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Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis Have Written a Children's Book and it's Coming out Sometime
Decemberists lead singer Colin Meloy and his wife Carson Ellis are certainly no strangers to intra-marital artistic alliance—she’s responsible for the art for all of his band’s albums and of his solo CDs, plus most of The Decemberists’ merchandise and a couple of live show backdrops, too. And, according to Ellis’ blog, sometime soon you’ll be able to add a children’s book to their collective CV.... read more
Found in: Books, NewsMidlake Announces New Album, Tour
It's been a couple years since Midlake has been out on the road, and now we know why... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCelebrate the New Year with Jens Lekman in Chicago
Even when he doesn’t have a new album out, that Jens Lekman fellow sure does keep busy. In addition to contributing music to Drew Barrymore’s directorial debut, Whip It (“And in the end what I make my money from is talking to Drew Barrymore about monkeys,” Lekman said of meeting with her about the film.), the Swedish troubadour just announced a short series of shows at Chicago’s Empty Bottle to ring in 2010.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCold War Kids Announce EP, January Tour Dates
Cold War Kids are the kind of group that learn from their class time in the School of Hard Knocks. Their 2006 debut, Robbers and Cowards, was met with all the giddy hype a young indie rock band could hope for. Their 2008 followup, Loyalty to Loyalty, was essentially a stood-up prom date, left at home by an unfaithful following of music blogs and media. Nevertheless, the band soldiers on with another EP on the way, Behave Yourself, due out Jan. 19.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsMorrissey in Stable Condition, Planning to Resume Tour After On-Stage Collapse
After this weekend's on-stage collapse and an overnight hospital stay, sources report that Morrissey is in stable condition and will continue his European tour minus one date.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAndrew Bird Announces Tour With Church Performances
Throughout 2009, Andrew Bird has brought his orchestral arrangements with notes of impressive whistling to a variety of locales, ranging from major summer festivals to high-school auditoriums. And once his Austin City Limits and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon performances air over the next week, the upcoming months will be no exception.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsGod Help the Girl Releases EP, Tours, Performs with Tegan and Sara
God Help The Girl, side project of Belle and Sebastian frontman Stuart Murdoch, is releasing an EP as it prepares for performances in Europe.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsRay Davies Takes Choral Show on Tour
Last week, Ray Davies told us of his forthcoming choral collection: a new album Kinks classics featuring a full choir. And this November, you can hear it for yourself, live and in 65-voice surround sound: Davies just announced a seven-city, eight-date tour through the U.S. Although some of the dates will find Davies playing solo, the New York dates will feature The Vox Society Choir and the New York shows will feature The Dessoff Chamber Choir.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsTodd Snider Extends U.S. Tour, Starts Radio Show
With a U.S. tour, a book release, and appearances at festivals such as... read more
Found in: Music, NewsDevendra Banhart Announces Northeast Tour
Devendra Banhart has answered the hypothetical put forth by the title of his latest record What We Will Be. The answer, at least for now, is “on tour.” The genre-mashing folkster will take his show on the road for a short trek through the Northeast U.S. and Canada.... read more
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