J. Tillman Leaves Fleet Foxes
Drummer J. Tillman has left Fleet Foxes, Pitchfork points out. The announcement comes from a post on Tillman’s Tumblr that said: read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch Fleet Foxes Video Animated by Robin Pecknold's Brother
The song "The Shrine / An Argument" has been a fan-favorite since Fleet Foxes released their excellent sophomore album earlier this year, Helplessness Blues. But Fleet Foxes has posted an animated video for the 8-minute song. read more
Found in: Music, NewsFleet Foxes Announce New Tour Dates
Fleet Foxes have revealed their lengthy tour plans, including a North American tour with The Walkmen in the fall. Robin Pecknold and the gang will spend the early part of the summer performing in Europe before returning to the States, going back to Europe, coming back to the States, then, well, you get the idea.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsFleet 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, ReviewsStream the New Fleet Foxes Album
The forthcoming album from Fleet Foxes is currently streaming on NPR Music.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsUpdate: 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, NewsWatch the New Fleet Foxes Video for "Grown Ocean"
Fleet Foxes released the first video from the Seattle band’s upcoming sophomore album Helplessness Blues, for the song “Grown Ocean.” They previously released the title track first single, which you can listen to here.... read more
Found in: Featured VideosFleet Foxes Premiere New Song, Sell Test Pressing For Japan
While we’ve heard one new Fleet Foxes single and a bunch of Robin Pecknold solo recordings, we’ve still got some time before the Seattle folk rockers drop their sophomore record Helplessness Blues on May 3. If you can’t wait until then to hear more of the group’s new material, don’t worry. The group has just released their newest single “Battery Kinzie,” as well as placed a test pressing of the new record on eBay.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsFleet Foxes Announce New Album Details
Fleet Foxes’ sophomore album, Helplessness Blues, will be released on May 3 via Sub PopBella Union.... read more
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