates

The Hives Sued for Plagiarism

Gnarls Barkley to Drop EP

Chinese Democracy Looks More Likely to See the Light of Day

Jamaican Legend Alton Ellis Dead at 70

Motown Collects Every No. 1 Ever

Sony to Sponsor 2008 Hip Hop Live! Tour

N.A.S.A. to Launch Debut Record Next February

Peaches Back in Studio

Animal Collective To Release New Record

Chinese Democracy To See Light of Day in November

Beastie Boys Announce ''Get Out and Vote'' Tour