Listen to Conor Oberst's new track "Danny Callahan" + tour dates
"Danny Callahan" comes off Oberst's first solo release in 13 years--his self-titled album due out in August. Also extensive tour dates all Summer and Fall. Press Release.Read...
July 16th
Interviewed: As I Lay Dying's Tim Lambesis
The band's vocalist talks about his experiences at Warped Tour and his upcoming solo project, Austrian Death Machine. by Kimberly Haddad.Read...
July 15th
BOTWOT: Snoop Dalai Dogg
This week we've got more fun from Nine Inch Nails, some indie labels worried about the new Last.FM deal, Snoop Dogg going to Bollywood and more. by John Vining.Read...
July 14th
Ed Harcourt to soundtrack forthcoming Donnie Darko sequel + tour dates
"S. Darko," the sequel to the cult classic "Donnie Darko" is set for release in 2009 and will be soundtracked by Ed Harcourt. Ed is also touring the US this month. Press Release.Read...
An inside look: Backstage with Hot Chip
Backstage and on stage footage of Hot Chip during their past European tour. Press Release.Read...
Secret Machines post 20 and change summer tour dates
Secret Machines post tour dates with Stone Temple Pilots and Coheed and Cambria, and they prep their third full-length which will be self-released. Press Release.Read...
July 10th
Aesop Rock sets out dates for August and September
Indie rapper Aesop Rock sets his sights on a summer tour, including three-in-a-row at Los Angeles' Troubadour. Press Release.Read...
July 7th
For you Portlanders: Lineup announced for Willamette Week's Musicfest
Mogwai, TV on the Radio, Deerhunter, Dan Deacon, Del the Funky Homosapien, Vampire Weekend, M. Ward, Oxford Collapse, Trans Am, and more. Attend all four days for only $50! Press Release.Read...
Jay-Z opens with an Oasis cover at Glastonbury, Aerosmith looks for old masters, New G'n'R is leaked, and more. by John Vining.Read...
June 30th
Girl Talk tour in support of Feed the Animals
Gregg Gillis (aka Girl Talk) announces a long list of Summer and Fall tour dates all across North America. It's basically guaranteed he'll be DJing near you. Tour Dates.Read...
DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist "Hard Sell" tour: 8 turntables and only original 7" singles
A journey through the history of music told in their own unique way using 8 turntables and only using original 45rpm seven-inch singles. Tour Dates.Read...
June 27th
How to get your hands on Girl Talk's new album before its official release in September (legally, of course)
Following on the heels of the Definitive Jux release of Maths + English in April, Dizzee Rascal will be briefly touring North America for one solid week this July. If you live in one of these major city, don't miss it! Tour Dates.Read...
June 26th
Supergrass US tour (most dates w/ Foo Fighters)
In support of their sixth studio album, Supergrass will be touring the US with the Foo Fighters all of July. Also inside: watch their two new music videos. Tour Dates.Read...
June 25th
Word of a new Cold War Kids album + tour dates
New album slated for September 23rd and tour dates booked for summer and fall. Press Release.Read...
Headline: Xzibit on aliens; Rolling Stones not off to Live Nation; Taco Bell asks 50 Cent to change his name; and more! by John Vining.Read...
June 18th
Out This Week: Wolf Parade's At Mount Zoomer
"In my head is a city at night." After the quiet, yet intriguing keyboard and guitar introduction of "Soldier's Grin," Boeckner passionately utters this phrase, setting the theme and tone of the newest studio recording of Wolf Parade. by Bailey Pennick.Read...
June 17th
BOTWOT: The EMI-gration continues
More leave EMI, this time it's the Rolling Stones off to Live Nation; Metallica's management tells people to take down reviews; A bunch about Coldplay and their new record; and more! by John Vining.Read...
June 16th
For Free!: NIN releases a tour preview EP
EP features tracks by NIN, Does it Offend You, Yeah?, Deerhunter, Crystal Castles, and A Place to Bury Strangers. Press Release.Read...
June 14th
Interviewed: Thrice after a tour and four new discs
I have never been so star struck and disgusted at the same time in my entire life. I smiled and turned around walking back towards Riley as he giggled in his seat, "Dude, light a match!" Finally, I began the interview. Thrice's Riley Breckenridge talks sports, recording a concept record, and looking forward to rest at the end of a tour. by Kimberly Haddad.Read...
June 12th
1969: Bob Dylan's Nashville Skyline
A look at Dylan's 1969 Nashville Skyline, a record which may surprise the casual listen-on-the-radio type of fan. by John Vining.Read...
The Watson Twins and Tim Fite plan N. American summer tour
The two acts will be co-headlining in 15 dates across the US and Canada. Press Release.Read...
June 10th
BOTWOT: "Artists," namely U2, are above ad-supported content
Wu-Tang Clan starts a chess website, Moog reveals its guitar, U2's manager bitches about true "artists," or something, and more. by John Vining.Read...
June 6th
Does It Offend You, Yeah? announces summer dates with Bloc Party and NIN
Dates in California, Illinois, Toronto, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Press Release.Read...
The Walkmen announce new record and tour
The Walkmen look for old-school Roy Orbison vibe on their upcoming fourth record, You & Me, which will be released on Gigantic. August tour dates in N.Y., L.A., Portland, Seattle and Canada included. Press Release.Read...
The ashes of Kurt Cobain are stolen from Courtney Love's house; Bono gets a fake law degree; Prince and Radiohead fight about rights to YouTube video; Bo Diddley dies; and more. by John Vining.Read...
"Danny Callahan" comes off Oberst's first solo release in 13 years--his self-titled album due out in August. Also extensive tour dates all Summer and Fall. Press Release. Read...
The band's vocalist talks about his experiences at Warped Tour and his upcoming solo project, Austrian Death Machine. by Kimberly Haddad. Read...
This week we've got more fun from Nine Inch Nails, some indie labels worried about the new Last.FM deal, Snoop Dogg going to Bollywood and more. by John Vining. Read...
"In my head is a city at night." After the quiet, yet intriguing keyboard and guitar introduction of "Soldier's Grin," Boeckner passionately utters this phrase, setting the theme and tone of the newest studio recording of Wolf Parade. by Bailey Pennick. Read...
A look at Dylan's 1969 Nashville Skyline, a record which may surprise the casual listen-on-the-radio type of fan. by John Vining. Read...
by David Buker.