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New Music From Cut Copy
Check out the new video for Cut Copy’s title track, “Free Your Mind”. Alexander Skarsgård fans rejoice!!!
Cut Copy’s fourth studio album, titled Free Your Mind, will be released November 5th. The album is now available for pre-order via iTunes. Pre-order comes with an instant-grat download of the “Free Your Mind” single. And check out the remix from Spiritualized below.
Listen: Cut Copy – Free Your Mind (Spiritualized Version)
And today, the band’s released yet another new track, “We Are Explorers”.
Listen: Cut Copy – We Are Explorers
Cut Copy US Tour Dates:
10/27: Asheville, NC @ Mountain Oasis Festival
10/29: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
10/31: Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory
11/1: Portland, OR @ Roseland Ballroom
11/2: Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
11/3: Los Angeles, CA @ HARD Day of the Dead Festival
11/6: Tempe, AZ @ Marquee
11/7: El Paso, TX @ Trickly Falls
11/8: Austin, TX @ Fun Fun Fun Fest
11/9: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
11/10: Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
11/11: St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
11/13: Madison, WI @ Majestic
11/14: Chicago, IL @ Riviera
11/15: Toronto, ON @ Danforth
11/16: Boston, MA @ House of Blues
Related articles
- Highly Anticipated: Cut Copy’s New Album (musicallyamusing.com)
- Alexander Skarsgard: Shirtless for Cut Copy’s ‘Free Your Mind’! (justjared.com)
- Cut Copy – “Free Your Mind (Spiritualized Remix)” (stereogum.com)
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FULL TRACK: The Chain Gang of 1974 – “Sleepwalking”
The Chain Gang of 1974, the moniker of genre-jumping singer & multi-instrumentalist Kamtin Mohager, is making headlines with his enthralling new single “Sleepwalking” which is featured on the new television commercial for Grand Theft Auto V. The commercial has been in constant rotation since its debut earlier this month during a new episode of “Breaking Bad,” and the song is the most popular on Grand Theft Auto V’s soundtrack, on sale now at iTunes. “Sleepwalking” is the first single from The Chain Gang of 1974’s highly anticipated sophomore LP Daydream Forever, which is due out February 4 on Warner Bros Records.
The Chain Gang of 1974 just finished a run of West Coast dates with The Vaccines, and is gearing up for a week-long trek with Sir Sly, kicking off October 8 in San Francisco. See below for details.
Daydream Forever was produced by Isom Innis (Foster The People), with additional production and mixing from Tony Hoffer (M83, Phoenix). Earlier this summer, Neon Gold unveiled a first look at the new album, by premiering the song “Miko.” Watch the official lyric video for it below:
The new album is the anticipated follow-up to The Chain Gang of 1974’s widely acclaimed 2011 debut Wayward Fire, which Esquire declared “one of the summer’s most surprisingly fantastic new records,” and earned similar praise from the likes of SPIN, MTV, FADER, NYLON, RCRD LBL and more. The band has shared the stage with the likes of Foster the People, Big Audio Dynamite, Tapes N Tapes, and The Naked and Famous, as well as a lauded performance at 2011’s Lollapalooza, which Yahoo proclaimed “a fabulous onstage display.”
THE CHAIN GANG OF 1974 TOUR DATES:
- September 27 – Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
- September 28 – San Diego, CA @ The Griffin
- October 8 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent (w/ Sir Sly)
- October 10 – Vancouver, BC @ Electric Owl (w/ Sir Sly)
- October 11 – Seattle, WA @ Neumos (w/ Sir Sly)
- October 12 – Portland, OR @ Holocene (w/ Sir Sly)
- October 14 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court (w/ Sir Sly)
- October 15 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater (w/ Sir Sly)
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Listen: The Wanted – We Own The Night (The Chainsmokers Remix)
And here we have another remix from The Chainsmokers, probably the only emails that I actually like to read as the duo (Alex and Drew) are fun dudes.
Check it out!
Listen: The Wanted – We Own The Night (The Chainsmokers Remix)
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Video: Pompeya – “Slaver”
Pompeya is about a month away from releasing Tropical, their first LP in America out on October 29th via No Shame. Today, the band is putting out the single for the third track on the album, “90“, and a music video for the song “Slaver“. While both tracks feature the signature Pompeya groove, they each have their own distinct flavor, showing off the consistency and versatility of the band’s songwriting abilities.
MTV Hive had this to say: “Slaver”, the first single and opening track off ‘Tropical’, is a supreme debut into the celestial world that is Pompeya. With a clear knack for arrangement, the band merges lush synths with spiraling guitars and a rhythm section bringing relentless, heavy funk.“ Click here for the full feature.
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Video: Kwes – “36”
Following the recent announcement of Kwes’ debut album ilp, the young singer/songwriter/producer is sharing the video for its lead single “36”.
The video candidly showcases the highs and lows of school-age first crushes, when simply locking eyes or sharing headphones could cause a roller coaster of emotions. The song itself was inspired by the relationship of Kwes’ grandparents, proving that giddy feeling of young love can endure.
His ability to craft unique, heart-on-the-sleeve lyrics is rooted in his production skills, which he has honed over the years working with everyone from the xx to Damon Albarn. With ilp his sound has evolved to an experimental take on pop sensibilities, referred to as Freepop by Kwes.
Debut album, ilp, out October 15th!
Related articles
- Check ‘Em Out: Kwes (musicallyamusing.com)
- Kwes. Announces Debut Album ‘ilp’ (hangout.altsounds.com)
- Kwes. – “36″ Video (stereogum.com)
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Newest Love: Ha Ha Tonka
“ …deep-fried vocals effortlessly ride a bright, pinched melody”. – SPIN“stripped-down, rustic instrumentation to provide the bedding for an immersive listening experience” – Paste Magazine
“southern rock meets The Cure.” – My Old Kentucky Blog
Ha Ha Tonka is an unmistakable indie-meets-Southern rock band comprised of Brett Anderson, Lennon Bone, Lucas Long and Brian Roberts. Sitting at the crossroads of Americana and indie- where Alabama meets Arcade Fire- the quartet are primed for the release of their highly anticipated fourth full-length album, Lessons, on September 24th via Bloodshot Records. The album was recorded at Bright Eyes’ ARC Studios in Omaha, Nebraska and in NYC with producers Dan Molad (Lucius) and The Ryantist.
With the previously revealed album title track described by ELLE as “a steady, rhythmic rocker”, the band has just shared new album track “Rewrite Our Lives” with Paste Magazine. An upbeat, energetic cut containing a runaway chorus & an atmospheric, massive sound akin to that of the great American railroad dream, you can hear the track below (and download it for free in exchange for an email address).
Sonically, Lessons marks a departure from Ha Ha Tonka’s more stripped down style to one that is filled with lush instrumentation. As the title implies, the inspiration behind Lessons stems from life’s biggest ones. Motivated by late illustrator and renowned children’s author Maurice Sendak’s musings on the creative process and what it means to be an artist, the band captured this message and the fragile, oft-irrational comedy of life in sonic form.
Ha Ha Tonka has become renowned for its authentic, effortless brand of indie-Americana, seamlessly fusing the traditional with modern, contemporary elements. Having played alongside the likes of Old 97s, Murder By Death, Someone Still Loves You, Boris Yeltsin & more, Ha Ha Tonka will take to the road this fall on a full North American tour (check out the dates below)!
Listen: Ha Ha Tonka – “Rewrite Our Lives” (and free download in exchange for email)
Ha Ha Tonka on Tour:
9/26: Cincinnati, OH @ Midpoint Music Festival
9/27: Columbia, MO @ Forrest Rose Park
9/28: Lawrence, KS @ The Bottleneck
10/2: Las Vegas, NV @ LVCS
10/3: San Diego, CA @ Casbah *
10/4: Los Angeles, CA @ The Satellite *
10/5: San Francisco, CA @ Thee Parkside *
10/7: Portland, OR @ Doug Fir *
10/8: Bellingham, WA @ Wild Buffalo House of Music *
10/9: Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern *
10/11: Salt Lake City, UT @ Garage On Beck *
10/12: Denver, CO @ Hi-Dive *
10/18: Springfield, MO @ Lindberg’s
10/19: Ozark, AR @ Mulberry Mountain – Harvest Music Festival
10/22: Iowa City, IA @ The Mill *
10/23: Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St. Entry *
10/24: Green Bay, WI @ Crunchy Frog *
10/25: Milwaukee, WI @ Club Garibaldi *
10/26: Louisville, KY @ Headliners Music Hall *
11/8: Columbus, OH @ Rumba Cafe *
11/9: Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Tavern *
11/11: Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern
11/13: Cambridge, MA @ TT The Bears *
11/14: New York, NY @ The Studio *
11/15: Philadelphia, PA @ Milkboy *
11/16: Washington, DC @ Rock N Roll Hotel *
11/18: Knoxville, TN @ Barleys *
11/19: Atlanta, GA @ The Earl *
11/20: Nashville, TN @ High Watt *
11/21: Little Rock, AR @ Stickyz Rock n Roll Chicken Shack *
11/22: Dallas, TX @ Club Dada *
11/23: Austin, TX @ Stubbs Jr *
11/29: St. Louis, MO @ Plush
* Samantha Crain supporting
9/26: Cincinnati, OH @ Midpoint Music Festival
9/27: Columbia, MO @ Forrest Rose Park
9/28: Lawrence, KS @ The Bottleneck
10/2: Las Vegas, NV @ LVCS
10/3: San Diego, CA @ Casbah *
10/4: Los Angeles, CA @ The Satellite *
10/5: San Francisco, CA @ Thee Parkside *
10/7: Portland, OR @ Doug Fir *
10/8: Bellingham, WA @ Wild Buffalo House of Music *
10/9: Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern *
10/11: Salt Lake City, UT @ Garage On Beck *
10/12: Denver, CO @ Hi-Dive *
10/18: Springfield, MO @ Lindberg’s
10/19: Ozark, AR @ Mulberry Mountain – Harvest Music Festival
10/22: Iowa City, IA @ The Mill *
10/23: Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St. Entry *
10/24: Green Bay, WI @ Crunchy Frog *
10/25: Milwaukee, WI @ Club Garibaldi *
10/26: Louisville, KY @ Headliners Music Hall *
11/8: Columbus, OH @ Rumba Cafe *
11/9: Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Tavern *
11/11: Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern
11/13: Cambridge, MA @ TT The Bears *
11/14: New York, NY @ The Studio *
11/15: Philadelphia, PA @ Milkboy *
11/16: Washington, DC @ Rock N Roll Hotel *
11/18: Knoxville, TN @ Barleys *
11/19: Atlanta, GA @ The Earl *
11/20: Nashville, TN @ High Watt *
11/21: Little Rock, AR @ Stickyz Rock n Roll Chicken Shack *
11/22: Dallas, TX @ Club Dada *
11/23: Austin, TX @ Stubbs Jr *
11/29: St. Louis, MO @ Plush
* Samantha Crain supporting
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Highly Anticipated: Cut Copy’s New Album
Cut Copy have finally announced news on their latest album. Free Your Mind will be released November 5th via Loma Vista/Modular. Cut Copy’s Dan Whitford says, “The concept of freedom is one that’s universally positive and timeless, and whatever each person’s version of that freedom is, it’s a good thing to be reminding people or even just ourselves to be ‘free.’”
Have an eargasm and enjoy listening to another new song, “Let Me Show You Love”.
Free Your Mind tracklist:
- (Intro)
- Free Your Mind
- We Are Explorers
- Let Me Show You Love
- (into the desert)
- Footsteps
- In Memory Capsule
- (above the city)
- Dark Corners & Mountain Tops
- Meet Me in a House of Love
- Take Me Higher
- (the waves)
- Walking in the Sky
- Mantra
Tour Dates:
10-30 Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
10-31 Reno, NV – The Knitting Factory
11-01 Portland, OR – Roseland Ballroom
11-02 Oakland, CA – The Fox Theater
11-03 Los Angeles, CA – HARD Day of the Dead
11-06 Tempe, AZ – Marquee
11-07 El Paso, TX – Tricky Falls
11-08 Austin, TX – Fun Fun Fun Fest
11-09 Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
11-10 Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom
11-11 St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
11-13 Madison, WI – The Majestic
11-14 Chicago, IL – The Riviera
11-15 Toronto, Ontario – Danforth Music Hall
11-16 Boston, MA – House of Blues
11-23 Santiago, Chile – Primavera Festival
11-26 London, UK – Oval Space
11-28 Luxembourg, Luxembourg – Atelier
11-29 Brussels, Belgium – Beursschowburg
11-30 Paris, France – Trabendo
Filed under Awesome, Highly Anticipated, Holy Freaking Crap!, listen, Lists, new albums, Shows
Check ‘Em Out: Black Taxi
“Blending 80′s art-rock, synth-pop, and a straight up indie rock chug, the band pours these genres together into a giant boiling cauldron of influences and come away with something that takes the best of each and leaves the rest to die by the wayside…” – Beats Per Minute
Click to check out the EP
Tracklist:
1. The Runner
2. Gone
3. Can’t Stop Shaking
4. House On Fire [Bonus Track]
5. House On Fire (SoundSAM Remix)
6. Can’t Stop Shaking (Soul Puncherz Remix)
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Chromeo New Album Trailer
Tune in tonight for Chromeo’s DJ set and an early preview of some new music (click below for more info)!
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