Unknown Mortal Orchestra first dropped into the world in late 2010 as a bandcamp account carrying a single called “Ffunny Ffrends.” “Ffunny Ffrends” was everything you imagined it might be – alien beatnik pop music that echoed 60s psychedelia and krautrock minimalism with just a hint of gentle weirdness that suggested its roots might equally lie in the verdant indie of the equally distant New Zealand scene. Ruban Nielson is…
23 Oct – Colston Hall 2, Bristol 24 Oct – Union Chapel, London 25 Oct – Duke Of Yorks Picturehouse, Brighton WHY? are a trio of gifted musicians with visionary Yoni Wolf at the helm. Their unique fusion of intelligent, emotive and wry lyrics, taut rhythms and stirring electronic sounds synthesise in compelling ways and evade simplistic genre classifications of hip hop or pop. Instead presenting a patchwork of styles…
On August 2, 2011, Brandon Voss and Tony Fornabaio will proudly impart their expertise to produce this year’s Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) Annual Manhattan Event. The nightlife dynamos plan to breathe new life into GLAAD’s enchanting summer evening and are proud to assist the non-profit on this pro-bono project. Set against the New York City skyline on one of Manhattan’s largest rooftops (230 Fifth), the chic event…
Thirty years of Metallica… can you believe it? We think it’s cause for a major celebration! You’ve been asking for a while now “just what the hell are you going to do to mark 30 years as a band?” closely followed by “why don’t we have more exclusive shows for Fan Club members?” We’ve heard you loud and clear and are beyond psyched to announce that the week of December…
Aug 3 · Seattle, WA El Corazon Aug 4 · Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom Aug 5 · San Francisco, CA Regency Ballroom Aug 6 · Anaheim, CA Grove of Anaheim Aug 7 · San Diego, CA Belly Up Tavern Aug 8 · Los Angeles, CA The Mayan Aug 10 · Denver, CO The Summit Music Hall Aug 12 · Minneapolis, MN First Avenue Aug 13 · Milwaukee, WI The Eagles…
Danish electronic artist Anders Trentemøller is excited to announce his return to North America for a fall tour. Currently touring Europe with a full band, Trentemøller will follow up his sensational spring tour this October releasing a new double-album, Remixed /Reworked. Out on November 7 the double-album will feature the best reworks of Into The Great Wide Yonder and Trentemøller’s best recent remixes for other artists. Trentemøller and Danish/Berlin band…
Hailed as Clear Channel’s “New Artist to Watch” – The Young Presidents – are following up their June release of debut album Freedom of Speech, with an extension of tour dates throughout the Southeast. Eager to take the record’s tracks on the road, the band prepares to start travel at the end of July, instruments in hand through select states until September. The rock trifecta features Jake Hertzog on guitar…
On August 23rd, 2011 Portland deathrockers Atriarch will release their debut album, Forever the End, on vinyl and digital formats via Seventh Rule Recordings. still over a month away from it’s official release, this four-song opus is already catching the attention of some very recognizable ears with Buzz Osborne of The Melvins and Decibel Magazine both offering endorsements. CD copies of Forever the End will be available exclusively through the…
Aug 03 Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom Aug 05 Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza Aug 05 Chicago, IL – Double Door (Lollapalooza after-party w/ Portugal. The Man) Aug 07 Happy Valley, OR – Pickathon Aug 09 Seattle, WA – The Crocodile (w/ Say Hi) Aug 12 Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre (w/ The Decemberists) Aug 14 San Francisco, CA – Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival Sep 06 Columbia, MD…
8/5 Southhampton, NY Escape to New York Festival 8/27 Montauk, NY Benefit Show for Music Unites at The Surf Lodge 9/5 Norton, MA Wheaton College headlining 9/20 Tallahassee, FL Club Down Under headlining 9/22 Orlando, FL The Social with Young The Giant 9/23 Jacksonville, FL Jack Rabbits with Young The Giant 9/24 Atlanta, GA Music Midtown Festival 9/25 Nashville, TN Exit/In with Young The Giant 10/19 New York, NY Webster…
With affirmation of their brilliance in from their homeland, being awarded the critically acclaimed Australian Music Award Cloud Control are now unleashing their stellar collection of quirky layered harmonic psyche-pop on the rest of the world. Cloud Control signed to bespoke independent label Infectious Music in 2010, and very quickly the tightly packed four-piece from the picturesque and rugged terrains of Australia’s Blue Mountains started to turn heads with the…
Topshelf Records hardcore/screamo outfit Pianos Become The Teeth (Baltimore, MD) will be entering Developing Nations Studio on August 1st to record their follow up record to Old Pride with engineer Kevin Bernsten. The band is currently in the pre production stages and are planning for a fall 2011 release. Topshelf Records released Pianos Become The Teeths’ critically acclaimed Old Pride in 2010 and re-released the bands split EP with The…
You may have thought that it was all quiet on the Supersonic front what with the recent activity around the widely acclaimed Home Of Metal launch, little did we know, Capsule have been secretly plotting many new line up additions and are now ready to reveal them. Highlighting the importance of experimental electronica and visual performance and marking a 15 year anniversary with two unique shows will be Alva Noto…
In support for the release of AUTOMATIC, their widely-anticipated eighth studio album on Anachron America on September 27, 2011, electronic rock pioneers VNV NATION have announced a national tour that will launch in Los Angeles on November 16 at The Mayan Theater and will circle the States and wrapping up in Atlanta, GA on December 13th at Masquerade. With each set clocking in at two hours or more, this tour…
Fri, Aug. 5 Tampa, FL SPT Forum (Arena) Sat Aug. 6 Miami, FL AmericanAirlines Mon Aug. 8 Jacksonville, FL Moran Theatre Tue Aug. 9 Greenville, SC BILO Center Thu Aug. 11 Philadelphia, PA Tower Theatre Sat Aug. 13 Toronto, ON Molson Canadian Amphitheatre Mon Aug. 15 Grand Rapids Van Andel Arena Tue Aug. 16 Columbus OH Veterans Memorial Thu Aug. 18 Nashville, TN Allen Arena, Lipscomb University Fri Aug. 19…
# Jul 25, 2011 Portland, OR @ ROSELAND THEATRE SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR # Jul 26, 2011 Seattle, WA, US @ King Cat Theater SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR # Jul 28, 2011 Sacramento, CA, US @ Ace of Spades SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR # Jul 29, 2011 San Francisco, CA, US @ The Fillmore SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR # Jul 30, 2011 San Diego, CA, US @ House of Blues SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR #…
Essential Group Management, headed by Rick Clair, today announced that Lindsay Lohan appeared in MIGGS’ video for the single, “Let the Games Begin.” The hard-pulsing rock tune by the Tampa-based trio is the second single off MIGGS’ latest album, “Wide Awake”. The video was shot over three days in Hollywood, CA and was directed by Justin Purser (Midi Mafia, Tynisha Kelly, Horrorpops). Don Miggs, the band’s guitarist and lead singer,…
Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, and Microprose announced today that Jillian Michaels’ Fitness Adventure is coming exclusively to Kinect™ for Xbox 360® later this fall. Renowned health and wellness expert Jillian Michaels makes her Kinect for Xbox 360 debut after selling more than one million units across her franchise. Get ready to use your entire body this time as players…
Boston beauty Kat McGivern takes to the east coast with Memphis pop rockers, Ingram Hill. McGivern and Ingram Hill will be playing twenty shows in twenty eight days throughout September and October. Playing shows in Illinois, Maryland, Florida and everything in between McGivern is sure to leave a great impression with everyone who experiences her music. Kat McGivern’s has recently been feature on iheartradio’s NEW! Discover & Uncover’s Pop Channel…
Tomorrows Tulips’ Alex Knost started The Japanese Motors with his friend Nolan when he was 17, signed to Vice Records, and toured the world with bands like Modest Mouse, The Growlers, White Lies, and others. Eventually, Knost wrote some songs and started a band with his girlfriend Christina Keyes , which ultimately became Tomorrows Tulips. The songs were simple. Sparse. Immediate. Fucked up. But… catchy, with a simple honesty. Between…