This Week's New Album Releases (5/3/11)
Two of the nine albums we chose to highlight this week are actually box sets, but with a 9.0 rating, one of today’s new releases approaches instant classic.... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsFleet Foxes: Helplessness Blues
After their eponymous debut album earned a well-deserved standing ovation from critics, Fleet Foxes set the bar high for their sophomore album. The alt-folk band was up the challenge. Helplessness Blues is an album that is sweet and comforting at its worst and inspiring at its best.... read more
Found in: Music, Reviews12 May Albums Worth Checking Out
For much of the U.S., this was a rough winter. But spring has more going for it than budding flowers and baseball games. May is packed with some great new music. We’ve highlighted a dozen albums we’re particularly looking forward to.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayStream the New Fleet Foxes Album
The forthcoming album from Fleet Foxes is currently streaming on NPR Music.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe National Plan Grateful Dead Cover Album
The National spoke with Spinner during Coachella about plans for a Grateful Dead covers album for charity.... read more
Found in: Blogs, Giving BackUpdate: Fleet Foxes' Robin Pecknold Explains His File-Sharing Stance
Update: Shortly after news of Robin Pecknold’s comments about the issue of illegal file sharing began circulating the web, the Fleet Foxes frontman, upset that his words had been misinterpreted, took to the band’s Twitter account to explain himself further. “I said music has no inherent CASH value. Why the sensationalism all the time?” Pecknold said in an @-mention to NME. The singer went on, saying, “Cash value of all ‘art’ is subjective is all I was trying to say. A [Pollock] is worth millions for cultural reasons, not for cost of paint.” Another Tweet continued, “That the prices of... read more
Found in: Music, NewsFleet Foxes Extend Summer Tour
With Helplessness Blues set to be released next month, the Fleet Foxes have continued to roll out tour dates in support of their sophomore release. While the pastoral folk rockers had previously announced the first leg of their tour, the band has just added more shows through June, July and August throughout Europe and North America. Check out the full list of dates below.... read more
Found in: Music, News30 Record Store Day 2011 Releases Worth Your Dough
With so many exciting new albums, reissues and rarities coming out this Saturday, we picked 30 of our favorites that we’ll be lining up for. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe 25 Best Songs of 2011
(So Far)
I’m the first to admit I get unreasonably excited about music. I approach my job like the prospectors of old, and each new nugget I come across feels like striking gold. To carry that metaphor way too far, 2011 feels a lot like 1849—there’s been so much good music already in this first quarter. Here are 25 songs that make me dance like Yosemite Sam. (I told you I was going to take that metaphor too far.)... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayKanye West To Headline Øya Festival
At this year’s Øya Festival, Kanye West will be taking the lead as the headliner for the Norwegian event.... read more
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