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Beirut Announces First Tour And Album In Four Years
June 30, 2011, By
Beirut, Zach Condon’s solo project-turned band, is returning to the stage for a string of dates after a four-year touring hiatus. The six-piece band …
Wu-Tang Becomes Wugazi
June 30, 2011, By
It seems like you can mash Wu-Tang with anything. Last year, it was the Beatles. This year—Fugazi? Yes, Doomtree is releasing a Wu-Tang and …
Zola Jesus Announces New Album, Shares Track
June 30, 2011, By
Nika Roza Danilova, better known as on-the-verge synth-pop artist Zola Jesus, has announced her second full-length album, Conatus, which comes out October 4 on Sacred Bones. …
CMJ Checks The Decks At Turntable.fm
June 29, 2011, By
While Facebook is in the throws of developing a service that combines social networking with music, the still-beta Turntable.fm is already putting that idea …
Pitchfork’s Odd Future Booking Results In Protests
June 29, 2011, By
Pitchfork is receiving some heat for booking controversial hip-hop group Odd Future at its Pitchfork Music Festival. It was announced in May that Odd Future, …
WTF: Gaga Takes Over Tumblr
June 29, 2011, By
In the latest installment of Lady Gaga taking over internet stuff, the bizarro-queen of pop has decided to grace Tumblr with her presence, giving Perez …
Reptar Releases EP And Tours This Fall
June 29, 2011, By
Although their band is named after the Godzilla-like dinosaur superhero (who apparently partakes in bestiality) from the ’90s childhood cartoon series Rugrats, the members of …
Myspace For Sale, Layoffs Inevitable
June 29, 2011, By
The sale of Myspace is just one more nail in the coffin for the once-reigning social network. Myspace is all set to be sold by …
Wilco Unveils First Single From Upcoming Album
June 28, 2011, By
The Chicago-based alternative rock band Wilco has unveiled its first single, “I Might,” off of the upcoming The Whole Love, due out in September on …
WTF: Rapper Scales Light Pole, Reaches New Career Heights
June 28, 2011, By
Earlier today, a 34-year-old Brooklyn rapper named CI Joe (or Coney Island Joe, according to the New York Post) decided to give his career a …
Documentary Review: ‘Who Took The Bomp? Le Tigre On Tour’1
One might wonder why a band such as Le Tigre would release a documentary about its tour days six years after the band’s members …
Explosions In The Sky Releases First-Ever Music Video
June 28, 2011, By
It’s been 12 years since Explosions In The Sky hit the scene with its all-instrumental post-rock, and for the first time ever the band is …
Novalima Tours America In Anticipation Of Third Album
June 27, 2011, By
Novalima is bringing its variation on Afro-Peruvian roots music up north. The band, made up of four musicians who have been friends since attending high …
Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music Makes It Official
June 27, 2011, By
Kayne West has officially become a label executive after signing a deal with Island Def Jam to house his G.O.O.D (Getting Out …
Return Of New York Summer Music Junkie Contest
June 27, 2011, By
Usually, going to a concert is a reward unto itself. The atmosphere, the camaraderie, the energy, not to mention the live music—music lovers thrive …