Merge Records has confirmed a Jan. 26 U.S. release of Spoon’s seventh-full length album, Transference.
The ghost of Spoon’s Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga has lingered for more than two years now, with its charming misspellings (“Don’t You Evah,” “Rhthm & Soul”) and carefully crafted pop rock. Little information of any follow-up had surfaced since, though this changed a few weeks ago thanks to one helpful publicist and remarkable listening session.
As NPR’s Bob Boilen recalls, said publicist approached him at D.C.’s 9:30 Club by saying she had something he would want to hear. The two went in her car and listened to about half of the record before the All Songs Considered host determined Transference as something to look forward to next year.
“It’s one thing to play a poignant guitar part, but the next part of the art is mixing it at the right volume, placing it in the best position in the stereo field to serve the song, putting just the right effect on it to either blend well with the song or act as counterpoint,” he said. “That care and craft is what I was hearing in the Spoon record.”
The U.K. release of Transference is also set for Jan. 25 through Anti-.
Tracklist:
1. Before Destruction
2. Is Love Forever?
3. The Mystery Zone
4. Who Makes Your Money
5. Written in Reverse
6. I Saw the Light
7. Trouble Comes Running
8. Goodnight Laura
9. Out Go the Lights
10. Got Nuffin
11. Nobody Gets Me But You
Tom Waits' new website/store is finally up, woo hoo! Very spiffy. He's even got a "preview" link to his new live album which is definitely worth checking out. If you've seen him live before you know what I'm talking about and if you haven't you're severely missing out. Here's the link to the "free preview" before the album is released in Nov. http://www.tomwaits.com/news/article/60/Free_Glitter_and_Doom_Live_Album_Preview/Tom Waits' new website/store is finally up, woo hoo! Very spiffy. He's even got a... more
Being that news about Amy Winehouse spans the gamut of importance from relatively high to seriously, who cares?, a bit of positivity coming down the pipeline can be quite exciting. And with that, we bring you this tidbit: abovementioned co-president Darcus Beese told BBC News that a new Winehouse record is due in 2010. Which, you know, is only three months away.
Through the flurry of Winehouse gossip news that's flooded our RSS feeds in the past few years, hearing that she's getting back to music is a great change of pace. Especially when Beese dropped this gem: "I've heard a couple of song demos that absolutely floored me." PR hyperbole or no, the new album would be the follow-up to Winehouse's breakthrough behemoth of a record, Back to Black, which sold over 10 million copies worldwide.Island Records' co-president seems to think so!
Being that news about Amy Winehouse... more
Alice in Chains were one of the greatest bands of Grunge, the musical movement started in Seattle of the 90s that led to worldwide notoriety not only them but also to Pearl Jam and Nirvana. Alice in Chains, 14 years after the last studio album, return with Black Gives Way to Blue. The long pause is explained in part by the death of singer Layne Staley in 2002, one of the souls of the band.Alice in Chains were one of the greatest bands of Grunge, the musical movement started... more
Logan Lynn: "Burning Your Glory" (Album Version)
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Iya Dede was born and raised in Rwanda, escaping genocide and war before settling in Belgium. She's made her mark on the Francophone music scene touring with world-renowned Zap Mama and an exhaustive list of European artists of diverse genres. She has toured on numerous stages in Germany, France, Belgium, Sweden, Israel, and now the US. "Talking to God," her anglophone ablum debut is an electric and bold expression of all her experiences, a collision of electropop, punk, alternative, traditional Rwandan music and jazz stylings. The streets are buzzing about this golden girl... www.iyadede.com
The following concert film shot and edited by filmmaker/designer Shirley Bruno is a portrait of this rising star at the Brooklyn Museum celebrating famed nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare's exhibition in conjunction with New Africa Live.
A LakouNou productions/MissBruno New York. www.missbruno.comIya Dede was born and raised in Rwanda, escaping genocide and war before settling in... more
For the first time in eighteen years, Sonic Youth are a full-fledged indie-rock band again. After completing their contract for longtime major label Geffen Records with the release of 2006’s Rather Ripped, the group will release their next record on an indie label, Thurston Moore tells Rolling Stone. “There’s one label we are certainly going to go with at this point,” he says. “But I don’t think I’m allowed to disclose that right now. I don’t want to risk having a shit storm.” Moore does reveal, however, that Sonic Youth are currently in the writing-stage of their next album.
In November, they’ll hit the studio to cut tracks, with the goal of releasing the disc sometime next spring. “I’ve written a half-dozen song ideas,” he says. “I try not to complete them so much. Last time we got together, we were creating sort of new band-zone-vibe sort of things.” As for returning to the indie world again, Moore is psyched. “It feels great,” he says. “The last four or five records we did were just so compromised by that [major label] situation. But that’s the way it goes.” For the first time in eighteen years, Sonic Youth are a full-fledged indie-rock band... more
Hot new exclusive Planet Abiola Show interview! Abiola Abrams from Tough Love on VH1 interviews rapper and performer extraordinaire, BUSTA RHYMES, aka Trevor Smith about his new album, Back on My B.S. or BOMBS. www.twitter.com/abiolatvHot new exclusive Planet Abiola Show interview! Abiola Abrams from Tough Love on VH1... more
Yeah Yeah Yeahs have been forced to push up the release of their new album, 'It Blitz!'. The early release date is due to the album leaking on the internet a few weeks ago.Yeah Yeah Yeahs have been forced to push up the release of their new album, 'It... more
It seems every Tom, Dick and Harry are up for a reunion in 2009. Blur, Blink 182 and there's rumours even Led Zeppelin have all rejoined forces to bring back the music and to earn a few extra quid, but now Limp Bizkit have reportedly kissed and made up and will be touring the world. Yes, the whole world.
The reasons behind the band's original split are still shaky, the guitarist Wes Borland claimed he left the nu-metal band as he felt he was limited artistically and didn't like the idea that he was part of a so-called 'sell out' band. So it's with great pleasure, and probably a lack of money, that he's got over his issues and agreed to rejoin...
"We decided we were more disgusted and bored with the state of heavy popular music than we were with each other. Regardless of where our separate paths have taken us, we recognize there is a powerful and unique energy with this particular group of people we have not found anywhere else. This is why Limp Bizkit is back."
Personally, I can't see Limp Bizkit doing any good to the 'heavy metal' scene, there's a wealth of pop-rockers out there already. Does the scene really need another comeback, or is it just Durst and his boys trying to grab up some more monies?It seems every Tom, Dick and Harry are up for a reunion in 2009. Blur, Blink 182 and... more
Green Day have revealed the album cover for their forthcoming album, '21st Century Breakdown'. The album and follow-up to 2004's 'American Idiot' is slated for release sometime in May.Green Day have revealed the album cover for their forthcoming album, '21st Century... more
Green Day have revealed a few details about their forthcoming album. The band revealed via a posting on their website that their new album will be called '21st Century Breakdown'.Green Day have revealed a few details about their forthcoming album. The band revealed... more
Off the back of his much-remixed, dancefloor smashing track 'Mind Dimension,' it seems electro-house producer/DJ Tiga is back with a bang.
His website has switched to a single picture of the DJ in what looks like his new album cover, entitled 'Ciao.' `It's expected to drop on April 20th with the first single being taken from it called 'Shoes.'
There's some cheeky teaser audio at the jump, I'd strongly recommend giving it a listen. No doubt expect some big names on remix duty in the coming months.Off the back of his much-remixed, dancefloor smashing track 'Mind Dimension,' it seems... more
After a long hiatus away from the music scene, UK dance music pioneers The Prodigy have launched an all out comeback campaign to launch their new album. And it looks nothing short of amazing.
The video's for their upcoming single, The Omen' and signals the start of a very exciting return to form for one of the UK's most revered dance music acts.
There's a whole host of tasty remixes due for release as well, with drum and bass reworkings coming in the shape of a Chase & Status and a Noisia remix, as well as an exclusive to iTunes mix courtesy of Herve.
Not a minute too soon if you ask me...
More on the releases here; http://tinyurl.com/ah4oxyAfter a long hiatus away from the music scene, UK dance music pioneers The Prodigy... more
Chris Martin's Coldplay have let slip that they're back in the studio recording their next album, with Brian Eno, the writer who famously worked with the band on their 2008 LP Viva La Vida.
They apparently revealed the news via a message over Twitter last week, that read:
"The band are back in the studio for a couple of weeks with Brian Eno... Prospekt."Chris Martin's Coldplay have let slip that they're back in the studio recording their... more
Flight of the Conchords have announced, drum roll please, that they will be releasing a new full-length album after their second TV series finishes.
The New Zealand comedy duo plan to release a new track every week on iTunes straight after each new episode airs on HBO.
The album is currently untitled and is due to include ten tracks that feature in the new series as well as five completely unheard tunes.
Going on the success of the band's first EP 'The Distant Future' which won a Grammy for Best Comedy Album, and their self-titled full-length debut record which is nominated for a Grammy, I'm thinking this one could be a gem.See, there is a god!
Flight of the Conchords have announced, drum roll please,... more
The Daily Fix introduces you to the latest and greatest to hit the Seattle scene. Say hello to Truckasauras. The Fourth City foursome mashes everything from techno, hip-hop, and the sounds of video game electronics to create exclusive beats that keep them from being categorized into any one genre. As unique as their music, their live shows incorporate large screen visuals of monster truck rallies, explosions and WWF matches. Sporting trucker hats and fishing vests, Truckasauras hypes crowds in their trademark white-trash glory. Get a look at their video, "Fak!!!" off their latest album, "Tea Parties, Guns and Valor."
The Daily Fix is the first music blog on TV airing on Current TV. The 2-minute daily music news show delivers cutting edge music news and insightful opinion in compelling short doses, utilizing MP3's and user-generated video from all over the web. Hosted by Douglas Caballero, the show airs daily at 9:31am, 1:31pm, 5:31pm, 8:31pm, 12:31am, 4:31am Eastern Time and can be found online at current.com/dailyfix.The Daily Fix introduces you to the latest and greatest to hit the Seattle scene. Say... more
