BOTWOT: I don't want to rock. I don't want to rock. I don't want to rock. I don't want to rock. I want to rock.
1/5th of Brits wish they were rockstars, Chemical Brothers make video with help of Google Earth, Google brings legal downloads to China, and more! by John Vining.Read...
August 12th
Coming Up: Tracks from Johnny Cash Remixed
Purists may not be pleased, especially if they are the kind of Johnny Cash purist who isn't too into Snoop Dogg. by John Vining.Read...
August 8th
Interviewed: The Fall of Troy macks on Kimberly Haddad
Before a show at Pomona's Glass House, The Fall of Troy talks about ruining a van at a Wendys, upcoming EP plans, and their history. by Kimberly Haddad.Read...
You could win $5,000... and all you have to do is remix Mariah Carey's new single!
20 stems from the master sessions for Mariah Carey's single "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" have been released to fans for remixing. The best remix, as voted on by you and a panel of three industry professionals, will win $5,000... And you get to be Mariah's "Top Friend" on MySpace for a month! (Lucky!) Press Release.Read...
dan le sac vs. Scroobius Pip announce North American tour dates
Also check out their video for "Thou Shalt Always Kill" and an mp3 of "Look for the Woman". Tour Dates.Read...
BOTWOT: On Irrelevant Bitches
This week Alicia Keys isn't feeling smoking adverts at her shows, Yahoo! pays back its customers, Ludacris raps about Clinton, and more! by John Vining.Read...
August 4th
Atmosphere announce first leg of "Paint the Nation" tour
More than fifty dates across America this Fall featuring Atmosphere and special guests Abstract Rude, Blueprint and DJ Rare Groove. I assume they'll be painting us gold. Tour Dates.Read...
Live: Fleet Foxes beautiful—yes, beautiful—at the Echo
Fleet Foxes' debut album, Fleet Foxes, is going to be the best album of the year. It's only August, but just wait. You will look back on 2008 and remember Fleet Foxes. by Taylor Stacey.Read...
July 29th
One Little Indian to reissue select Bjork, Sugarcubes, and other albums on very hi-fi vinyl
Bjork, Sugarcubes, Sneaker Pimps, and K.U.K.L. discs to be reissued using the newest technology in vinyl manufacturing--half speed direct metal mastering. What this means to you: super high fidelity. Press Release.Read...
July 28th
ATP New York 2008 line-up
Tortoise, Fuck Buttons, Autolux, Apse, Les Savy Fav, Lightning Bolt, My Bloody Valentine's first US show in over a decade, Dinosaur Jr., Yo La Tengo, Mercury Rev, Mogwai, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, and more... by Nick Giancola.Read...
BOTWOT: In Russia, wrists cut you
Timbaland looks to work with the Jonas Brothers, The FCC finally lets XM and Sirius get together, Avril Lavigne makes bank on YouTube, and much, much more! by John Vining.Read...
Left Lane Cruiser dates w/ Bob Log III & Scott Biram
Does It Offend You, Yeah? Summer and Fall tour dates
A brief North American tour with Bloc Party is already underway; a couple dates with NIN in late August; and DIOYY? announce extensive list of solo tour dates. Tour Dates.Read...
Buffalo Killers release video for "Get Together Now Today" + tour dates
Check out the Cincinnati trio's new video for this amazing track off their latest album Let It Ride. Also: Summer and Fall tour dates announced. Press Release.Read...
July 23rd
BOTWOT: Laser edition, apparently.
Radiohead uses lasers to make a new video while lasers blind people in Russia; A burnt guitar is to be sold and Rush heads to Colbert. More, of course. by John Vining.Read...
July 22nd
Brand new Cold War Kids track: "Something Is Not Right With Me"
Today the band released the first single off their forthcoming album Loyalty to Loyalty. by Nick Giancola.Read...
July 21st
Free online screening of Daft Punk's Electroma
To celebrate the DVD release of this cult film, it will be available online for a free screening on the night of July 21st (tonight!). by Nick Giancola.Read...
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...
Cake wants to help you get together with other fans and carpool to any of their upcoming shows. by Nick Giancola. Read...
1/5th of Brits wish they were rockstars, Chemical Brothers make video with help of Google Earth, Google brings legal downloads to China, and more! by John Vining. Read...
Purists may not be pleased, especially if they are the kind of Johnny Cash purist who isn't too into Snoop Dogg. by John Vining. Read...
Before a show at Pomona's Glass House, The Fall of Troy talks about ruining a van at a Wendys, upcoming EP plans, and their history. by Kimberly Haddad. Read...
by John Vining. Read...
Fleet Foxes' debut album, Fleet Foxes, is going to be the best album of the year. It's only August, but just wait. You will look back on 2008 and remember Fleet Foxes. by Taylor Stacey. Read...
