“Pseudo Slang make the thinking fan’s kind of hip-hop.” – Chicago Sun Times “When I first heard Pseudo Slang ‘Yes Doubt’ I was floored, and it became my #1 Song of 2008. I’ve been doing radio for 18 years but few songs ever gave me chills, ‘Yes Doubt’ was one of them. I can’t wait for the album.” – DJ 3rd Rail, Chicago DJ and Radio Legend, 89.3FM WNUR, DJ3RDRAIL.COM…
Aug 19 – Eugene, OR – Joe’s Bar & Grill Aug 20 – Tacoma, WA – Bob’s Java Jive w/ Boy Eats Drum Machine Aug 21 – Portland, OR – Milepost 5, Manor of Art Festival w/ Bombs Into You, Bryan Free, Chores Aug 22 – Seattle, WA – Sunset Tavern w/ Boy Eats Drum Machine & No-Fi Soul Rebellion Aug 23 – Missoula, MT – The Palace Aug 25…
Guitars bend to the breaking point. Drums pump. Drums crack. Synthesizers crisp & crackle. One voice howls, the other coos. Skronky noise-rock? Maybe. Vintage garage pop? Maybe. Pretty? Yes. Ugly? Yes. The last year saw Experimental Dental School turning over a new leaf, paring down from a trio to a two-piece and adopting a less-is-more approach. With this change, they’ve managed to expand sonically and mature their songcraft. Their colossal…
Indie/new wave act, The Dear & Departed, have signed to Equal Vision Records. The band recently wrapped up recording with New Found Glory guitarist, Chad Gilbert (H2O, Fireworks), and will release the new material as a digital EP and 7†later this year and tour to support. “EVR have always supported us and after constant frustration with other labels, we feel it’s a great decision,†expressed vocalist, Dan Smith (aka…
MAZELTOV MIS AMIGOS is set for release August 11th (distributed by Nail and Ioda) it features 11 tracks, accompanied by Josh Kun’s extensive liner notes and a gallery of images from archives across the country which have to be seen to be believed. The entire album will be replayed in in its entirety for ONE NIGHT ONLY at the Lincoln Center this summer, with an eclectic line-up including Arturo O’Farrill…
Jagjaguwar has long known that Julie Doiron is a Canadian National Treasure, but here is proof: June 7th in Bruno, Saskatchewan was declared Julie Doiron Day. The mayor presented her name on a bench, and we are so happy that someone was there to film it. FILMED PERFORMANCES – We have a great video of Doiron performing a solo set at Bob Boilen’s desk for a “Tiny Desk Concert” and…
The untimely passing of Michael Jackson on the eve of his 50-date return to the live stage this month at London’s O2 Arena with his “This Is It†tour has left a void in the music business, as millions of fans turn to his work to deal with their grief. Jackson had three of the Top 5 selling albums of the week, six in the Top 30, every Top 10…
Marking the 20th Anniversary of Nirvana’s debut album, Sub Pop will re-issue the Platinum Certified Bleach on November 3, 2009. This expanded CD/double-LP will include a never-before-released live performance, special packaging and the first run of the double-LP will be on 180g white vinyl (the first run of the original LP was also on white vinyl). Both formats will be available for pre-order at subpop.com leading up to this edition’s…
ABIGAIL WILLIAMS currently winding down dates for the ongoing Conquered & Cursed Tour have to sit out the final week of dates due to sickness within the band. The nine-week tour has seen the band, alongside Goatwhore, Daath, Abysmal Dawn and S.W.W.A.A.T.S. travelling the country all summer and the flu has battled them the entire way. Several members have had to visit emergency rooms in the past week and are…
If you haven’t seen Vulture Whale, they’re blazing out of the South and coming for you with their undeliable rock filled with witty lyrics and undeniable melodies! August Tour Dates August 20 – The Red and Black Bar – Washington, DC August 22 – Pianos – New York, NY The Tripwire It’s even more difficult to stop picking out the interesting bits once you’ve begun. Spin Magazine “Spellbinding frontman Wes…
This video is absolutely great, but really, just see for yourself: http://subpop-public.s3.amazonaws.com/assets/video/5674.mov We are going to be releasing an EP for “Black River Killer†on August 25th and you can get information on that upcoming release here: http://www.subpop.com/releases/blitzen_trapper/eps/black_river_killer In addition, the Blitzen Trapper Artist Page remains incredibly useful: http://www.subpop.com/artists/blitzen_trapper Also, in other very important news, please help us welcome Sub Pop’s newly signed artists, Dum Dum Girls! We’re really excited…
Boston Massachusetts metalers RAVAGE are ready to unleash their Metal Blade Records debut, The End of Tomorrow on August 18th 2009. Artwork was handled by the famed artist Ed Repka who is known best for his Megadeth covers as well as cover art for Death, Municipal Waste, Toxic Holocaust, and Austrian Death Machine. The End of Tomorrow seamlessly intertwines the sounds of New Wave of British Heavy Metal, late 80’s…
If you’re craving some good old fashioned hardcore in your life, we have good news for you! In just a few hours, the noisy Texans of Fight Pretty will load up their van, grab some PBR and head out on the road with tour buddies She Rides (Stillborn Records). The trek begins today at the Alabama Music Box in Mobile, Alabama, and will continue through the week. Once Fight Pretty…
In 2009 Noiseshaper are celebrating their 10th anniversary with their new album – Satellite City Similar to their 2003 album „The Signal“ Noiseshaper have been working again with a host of top class vocalists from around the globe. As well as old favorites like Juggla, Jackie Deane or the Blues legend Wayne Martin you can also hear new talents. Sherrez, a British rapper living in Barcelona lends the title track…
Toro Y Moi is the musical creation of 22 year old Columbia, South Carolina resident Chaz Bundick. Carpark will release two very different Toro Y Moi full lengths in 2010. The two songs on this single are representative of those two albums. The single A side “Blessa” could just as easily be called “Blissa”. Melodic ambient samples swirl around Chaz’s cleverly arranged pop song structures. Hazy summer sounds with a…
An update from Cattle Decapitation front man, Travis Ryan: “It is time to announce a few things that have been going on in the Cattle Decapitation camp. First off, we have officially parted ways with bassist Troy Oftedal due to musical and personal differences. There is no bad blood and we wish him the best of luck. Filling in on upcoming tours will be our friend Rahsaan Davis. You may…
The cavalcade of songs and artists that appear on DJ JS-1’s latest album, No Sell Out: Ground Original 2, comes to a head on the record’s finale of a track, “Brainbender.” Clocking in at over five and a half minutes, “Brainbender” is the longest song on the album – a fact JS attributes to the four verses he wanted to feature, “The song has four verses. It’s long and just…
Co-headlining with Barcelona (Seabird supporting) 8/12 – Slim’s – San Francisco, CA Opening for Our Lady Peace 8/14 – Center Stage – Atlanta, GA 8/16 – Theatre of the Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA 8/17 – 9:30 Club – Washington, DC 8/18 – Paradise Rock Club – Boston, MA 8/20 – House of Blues – Cleveland, OH 8/21 – The Fillmore – Detroit, MI 8/22 – The Vic – Chicago,…
Making his passion known this past year with the release of “Speaking Louder Than Before,” BEC Recordings artist Jeremy Camp is introducing his fall tour named after the recently released CD and with a purpose at hand. As his first headlining tour in almost two years, Camp will be joined by reigning Dove Female Artist of the Year Natalie Grant and label-mate Bebo Norman. The “Speaking Louder Than Before” The…
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