Saturday Night Live’s season finale was highlighted by Kanye West’s first public performance for his upcoming album Yeezus. The SNL appearance follows a surprise New York City performance on Wednesday and the innovative release of “New Slaves” worldwide on Friday Night.
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The release of Kanye West’s latest single “New Slaves” is causing a worldwide phenomenon. Partnering with Sixty-six projections, Kanye has proven once again, he knows how to launch an album. After The Met Ball performance of “I Am God” and the hint to a mid-June album release, it’s safe to say Mr. West’s latest creation will soon be ready for the masses. Read more…
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Funk/soul revivalists Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings have announced a new album out on August 6th. Their first album since 2010 will feature the 11 piece band sporting a new freshness in the performance and songwriting.
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FIDLAR will release their self-titled debut LP on January 22nd via Mom & Pop Music. That week, they’ve scheduled two L.A.-area dates: they’ll play the Constellation Room in Sana Ana on 1/20 with Pangea & Meat Market.
If you’re not willing to go all the way to Santa Ana, the band will also play a free in-store at Amoeba on Thursday, January 24th (more info here).
Tickets for the Observatory gig are on sale now via Ticket Web and only cost $10.
Fine print – Observatory gig:
Sunday, January 20, 2013
The Constellation Room
3503 South Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana CA 92704
Doors: 8:00 PM
Ticket Link
Fine print – Amoeba in-store:
Thursday, January 24th, 2013
Amoeba Hollywood
More details Here
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Slayer is finally at work on its new album that is scheduled to be released in 2013.
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By Sara Frondoni Posted in News 2013, Mayhem Festival, new album, Slayer
Laura Marling has just finished writing her new album and plans on releasing the new album in 2013.
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By Sara Frondoni Posted in News Laura Marling, new album, tour
The 80s grunge band, Soundgarden, plans a 2011 tour this summer, also marking this as their first North American tour in nearly a decade and a half. Check out the tour dates and some other exciting news from the band after the jump. Read more…
By Emily Damon Posted in News new album, North America, Soundgarden, tour
The American rock band Primus confirmed US tour dates for this summer. The tour jumps in May and wraps up at no other than one of nation’s biggest music and art festival, Bonnaroo, in Tennessee in June. Check out tour dates and some more info on their new album. Read more…
By Emily Damon Posted in News Antipop, Bonnaroo 2011, new album, Primus
A source says that the young pop star, Justin Bieber, has turned to hip-hop veteran Kanye West as a musical mentor for his new album.
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By Emily Damon Posted in News collaboration, Justin Bieber, Kanye West, new album
Accomplished Indie Rock band Obits is starting the new year right by kicking off a North American tour on January 11. Read more…
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