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Video: The Maine – “Love and Drugs”

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Phoenix, Arizona’s The Maine has released their second single entitled “Love and Drugs” off their forthcoming full­-length studio album, Forever Halloween. Check out the official lyric video below and you can find a link to download the song for free here.

On June 4th, The Maine is set to release their fourth full-­length album, Forever Halloween. The record will be released independently in the US in partnership with their management team, Eighty One Twenty Three, and will be released via Rude Records in Europe, UK, Southeast Asia, Australia and Japan. The album, produced by Brendan Benson of The Raconteurs, will be the band’s second consecutive self-­funded release following their major label departure.

In support of the new record, The Maine will embark on a US tour from June through July. They will be headlining the first ever 8123 tour and share the stage with friends A Rocket To The Moon, This Century, and Brighten. Look for The Maine’s new album Forever Halloween on June 4th. Pre­orders for the record can be found at 8123.me/TheMaine and more information can be found at wearethemaine.net.

The Maine is John O’Callaghan, Garrett Nickelsen, Pat Kirch, Kennedy Brock, and Jared Monaco.

Tour Dates:
May 19 – San Diego, CA – YouthJamz Benefit Concert
June 4 – Tempe, AZ – Tempe Marketplace (Free Album Release Show)
June 7 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
June 8 – San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall
June 9 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
June 11 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
June 12 – Vancouver, BC – The Rio Theater
June 14 – Calgary, AB – The Den
June 15 – Edmonton, AB – Avenue Theater
June 18 – Winnipeg, MB – Garrick
June 20 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theatre
June 21 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
June 22 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
June 23 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
June 25 – Detroit, MI – Crofoot Ballroom
June 26 – Toronto, ON – Phoenix Theatre
June 27 – Montreal, QC – La Tulipe
June 28 – Portland, ME – Port City Music Hall
June 29 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
June 30 – Wilton, CT – Trackside
July 2 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
July 3 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts
July 5 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony
July 6 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
July 7 – Pittsburgh, PA – Altar Bar
July 9 – Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s
July 10 – Columbus, OH – A&R Bar
July 11 – Nashville, TN – 3rd & Lindsley
July 12 – Birmingham, AL – Workplay
July 13 – Atlanta, GA – The Loft
July 14 – Jacksonville, FL – Freebird
July 16 – Orlando, FL – Beachum Theatre
July 18 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
July 19 – Houston, TX – Fitzgerald’s
July 20 – Austin, TX – The Parish
July 21 – Dallas, TX – Trees
July 24 – Denver, CO – The Summit Music Hall
July 26 – Tucson, AZ – The Rock

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Video: Barenaked Ladies – “Boomerang”

Multi-platinum pop group Barenaked Ladies are celebrating their 25th anniversary in grand style: they just released a lyric video for “Boomerang,” the lead single off their new album Grinning Streak (out June 4th on Vanguard Records) and are gearing up for this year’s much-anticipated “Last Summer On Earth Tour.” (See my post about it here.)

Led by “Boomerang,” the songs on Grinning Streak unfold with the blend of immediacy, tunefulness and witty sophistication that made such BNL hits as “Pinch Me, “Brian Wilson,” “If I Had $1,000,000” and the chart-topping “One Week” modern-day classics. “Pop is a form that I love—it can be high-energy and intricate,” says Robertson of the genre the band has championed throughout the last quarter century. “When I think of pop music, I think of the Cars and Squeeze—interesting melodic rock is what I gravitate toward and what I’m always striving for. I want guitar-heavy pop/rock that’s intelligent, evocative and thought-provoking. I want it to be singable and relatable, and I want there to be other layers in there for the people who want to go deeper—because not everybody does. I’ve heard so many times, ‘I love you guys ’cause your songs are just fun and easygoing.’ And I’m like, ‘I’m glad you enjoy them, but there’s a dark underbelly that you haven’t mined.’”

Indeed, there’s much more to the Barenaked Ladies than initially meets the ear. Suck on the candy-coated surfaces of Robertson’s songs long enough and you never know what you’ll encounter in their “emotional centers,” as Robertson puts it.

He wrestled with the songs for the new album over an extended period as he plumbed the depths of his psyche in search of just those emotional centers. Along the way, Robertson experienced periods of stress, though not to the degree he’d endured while writing the material for the band’s previous studio album, 2010’s All in Good Time. That one was their first project following the departure of Steven Page, who’d founded the band with Robertson in 1988, reconfiguring the BNL as a four-piece.

“This is the second record since all of that turmoil,” Robertson notes, “but it’s still a part of what we’re going through and what informs who we are. On the last record, there were some songs that were directly about the band split, but this record is much more about the emotional rebuilding after that process. Looking back on the maelstrom of all that upheaval, I wanted to convey a sense of hope, reconciliation and healing with these songs. ‘Off His Head,’ for example, is about pushing through difficulty. There’s a double chorus at the end that I flipped, because I didn’t want it to end with, ‘Wishing you were dead.’ That’s part of being exasperated and at your wit’s end. But what I like about this song is that it says you just do it. You think it’s hopeless, but there’s a reason you’re pushing through it. The song says you can let all these things ruin you, or you can take it on the chin and stand up again.”

“Boomerang” metaphorically examines the aftermath of a breakup, but on a deeper level it recounts an impassioned interior dialogue. “It’s a really personal song that says, ‘You can be done with me, but I’m not done with you,’” Robertson explains. “For me, it’s about feeling relevant—because, as I started to approach this record, there was a period where I felt like I didn’t know what to say and I didn’t know who cared. But then I realized, y’know, care. I like what I do, I’m a good songwriter and I’m gonna write—I’m gonna express things. So that song is about getting your confidence back—or, as one of my colleagues would say, getting your swagger back.”

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May 6, 2013 · 1:36 pm

Video: Atlas Genius – “Centred On You”

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Atlas Genius will kick off its first-ever North American headline tour. The run includes sold-out nights in Houston, Santa Barbara, Denver, Minneapolis, Cambridge and New York City, where the Australian band will play The Bowery Ballroom on June 18 and 19.  The band will play London, UK for the first time on May 7, as well. Supporting acts will include The Neighbourhood, The Postelles, The Colourist, Pacific Air and Haerts. Atlas Genius, who recently wrapped up a sold-out tour with Imagine Dragons, will also perform at numerous festivals, including the Sasquatch! Festival, Lollapalooza, the Firefly Music Festival, Summerfest, Edgefest, San Francisco’s BFD and San Diego’s X-Fest. See below for tour itinerary.

“Centred on You,” Atlas Genius’ new video was directed by Anders Rostad. “Trojans,” the first single from the band’s full-length debut, When It Was Now (Warner Bros. Records), is a Top 5 Modern Rock/Top 10 Triple A radio hit. It has already sold over 250,000 tracks in the U.S. and has spent 49 weeks on Billboard’s Alternative Songs chart. “Trojans” has been heard on such shows as “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Deception,” “Whitney,” “Being Human” and “90210.” The band’s new single, “If So,” praised by Rolling Stone for its “dream-like guitar licks, shifty hi-hats and a meaty bass backbone, has been licensed by “90210” and the EA Sports FIFA video game.

Brothers Keith and Michael Jeffery wrote, recorded and produced When It Was Now at a studio they built in their hometown of Adelaide, Australia. “Bouncy, jangly tracks like ‘Through the Glass’ and the single ‘Trojans’…[are] pretty damn irresistible,” said People. Seventeen placed them on its list of “17 Bands Everyone Should Be Talking About.” Neon Gold said that When It Was Now “promises to be one of the year’s most impressive debuts,” NYLON tipped Atlas Genius as one of the top five bands to watch out for in 2013 and Entertainment Weekly named them as one of “15 New Stars We Love.”

May

3 – New York, NY @ Original Penguin SoHo store

4 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Piazza at Schmidt’s w/Family of the Year

7 – London, UK @ Electrowerks

19 – Mountain View, CA @ Live 105 BFD Festival

20 – Santa Barbara, CA @ SOhO Restaurant and Music Club **  SOLD OUT

22 – Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s Night Club **

24 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom **

25 – Quincy, WA @ The Gorge – Sasquatch! Music Festival – Bigfoot Stage

26 – Vancouver, BC @ Venue **

29 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court ***

31 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater ***  SOLD OUT

 

June

1 – Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep ***

4 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music Café ***  SOLD OUT

6 – Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe at Old National Centre ***

7 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall ***

9 – Nashville, TN @ 3rd & Lindley ****

11 – Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa ****

12 – Richmond, VA @ The Canal Club ****

14 – Albany, NY @ Bayou Café ****

15 – Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair  **** SOLD OUT

17 – Pawtucket, RI @ The Met Café ****

18 – New York, NY @ The Bowery Ballroom  ****  SOLD OUT

19 – New York, NY @ The Bowery Ballroom ****  SOLD OUT

20 – Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Casino – Wolf Den  FREE SHOW

21 – Dover, DE @ Firefly Music Festival

23 – Toronto, ON @ The Opera House *****

24 – Detroit, MI @ Shelter *****

27 – Milwaukee, WI @ Summerfest

 

July

6 – Vancouver, BC @Kelowna’s Waterfront Park

10 – Ottawa, ON @ Ottawa Blues Festival

13 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bunbury Music Fest

 

August

2 – Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza

4 – Montreal, QC @ Osheaga Music and Arts Festival

8 – Bakersfield, CA @ B Ryders

TBA – San Francisco, CA @ Outside Lands

 

September

20 – San Diego, CA @ 91X Fest

 

Supporting acts:

*The Neighbourhood

**The Postelles and The Colourist 

***The Postelles and Haerts

****Pacific Air and Haerts

*****Pacific Air

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Video: Baby Alpaca – “Sea of Dreams”

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New York’s band Baby Alpaca is a 3-piece group that consists of Chris Kittrell (vocals, autoharp), Zach McMillan (guitar, backing vocals) and Robert Phillips (drums).   The first single “Sea of Dreams” is a slow building and burning track off of the Baby Alpaca EP that will be released via Atlas Chair Records on June 25th. NPR’s Bob Boilen said this about the video, which is directed by the Cincinnati-native Chris Kittrell: “My dreams are never like Chris Kittrell’s “Sea Of Dreams,” but I wish they were. Watching this animation will be as close as I get”.

“…Sea of Dreams, which channels The Smiths with it’s dreamy, light dada-rock production – think soft, romantic rock that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy on the inside. The debut EP ranges from playful to emotional, but always leaves you impressed. “ – Disco Naïveté

“psychedelic dream-folk” – Interview Magazine

Baby Alpaca – Baby Alpaca EP tracklist:

01. Wild Child

02. On The Roam

03. Sea of Dreams

04. Run With You

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Video: Dragonette – “Giddy Up”

Album track “Giddy Up” is an upbeat, bubbly cut with buzzing electronic sound effects and a sing-along chorus. The band shows off showing their playful, fun-loving side with a video for the track, which shows them goofing off in their rehearsal space in Canada.

Driven by heavy-hitting electro rhythms, pulsing beats, and sing-along choruses, Dragonette’s music packs a mean punch. From emotion-packed ballads to fist-pumping anthems, Bodyparts takes listeners on a wild ride. Be sure to catch the band live in your city!

Dragonette Tour w/ The Presets:

  • 5/5 Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
  • 5/7 Boston, MA @ Paradise
  • 5/8 New York City, NY @ Terminal 5
  • 5/9 Montreal, QC @ Le National
  • 5/10 Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
  • 5/12 Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue
  • 5/13 Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
  • 5/14 Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre
  • 5/15 Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
  • 5/17 Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theatre
  • 5/18 Denver, CO @ Ogden
  • 5/19 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
  • 5/20 Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee
  • 5/21 Los Angeles, CA @ The Avalon
  • 5/23 Los Angeles, CA @ Avalon
  • 5/24 San Francisco, CA @ The Fox Theater
  • 5/25 El Paso, TX @ Neon Desert Festival  

Headlining Tour

  • 6/10 Austin, TX @ Red 7
  • 6/11 Dallas, TX @ Cambridge Room / HOB
  • 6/14 Miami, FL @ Grand Central
  • 6/15 Orlando, FL @ The Social
  • 6/16 Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits
  • 6/18 Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl Music Hall
  • 6/19 Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West
  • 6/20 Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Trailer + Free Download from Tying Tiffany

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Italy’s enigmatic Tying Tiffany crafts her own brand of dark, dreamy pop. Her project T.T.L. was featured in the official trailer for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire with their track, “Beyond Fire.” Tying Tiffany released her One EP in March via ZeroKilled Music to praise from NYLON, MTV Iggy, MAGNET and more.

Now, Tying Tiffany just unleashed a free MP3 of her track, “One Place,” from her One EP. Akin to Crystal Castles or The Knife, it’s a dark, haunting cut with buzzing bass, shimmering synth and ghostly, echoing vocals.

Listen/download: Tying Tiffany – “One Place”

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Debut: Team Spirit

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Team Spirit are thrilled to announce their US Spring tour with Peace. The Brooklyn rock band, fronted by former Passion Pit member Ayad Al Adhamy, just wrapped up select dates with The Joy Formidable. Starting April 30th, Team Spirit will be supporting UK buzz band/NME cover darlings Peace for dates across the US in support of their self-titled debut EP, which came out last week on VICE Records / Warner Bros. Records. Check out the band’s new video for “Jesus He’s Alright” below.

Click image to check out the EP on iTunes

Click image to check out the EP on iTunes

‘Team Spirit’ EP Tracklisting:
  1. Jesus He’s Alright!
  2. MRDR It’s Ok
  3. Fuck The Beach
  4. Teenage Love
  5. Phenomenon

Confirmed Tour Dates:

EP Release Party:

04.25 – Swat Bar, 59 Canal St – New York, NY 21+, $10 at the door; doors at 9pm.

With Peace:

  • 05.30 – Brick & Mortar – San Francisco, CA
  • 05.31 – Echo – Los Angeles, CA
  • 06.01 – Constellation Room – Santa Ana, CA
  • 06.03 – Larimer Lounge – Denver, CO
  • 06.05 – Turf Club – Minneapolis, MN
  • 06.06 – Schubas – Chicago, IL
  • 06.08 – Rock & Roll Hotel – Washington, DC
  • 06.10 – Johnny Brendas – Philadelphia, PA
  • 06.11 – Knitting Factory – Brooklyn, NY
  • 06.12 – Mercury Lounge – New York, NY
  • 06.13 – Brighton Music Hall – Boston, MA

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Video: Bingo Players ft. Far East Movement – “Get Up (Rattle)”

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Dutch DJ duo Bingo Players recently dropped “Get Up (Rattle)” featuring Far East Movement, their new single on Casablanca Records. This superstar duo—Paul Bäumer and Maarten Hoogstraten—remains a vital force in electronic dance music as both artists and producers, and the song’s immediate success paves the way for even bigger things to come.

Already, “Get Up (Rattle)” has exceeded 13 million YouTube views for its wonderfully wacky and wild music video, featuring ornery ducks that take down a vicious street gang and restore order to a city. The track, already a #1 hit in the UK, is a new version of last year’s instrumental club and festival anthem “Rattle,” which begins with an impenetrable hook that precedes the rhythmic stylings of Far East Movement, just before a massive drop that comes in to ignites the dance floor. The duo also has a string of tour dates coming up, including a coveted sundown slot at Coachella on April 20.

“Get Up (Rattle)” follows a string of Beatport chart-toppers including “Cry (Just A Little)” and “Out Of My Mind” released on their very own Hysteria label. Live, Bingo Players have performed at the biggest festivals in the world including, Electric Daisy Carnival, Ultra Music Festival, Creamfields, Electric Zoo and more!

Upcoming Tour Dates
4/11 – Bridgeport, CT – Webster Bank Arena
4/12 – San Francisco, CA – Ruby Skye
4/13 – Indio, CA – Coachella
4/14 – Boston, MA – Prime
4/19 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theatre
4/20 – Las Vegas, NV – Hakkasan
4/20 – Indio, CA – Coachella
4/21 – Scottsdale, AZ – El Santo Day Club

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Video: Dillon Francis – “Messages”

Check out the video for Dillon Francis’ track, “Messages”. It is FILLED with messages via Emoji!!!! Personally, I enjoy the piggy in a bikini the best.

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Check ‘Em Out: Clairy Browne & The Bangin’ Rackettes

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Already breakout stars in their native Australia, Clairy Browne & The Bangin’ Rackettes, who fuse a unique blend of soul, blues, doo-wop, jazz and R&B with Clairy’s powerful, soulful vocals at the forefront–have signed with the U.S. label Vanguard Records and will release their debut album Baby Caught The Bus on May 21. Their first single “Love Letter” is now #1 Most Added at Triple A Radio this week, while Baby Caught The Bus climbs to #15 Most Added. “Love Letter” also hit Amazon’s “Hot Singles: 20 Songs We’d Like to Date”.  The band will have their Tuesday, April 9th Los Angeles, CA show at The Troubadour taped for future airing on an episode of NBC TV’s “Last Call With Carson Daly.” On Thursday, April 11, they’ll perform live on Los Angeles’ KCSN “Afternoon Music Mix with Sky Daniels.” That can be heard in the greater Los Angeles area on 88.5fm or around the world online at www.kcsn.org.

Baby Caught The Bus is gaining strong praise from the media, in his album review for No Depression, Grant Britt declared, “Melbourne’s Clairy Brown & The Bangin’ Rackettes is the best stuff to come along in decades. This thing opens with a bang. ‘Love Letter’ leaps out at you like a Stax 45, blowing you back to the ‘60s through a funky time warp. Baby Caught The Bus is a treasure trove for r&b lovers, a ‘60s time capsule, a show and dance ensemble concept  that’s been away far too long. Import this one to your collection immediately for maximum satisfaction.”
The group just launched their U.S. tour at SXSW in Austin and are already blowing away U.S. audiences. In his live review for Bust Magazine at SXSW, writer Christian Detres described the group’s performance “With a peal of trumpet and a trill on a snare, Clairy Browne and her girls ginned up a stompy 60s revival that had the crowd dancing and spilling their vodka lemonades all over the floor.”
Clairy Browne & the Bangin’ Rackettes first gained international attention when “Love Letter” was featured in Heineken’s award-winning campaign The Switch and has surpassed 1 million views online!

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