Bob Dylan Announces North American Tour
Bob Dylan announced today a slew of North American tour dates that kick off Aug. 10 in Lloydminster, Alberta and wrap up in Big Flats, N.Y. on Sept. 1. The appearances would support rumors that the songwriter has his 35th album on the way, which fan site Isis Magazine said could be released as early as September.... read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsMount Eerie Announces Second Album This Year
Phil Elverum of Mount Eerie is a man of his word. He will release a second album this year, Ocean Roar, following the release of Clear Moon in May. The companion album is set to come out on Sept. 4, and Elverum will head out on tour this month.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsMenomena Announce New Album and Fall Tour
Menomena has announced their newest album Moms will be released on Sept. 18 through Barsuk Records. After the departure of founding member Brent Knopf, the remaining duo Justin Harris and Danny Seim stuck together to create the follow up to the band’s 2010 record Mines.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsGrace Potter, Gary Clark Jr. Join Flaming Lips in World Record Attempt
The Flaming Lips have declared they will attempt to break the Guinness World Records title for the most live concerts in 24 hours. But now, they are not alone in this quest. Viacom Music Group has announced the first group of artists to join the band in the eight-stop, daylong tour, which will coincide with the O Music Awards, an event that honors artists and fans who impact digital music culture.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsGrizzly Bear Announces New Album
Today, Brooklyn’s Grizzly Bear announced its newest album, their fourth and a follow-up to 2009’s critically acclaimed Veckatimest. Details, including the album’s title, are still forthcoming, but fans can listen to the first single, “Sleeping Ute,” now.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBilly Fay to Release First Solo Album in 40 Years
After releasing two albums in the early 1970s, pianist Bill Fay faded into relative obscurity. But after being brought back into the spotlight by a slew of covers by high profile musicians, the English artist will release his first solo album in over 40 years, Life is People.... read more
Found in: NewsAmanda Palmer Names New Album Theater is Evil
It’s been a milestone month for Amanda Palmer after hitting the $1 million mark for her massive Kickstarter campaign. The campaign will fund her forthcoming album—a collaboration with The Grand Theft Orchestra, which includes Michael McQuilken, Chad Raines, and Jherek Bischoff—and the touring and promotion that will follow its release. The campaign wrapped up yesterday, which ultimately raised a whopping $1,192,793 from supportive fans.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBloc Party Announces New Album Four
Bloc Party is set to release their first album in four years on Aug. 21. The new album, Four, was produced by Alex Newport, who has worked with The Mars Volta, Polysics and At The Drive-In. In addition to the new release through Frenchkiss Records, Bloc Party will set out on a U.S. tour starting July 30.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsSwans Reveal New Album Details
Swans has revealed details about their upcoming album The Seer, due out August 28. Founding member, Michael Gira, will release the 11-track double album under his own label, Young God Records.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsMatthew Dear Announces New Album Beams
Matthew Dear has announced that he will release his next album, Beams, on Aug. 27 through Ghostly International. The title track from his recent EP Headcage will appear on the album.... read more
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