Arcade Fire's Will Butler to Write Score for Robert Frost-Based Short Film

By Mark Rozeman at 11:25 AM on April 25, 2013

According to a report in Consequence of Sound, the multi-instrumentalist is set to write the score for Home Burial, a short film by Los Angeles-based director/producer Matt Litwiller and director/Weeds actor Jeff Newburg based on the poem of the same name by Robert Frost.  read more

Watch Depeche Mode on Kimmel

By Stephanie Sharp at 10:30 AM on April 25, 2013

The iconic '80s band performed "Soothe My Soul" for the live and viewing audiences as well as their newest single "Heaven" for an online exclusive.  read more

TV on the Radio Announces Departure from Interscope, New Songs

By Mark Rozeman at 8:30 AM on April 25, 2013

"We're sort of collecting material for a record, but right now we're only thinking in terms of songs, smaller things we can put out regularly until an album seems possible."  read more

Full Trailer Released for Sofia Coppola-Directed Bling Ring

By Stephanie Sharp at 6:30 PM on April 24, 2013

Written and directed by Sofia Coppola, The Bling Ring is based on the real-life group of L.A. friends who regularly robbed the homes of stylish Hollywood celebrities.   read more

Sigur Rós Offer New Song "Ísjaki" With Lyric Video

By Philip Cosores at 3:30 PM on April 24, 2013

The lyrics are in Icelandic, but it's still fun to follow along.  read more

The National to Perform "Sorrow" for Six Hours Straight at MoMA PS1

By Mark Rozeman at 1:30 PM on April 24, 2013

In today's edition of "why not?" The National announced in a newsletter to fans that they will be partnering with Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson for a an exhibit at New York's MoMA PS1 on May 5. Entitled "Lots of Sorrow," the band will be performing the High Violet track "Sorrow" for six hours straight.   read more

The Postal Service Extends Summer 2013 Tour

By Anita George at 1:00 PM on April 24, 2013

Via their official website, The Postal Service announced Tuesday that they are adding five more shows to their ongoing summer tour.  read more

Watch Phosphorescent Perform "Song For Zula" on Fallon

By Anita George at 11:45 AM on April 24, 2013

Last night on Fallon, indie folk singer-songwriter Phosphorescent (Matthew Houck) performed a track from his latest album Muchacho.   read more

Jens Lekman's Newest Song Is About a Fan Sending Him a Dead Bird

By Mark Rozeman at 10:50 AM on April 24, 2013

While Lekman never actually saw the package (it was intercepted by customs), he decided to revisit the incident when asked to write for Esopus Magazine on the theme of "Customer Service."   read more

Hopscotch Festival Announces 2013 Lineup

By Stephanie Sharp at 10:30 AM on April 24, 2013

The headlining acts include Big Boi, Local Natives, Kurt Vile and the Violators, Low, Sleep, Mikal Cronin, Marnie Stern and Future Islands.  read more

Nashville's Southern Ground Music & Food Festival Announces 2013 Lineup

By Stephanie Sharp at 5:45 PM on April 23, 2013

Presented by Zach Brown Band and LandShark Lager, Southern Ground Music & Food Festival has announced its 2013 lineup that includes John Fogerty, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals and The Head and the Heart.  read more

Cordell "Boogie" Mosson: 1952-2013

By Krystle Drew at 3:00 PM on April 23, 2013

The bassist for the funk/soul collective Parliament-Funkadelic died at age 60.   read more

Wild Nothing Announces Empty Estate EP

By Philip Cosores at 2:45 PM on April 23, 2013

Check out the animated video for new song "A Dancing Shell."  read more

Jack White Covers Loretta Lynn's "Coal Miner's Daughter" in His Vinyl Recording Booth

By Mark Rozeman at 12:00 PM on April 23, 2013

Newly minted Record Store Ambassador Jack White took it upon himself to construct a recording booth in his Nashville-based Third Man Records studio and record a cover of one of Lynn’s most famous song, “Coal Miner’s Daughter.”  read more

The Love Language Announces New Album, Ruby Red

By Mark Rozeman at 6:45 PM on April 22, 2013

SPIN has reported that Love Language, the pop outfit from North Carolina singer-songwriter Stuart McLamb, will release its third studio album, Ruby Red, on July 23 in the States via Merge Records. The European release date, meanwhile, is scheduled for August 6.   read more

Will Sheff's Lovestreams Debuts New Song, "There's Video," with a Video

By Philip Cosores at 6:30 PM on April 22, 2013

The song does not appear to be a reaction to Death Grips' "I've Seen Footage"  read more

Steve Buscemi Continues Hilarious Vampire Weekend Promotion with NYC Mayoral Candidate Bill de Blasio

By Stephanie Sharp at 6:15 PM on April 22, 2013

To promote their upcoming Roseland Ballroom concert, Vampire Weekend got a little help from Steve Buscemi and New York Public Advocate Bill de Blasio.  read more

Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters Announce Summer Tour Dates

By Stephanie Sharp at 6:00 PM on April 22, 2013

The legendary rocker's newest band includes guitarist Justin Adams, keyboardist John Baggott, bassist Billy Fuller, guitarist Liam "Skin" Tyson, violinist Juldeh Camara and drummer Dave Smith.   read more

Richie Havens: 1941-2013

By Mark Rozeman at 6:00 PM on April 22, 2013

Richie Havens, the famed folk singer whose passionate live performances and equally intense guitar-playing made him a breakout star of the 1969 Woodstock Festival, has passed away at the age of 1972 from an apparent heart attack, according to a press release.   read more

Watch Modest Mouse Perform a New Song "Shit in Your Cut"

By Mark Rozeman at 10:45 AM on April 22, 2013

Having unveiled a new composition, “Be Brave,” during Coachella last weekend, the band performed another new song during a stop in Pomona, Calif.  read more