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Vampire Weekend News:
Vampire Weekend Extend Tour
From feeds.pitchforkmedia.com at 16/07/08 08:15 PM. 0 comments.
Were any other weekend to stretch on this long, there would be bottles strewn everywhere, ever-flimsier excuses for missing work, and maybe even some talk of rehab. But this is, of course, a Vampire Weekend. And when those boys get together to keep that Saturday/Sunday vibe alive for a few more months on the road? Well, I think we can all raise a glass to that.
The band recently snuck in a few more U.S. dates in September, plus a full-on UK jaunt to close out October [via NME]. And the days of wine and roses live on.
Hey, we're about to have us a Vampire Weekend of our very own here in Chicago too, what with the outfit's performance at the looming Pitchfork Music Festival.
Tapes 'n Tapes News:
Low, Tapes 'n Tapes Dudes Play MN Obama Benefit
From feeds.pitchforkmedia.com at 16/07/08 07:00 PM. 0 comments.
For starters, it's called "Eight Is Enough: The Concert to End Our Long, National Nightmare", so if you arrive in your fresh John McCain t-shirt (and probably, like, socks with sandals), you may be the recipient of a scowl or three.
On August 27 at St. Paul, Minnesota's Turf Club, organizers Andrew Broder of Fog and Joe Selinski of The Dad in Common will rope in a good cross-section of left-leaning Minnesota talent. Just to gripe? Nah, not just; as they put it, the night's aim will be to "raise money for Barack Obama, and to loudly reject the disastrous Republican Agenda and its unwelcome infiltration of St. Paul." Said inflitration will take place during the Republican National Convention, September 1-4 in the Twin Cities.
For "Eight is Enough", Broder and Selinski will bring in the likes of Low, Josh Grier and Jeremy Hansen of Tapes 'n Tapes, Dosh, STNNNG, Kill the Vultures, Skoal Kodiak, and P.O.S., plus DJs from Burlesque Design, Rhymesayers, and some special guests. Bring the pocketbook, and don't forget your soapbox!
Tapes 'n Tapes News:
on npr's world cafe today and new tour dates
From www.tapesntapes.com at 16/07/08 05:30 PM. 0 comments.
hello all you beautiful people! we hope you're having a lovely july. we sure are. it's about to get a whole lot lovelier. because today, july 16th, we're going to be playing some songs and doing some talking on national public radio's world cafe from 2pm-4pm (eastern). there's all sorts of ways that you can listen. check it out:
if you live in the us of a and have a radio, you can find your local station by clicking here scrolling to the bottom & choosing their state under "Find a Program Broadcast Time"
...or worldwide you can listen online to the wxpn/philadelphia to the live stream by clicking here
...or, if you miss it all together, later today the audio will be available on the national public radio website
in other news, we've got some more shows coming up. first off, this weekend (july 19 and 20) we're playing in san francisco and la at the download festival. then in august we're gonna be playing all over the place. and by all over the place, we mean, baltimore, brooklyn, pittspburgh, indianapolis, davenport, madison, chicago, seattle, and kind of st. paul (see the tours page for details). so look out, cause we're coming to town! all of the tour dates (and some convenient little ticket buying links) are up on our tours page.
that's all for now. but there's certain to be more soon...
have...
Cajun Dance Party News:
NEW BLOG
From blog.myspace.com at 16/07/08 04:56 PM. 0 comments.
We've now got a new real 'blog'. you can look at it at:http://www.cajundanceparty.com/news/?blogx
Magistrates Link:
Band Of The Day on Guardian website
From music.guardian.co.uk at 16/07/08 03:56 PM. 0 comments.
Sigur Rós News:
latitude festival competition
From www.sigur-ros.co.uk at 16/07/08 11:15 AM. 0 comments.
on sigurros.com there is a competition open to win three pairs of vip weekend camping tickets for the latitude festival this weekend (17th - 20th of july) in suffolk, england. the competition closes tonight at midnight uk time.
Ratatat Link:
'I Swear It's Genius' feature on Rockfeedback
From www.rockfeedback.com at 16/07/08 11:13 AM. 0 comments.
Beck Link:
5 out of 5 on High Voltage for Modern Guilt
From www.highvoltage.org.uk at 16/07/08 09:55 AM. 0 comments.
Vampire Weekend News:
Vampire Weekend, Fleet Foxes for Capitol Hill Block Party
From www.nme.com at 16/07/08 12:09 AM. 2 comments.
Vampire Weekend, Fleet Foxes, The Hold Steady and Les Savy Fav are among the bands headlining this year's Capitol Hill Block Party in Seattle.
Radiohead Photos:
Radiohead live at Berlin 08.07.2008
From www.flickr.com at 15/07/08 08:52 PM. 0 comments.
M.I.A. News:
M.I.A. Hints at Clothing Line With Weird Video
From feeds.pitchforkmedia.com at 15/07/08 07:00 PM. 0 comments.
Make your way to M.I.A.'s webpage, and you'll be greeted by a brightly colored, somewhat crudely constructed video titled "Real Pirates of Caribbean". The clip, prefaced by the words "Film and Clothes by M.I.A.," lackadaisically follows a young, very blonde gentleman (named Okley Leslie), clad in Day-Glo garb in tune with M.I.A.'s own signature style, without a whole lot in the way of context. Well, except this: the entire video is surrounded by giant pointy letters reading, "WEBSTORE COMING SOON."
The video's not exactly must see TV, but it is nevertheless the first thing we've heard from M.I.A. since her announcement at Bonnaroo that her set there was in fact her "last gig ever". And, though it's a little hard to tell what to make of this exactly-- other than "this is a thing that brings pain to my eyes," I suppose-- one naturally assumes this is the first glimpse of the clothing line M.I.A. is rumored to be working up presently.
There's some mention on a page dedicated specifically to Leslie about a "limited run", which, too, leads one to believe the clothing in the video may well only be around for a short while.
M.I.A.'s label, Interscope, has yet to respond to our inquiries. In the meantime, we need to look away from the computer screen for a few minutes.
M.I.A. News:
OKLEY LESLIE.
From blog.myspace.com at 15/07/08 03:37 PM. 0 comments.
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Dizzee Rascal News:
Dizzee Rascal fails Number One party challenge
From www.nme.com at 15/07/08 02:29 PM. 0 comments.
Dizzee Rascal has admitted to NME.COM he failed in his mission to party every night 'Dance Wiv Me' was at Number One.
The Cool Kids Link:
Interview with Chuck on Subba Cultcha
From www.subba-cultcha.com at 15/07/08 10:07 AM. 0 comments.
Vampire Weekend News:
Vampire Weekend announce UK tour
From www.nme.com at 15/07/08 09:31 AM. 0 comments.
Vampire Weekend have announced a new autumn UK tour.
The Cool Kids News:
Pitchfork.tv: The Cool Kids: "Mikey Rocks" (Live at the 2007 Pitchfork Music Festival)
From feeds.pitchforkmedia.com at 14/07/08 10:30 PM. 0 comments.
Chicago locals the Cool Kids made their way to Union Park last summer to light up the Balance Stage (no word on whether they rode their black mag-adorned BMX bikes to the grounds). This track was a highlight.
The Cool Kids News:
T.V. Eye: July 14-20
From feeds.pitchforkmedia.com at 14/07/08 09:20 PM. 0 comments.
Live Music on T.V. this week:
Monday, July 14:
NBC: Last Call With Carson Daly: Lupe Fiasco
ABC: Jimmy Kimmel Live: Billy Idol
Wednesday, July 16:
CBS: Late Show With David Letterman: Neil Young, the Hold Steady
ABC: Jimmy Kimmel Live: Nas
Late Night With Conan O'Brien: Eugene Mirman
Thursday, July 17:
NBC: The Tonight Show With Jay Leno: Coldplay
ABC: Jimmy Kimmel Live: Justin Timberlake, Cool Kids
NBC: Late Night With Conan O'Brien: Dr. Dog
SUNDANCE: Live From Abbey Road: Hard-Fi
Friday, July 18:
ABC: Jimmy Kimmel Live: Minus the Bear
Saturday, July 19:
PBS: Austin City Limits: Death Cab for Cutie, My Morning Jacket (rerun)
FOX: Fearless Music TV: Silent Years, Made out of Babies, Anna Ternheim
Beck News:
Beck Announces More Fall Dates
From feeds.pitchforkmedia.com at 14/07/08 08:15 PM. 0 comments.
Photo by Eirik Lande
With his Modern Guilt on shelves the world over (on CD, anyway, but more on that later), Beck has just announced a handful of new tour dates in support of the disc. The new dates find Beck closing out the summer and ushering in the fall with shows aplenty in North America. Things kick off August 21 in Reno, Nevada.
Speaking of which, Modern Guilt hits stores on vinyl July 22 from Interscope. All ye who fear the dreaded jewelcase and opt for vinyl will also get the entire LP as 320 kbps MP3s, but with a twist: The first MP3 begins with the familiar sound of a needle hitting wax, and the MP3s, having been produced from a playback of the album's vinyl master, will sound like they would coming from your turntable. Why, how unnecessary!
"Leave it to Beck to invent the first mobile turntable," the press release claims. I dunno about all that.
Beck News:
Beck maps US tour dates
From www.nme.com at 14/07/08 07:28 PM. 0 comments.
Beck has announced a number of dates in the US to support the release of his forthcoming album 'Modern Guilt' which is set to be released in the US on July 22.
Ratatat News:
Video: Ratatat: "Flynn"
From feeds.pitchforkmedia.com at 14/07/08 07:15 PM. 0 comments.
"From Todd Terje's re-edit of 'Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes' a couple of years ago to the Garden State soundtrack to Vampire Weekend, Paul Simon's name has been bubbling back up through popular culture," I wrote less than a month ago. We've also seen much ironic deployment of vintage video footage in recent months, including the Schwarzenegger-studded video for Ratatat's own "Mirando" less than two months ago. The Brooklyn electronic duo's latest clip could turn out to be where both trends finally, like jumping the shark, screw the pooch.
As LP3's "Flynn" settles into a dubby Morricone mood, we see manipulated footage of Paul Simon and Chevy Chase from the "You Can Call Me Al" video, complete with VH1 Classic logo. Everything is wavy and druggy, man, plus now Simon's conga drum is on fire. The bummer is, these guys both looked way funnier before Ratatat did anything to them.
[from LP3; out now on XL]
Radiohead News:
Radiohead's camera-free House of Cards
From blogs.guardian.co.uk at 14/07/08 05:34 PM. 0 comments.
A music video made with laser technology
Dizzee Rascal News:
FREENESS FROM THE DIRTEE STANK CAMP!
From blog.myspace.com at 14/07/08 05:05 PM. 0 comments.
Giving away some fee exclusive mobile content!!! UK SERVICE ONLYFOR DANCE WIV ME MOBILE CONTENT & INFORMATION: TXT 'DANCE' TO 81088Standard network charges apply. Unavailable to Virgin network subscr...
Radiohead News:
Radiohead Help Fans Compute Actual Carbon Footprint
From feeds.pitchforkmedia.com at 14/07/08 04:30 PM. 0 comments.
Photo by Sigurd Fandango
Radiohead have the rest of July off, which means plenty of time for twiddling their thumbs, making fancy-ass videos, watching former label Capitol/EMI reissue their vinyl, and, oh yeah, reflecting on the first half of their 2008 tour.
Ever the fan-friendly bunch, Thom, Jonny, Colin, Ed, and Phil have extended an invitation to reflect to their raging hordes of supporters as well. According to an At Ease report, the band's W.A.S.T.E. merchandising mecca recently sent out a survey to those who purchased Radiohead North American gig tickets via W.A.S.T.E. Said survey, conducted in conjunction with UK-based energy crisis solutions-people d::gen's AMEE (Avoiding Mass Extinctions Engine), allows fans to enter travel information and calculate their actual carbon footprint. Now you can see how your reality stacked up to your travel projections and help Radiohead plot their next excursion.
In exchange for filling out the survey, Radiohead are offering fans a free download of a live track from this year's tour. Shucks, thanks guys, but we've already got them all.
As for the above-mentioned fancy-ass video for "House of Cards", it went live earlier this morning. To the Forkcast, Radioheadz! And once you've soaked that loveliness in, head here to see how it was done and here to play around with it.
The...
Vampire Weekend News:
Crowded out: can you keep up with Vampire Weekend?
From blogs.guardian.co.uk at 14/07/08 04:15 PM. 0 comments.
It can be hard work going to gigs - particularly when you have to do the singing
Friendly Fires News:
Friendly Fires announce UK tour
From www.nme.com at 14/07/08 03:07 PM. 0 comments.
Fast-rising St Albans indie rockers Friendly Fires will head out on a 12-date UK tour in September.
Dizzee Rascal News:
Ting Tings Cover
From blog.myspace.com at 14/07/08 03:00 PM. 0 comments.
For all those of you asking about the Ting Tings Cover you can check it on my page above my top friends! Its on the Live Lounge Audio Player!!Safe.
Radiohead News:
Video: Radiohead: "House of Cards"
From feeds.pitchforkmedia.com at 14/07/08 03:00 PM. 0 comments.
Well, it's here, and it does not disappoint. Check the Pitchfork news story that ran last week for details on how this thing was made, then check the video itself-- it's something.
Video:> Radiohead: "House of Cards"
[In Rainbows is out now on ATO in the U.S., MapleMusic in Canada, XL in the UK, and Hostess Entertainment in Japan]
Sigur Rós Photos:
sigur rós (tin soldier and little drummer girls)
From www.flickr.com at 14/07/08 01:54 PM. 0 comments.
Radiohead News:
Is Thom Yorke the next media mogul
From www.nme.com at 14/07/08 01:52 PM. 0 comments.
Thom Yorke has been named one of the most powerful people in the media industry for Radiohead's 'In Rainbows' pay-what-you-like strategy.
Radiohead News:
Radiohead's video without cameras
From news.bbc.co.uk at 14/07/08 01:23 PM. 0 comments.
Rock band Radiohead have made their latest video using 3D images and lasers instead of more conventional cameras.
Dizzee Rascal News:
Coldplay remain at UK album summit
From www.nme.com at 13/07/08 06:05 PM. 0 comments.
It's as you were at the top of the UK charts tonight as Coldplay retain their stranglehold on the album countdown and Dizzee Rascal enjoys another week at one on the singles.
Dizzee Rascal News:
Coldplay top chart for fifth week
From news.bbc.co.uk at 13/07/08 05:55 PM. 0 comments.
There is no change at the top of the album and singles charts as Coldplay and Dizzee Rascal sit firm at number one.
Jack Peñate News:
Jack Penate showcases new songs at Oxegen
From www.nme.com at 13/07/08 05:55 PM. 0 comments.
Jack Penate showcased two new tracks at Oxegen 2008 this afternoon (July 13).
The White Stripes News:
Jack White finally makes it to T In The Park
From www.nme.com at 12/07/08 08:16 PM. 0 comments.
The Raconteurs' mainman Jack White finally made it to the T In The Park festival tonight (July 12) - five years after a car accident forced his 'other' band The White Stripes to pull out of the festival.
Vampire Weekend News:
Yeasayer big up Vampire Weekend at Oxegen
From www.nme.com at 12/07/08 07:15 PM. 0 comments.
Yeasayer wowed a small but excitable crowd at Oxegen's 2FM New Band Stage/ Futures tent going up against The Enemy on the nearby O2 Stage.
Vampire Weekend News:
Vampire Weekend rescued by Pendulum at Oxegen
From www.nme.com at 12/07/08 06:31 PM. 0 comments.
Vampire Weekend played their first ever Irish show tonight (July 12), playing to a packed out Green Room tent at the Oxegen Festival.
Radiohead News:
Radiohead make new video - without cameras
From www.nme.com at 11/07/08 05:10 PM. 0 comments.
Radiohead have made a video for their new single 'House Of Cards' without using any cameras.
Beck Link:
Album of the Week in The Scotsman
From thescotsman.scotsman.com at 11/07/08 02:48 PM. 0 comments.
Sigur Rós News:
concert update
From www.sigur-ros.co.uk at 11/07/08 02:03 PM. 0 comments.
an extra date in london in november (the 21st in alexandra palace) has been added - presale begins on monday morning at 10am local time. also, the presale for the november concert in madrid has started and we have added ticket information for the three japanese concerts in october. all information is on our tour page.
Ratatat Link:
5 out of 5 (Essential) for LP3 on DMC Update
From www.dmcupdate.com at 11/07/08 01:39 PM. 0 comments.
Cajun Dance Party News:
Cajun Dance Party debut new song in Coventry
From www.nme.com at 11/07/08 11:49 AM. 0 comments.
Cajun Dance Party previewed a new song from their forthcoming second album on Wednesday (July 9) at Coventry's Kasbah venue.
Radiohead Photos:
Radiohead - Arênes de Nîmes - 14/06/2008 - Nîmes
From www.flickr.com at 11/07/08 11:04 AM. 0 comments.
Vampire Weekend News:
Sigur Ros, Vampire Weekend Do Splendour in the Grass
From feeds.pitchforkmedia.com at 11/07/08 11:00 AM. 0 comments.
Australia's Splendour in the Grass festival returns to Byron Bay's Belongil Fields on August 2 and 3 for another couple days of splendid music. Despite its name, we can't imagine it's any easier to smuggle weed into this place than, say, Bonnaroo. Wait, so... it's really easy?! (Don't do drugs.)
ANYway...Splendour in the Grass' 2008 lineup includes Band of Horses, Sigur Rós, Vampire Weekend, Albert Hammond Jr., Robert Forster, the Drones, Devo, Tricky, MSTRKRFT, Wolfmother, Lightspeed Champion, Lyrics Born, Ben Lee, Cold War Kids, the Polyphonic Spree, the Grates, the Wombats, the Vines, Van She, and New Young Pony Club.