Ben Folds Five Announce Tour, Album

By Nicole Oran at 3:19 PM on June 6, 2012

Ben Folds Five took the stage at New York’s Mountain Jam Festival last Saturday— their first concert in years. The indie rock veterans are setting out on their first tour in 12 years, and they will release their first album since 1998 this September. You can read all about it in an interview with Folds himself here....  read more

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The Weeknd Adds More Tour Dates

By Patty Miranda at 12:00 PM on June 6, 2012

The Weeknd added a few more stops to their summer tour schedule, according to their official website....  read more

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New Beach Boys Album to be Released in June

By Hilary Saunders at 10:02 AM on April 24, 2012

With their 50th anniversary 50-date international tour starting tonight in Tucson, Ariz., the Beach Boys have confirmed details for their newest album. Set for release on June 5 through Capitol/EMI records, the forthcoming LP will be the band’s first studio record featuring all surviving members (Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, David Marks) since 1995′s Stars and Stripes Vol. 1.  read more

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OFF! Announces New Album, Tour

By Hilary Saunders at 12:00 PM on February 29, 2012

Los Angeles-based hardcore supergroup OFF!, comprised of Black Flag co-founder and Circle Jerks frontman Keith Morris, Burning Brides' Dimitri Coats, Hot Snakes/Rocket From the Crypt/Earthless’ Mario Rubalcaba and Redd Kross' Steven McDonald have announced a new album and upcoming tour.   read more

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Destroyer Announces North American Tour

By Hilary Saunders at 2:54 PM on February 28, 2012

Vancouver-based outfit Destroyer just announced a spring tour of North America in support of last year’s Juno-nominated album, Kaputt.   read more

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Sleigh Bells Announce North American Tour

By Hilary Saunders at 11:47 AM on February 28, 2012

Following last week’s release of Reign of Terror Alexis Krauss and Derek Miller have announced that Sleigh Bells will embark on a North American tour starting in March.  read more

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The Clean Announces Tour Dates With Times New Viking

By Hilary Saunders at 12:46 PM on February 23, 2012

New Zealand trio The Clean has announced a quick U.S. tour with their American label-mates Times New Viking.  read more

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The Polyphonic Spree Add West Coast Tour Dates

By Hilary Saunders at 1:42 PM on February 17, 2012

On their first tour in four years, 21 members of the choral-inspired, chamber pop, alternative outfit The Polyphonic Spree will cram onto stages across the country. And, the band has just added a number of West Coast dates in late March and early April.   read more

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!!! Announces Short Spring Tour

By Hilary Saunders at 12:45 PM on February 16, 2012

Even though the dance-punk outfit’s last album _ Strange Weather, Isn’t It?_ came out in 2010, !!! is still pushing that LP. In addition to a four-date California tour, the band has announced five new East Coast dates in April. !!! hinted on their website   read more

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Odd Future Confirm They're Recording With Kanye West

By Hilary Saunders at 4:30 PM on February 14, 2012

Hip-hop collective Odd Future—mostly notably including Tyler, The Creator and Frank Ocean—confirmed that they’ve been working with rapper Kanye West.   read more

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