White Stripes releasing early recordings, live album and DVD

Sunday, April 10th, 2011

Yes, we were all heartbroken when the White Stripes announced that they were finished. Then we got word that their first two singles were being re-issued for Record Store Day. Now, even more White Stripes material is coming out for you rabid fans to consume. See? It's like they're still around.
Over at the Third Man Records website, they announced that three new releases would be put out via their subscription service, The… Read More

RiO!B episode – April 8, 2011

Friday, April 8th, 2011

On today's RiO!B episode, we want to know what are the five albums you think people should listen to before they die. Let's make the definitive list of the most essential albums to hear before you shuffle off of this mortal fucking coil! Read More

RiO!B episode – April 7, 2011

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Beastie Boys release movie trailer
Stream new 3 Inches of Blood
KISS working on new album
Dave Matthews Band announce festival dates in Chicago Read More

Rock it Out! Blog holding an official Record Store Day party!

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

We all know that Record Store Day is probably the most important holiday of the year. Come April 16th, you'll be rushing/standing/camped outside your local indie record store hoping to get your hands on some of the many, many exclusive releases set to come out that day. But after a whole morning and afternoon of shopping, you're gonna need a place to unwind. That's where we come in.
Rock it Out! Blog, along with our cohorts at Consequence… Read More

RiO!B episode – April 6, 2011

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

Jared Leto as Kurt Cobain
Beastie Boys - "Make Some Noise"
Bloc Party reunite
Death Cab for Cutie - "You Are A Tourist"
Bad… Read More

Bloc Party reunites, prepping new album

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

For any and all Bloc Party fans that were crushed when they went on hiatus, you can breathe easy because the UK boys are back.
Guitarist Russell Lissack told the Guardian that he and frontman Kele Okereke have "started working on Bloc Party stuff." He adds that, "we're going to get back properly in September and sit in a rehearsal studio to work on new band material." Currently, according… Read More

Listen: Beastie Boys – “Make Some Noise”

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

Well, shit! Behold the first summer jam of 2011 courtesy of the Beastie Boys and the lead single off of their new album, Hot Sauce Committee Pt. 2, called "Make Some Noise." The single officially comes out on April 12th and the album hits stores on May 3rd. So turn up your speakers, nod your head and hail the return of MCA, Mike D and the King AdRock. Special thanks to Some… Read More

Watch: Death Cab For Cutie – “You Are A Tourist”

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

A new video for Death Cab for Cutie's new single, "You Are A Tourist," was the first music video to be filmed live while also streaming on the internet at the same time. Up top, you can check out the final result which features the band in suits that light up as dancers perform synchronized swimming movements while bathed in a kaleidoscope of light....hot damn, that was a solid description!
The single is from DCFC's forthcoming album, Codes and Keys, which is out on May… Read More

RiO!B episode – April 5, 2011

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

The Flaming Lips gummy skull
Death Cab for Cutie - "Home Is A Fire"
Kings of Leon's documentary trailer
Ozzy's… Read More

Listen: Death Cab For Cutie – “Home Is A Fire”

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

Death Cab For Cutie? The Postal Service? Who's really singing this brand new song called "Home Is A Fire"? I mean, I know the artwork for DCFC's Codes And Keys is visible in this post and the album is out on May 31st...but still? If you click play and check out the new track down below (thanks to Some Kind Of Awesome) you'll scratch you head a little bit… Read More