Blur is releasing a live reunion album

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

The reuniting of Blur has been one of the bigger stories in music this year. Their reunion shows on July 2nd and 3rd in London's Hyde Park are hotly anticipated and is an amazing ticket to get your hands on.
For those of us that can't get to London, however, still have an opportunity to still check out the show. Pitchfork is reporting that Blur plans to record both shows… Read More

Spoon releasing new EP this Tuesday

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

Spoon has been one of my fave bands for years and I still think they're way too underappreciated. Which is why I'm writing about them and why you will start listening to them. No room for discussion.
For those of you that are familiar with Spoon, you'll be happy to know that they're releasing a new three-song EP called Got Nuffin on June 30th, according to Stereogum.… Read More

MGMT opening for Paul McCartney in Boston

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

At first thought, you wouldn't think that Brooklyn indie-rockers MGMT would be affiliated with Sir Paul McCartney in any way. However it turns out the McCartney was the one to express his love for the duo when he spoke to the UK's Zoe Griffin.
"I like MGMT. I'd like to work on some more dancey stuff with MGMT. But it has to happen organically", said McCartney. "We need to talk about it. I can't call them.… Read More

Fleet Foxes – Blue Spotted Tail

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

There's a band that always puts a smile on my face regardless of how I'm feeling and that band is Fleet Foxes. So I was quite glad when I came across this new song that was performed acoustically by frontman Robin Pecknold on the BBC. The name of the song is "Blue Spotted Tail" and it's a brand new piece by the band. Check it out below and if you like it, which you should, then you can download it right… Read More

Your Michael Jackson Moment?

Friday, June 26th, 2009
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Have lunch with Billy Corgan

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
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R.I.P. Michael Jackson

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

I know this isn't rock music news, guys, but this had to be posted up here. TMZ reported that Michael Jackson just died. He suffered a cardiac arrest at his home and by the time paramedics rushed him to the hospital they couldn't get a pulse. He was 50 years old.
Say what you will about Michael but the man was talented as hell. He brought some of the most amazing and… Read More

Bon Iver’s side project Volcano Choir releasing album

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Bon Iver lead singer Justin Vernon is releasing a brand new album. Not a new Bon Iver album but his side project named Volcano Choir. The album entitled Unmap is coming out on September 22nd.
Now while everyone knows Vernon from Bon Iver, Volcano Choir has been his band since the summer of 2005. The band, which is Vernon and the Wisconsin group… Read More

The Killers releasing a covers album

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

The Killers have been quite the busy band this year. Between the new album Day & Age, touring, playing on television and proclaiming that they want to be America's biggest band, they still found time to do one more project. A covers album.
Spin.com (via NME.com) is reporting that the Killers are recording an album full of covers that they… Read More

Arcade Fire working on new album

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

NME.com is reporting that Arcade Fire is already working on a follow up to their album Neon Bible and it could come out sooner than later.
Frontman Win Butler said that the band has been aching to play live shows soon and release a record at a much faster pace. "None of us want to take three years making a record. It could be that we'll play live [soon] and maybe we'll end up bashing… Read More