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July 26, 2012 · 10:06 am

Atlas Genius Touring With Silversun Pickups in September

Atlas Genius will join Silversun Pickups on tour this fall. The run kicks off on September 4^th at Malkin Bowl in Vancouver, BC and will include shows at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, CA (9/13) and Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom (9/21).

Prior to the dates with Silversun Pickups, the Adelaide, Australia-based band will embark on its first-ever U.S. tour, performing at the CD101 Summerfest at LC Pavilion in Columbus, OH on August 11 and then making its way west. Atlas Genius will play a series of dates with Animal Kingdom and wrap up the tour with radio shows in Seattle and Portland. See below for itinerary. Fans can purchase tickets and share with their friends HERE.

“Trojans” also peaked at No. 1 on Hype Machine and the We Are Hunted “Emerging Artist” chart. Xaphoon Jones of Chiddy Bang has just put his own unique spin on “Trojans,” with a remix that was recently premiered on Neon Gold. Neon Gold has also invited fans to put their own spin on “Trojans” themselves in the site’s first ever remix contest. Atlas Genius is currently hard at work in its home studio on its full-length debut album.

Atlas Genius – North American Tour Dates

August

11 – Columbus, OH @ The LC Pavilion, CD101 Summerfest Radio Show
12 – Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe @ Old National Centre
13 – St. Louis, MO @ Blueberry Hills Duck Room
17 – Santa Barbara, CA @ Soho Restaurant & Music Club w/Animal Kingdom
22 – Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s Night Club w/Animal Kingdom
23 – San Francisco, CA @ Popscene @ Rickshaw Stop w/Animal Kingdom
25 – Seattle, WA @ Marymoor Park, KNDD The End Summercamp ’12 Radio Show
28 – Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom, KNRK Radio Show

September

4 – Vancouver, BC @ Malkin Bowl w/Silversun Pickups
6 – Redmond, WA @ Marymoor Amphitheater w/Silversun Pickups
7 – Eugene, OR @ Cuthbert Amphitheatre w/Silversun Pickups
9 – Portland, OR @ Pioneer Courthouse Square w/Silversun Pickups
10 – Davis, CA @ Mondavi Center w/Silversun Pickups
12 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater w/Silversun Pickups
13 – Santa Monica, CA @ Santa Monica Civic Auditorium w/Silversun Pickups
15 – Milwaukee, WI @ Rock The Green
17 – Papillion, NE @ Sumtur Amphitheatre w/Silversun Pickups
18 – Des Moines, IA @ Hoyt Sherman Place w/Silversun Pickups
20 – Minneapolis, MN @ State Theatre w/Silversun Pickups
21 – Chicago, IL @ Aragon Ballroom w/Silversun Pickups

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July 26, 2012 · 9:59 am

Bear Hands – “Songs From Utopia Volume One”

Formed at Wesleyan College and now based in Brooklyn, the genre-melding indie quartet, Bear Hands, is gearing up to tour across the East Coast and Midwest this summer. The group will be performing tracks off of their Songs From Utopia Volume One EP, released digitally on July 4^th through Greedhead, the record label from Heems of Das Racist. Bear Hand’s new material is tinged with political sentiment and infuses indie rock with such wide-reaching influences as folk, synth pop, psych and surf. This multifaceted approach follows suit for their live performances, which are sure to not only be unboundedly energetic, but also all encompassing.

BEAR HANDS TOUR DATES

7.26.12 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
7.27.12 Indianapolis, IN @ White Rabbit Cabaret
7.28.12 Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club
7.30.12 Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
7.31.12 Des Moines, IA @ Vaudeville Mews
8.01.12 Chicago, IL @ Schubas Tavern
8.02.12 Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre
8.03.12 Cincinnati, OH @ Fountain Square
8.04.12 Pittsburgh, PA @ The Brillobox
8.05.12 Washington, DC @ The Red Palace
8.24.12 Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer

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July 23, 2012 · 3:32 pm

The Wallflowers – “Reboot The Mission”

Click on the image to go to The Wallflowers website and download “Reboot The Mission”

The Wallflowers have announced their long-awaited new studio album Glad All Over will be released on October 2, 2012 by Columbia Records. The band’s new single, “Reboot The Mission,” is a Clash-inspired track with an unmistakable shuffle backbeat, featuring Mick Jones on vocals and guitar. The song will be available for FREE beginning this Tuesday, July 24th at www.thewallflowers.com. The single is set to impact radio on July 23rd.

Recently wrapping recording in Nashville, TN at Easy Eye Sound studio, the new album finds frontman Jakob Dylan joining original band members Greg Richling (bass) and Rami Jaffee (keyboards), with The Wallflowers’ longtime guitarist Stuart Mathis and drummer Jack Irons (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam) rounding out the lineup. The album is being produced by Jay Joyce (Emmylou Harris, Cage the Elephant) and mixed by Rich Costey (Bruce Springsteen).

Highly Anticipated: The Wallflowers (musicallyamusing.com)

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July 20, 2012 · 11:29 am

Video: Black Strobe – “Boogie in Zero Gravity”

“a steamy, sweaty basement jam streaked with rivulets of disco-funk.”– SPIN Magazine

Jazzy electronica? Yes, please!

Black Strobe released EP Boogie in Zero Gravity, the third and strongest in a series of EP releases this year on Black Strobe Records. Black Strobe, a phrase which aptly calls to mind a darker envisioning of airy, superficial dance music, is spearheaded by prolific musician Arnaud Rebotini. The EP builds off Rebotini’s record as a pioneering artist in the genre of post-apocalyptic electronica, as well as his 2007 foray into blues-rock with the acclaimed LP Burn Your Own Church. Rebotini does not hesitate to blend elements of both genres on this new EP – creating an addictively groovy mix of jazzy riffs and ambient electronica beats where smoky vocals and blues guitar solos are just as prominent as the irresistible beat loops that put Black Strobe’s name on the map back in the 90’s. The EP also features four stellar remixes from nu-disco producers all over the world – listen to them now!

Listen: Black Strobe – “Boogie in Zero Gravity” (Extended Version + Remixes)

A prelude to a single release in November and a brand new full length in 2013, Boogie in Zero Gravity represents not just the next step in the journey of an electronic legend but the birth of a new, funky and uncontrived house sound that is bound to explode upon its release into the world of EDM.

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July 19, 2012 · 7:41 pm

Caveman – “Vampirer/Old Friend”

This is a sweet and creepy video from Peter Sarsgaard for Caveman’s “Old Friend” mini-movie directed by Philip Di Fiore.

“A dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind, that would make “Twilight Zone” creator Rod Serling feel warm all over, but strikes a creepy chord for the rest of us.” – IFC

“…a high-concept, intriguing clip featuring the ruins of an afterparty, a disembodied Peter Sarsgaard and a spooky, vintage cinema aesthetic. It’s intense.” – Stereogum

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July 19, 2012 · 7:22 pm

Video: Everything Is Made In China – “Brittle Crystal”

Check out this video from Moscow band Everything Is Made In China. Kinda weird, but kinda cool. Ironic name though, right? Everything is made in China, except this band…they were made in Russia.

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July 19, 2012 · 7:16 pm

Dayglow: America’s Largest Paint Party!

Click image to check out Dayglow’s Facebook page

Dayglow (Life in Color), known worldwide as the “World’s Largest Paint Party”, have announced their most ambitious tour to date. With a staggering 30 dates already confirmed for the “2012 The E.N.D (Electronic Never Dies) Tour”, the epic scope of this festival is second to none.

Taking the paint party to new levels of production, technology and talent, Dayglow events are meticulously designed and produced, the refined culmination of years within the now booming electronic music industry.

Events now play host to the globes most electrifying DJ talent. Names like; Sander van Doorn, Chuckie, Alesso, R3hab, Axwell, Laidback Luke, Benny Benassi and resident Dayglow DJ David Solano have all graced the stages of Dayglow in 2012. The event itself is so exciting for festival goers that ticket sales continue to skyrocket even before the names of headliners are released.

Dayglow, along with parent company Committee Entertainment, have always been a key player in the world of dance music festivals for some 10 combined years. With over 200 sold out shows already to their credit, the enormity of accomplishments and events is unmatched. The promoters have brought the festival to an international audience as well, having showcased the Dayglow experience in Poland, Australia, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Canada and Ecuador.

And make no mistake about it this party IS an experience. Not content to rest on the tried and true methods of typical concert productions, Dayglow ramped things up by creating a truly immersive experience. Paint cannons blast party-goers (who are always encouraged to wear white) with spectacular colors, while LED screens create a symbiotic visual effect that permeates through to every last person within eye-shot. Performers interact from the stage and inside the massive crowd to further enhance the interactive experience between party goer and event. At Dayglow, the lines between talent and patron are permanently blurred.

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July 19, 2012 · 6:43 pm

Newest Love: Eyes Lips Eyes

OMG, you need to listen to this right now. I love it…and not just because of the use of the cowbell, either.

The foursome Eyes Lips Eyes are gearing up for the arrival of their EP, What You Want (If You Want) due out August 21 via Roll Call Records/ILG. Listen to the new song “Don’t Blow It,” streaming now at Spinner, who proclaims, “Eyes Lips Eyes are going to make your day. It’s like LCD Soundsystem and Talking Heads had a baby.”

Go Listen: Eyes Lips Eyes – “Don’t Blow It”

Co-produced by the band alongside John Goodmanson (Death Cab for Cutie, Nada Surf) and mixed by Mike Roskelly (Kaskade), the 4-song release features upbeat, hook-laden songs that recall late seventies post-punk mixed with the unbridled night out energy of The Strokes. A full-length album is in the works for release early next year.

Eyes Lips Eyes has been building a steady following since their debut project Blue Red – an ambitious year-long project that saw them self-releasing one song and a correlating video every month for 12 months. The release earned them acclaim from the likes of FILTER, Buzzbands.LA, and CNN, with the latter naming them one of their “Artists to Watch” at this year’s SXSW.

Eyes Lips Eyes was originally forged in the midst of Provo’s (Utah) dance party scene, which shaped their live show into the high-energy, garbage can-banging performances they have become known for. In a few short years, they have performed all over the country, sharing the stage with acts like Modest Mouse, Spoon, The Raconteurs and more.

In 2010 the foursome, consisting of Tony Hello (vocals), Spencer Petersen (guitar, vocals), Aaron Hatch (bass, vocals) and Thomas Carroll (drums), relocated to a warehouse in Downtown Los Angeles. Nicknamed “The Cube,” the band lives, rehearses, and records much of their work here, in true DIY fashion.

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July 18, 2012 · 4:15 pm

Listen: Armin van Buuren Remix of Zedd – “Spectrum”

Check out the brand new remix of Zedd’s “Spectrum” by dutch producer Armin van Buuren, featuring vocals by Matthew Koma. It is the first of many amazing official remixes featured on the Spectrum EP out July 31st. “Spectrum” became the top track on Soundcloud after only 5 hours instantly hitting #1 on The Hype Machine.