Brit Dance pop duo La Roux return to the US this April (Portland and Seattle shows go on sale this weekend). La Roux is working on a new record, and vocalist Elly Jackson discussed some of the changes and different influences fans can expect on album number 2.
The Flaming Lips and Stardeath and White Drwafs have announced the release of their re-recording of the Pink Floyd classic, The Dark Side of the Moon, covered track by track with collaborations by Henry Rollins and Peaches.
The cover album will be available exclusively via iTunes starting Dec. 22, and then through all download sites Dec. 29.
California Funksters ALO have announced the release of new album Man Of The World via Brushfire Records on February, 2010. The album, recorded at Jack Johnson's own Mango Tree Studios in Hawaii, was coproduced by the band and Johnson.
ALO support Galactic on their 2010 US tour, with dates in Portland and Seattle in late February.
NPR recently posted a live show from Jay Farrar (of Son Volt) and Benjamin Gibbard (of Death Cab For Cutie) new Jack Kerouak project.
Farrar and Gibbard are playing selected dates in the US this January, and the Portland show (at the Wonder Ballroom on the 23rd) is on sale now via Ticketmaster.
The Decemberists release Tuesday a full length video for their latest concept album The Hazards of Love (trailer below). The video, an Itunes exclusive is the collaborative work of different animation and video directors
Interpol has announced details of a new album to be released in early 2010. The quartet spent the Spring at famed Electric Lady studios recording the as yet untitled record, to be the fourth in their career.
Drummer Sam Fogarine tells Paste about it in this interview.
New super group Them Crooked Vultures featuring Josh Homme from QOTSA, Led Zeppeling's John Paul Jones and Dave Grohl from the Foo Fighters is set to release their debut this November.
Check out first single New Fang, and don't miss the general on sale for their Portland show tomorrow Saturday at 10 am. Tickets are going to go fast!
Brit Indie new darlings Fanfarlo have their new album Reservoir available in streaming through Spinner
Fanfarlo return to Seattle and Portland this November for shows at The Crocodile (November 17) and Doug Fir (November 18). Tickets go on sale this Saturday.
Hypem has posted a new song from the upcoming Mountain Goats album. Titled The Life Of The World To Come, the album tracklisting is all titled after Bible verses.
Independent Portland radio station KBOO is working on launching an additional webstream of their programming, and they need help to get the equipment and software required for it.
You can read more about the project and how to donate here.
Simian Mobile Disco is streaming their new album Temporary Pleasure on Spinner.
The British electro pair release their sophomore album this week with a US tour in the Winter that will see them at Portland's Wonder Ballroom on November 28.
Bat for Lashes latest video for Sleep Alone arrived today via all the usual outlets, though I highly doubt MTV or VH1 will ever play a video by such a mystical woman as Ms. Bat. Check it out then see her live this August in Seattle and Portland - info on our calendar pages.
Pink Martini has moved their September 5 Portland performance of Oregon! Oregon! A Sesquicentennial Fable In IV Acts to the Zoo. Originally scheduled to take place at the Memorial Coliseum, the performance has been moved to the beautiful lawn at one of the band’s favorite venues—the Oregon Zoo Amphitheater.
Tickets for the Oregon Zoo concert are on sale now through TicketsOregon.com.
All previously purchased tickets for the Memorial Coliseum performance are not valid for entrance to the Oregon Zoo concert and can be refunded at point of purchase.
Fresh off their latest - Popular Songs - due out via Matador on September 8th, it's the official return of Yo La Tengo. And just in time for two NW dates - Portland's Crystal Ballroom on October 20 & Seattle's Showbox SoDo on October 22. Tix for both on sale this Saturday.
The Dead Weather (Jack White's new band with Allison of The Kills) has debuted a video for track Treat Me Like Your Mother. Check the video below and don't miss the band live this Friday at the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon show.
Brit wunderkinder Arctic Monkeys have debuted new track Crying Lightning off their upcoming new album Humbug. Co-produced by Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age fame, the album is slated for an August 09 release.
And to celebrate they've announced a Portland date at McMenamins Edgefield on Thur Aug 20. With special guest Built to Spill, Edgefield will have never seen anything like this show! Tickets on sale this Saturday, June 27 @ 10am. Presale starts Friday. Email us @ web@monqui.com if you want the password.
As promised on our newsletter, here's the video for last night's performance of The Dead Weather on Conan O'Brian's show.
This is the debut TV appearance by Jack White's new project band with Alison Mosshart of The Kills, Jack Lawrence from The Raconteurs and Dead Fertita of QOTSA.
The Dead Weather play Seattle's Paramount Theater on August 20.
Listen to Eels new album Hombre Lobo - 12 Songs of Desire on Spinner. The 12-song album, which is the band's seventh full studio effort, was recorded in band leader Mark 'E' Everett's studio in Los Angeles.
It will be Eels first new studio album release since 2005's double LP Blinking Lights And Other Revelations.
New super group by Jack White and Alison Mosshart of The Kills, The Dead Weather have released a new track called Treat Me Like Your Mother off their debut album Horehound.
The Dead Weather are on the cover of Spin magazine's June issue.
Catch The Dead Weather at the Paramount in Seattle this August 20.
With Sonic Youth's new album The Eternal launched for an early June release, the experimental Rockers presented first single Sacred Trickster and new track Antenna on BBC's Later... With Jools Holland.
Sonic Youth play Portland's Roseland on July 28. Tickets available here.
Pitchfork recently sat down with PJ & John to discuss their latest album and the upcoming US tour. Tickets for Portland and Seattle just went on sale Saturday. Read the piece here.
Get the latest from Dr. Dog for only $1.99 via Amazon's Digitial Store. Then see 'em live with Cave Singers this Tuesday @ The Croc and Wednesday @ The Wonder. Tickets for both available at Ticketmaster.
Both Death Cab and Decemberists are playing Edgefield this July. Death Cab = Friday July 17. Decemberists = Saturday July 18 & Sunday July 19. Tix just went on sale and are selling briskly.
After phenomenal Portland demand made the Fleet Foxes Crystal Ballroom show sell out in less than a day, the band has added an intimate show at Eugene's McDonald Theater. The McDonald is one of the nicest places in Oregon to see a show. A great, grand ol' theater. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketswest.
Bloc Party have announced the release in May '09 of a remix version of their latest album Intimacy . Bloc Party enlisted the help of artists such as Mogwai, Villains, Filthy Dukes, or Armand Van Helden to remix all tracks from the record. The Van Helden dancefloor version of Signs has made it into a half disturbing and half awesome video you can watch below.
M. Ward was interviewed by Jambase to discuss his new album Hold Time. The Portland based musician and producer is currently on tour. Catch him at the McDonald Theater in Eugene this May.
Indie Pop duo MGMT have filed a suit against French president Nicolas Sarkozy's party for using their hit "Kids" during their political campaign without permission or paying their due fees. The irony is that France has some of the stricter anti piracy laws in Europe, not to mention Sarkozy is married to a musician himself, chateuse Carla Bruni.
This past week found M. Ward playing Never Found Nobody Like You on Letterman in support of his fantastic new release - Hold Time - which arrived in stores this week. See him live Friday May 22 at the McDonald Theater in Eugene - tix on sale today via TicketsWest.
Over at Imeem The Decemberists are running a poster contest for their first full performance of The Hazards of Love (in stores March 17). The show happens at SXSW and the winning poster design will be spread high and low via 1,000 printed copies. Details here -
This week new to stores is the sophomore album from Lily Allen. Spinner is previewing it with a full stream here. And Amazon is selling it digitally for only $3.99 here.
Greg Dulli and Mark Lanegan just finished their European dates and are immersed in the US leg of their "An evening with Greg Dully and Mark Lanegan" tour. The "Gutter Twins" singers are playing songs they've never played live before together in a stripped down set up.
Dulli and Lanegan appear at the Doug Fir in Portland this Friday and Seattle's Showbox at the Market on Sunday, and if you're wondering how this "evening with" show is all about, The Living Scotsman had this to say about their Glasgow performance: With just two acoustic guitars for back-up, their voices really shone through, individually and in harmony. (...)guitarist Dave Rosser stepped up with a lead vocal on The Tennessee Waltz, and there were other, more unexpected covers in the shape of the Everly Brothers' All I Have To Do Is Dream and a folky take on Cole Porter's I Get A Kick Out Of You.
Monqui Presents is extremely proud to present the reopening of the Crocodile in Seattle with these fabulous shows:
Come One Come All!
It's the grand reopening of Seattle's most famous club. From the soul of grunge to the heart of indie, the Crocodile has been there for Seattle's music fan for the ages. People have grown up there, died there, had their hearts broken there, and fallen in love there. And now, in 2009, they are bringing the music back!
Now is your chance to score tickets early for one of the first shows to happen in the newly remodeled club - where there won't be a bad seat in the house, not that there are seats, but you get what I mean. And that pole that used to be in the middle of the room, it's gone. You'll love the new Croc. Presale starts Thursday!
The shows: High Altitude Bluegrass Pioneers Hot Buttered Rum and Everybody Orchestra on March 21
Portland's latest literary indie mavens The Builders & the Butchers on March 27
Seattle's finest dance provocateurs U.S.E. on March 28
From Death From Above 1979 Sebastian Grangier on April 2
The Blues / Garage / Punk sound of Heartless Bastards on April 11
Britians Hottest Import The Ting Tings on April 12
Sweet Indie Pop & Local Songsmiths Dr. Dog & The Cave Singers on April 14
Folk rock revivalists Vetiver and Richard Swift on April 18
Japantronica Godfathers first tour in 4 years Ghost on May 1
& The throwback style of The Devil Makes Three on May 28
Stereogum just posted photos and video from Lily Allen's show last night at London's Koko. The singer is gearing up for the release of her new album It's Not Me, It's You.
For a band who've yet to release their first long player in the UK, The Airborne Toxic Event have already stirred up a hornet's nest on both sides of the Atlantic. Due in no small part to a somewhat harsh review on Pitchfork some six months previous (and the band's subsequent written rebuttal), those sat on the fence beforehand quickly forming two orderly queues on both sides of it to either defend the band's honour vehemently or stick the boot in vigorously like rabid foxes on the prowl.
But let's not dwell too much on something as subjective as one man's opinion; we'd much prefer to concentrate on the origins of The Airborne Toxic Event and in particular this collection of songs, because make no mistake about it, every single one tells its own story. Main songwriter and mouthpiece Mikel Jollett's narratives of love, loss and betrayal might seem a little intense to begin with, but delve into his past and there's no shortage of demons waiting to be exorcised. The tragic circumstances surrounding both his parents' terminal illness providing a source of therapeutic inspiration, Jollett has discovered his muse through the unlikely vein of solace, and in the process created a quite startling opening document with The Airborne Toxic Event.
Having cut their teeth on the Silver Lake circuit of LA's vibrant live scene, The Airborne Toxic Event's novel way of attaining recognition - passing a demo on to leading radio station KROQ whilst still unsigned and largely unheard of outside their own backyard - should at least give hope to many struggling bands around the globe that the power of word of mouth still exists. Certainly any accusations of industry hype, strategic market placement or manufactured plagiarism are well off the mark here.
Instead, The Airborne Toxic Event prove themselves an able five-headed beast of eclectic wares forcing Jollett's largely downbeat words to come to life in an almost exorbitant manner. Even at its most desolate, such as on closing epic 'Innocence' where Jollett implores "I could die, I just don't care", 'The Airborne Toxic Event' turns the most solemn of wakes into a glorious fanfare not a million miles from The Arcade Fire's 'Wake Up' in structure, if slightly more obtuse by way of execution.
Of course The Arcade Fire are just one point of reference here, largely, it must be said, down to Anna Bulbrook's exquisite violin interludes that punctuate the whole record at its most delicate hours of need (see the poised intro to 'Sometime Around Midnight' or 'Wishing Well' and its anthemic crescendo). Jollett's vocal stylings undoubtedly forge a three-way coalition of early Springsteen, pre-Live Aid Bono and the deft pronunciations of Matt Berninger. The musical arrangements themselves though don't follow any particular pattern or genre at any point, meaning the record is still full of surprises even after the umpteenth listen of the day (and believe me, I've been there).
Across its ten tracks, The Airborne Toxic Event possesses a raw intensity that defines the band's sound, something which is even more evident in their live shows, and even when the subject matter is slightly less disparate as on the penultimate 'Missy', one can sense the raging sense of "If only" silently ebbing away from Jollett's grasp.
As debut albums go - and while compiling the record the band disposed of nearly thirty songs - this is a fine, upstanding introduction to the tormented world of The Airborne Toxic Event and one that vivaciously whets the appetite in anticipation of what might come next.
Just in time for the announcement of the pending onsale of their April 12th date at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland (yes, we plan these things). It's Fleet Foxes live from this Saturday's Saturday Night Live. Of course I didn't stay up to watch it (I'm an old man don't you know), but our fine friends at the web posted these:
Over at the hype machine they got the tops of 2008 albums streaming - all 50 of 'em. Spend the next 3 days of your life catching up with 2008.
hypem.com/zeitgeist/2008/albums
For those of you feeling guilty about downloading albums the now is your chance to pay up. Amazon is running a $5 digital sale of their Top 50 of 2008. Many of our tops - Death Cab for Cutie, Bon Iver, Flight of the Conchords, Old 97's, TV on the Radio, Wolf Parade, Sugarland, Sia, Portishead, Snow Patrol, Jack Johnson, Metallica, Santogold, Beck and many many more.
Jambase has named My Morning Jacket their "Band of the Year".
The music website sat down with the band's frontman Jim James for a look at the band's career, their latest album Evil Urges and their successful 2008.
North Carolina sextet The Annuals recently recorded a live session for Daytrotter with material from their latest album Such Fun. The Annuals play the Doug Fir in February.
Franz Ferdinand's new album "Tonight: Franz Ferdinand" is set for a late January release. The Scots just played a few shows in the US to preview the new material. Listen to new song "What She Came For" live here.
California indie darlings Cold War Kids have had quite a good 2008!
As they wind down from a year of constant touring and the success of their sophomore album Loyalty To Loyalty, they had time to stop recently at NPR's affiliated World Cafe for a live session and a chat. Listen to it here.
NPR is streaming Neil Young's forthcoming live album, Sugar Mountain — Live At Canterbury House 1968 -
Neil Young was just a few days shy of his 23rd birthday when he took the stage at the Canterbury House in Ann Arbor, Mich., for what would become a legendary performance. It was 1968, and Young was about to release his self-titled debut solo album. His old band, Buffalo Springfield, had split up six months earlier, and few people even knew who Young was. But to his own surprise, and to the surprise of the Canterbury House, Young drew a sold-out audience.
" For the last couple records we were always trying to think bigger and bigger, always trying to motivate and encourage everybody involved to think that way because eventually you’ll reach a point where it becomes obvious it’s going downhill. But until that happens, you have to keep pushing for more and more."
Read the full interview with Of Montreal leader Kevin Barnes here. See 'em live in Portland Thursday night.
After a rousing sold out tour way earlier this year, tonight at Portland's Doug Fir and Tomorrow night at Seattle's Neumos, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals bring the jams back to the Northwest. Tickets for both shows still available at TicketsWest.
Electro rock buzz duo, Uh Huh Her, is featured in this weeks Georgia Straight. This Saturday brings the band to Seattle's Neumos and Monday they arive in Portland at the Wonder Ballroom. Tickets for both shows are still available.
"On the topic of music as art, the ladies of Uh Huh Her couldn't be happier with Common Reaction, a stunning affair of slinky synthesizer-laden pop released on Vancouver's Nettwerk Records. Building on the moody sensibilities of last year's I See Red EP, the act's debut full-length refines what was a stormy, retro-inspired sound, offering slick '80s-influenced melodies like "Explode" and "Not a Love Song".
SOUTHERLY warmed up for their headline spot at the Wonder Ballroom's 5 bands for $5 event on Thursday October 30 with a live session on KPSU's studios. The 5 for $5 series showcases local talent of all genres at a low price. Joining SOUTHERLY on the 5 for $5 bill are Tango Alpha Tango, Swim Swam Swum, Deer or the Doe, and Colt Vista. Tickets available at the door on the day of show. No service charge!
Ray sit's down with Jambase to discuss his 3rd album, Gossip In the Grain, which arrived in stores just last week. See Ray live the first week of November in Portland, Eugene, and / or Seattle. Tickets available now, although Seattle is almost sold out!
Just in time for the release of their 9th album, Skeletal Lamping, Pitchfork sits down with Of Montreal frontman Kevin Barnes for a bit of melody making. See 'em live in Portland on November 20th at the Roseland. Tickets at TicketsWest.
Here's a new one from Stereolab's brand spanking new album Chemical Chords. See 'em live this Saturday at the Wonder Ballroom. Tickets available at the door and from Ticketmaster.
Rock Guitar Hero, Tom Morello (from Rage Against the Machine / Audioslave) recently rocked a track off his new album on the Late Late Show. See Tom with full rocking electric band on November 2 at the Wonder Ballroom. Tix on sale now at Ticketmaster. Watch:
Due to scheduling conflicts the Sara Bareilles concert scheduled for this Tuesday, October 14th at the Crystal Ballroom has been postponed until Sunday, December 14 2008. The show remains at the Crystal Ballroom.
All tickets for the October 14th Crystal Ballroom date and the previously scheduled Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall show will be honored for the new date.
Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster, the Crystal Ballroom box office, at Joes stores, ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 503.224.4400.
Both Sara Bareilles and Monqui Presents sincerely apologize for this inconvenience.
Due in stores on October 21st, Spinner.com has the latest magnum opus from Of Montreal entitled Skeletal Lamping streaming in it's entirety through next Monday. See Of Montreal live in Portland at the Roseland on October 20th. Tickets on sale now at Ticketswest.
After two highly successful shows in Seattle and Portland this weekend, including a sold out performance at Chop Suey, Rachael Yamagata has been confirmed on to this November's Hotel Cafe tour dates. Those dates are Friday Nov 14 @ Doug Fir Lounge in Portland and Saturday Nov 15 @ Chop Suey in Seattle. Portland tickets are on sale now at TicketsWest while Seattle tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster.
In more Rachael news - her sophomore album came out this Tuesday. For one week only you can stream the album in it's entirety via Spinner.com.
Live in concert this Halloween in Portland at the one and only Wonder Ballroom it's Eagles of Death Metal. Tickets on sale now at Ticketmaster. Here's the video for their new single ~ Wanna Be in L.A. Their new album, Heart On, is due in stores Oct 28.
Just in time for election season The Decemberists revealed the first single, Valerie Plame, from their upcoming singles series, Always a Bridesmaid. See the band live Nov 29 @ Crystal Ballroom (pdx) or Nov 30 @ Moore Theater (sea).
Our friends over at Long Gone Before Daylight has links to mp3's from Rachael Yamagata's from NPR's World Cafe recent Live in studio. Check 'em out here. You'll find her playing songs from her soon to be released (out Oct 7) double sophomore album, Elephants. Rachael plays Seattle on Saturday and Portland on Sunday. Tickets at Ticketmaster.
Wilco wants you to vote and if you pledge to do so, well they are gonna give you a fantastic version of Bob Dylan's I Shall Be Released recorded live in concert with the Fleet Foxes in our very own Les Schwab Amphitheater in Bend, Oregon. Head here to receive the download - http://wilcoworld.net/vote/.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Sara Bareilles October 14th concert has moved from the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall to the Crystal Ballroom. All tickets for the Schnitzer date will be honored for the new Crystal Ballroom date. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster for the Crystal Ballroom.
Make it an early Christmas present or make it part of your belated Thanksgiving feast when you see Nine Inch Nails return to Portland on December 7th. The Rose Garden Arena will provide the setting for Trent Reznor's perfect industrial rock.
This tour is in support of the free release - The Slip - which Reznor gave away (and is still giving away) to anyone who wants it. While I've never been the largest NIN fan, I found The Slip to be a damn fine album that I keep coming back to month after month.
Tickets go on sale this Saturday at 9am. Or if you check this weeks Shows to See :: Places to Be e-newsletter you'll find a presale code to buy tix early starting Thursday.
Just in time for their fall coheadlining tour the Mountain Goats and Kaki King announced the release of a collaborative EP. The Mercury has a review of the first song and a stream of it. While Pitchfork also has details. Tickets on sale now via Ticketmaster for their Oct 21 date at the Wonder Ballroom.
Here's a bit of live Squeeze - the fantastic and legendary 80's UK combo that is making a comeback with original members Chris Dilford and Glen Tilbrook
The Decemberists are heading out for a brief tour this November. Today they announced dates in Portland (Nov 29) and Seattle (Nov 30) in support of their Fall Singles Club. Special guest Loch Lomond opens the shows. Tickets on sale Saturday Sept 13 @ 10am via Ticketmaster.
For your Monday listening pleasure - two new Ray Lamontagne songs direct off his soon to be released 3rd album - Gossip In The Grain
Let It Be Me You Are The Best Thing
See Ray live in concert this November:
November 5 @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland
November 6 @ McDonald Theater in Eugene
November 9 @ McCaw Hall in Seattle
August 28th see's Brandie Carlile joining the Sheryl Crow bill at Les Schwab Amphitheater in Bend. Having performed a set of dates with Sheryl earlier in the year, it turned out that the two make for a perfect night of laid back, folk inspired, rock. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.
The BBC sat down with Courtney Taylor Taylor (frontman of The Dandy Warhols) recently to discuss the subscription model the band has created to release their latest album, Earth to The Dandy Warhols. Check it out here.
See The Dandies live in concert on October 5th at the Roseland. Tix on sale now at TicketsWest.com
Way on over at the Conor Oberst website you can stream, in it's entirety, the latest offering from the prolific artist behind Bright Eyes. Click here friends.
Seeing as how I just got done listening to the latest Sigur Ros album I thought I'd give you a bit of an update on their ticket sales. Tickets are flying off the shelf for Portland with only 100 left as of today. And of course, Seattle is sold sold sold out. Let's all hope they come back in the spring. I can't wait for these shows.
Here's some live John Butler Trio from Australia for you. See 'em live with G. Love & Special Sauce (+ Tristan Prettyman) Saturday, September 6th at Edgefield:
The Raconteurs recently stopped by the Jools Holland show for a quick live performance. See them live in Seattle Friday Sept 19th at the WaMu Theater. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster
Today, Tuesday the 8th of July sees the latest from Beck - called Modern Guilt - arrive in stores and Itunes today. Production and collaboration on the album comes from Danger Mouse. It's classic Beck with a modern take that only Danger Mouse could provide - think Beck fronting Gorillaz or Gnarls Barkley. The album rings in at just over 30 minutes via it's 10 tracks. A tight effort that finds the man dangerously close to genius. Pitchfork gave it a 7. Look for more favorable reviews to come.
Billboard reports the Jesus & Mary Chain are prepping the release of a massive rarities box set. Just in time for their return to Portland on July 17th at the Wonder. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.com
Yahoo UK brings you live Foo Fighters footage for Free. Watch it here in preperation for their big shows Wednesday at the Key Arena and Thursday at the Rose Garden. Tickets are still available via Ticketmaster.com (Seattle) and Comcasttix.com (Portland).
In their Only Oregon Concert and their first Oregon Concert in nearly 8 years - Stone Temple Pilots announced a date on Labor Day at Bend's Les Schwab Amphitheater. Everyone get excited for those classic hits from High School, College, or your 20's. Dead and Bloated, Interstate Love Song, Plush, and so much more. Tickets on sale this Saturday.
And here's a piece the LA Times recently did on the band.
Just in time for the onsale of the Cold War Kids return to Portland (Sat Sept 27 @ Wonder Ballroom - on sale Saturday). Here's a video preview of their sophomore album.
Beck is slowly but surely letting you in on the secret that is his forthcoming album, Modern Guilt (everywhere July 8th). Head to ilike.com to hear two new tracks plus the previously released "Chemtrails". The new songs are "Orphans" and "Gamma Ray". Preorder the album through Itunes here.
And don't forget Beck is playing his only Oregon concert this August 24th at Bend's Les Schwab Amphitheater. Get tickets here.
The Long Winters lead singer-songwriter John Roderick opens an illuminating essay by saying how he hates comparisons between Seattle and Portland. Then he goes on to write a very interesting piece about just that. Read more here from Oregon Live. See The Long Winters with The Builders & the Butchers at the Wonder Ballroom on Thursday July 3rd. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.
Today Billy Idol released a brand spanking new collection of his hits and glory, including the brand new song "John Wayne". You can stream the collection in it's entirety here or head to Billy's MySpace to hear the new song. See him live this Monday night at Edgefield. Enjoy!
On July 8, Beck's will drop his first album of new material since 2006. The ten new tunes on Modern Guilt (DGC), which was produced with Brian "Danger Mouse" Burton, include "Timebomb," the track that was released digitally last year and nominated for a Grammy. Beck plays his Only Oregon Show August 24th at the Les Schwab Amphitheater in Bend. Show info can be found here. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.
The new LP has been described as lyrically diverse with some social commentary and lighthearted humor, all executed in the Beck tradition of melding psych-rock and folk with electro and hip-hop textures. Drowned in Sound reviews the album track by track here. Listen to the first release from Modern Guit, Chemtrails, at beck.com
Track listing for Modern Guilt:
01. Orphans
02. Gamma Ray
03. Chemtrails
04. Modern Guilt
05. Youthless
06. Walls
07. Replica
08. Soul Of A Man
09. Profanity Prayers
10. Volcano
NEW YORK, NY, JUNE 4, 2008 -– Legendary rock band Yes announced today that the group will unfortunately be canceling their 2008 40th Anniversary Tour. The 26-city tour was scheduled to kick off in Quebec next month and run through the summer.
Said Jon Anderson, “In the wake of my recent respiratory attack, doctors have advised me to spend the coming months resting and recovering. Unfortunately, this means I won't be able to tour with Yes this summer as originally planned. I'd like everyone know how deeply disappointed I am by this turn of events. I was looking forward to celebrating our music with the amazing family of Yes fans once again; but as we all know, health must come before anything else. Wishing you all the very best...”
Said Chris Squire, “We were all looking forward to performing for our fans after a prolonged leave of absence from touring. I am especially regretful of the fact that I know many of our fans and friends have probably laid out non-refundable airfares and hotels, etc. in order to enjoy the Yes shows this summer. Please join me in wishing Jon a speedy return to health, which at this point in time is our main concern.”
Yes frontman and founding member Jon Anderson was admitted to the hospital last month after suffering a severe asthma attack. He has now been diagnosed with acute respiratory failure and was told by doctors this weekend that he needs to rest and not work for a period of at least six months or suffer further health complications. Upon receiving this news the band has determined that their tour plans need to be put on hold.
Ticket refunds for the August 17th Edgefield concert will be available at the point of purchase. Credit card orders will be automatically refunded over the next couple of days.
Rising Portland stars The Builders & The Butchers have been added as a co-headliner with The Long Winters on July 3rd at the Wonder Ballroom. This is an all ages show. Tickets on sale now at Ticketmaster.
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