You gotta watch this video. Just. Got. To.
Download: Men Without Hats – “Head Above Water”
It has been 30 years since Men Without Hats asked the world to dance (if they want to), and this year the Montreal New Wave group will ask the question again with the release of their highly anticipated new album Love In The Age of War (out June 5th on iTunes and everywhere June 12th on Cobraside Records).
Produced by Dave “Rave” Ogilvie (Skinny Puppy, Marilyn Manson), Love In The Age of War features charismatic front man Ivan Dorschuk (voice & electronics), his brother Colin Doroschuk (vocals), as well as Lou Dawson (vocals & live keyboards), and James Love (guitars).
Love In The Age of War will mark their first album release in albums 10 years, featuring 10 original songs written by Ivan Doroschuk. In 2011, Men Without Hats soared back into the scene with their breakout performance at SXSW, followed by an extensive, well-received North American tour.
Since forming in the late 70’s, the band released six studio albums – having songs featured on hit TV series such as Glee, The Simpsons, Futurama and Family Guy. Their 1980’s hit “The Safety Dance” reached Top 10 in the US, the UK and 25 other countries around the world. In 1983, they picked up a Grammy nomination for Best group. Sure, you can still dance if you want to and Love In The Age of War will give you 10 more reasons why.
Download: Men Without Hats – “Head Above Water”
Tracklisting for Love In The Age of War
- Devil Come Round
- Head Above Water
- Everybody Knows
- The Girl With The Silicon Eye
- This War (Intro)
- This War
- Your Beautiful Heart
- Live And Learn
- Close To The Sun
- Love’s Epiphany
- Love In The Age Of War
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Newest Love: Flagship
North Carolina’s Flagship is poised to break out with the release of their debut EP blackbush. The 5-song EP is out now via Bright Antenna/ILG, and can be heard at Baeble Music, who declare the band “matches the emotional and nearly spiritual alternative rock of U2 circa Achtung Baby, with the deep-throated baritone delivery of lead singer Drake Margolnick ala Ian Curtis from Joy Division and some of the seething anger and rawness of We Are Augustines.” The release comes in advance of an anticipated full-length debut expected this fall.
Helmed by the talented singer/song writer/guitarist Drake Margolnick, Flagship just wrapped a cross-country tour supporting label mates The Wombats, where they performed in front of sold out crowds in New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, Chicago, Salt Lake City and more. With Drake on lead vocals, his lyrics come to life with the help of lead guitarist Matt Padgett, keyboardist Grant Harding, drummer Michael Finster, and bassist Preston Hayden. The 5-piece band is the newest addition to Bright Antenna, home to such artists as OMD, The Wombats, Magic Wands, Middle Class Rut, Beware of Darkness and more.
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Free Energy Tour Dates
Free Energy says: “We’re gonna be playing a ton of new summer anthems from the upcoming record. Where those dates at? Right here:”
6/13 – Bloomington, IN – The Bishop – BUY TICKETS
6/15 – Minneapolis, MN – 400 Bar – BUY TICKETS
6/16 – Milwaukee, WI – Cactus Club – BUY TICKETS
6/17 – St. Louis, MO – Plush – BUY TICKETS
6/19 – Indianapolis, IN – Radio Radio – BUY TICKETS
6/20 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop – BUY TICKETS
6/21 – Pittsburgh, PA – Shadow Lounge
6/22 – York, PA – Strand Capitol Theatre
6/23 – Philadelphia, PA – Morgans Pier – FREE SHOW
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New Music: Big Science – “Blind Our Eyes”
Check out the track “Blind Our Eyes” from the new Chicago band Big Science. Their debut album, Difficulty, will be out May 29th. The album features dark interpretations of 80’s pop, new wave rock similar to Interpol or (early) Killers.
Listen: Big Science – “Blind Our Eyes”
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Brand New: Atlas Genius – “Back Seat”
Listen to the brand new track “Back Seat” now!
The song “Trojans” by Atlas Genius has taken over our heads and our hearts over the past few months. Now, we’re finally getting more!
Listen: Atlas Genius – “Trojans”
The Adelaide, Australia-based indie band has signed with Warner Bros. Records, and will release its debut EP, Through The Glass, on June 12. The three-song collection will include Atlas Genius’ breakout hit “Trojans,” which had sold more than 45,000 downloads in the U.S. alone before the band was even signed. The band members are currently at work in their home studio on their full-length debut, which is due out this fall.
The band wasn’t in a rush to sign with a record label. In fact, it wasn’t until about a month after the Neon Gold blog post that they even realized that Atlas Genius’ inbox was full of inquiries fromlabels, publishers, lawyers, booking agents and management companies.
“We had begun to think that music was a pipedream and we had all gone back to university to pursue more realistic careers,” recalls vocalist/guitarist Keith. Buoyed by the outpouring of interest, the three brothers – Keith, Steven and Michael Jeffrey – quickly got back to writing and recording more songs.
NYLON praised Atlas Genius’ “double whammy of high-flying pop melodies and instantly catchy lyrics” and Billboard tipped the band as part of “The Next Wave” of up-and-coming alternative bands. The three-track Through The Glass – produced, engineered and mixed by the band in their home studio – captures Atlas Genius’ singular combination of sophisticated musicality and warm, wistful spirit. In addition to “Trojans,” it features the shimmering “Symptoms” and “Back Seat,” which blends its pulsing bass throb with a sweetly infectious beat and tender vocals that alternately soar and sigh.
Listen: Atlas Genius – “Back Seat”
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Newest Love: Tesla Boy – “Fantasy”
Click to go buy the track at iTunes!
Check out this new single “Fantasy” from Tesla Boy’s upcoming EP.
Listen: Tesla Boy – “Fantasy”
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Video: New Manic Spree – “Sangria”
NEW MANIC SPREE have released their first single Sangria from upcoming EP; delivering the full package of catchy melodies, strong rock vocals, pumping bass, and maniacal guitar that the Brisbane-based four-piece is known for.
Accompanying the single is a new video clip, working in collaboration with Oomph! Studios, and continuing the collaboration on from their last release, Hollywoods and Galaxies. The concept behind the clip was conceived by guitarist, Ed Hiew, and will eventually become part of a short film to be released in full later this year.
Gigamesh EP Sampler
Gigamesh is releasing the brand new All My Life EP just in time for summer via Parisian record label Kitsuné. If you haven’t heard the soundcloud sampler, check it out. It will be available on all digital music retailers May 28th and is currently available for sale exclusively through Beatport.
Also, check out the latest remixes Gigamesh has done:
Listen: Punks Jump Up ft. Dave 1 – Mister Overtime (Gigamesh Remix)
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Video: MS MR – “Hurricane”
“Beating Lana Del Rey’s record for “1990s influenced Tumblr photos per minute” with the video for their debut single “Hurricane”” – Pitchfork“…feels big, the vibe feels grand – the pop-allure is definitely present.” – Disco Naivete
MS MR has revealed their new video for single “Hurricane,” and it begs to be heard! The New York band will officially release the 7″ in July via IAMSOUND Records. I posted a little while back about them and how they’re going on tour with Marina and the Diamonds.
Get a free download of “Hurricane” from the band’s website in exchange for an email address here.
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