Full LP stream: Blur 'The Magic Whip'

Blur return with their new studio album The Magic Whip on April 28th (April 27th in UK/Europe). The album is the band's first album in 12 years and was produced by Stephen Street . The record includes material Blur originally recorded in Hong Kong in 2013 -- though the band scrapped the original versions, they came together early this year to rework and add to the songs. The full album is now streaming ahead of its release on iTunes -- take a listen to the record here.

Pre-order through Amazon and Blur's official store.

Stream a few tracks from The Magic Whip below and watch the official videos for "Lonesome Street" and "There Are Too Many Of Us"











Published April 21st, 2015 @ 6:10 AM

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Video: Buzzcocks electrify Late Night with Seth Meyers

Buzzcocks performed a pair of songs on Late Night With Seth Meyers yesterday.  The band performed the classic "Ever Fallen In Love" along with "Keep On Believing" from their latest album The Way. Stream both performances below:

Buzzcocks released The Way in November 2014. The video for the album's first single "It's Not You" is posted below:



Published April 21st, 2015 @ 5:59 AM

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Video: Waterboys make network TV debut on Letterman

The Waterboys made their network television debut in the U.S. last night on Letterman. Watch them perform "The Girl Who Slept For Scotland" off their latest album Modern Blues below.



Stream a few other songs from Modern Blues here.

Published April 21st, 2015 @ 5:49 AM

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Video: Garbage ft. Brian Aubert -- "The Chemicals"

Garbage released a new song titled "The Chemicals" featuring guest Brian Aubert of Silversun Pickups. The track was recorded especially for Record Store Day and was released April 18th on limited edition 10" vinyl. So far the single is not available digitally, however the official video for "The Chemicals" is available to view below along with audio of the b-side "On Fire."





Garbage recently announced a handful of shows celebrating their 20th anniversary. So far no dates on the 20 Years Queer tour have been announced for North America, but stay tuned.

Published April 20th, 2015 @ 9:28 PM

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The Radio Dept. return with 'Occupied' EP

The Radio Dept is set to return with a new EP titled Occupied on June 9th. No further details other than the release date have been provided. The band will be announcing the lead track and pre-order info shortly.

The band's last full length album Clinging To A Scheme was released in 2010.





UPDATE: 6/16 -- The EP was released today! Stream below:





Published April 14th, 2015 @ 6:49 PM

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Protomartyr debuts "Blues Festival" ft Kelley Deal

Protomartyr debuted new single this week titled "Blues Festival" featuring Kelley Deal on backup vocals. The track will be released as a limited edition split 7" single with Deal's side project R. Ring (also includes Ampline's Mike Montgomery). R Ring contributes a song titled "Loud Underneath." The physical version of the split single arrives June 16th (pre-order here), but the digital version of Protomartyr's "Blues Festival" is available to purchase now through iTunes and Amazon, and the digital version of R. Ring's "Loud Underneath" is available through Kelley Deal's store.



As previously reported, R. Ring is releasing another split 7" single with Quailbones in July which features the new song "Singing Tower." Stream "Singing Tower" below via Yahoo.



R. Ring North American tour

4/18 -- Wooster, OH @ Lucky Records w/ Buffalo Killers and Ampline (noon)
4/18 -- Dayton, OH @ Omega Music w/ Buffalo Killers and Ampline (6pm)
4/21 -- Cincinnati, OH @ Northside Tavern
4/30 -- Dayton, OH @ Canal Public House
5/01 -- Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle
5/02 -- Madison, WI @ Frequency
5/03 -- Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
5/04 -- Fargo, ND @ The Aquarium
5/05 -- Billings, MT @ Pub Station
5/06 -- Spokane, WA @ The Bartlett
5/07 -- Seattle, WA @ Sunset Tavern
5/10 -- Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios (w/ Bed)
5/11 -- San Francisco, CA @ Elbo Room (w/ 1939 Ensemble)
5/12 -- Los Angeles, CA @ Satellite (w/ 1939 Ensemble)
5/14 -- Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
5/15 -- Denver, CO @ Hi Dive
5/16 -- Omaha, NE @ O'leavers
5/17 -- Lawrence, KS @ Replay Lounge
5/18 -- Columbia, MO @ Cafe Berlin
5/19 -- Louisville, KY @ The New Vintage (w/ Quailbones)

Published April 14th, 2015 @ 6:34 PM

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Noel Gallagher debuts "Riverman" video; dominates top selling vinyl chart in UK

Noel Gallagher premiered the official video for his latest single "Riverman." The track is from Gallagher's brilliant new album Chasing Yesterday which was released in March. Take a look at "Riverman" below:



Meanwhile the UK launched its first official Vinyl Charts this week -- as part of the launch, the Official Charts Company revealed the 40 biggest selling vinyl albums and singles for the decade so far. Arctic Monkeys' latest album AM is the biggest selling vinyl record of the decade, and David Bowie's 1973 single "Life On Mars" is the best selling vinyl single. Oasis was well represented -- Definitely Maybe and What's The Story Morning Glory were among the top selling albums, and placed alongside records from the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, and the Stone Roses.  The Gallagher brothers also dominated the top selling singles list with their solo projects -- seven Noel Gallagher singles and five singles from (the now defunct) Beady Eye made it onto the charts.  The full list of top sellers here.

Don't miss Noel Gallagher on tour this spring -- he plays the Royal Oak Music Theater on May 31st. Full tour schedule is posted below:

05/03 -- Toronto, ON @ Sony Centre
05/10 -- New Orleans @ Civic Theatre
05/13 -- Houston, TX @ House Of Blues
05/14 -- Dallas, TX @ Majestic Theater
05/16 -- San Diego, CA @ Humphrey's Concert By The Bay
05/18 -- San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
05/20 -- Los Angeles, CA @ Orpheum Theatre
05/22 -- Las Vegas, NV @ The Joint/Hard Rock Hotel
05/29 -- Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theater
05/30 -- Milwaukee, WI @ Pabst Theatre
05/31 -- Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
06/02 -- Cleveland, OH @ House Of Blues
06/04 -- Washington, DC @ Lincoln Theater
06/06 -- Boston, MA @ Opera House
06/07 -- New York, NY @ Governor's Ball Festival

Published April 13th, 2015 @ 8:18 PM

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FFS (Franz Ferdinand & Sparks) debut "Johnny Delusional"

As reported previously, Franz Ferdinand and Sparks formed a collaborative project titled FFS and release the full length album FFS on June 9th. As the story goes, Ron and Russell Mael met Franz Ferdinand years ago in Los Angeles when they (FF) were touring behind their debut album. Soon after they recorded a few demos together, but nothing ever came of the sessions due to schedules, etc. Years later Sparks and Franz revisited the idea of recording together when they bumped into each other at Coachella, and in 2014 they finally got around to recording a full album over the span of two weeks.

FFS issued a song titled "Piss Off" a few weeks ago and today they've debuted the album's first single, "Johnny Delusional." Stream both songs below and pre-order FFS through iTunes, Amazon, and Domino Records. For more on FFS, visit them on their newly launched website, Facebook, or Twitter.





Published April 13th, 2015 @ 3:28 PM

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Video: Ride interview & performance from Coachella

Ride is in the U.S. for the next two weeks playing shows on the west coast. Over the weekend the band played Coachella -- after Ride's set Billboard caught up with Mark Gardener and Loz Colbert for a short interview. Gardener and Colbert talked a bit about how the reunion came together and said they're not sure where they go from here ("nothing is ruled out or ruled in"), just enjoying things as they are for now. Take a look at the interview along with some performance video from their set at Coachella:

UPDATE (4/14): Added fan filmed video of Ride covering the Stooges' "I Wanna Be Your Dog" from their 4/13/15 show in San Francisco!









Ride tour dates

4/13 -- San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
4/14 -- Pomona, CA @ Fox Theater
4/16 -- San Diego, CA @ Humphreys
4/17 -- Indio, CA @ Coachella
5/08 -- Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West
5/10 -- Atlanta, GA @ Shaky Knees Festival
5/22 -- Glasgow, UK @ Barrowland Ballroom
5/23 -- Manchester, UK @ Albert Hall
5/24 -- London, UK @ Roundhouse
5/26 -- Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso
5/27 -- Paris, FR @ Olympia
5/29 -- Barcelona, ES @ Primavera
6/02 -- Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
6/04 -- New York, NY @ Terminal 5
6/07 -- London, UK @ Field Day Festival
6/21 -- Hilvarenbeek, NL @ Best Kept Secret Festival
7/19 -- Gräfenhainichen, DE @ Melt! Festival
7/24 -- Niigata Prefecture, JP @ Fuji Rock Festival
8/09 -- Katowice, PL @ Off Festival
8/15 -- Middelalderparken, NO @ Øya Festival
9/04 -- Stradbally, IE @ Electric Picnic

Published April 13th, 2015 @ 1:57 PM

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Kelley Deal side project R.Ring debuts single

R. Ring -- featuring Kelley Deal and Ampline's Mike Montgomery -- is back in action. In 2012 the duo released a few singles, and now they've returned with a new song titled "Singing Tower." The track will be released as a split 7" single this July (Kentucky garage band Quailbones will have a song titled "A Tip To Trick The Tide" on the flip side) through Sofaburn Records. A special limited edition handmade custom packaged 12" version will be available on dates on the band's U.S. tour this spring, which so far does not include a stop in the Detroit area. Another split 7" single from R Ring is in the works and more details on that will be announced shortly. For now, stream "Singing Tower" below via Yahoo.



R. Ring North American tour

4/18 -- Wooster, OH @ Lucky Records w/ Buffalo Killers and Ampline (noon)
4/18 -- Dayton, OH @ Omega Music w/ Buffalo Killers and Ampline (6pm)
4/21 -- Cincinnati, OH @ Northside Tavern
4/30 -- Dayton, OH @ Canal Public House
5/01 -- Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle
5/02 -- Madison, WI @ Frequency
5/03 -- Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
5/04 -- Fargo, ND @ The Aquarium
5/05 -- Billings, MT @ Pub Station
5/06 -- Spokane, WA @ The Bartlett
5/07 -- Seattle, WA @ Sunset Tavern
5/10 -- Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios (w/ Bed)
5/11 -- San Francisco, CA @ Elbo Room (w/ 1939 Ensemble)
5/12 -- Los Angeles, CA @ Satellite (w/ 1939 Ensemble)
5/14 -- Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
5/15 -- Denver, CO @ Hi Dive
5/16 -- Omaha, NE @ O'leavers
5/17 -- Lawrence, KS @ Replay Lounge
5/18 -- Columbia, MO @ Cafe Berlin
5/19 -- Louisville, KY @ The New Vintage (w/ Quailbones)

Published April 10th, 2015 @ 9:40 AM

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Stream: Ride live session

The newly reunited Ride is back on U.S. soil this week for a handful of shows on the west coast. Yesterday afternoon prior to their show at the Roxy in Los Angeles, the band stopped by the KCRW studios to play their first live session in over 20 years. A portion of the session -- which included 6 songs and 2 interview segments -- is available to stream below, and the entire session is posted here. Ride plays both weekends of Coachella -- so far the Coachella webcast schedule isn't posted, but it's possible Ride's set will be available to stream sometime this weekend.

"Leave Them All Behind"



Vapour Trail



Seagull



Published April 9th, 2015 @ 5:56 AM

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Stream: Robert Smith covers The Twilight Sad

Robert Smith of the Cure recorded a cover of The Twilight Sad's song "There's A Girl In The Corner." Smith's version will be released as the AA side on the Scottish band's forthcoming 7" single "It Never Was The Same" which is set for a June 15th release. For now, stream a minute-long preview of "There's A Girl In The Corner" by Robert Smith along with the full version of Twilight Sad's "It Never Was The Same" below. [Those unfamiliar with Twilight Sad can stream their excellent 2014 album Nobody Wants To Be Here & Nobody Wants To Leave here.]

Been quiet about our news. Hearing someone that's influenced all of us covering our song is a special moment & something we'll never forget

— the twilight sad (@thetwilightsad) April 7, 2015

(Robert Smith "There's A Girl In The Corner" preview)





It's been a good couple of weeks for Robert Smith fans -- last week 8:58 debuted a collaborative track titled "Please" featuring Smith on vocals. If you missed out on that, check it out here.

Published April 7th, 2015 @ 11:46 AM

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Stream Wire's new LP 'Wire' in full

Wire return with its 13th studio album, simply titled Wire, on April 21st in North America. The band previously said the record "is full of swooning pop melodies with a 60s tinge and an irresistible, near motorik rhythmic momentum. One can recognise certain melodic inflections, guitar and bass motifs, and drum rhythms from Wire’s idiosyncratic vocabulary but it has a remarkable freshness." But don't take it from them, judge for yourself -- the full album is available to stream ahead of its release. Head over to NPR to stream the record (stream available through April 12th) and pre-order Wire from iTunes, Amazon, and Wire's official store. [Note that the digital download will be available starting April 13th but the physical version arrives April 21st.]

Don't miss Wire on the road in North America this spring. The tour includes a June 9th stop at the Majestic Theater in Detroit and tickets are available here.





Wire -- North American tour

05/27 -– Seattle, WA - Nuemos
05/29 -– San Francisco, CA – Slim’s
05/30 -– Los Angeles, CA – The Echoplex
06/02 -– Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair
06/03 -– Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
06/04 -– New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
06/05 -– Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
06/06 -– Washington, DC – Black Cat
06/08 -– Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom
06/09 –– Detroit, MI – Majestic Theatre
06/10 –– Louisville, KY - Headliners

Published April 6th, 2015 @ 8:29 PM

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Morrissey premieres oddball video for "Kiss Me A Lot"

Morrissey debuted the official video for his latest single "Kiss Me A Lot," and SHOCKER -- the video features a few scantily clad ladies who wouldn't be out of place at a Victoria's Secret fashion show.  It's a bit of a peculiar and awkward video to say the least. Watch it below via The Guardian:



Morrissey hits the road this summer for a North American tour. Tickets for the Detroit show go on sale Friday, April 10th at 10am, and the pre-sale kicks off Thursday, April 9th at 10am.  The full tour itinerary is posted below:

Morrissey North American Tour

6/11 -- New Orleans, LA @ Saenger Theater
6/13 -- Atlanta, GA @ Atlanta Symphony Hall
6/15 -- Durham, NC @ The Carolina Theatre
6/24 -- Worcester, MA @ Hanover Theater
6/27 -- New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
6/29 -- Akron, OH @ Akron Civic Theater
6/30 -- Cincinnati, OH @ Aronoff Center For The Arts
7/02 -- Nashville, TN @ Grand Old Opry House
7/08 -- Detroit, MI @ Masonic (Jack White Theater)
7/09 -- Chicago, IL @ Civic Opera House
7/11 -- Normal, IL @ Bloomington Center For The Arts
7/13 -- St. Paul, MN @ Fitzgerald Theater
7/16 -- Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks
7/18 -- Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
7/21 -- Seattle, WA @ Benaroya Hall
7/23 -- Troutdale, OR @ Edgefield
7/25 -- San Jose, CA @ San Jose Event Center

Published April 6th, 2015 @ 8:47 AM

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Morrissey announces North American tour including Detroit show

Morrissey has yet again announced a new leg of North American tour dates in support of World Peace Is None Of Your Business. The trek includes a Detroit stop July 8th at the Scottish Rite Theater (Jack White Theater) inside the Masonic Temple. Official ticket information for the Detroit show will be announced Monday, April 6th at 10am and will be posted here along with Detroit pre-sale info, so check back shortly. Blondie will open the NYC show and Amanda Palmer will open for San Jose, however the opening act for the rest of the tour has not yet been announced. The full tour itinerary is posted below:

UPDATE: Tickets for the July 8th show at the Jack White Theater in Detroit go on sale Friday, April 10th at 10am. The pre-sale kicks off Thursday, April 9th at 10am.

UPDATE: Detroit password is "WORLDPEACE"; Chicago password is "TRUETOYOU" (Jam presale) & "93morrissey" for WXRT pre-sale.





Morrissey North American Tour

6/11 -- New Orleans, LA @ Saenger Theater
6/13 -- Atlanta, GA @ Atlanta Symphony Hall
6/15 -- Durham, NC @ The Carolina Theatre
6/24 -- Worcester, MA @ Hanover Theater
6/27 -- New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
6/29 -- Akron, OH @ Akron Civic Theater
6/30 -- Cincinnati, OH @ Aronoff Center For The Arts
7/02 -- Nashville, TN @ Grand Old Opry House
7/08 -- Detroit, MI @ Masonic (Jack White Theater)
7/09 -- Chicago, IL @ Civic Opera House
7/11 -- Normal, IL @ Bloomington Center For The Arts
7/13 -- St. Paul, MN @ Fitzgerald Theater
7/16 -- Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks
7/18 -- Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
7/21 -- Seattle, WA @ Benaroya Hall
7/23 -- Troutdale, OR @ Edgefield
7/25 -- San Jose, CA @ San Jose Event Center

Published April 3rd, 2015 @ 5:19 AM

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Stream: Swervedriver live session

Swervedriver stopped by the KEXP studios in Seattle last month while on tour in support of their latest album I Wasn't Born To Lose You. Stream the band's interview and four song studio session hosted by Stevie Zoom below.



00:00 -- Introduction
00:52 -- Autodidact
05:57 -- Setting Sun
08:59 -- Interview
14:06 -- Last Rites
17:26 -- I Wonder
22:52 -- Wrap up

Swervedriver's album will be released in Canada on April 7th and will play a handful of dates in Eastern Canada in May. Dates are posted below:

5/04 -- Montreal, QC @ Theatre Fairmount
5/05 -- Ottawa, ON @ Zaphod Beeblebrox
5/06 -- Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern
5/07 -- London, ON @ Call the Office
5/08 -- Hamilton, ON @ This Ain’t Hollywood

Published April 2nd, 2015 @ 6:41 PM

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Stream: Robert Smith guests on new 8:58 track

Robert Smith of the Cure guests on the new album from 8:58 (project featuring Orbital's Paul Hartnoll). Smith guests on a bumping groove track titled "Please" which is available to stream here via The Line Of Best Fit.  The full length album from 8:58 will be released in the UK/Europe on April 7th and is available to pre-order through Pledge Music and as an import through Amazon.

Published April 1st, 2015 @ 7:52 PM

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Johnny Marr discusses his forthcoming "authentic" biography

Johnny Marr was interviewed by BBC 6 Music's Matt Everitt about his forthcoming biography.  Marr's made mention of the biography in interviews over the years, but now that he's actually begun writing it in earnest he had more to share about what to expect.  Stream the three minute interview here for two weeks, and read the transcript of the interview below:

Johnny Marr: "I've done quite a bit of it, yeah. I've done a few chapters, I think there's got to be--I've done probably about a third of it, and I've enjoyed it. I mean, it's a lot of work. You have to watch that you don't get so daunted that you freeze up and don't have your own voice. I want it to be really good. I want it to be my own voice, so I'm writing it, you know, I'm not using a ghostwriter or journalist or anything like that, and I'm just relying on a very, very good memory, you know.

I'm enjoying it, it's a different thing, you know, it's a different thing. I've got an idea for a screenplay as well that I was kicking around with somebody that may come to fruition, so I want to get the book done, I want to get the screenplay done, and then, and then another record, and I'm doing a movie as well, so I've got a lot going on."

Matt Everitt: What do you think is going to surprise people about the book?

Marr: "What's going to shock people is that the Smiths really liked each other. (Everitt laughs heartily) A couple of them, anyway. What I want to do, to be honest, without pre-empting anything, but I want for people to, who like what I do, to like from a lifestory to match up with the music, you know and what they think I'm about, to kind of confirm it, for better or worse, really. I want it to be really authentic.

My life story has been sort of unusual. A few of us, Paul Weller, could maybe say the same thing: coming from a working class family, to you know, staying up late with Keith Richards and playing with the Wailers, and Sly and Robbie as the rhythm section, how the hell did that happen? And also you know, I got known for what I do by the time I was 19, 20, you know. And there's a lot of life after the Smiths, you know? Obviously I want remember the Smiths and I want to honor the Smiths, and I want to be honest about the Smiths, but there's been a lot of living in between then and now too, so I want to balance it. It's not all going to be super early 80's, you know.

I just want to have this sense of journey, really. A certain kind of bewildering journey, I think, because it feels bewildering to me. That's what i want to get across." 

No release date for the memoir has been announced as of yet. 

Marr releases his cover of the Depeche Mode classic "I Feel You" on April 18th. The official video for the release is posted below:



Published April 1st, 2015 @ 7:41 PM

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Franz Ferdinand/Sparks project FFS debuts "Piss Off"

As reported previously, Franz Ferdinand and Sparks formed a collaborative project titled FFS. As the story goes, Ron and Russell Mael met Franz Ferdinand years ago in Los Angeles when they (FF) were touring behind their debut album. Soon after they recorded a few demos together, but nothing ever came of the sessions due to schedules, etc. Years later Sparks and Franz revisited the idea of recording together when they bumped into each other at Coachella, and in 2014 they finally got around to recording a full album over the span of two weeks.  FFS arrives on June 9th and is available to pre-order now through iTunes and Domino Records. Stream the first track "Piss Off" below. For more on FFS, visit them on their newly launched website, Facebook, or Twitter.



Published April 1st, 2015 @ 7:40 PM

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Smashing Pumpkins & Marilyn Manson hit road this summer; play Detroit

The Smashing Pumpkins and Marilyn Manson hit the road this summer for a 23 date co-headline tour. The tour, which kicks off in July 7th includes a Detroit area stop August 5th at DTE. The general onsale for tickets is Friday, April 3rd at 10am and the first pre-sale (Citi pre-sale) kicked off this morning at 10am. Let's hope it goes better than Marilyn Manson's co-headline tour with Rob Zombie.

Smashing Pumpkins also released the official video for "Drum & Fife" off Monuments To An Elegy yesterday -- take a look below:



Smashing Pumpkins/Marilyn Manson co-headline tour

7/07 -- Concord, CA @ Concord Pavilion
7/09 -- Irvine, CA @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
7/10 -- Las Vegas, NV @ The Joint
7/11 -- Phoenix, AZ @ Comerica Theater
7/13 -- Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheater
7/15 -- Dallas, TX @ Gexa Energy Pavilion
7/16 -- Houston, TX @ NRG Arena
7/18 -- San Antionio, TX @ Freeman Coliseum
7/19 -- Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits Live
7/20 -- New Orleans, LA @ Bold Sphere Music
7/22 -- Miami, FL @ Bayfront Park Amphitheater
7/24 -- Tampa, FL @ Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheater
7/25 -- Atlanta, GA @ Aaron's Amphitheater
7/26 -- Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat Amphitheater
7/28 -- Boston, MA @ Blue Hills Bank Pavillion
7/29 -- Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
7/31 -- Wantagh, NY @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
8/01 -- Mashantucket, CT @ Foxwoods Resort Casino
8/02 -- Camden, NJ @ Susquehanna Bank Center
8/04 -- Toronto, ON @ Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
8/05 -- Clarkston, MI @ DTE
8/07 -- Chicago, IL @ First Merit Bank Pavilion
8/08 -- Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center

Published March 31st, 2015 @ 9:35 AM

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Veruca Salt teases forthcoming LP -- preview four new songs

Veruca Salt is preparing to announce details behind a new studio album -- their first record featuring the original lineup since 1997. Today the band posted a sneak preview of four new songs -- "I'm Telling You Now," "Prince Of Wales," "The Gospel According To Saint Me" and "Empty Bottle." Stream all four snippets here, plus register for the band's newly launched mailing list.

Last year Veruca Salt released a 12" featuring two new songs -- the official videos for both tracks are posted below. 





Published March 30th, 2015 @ 9:22 PM

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Martin Gore debuts video for "Europa Hymn"; Vince Clarke launches synth line

Earlier this month Martin Gore announced he'll release an instrumental/ambient solo album titled MG on April 28th. Today he shared the video for the album's first single "Europa Hymn" which is available to view below. Pre-order MG through iTunes, Amazon, and Gore's website.



Meanwhile Gore's ex-bandmate Vince Clarke announced he's teamed up with Analogue Solutions to launch his own line of synthesizers. So far one synth is available -- the VCM20 Auto Tune. Learn more about the VCM20 and Vince Clarke Circuits in the video below and on his official website here.


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Published March 27th, 2015 @ 11:18 AM

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Ceremony returns with new post-punk LP 'The L-Shaped Man'

Ceremony announced they'll release their fifth studio album The L-Shaped Man on May 19th. The band's new material marks a different sound for the five-piece -- they've abandoned their intense hardcore sound and are delving into Interpol-esque territory. Ceremony premiered a video featuring two tracks from the record -- stream "The Separation" and "The Understanding" below and pre-order The L-Shaped Man through iTunes, Amazon, and the Matador store.  FYI vinyl fans, the Matador store is offering the LP on colored seafoam green vinyl, plus fans can also opt for a 36 page limited edition book of poems written by Ceremony's Ross Farrar.



Published March 26th, 2015 @ 10:25 AM

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Morrissey cancels TV gig; announces "Kiss Me A Lot" single

Morrissey's appearance on the Alan Carr: Chatty Man program which was scheduled for March 27th has been canceled, reportedly because Morrissey is "stuck in Belfast." Apparently Morrissey is having "transport issues" and cannot make it for the show's taping (the show was scheduled to tape earlier today). Carr himself announced the news on Twitter:

Every cloud... sadly #Morrissey can't be with us this week - stuck in Belfast. But we have the fab @WarwickADavis and @HudsonTaylor :) Sam x
— Alan Carr Chatty Man (@chattyman) March 25, 2015

Meanwhile, Morrissey upset some fans at his show in Belfast after he made fun of the late Margaret Thatcher. Moz sang "Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead" while projecting a few pics of Thatcher on the screen, and later made some barbs about Queen Elizabeth. It's hard to imagine anyone attending a Morrissey show would be set off by this, considering it's par for the course at his shows, but whatever. Read more about the Belfast gig here.

Morrissey also announced he's releasing "Kiss Me A Lot" as a digital single tomorrow. The song appeared on 2014's World Peace Is None Of Your Business, and shortly after the record's release, Morrissey and label Harvest Records parted ways.  Though Moz is reportedly still without a label deal, and even though he's not listed on the artist roster for Atom Factory, he credits the Los Angeles based entertainment/artist management company for assisting with the "Kiss Me A Lot" digital release. The single will be available on iTunes (and presumably other digital outlets) tomorrow. Morrissey's official statement on the matter is posted below via True To You:

"I humbly ask for all and any support with this download release, which, has always been waiting in the wings if not for unpleasant circumstances familiar enough not to be repeated here. Thank you to Atom Factory for making this happen, and here's to sound reason, good times, and music that matters."



Published March 25th, 2015 @ 5:04 PM

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Mark Gardener/Robin Guthrie release brilliant collaborative LP 'Universal Road'

Mark Gardener (Ride) and Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins) released their highly anticipated collaborative album Universal Road this week. The two shoegaze titans previously released a single titled "The Places We Go" in 2012 and not long after the pair recorded a full 10 track album. Though the release was delayed due to several other projects Guthrie was working on, the album is finally out and was unquestionably worth the wait. Universal Road is indeed a masterpiece!  The songs are alluring, elegant and breathtaking. Gardener's rich and soothing voice pairs perfectly with Guthrie's flowing, graceful guitars, resulting in one fantastic album.

Universal Road was released this week through Soleil Après Minuit and is available to purchase through iTunes, Amazon, and Robin Guthrie's website. The tracklisting is posted below along with footage of Gardener and Guthrie performing "Dice" captured live at their February 2013 show in London.



Universal Road tracklisting

01. Universal Road
02. Dice
03. Amnesia
04. Old Friend
05. Yesterday's News
06. Cry For Survival
07. Sometime
08. Triumphant
09. Reason
10. Blind

Published March 24th, 2015 @ 8:09 PM

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Ministry Trax! Box set for RSD release

An expansive new Ministry collection will be released on April 18th (aka Record Store Day).  The 7 disc/1 LP Ministry Trax! Box collects 12 inch singles, remixes, rarities, and previously unreleased material from Wax Trax!-era Ministry and Al Jourgensen-related side projects (Revolting Cocks, Pailhead, 1000 Homo DJs).  Also of interest for Detroit fans -- the rarities disc (disc 6) includes four songs captured July 10th, 1982 at Clutch Cargo's in Detroit!  The vinyl component of the Ministry Trax! Box comes is a bonus live LP featuring six live songs from a 1982 show in Chicago.

This box set is a Record Store Day exclusive, so that means it will only be available at participating independent records stores (and likely on Ebay later that day).  If interested in obtaining a copy, it's best to contact your favorite record store ahead of time to express interest.  The tracklisting for the full set is posted below via the official Record Store Day listing.

UPDATE: Fans who were unable to obtain a copy at their favorite independent store can now obtain a copy directly from Cleopatra while supplies last.  

CD 1: The Original Recordings

01. I’m Falling (1981) – Wax Trax 12”
02. Cold Life (1981) – Wax Trax 12”
03. Primental (1981) – Wax Trax 12”
04. All Day (1985) - Wax Trax 12”
05. Everyday Is Halloween (1985) - Wax Trax 12”
06. The Nature Of Love (1985) - Wax Trax 12”
07. Overkill (UNRELEASED 1981)
08. Same Old Madness (1982) Prev Unreleased
09. I’ll Do Anything For You (1984) Prev Unreleased
10. He’s Angry (UNRELEASED 1984)
11. Move (original mix UNRELEASED 1984)
12. I See Red (1985) Prev Unreleased
13. Where Are You At Now? (1985) Prev Unreleased
14. Nature of Outtakes (1985) - Wax Trax 12”

CD 2: Remixes and Demos

01. Halloween Remix (1985) - Wax Trax 12”
02. Nature Of Love (Cruelty Mix) (1985) - Wax Trax 12”
03. All Day Remix (1985) - - Wax Trax CD
04. Cold Life Dub (1981) - Wax Trax 12”
05. I’m Falling (alt mix 1981) Prev Unreleased
06. Work For Love (demo 1982) Prev Unreleased
07. I Wanted To Tell Her (demo 1982) Prev Unreleased
08. Same Old Madness (demo 1982) Prev Unreleased 
09. She's Got A Cause (demo 1982) Prev Unreleased
10. Revenge (Piano Intro) (demo 1982) Prev Unreleased
11. The Game Is Over (demo 1983) Prev Unreleased
12. Let's Be Happy (demo 1983) Prev Unreleased
13. Same Old Scene (demo 1983) Prev Unreleased
14. Wait (demo 1983) Prev Unreleased

CD 3: Revolting Cocks – Big Sexy Land (1986) - Wax Trax LP WAX 017

01. 38
02. We Shall Cleanse The World
03. Attack Ships On Fire
04. Big Sexy Land
05. Union Carbide (West Virginia)
06. T.V. Mind
07. No Devotion
08. Union Carbide (Bhopal)
09. You Often Forget (Malignant) (1986) Bonus track - Wax Trax 12”
10. Attack Ships… (1985) Bonus track - Wax Trax 12”
11. No Devotion (1985) Bonus Track - Wax Trax 12”
12. TV Mind Remix (UNRELEASED 1986) Bonus track
13. …On Fire (1985) Bonus Track - Wax Trax 12”
14. You Often Forget (Benign) (1986) Bonus Track - Wax Trax 12”

CD 4: Revolting Cocks – Live! You Goddamned Son of a Bitch (1988)

01. You Goddamned Son of a Bitch
02. Cattle Grind
03. We Shall Cleanse the World
04. 38
05. In The Neck
06. You Often Forget
07. T.V. Mind
08. Union Carbide
09. Attack Ships On Fire
10. No Devotion
11. Stainless Steel Providers (1991) BONUS TRACK - Wax Trax 12”

CD 5: Revolting Cocks - Beers, Steers & Queers (1990)

01. Beers, Steers & Queers
02. (Let's Get) Physical
03. In the Neck
04. Get Down
05. Stainless Steel Providers
06. Can't Sit Still
07. Something Wonderful
08. Razor's Edge
09. Cattle Grind (Studio Mix UNRELEASED 1990) bonus track
10. At the Top (1988) BONUS TRACK - Wax Trax 12”
11. Beers, Steers & Queers (Drop Yer Britches Mix)(1991) bonus track - Wax Trax 12”
12. Beers, Steers & Queers (Take Em Right Off Mix)(1991) bonus track - Wax Trax 12”
13. (Let's Talk) Physical (1989) Bonus track - Wax Trax 12”
14. Public Image (Live in Glasgow) (1991) Bonus track - Wax Trax 12”

CD 6: Pailhead, 1000 Homo DJ’s, PTP & Acid Horse

01. Pailhead: I Will Refuse (1987) - Wax Trax 12”
02. Pailhead: No Bunny (1987) - Wax Trax 12”
03. Pailhead: Don’t Stand In Line (1988) - Wax Trax 12”
04. Pailhead: Ballad (1988) - Wax Trax 12”
05. Pailhead: Man Should Surrender (1988) - Wax Trax 12”
06. Pailhead: Anthem (1988) - Wax Trax 12”
07. 1000 Homo DJs: Apathy (1988) - Wax Trax 12”
08. 1000 Homo DJs: Better Ways (1988) - Wax Trax 12”
09. 1000 Homo DJs: Supernaut (1990) - Wax Trax 12”
10. 1000 Homo DJs: Hey Asshole (1990) - Wax Trax 12”
11. PTP: Rubber Glove Seduction (1989) - Wax Trax 12”
12. PTP: My Favorite Things (1989) - Wax Trax 12”
13. PTP: Show Me Your Spine (1989) – UNRELEASED
14. Acid Horse: No Name No Slogan (Luxa Pan mix) (1989) - Wax Trax 12”
15. Acid Horse: No Name No Slogan (Cabaret Volatire mix) (1989) - Wax Trax 12”

CD 7: Rarities

01. Same Old Madness (Video Version) (1982) Prev Unreleased
02. Never Asked For Nothing (live Detroit 7.10.82) Prev Unreleased
03. Love Change (live Detroit 7.10.82) Prev Unreleased
04. What Is The Reason (live Detroit 7.10.82) Prev Unreleased
05. America (live Detroit 7.10.82) Prev Unreleased
06. Revolting Cocks: (Let's Get) Physical (Banned original mix) (1989) Prev Unreleased
07. Revolting Cocks: We Shall Cleanse The World (Razormaid Mix) (1986)
08. Revolting Cocks: Fish In Cold Water (1985) Prev Unreleased
09. Ministry: Self Annoyed (1987) Prev Unreleased
10. Pailhead: Don’t Stand In Line (remix 1989) - Sounds Blasts! EP2
11. 1000 Homo DJs: Supernaut (Trent vocal) (1990) – TVT Records CD
12. 1000 Homo DJs: Supernaut (dub mix) (1990) -Prev Unreleased
13. Revolting Cocks: Get Down (extended mix / cd version) (1990)

Bonus Live LP - Chicago 1982

1. Same Old Madness
2. Revenge
3. Effegy
4. Primental
5. I’m Falling
6. Overkill

Published March 22nd, 2015 @ 9:05 PM

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Blur streaming secret show on 3/25/15

Blur return with a new album The Magic Whip on April 28th. Last Friday (March 20th) the band premiered the full album live for a crowd of 300 fans at a surprise show in West London. While it won't be the same as an in-the-club experience, Blur announced that they're going to stream the archive of their secret show this Wednesday, March 25th at 8pm GST (4pm ET) and again at 8pm PST (11pm ET) on the official Beats By Dre You Tube channel.

Meanwhile, Blur was kind enough to share the studio version of the song "There Are Too Many Of Us." Stream it below along with their previously issued track "Go Out" and pre-order the Magic Whip on iTunes, Amazon, and the official Blur store.

UPDATE (3/23/15): Another track from the album, "Lonesome Street" is also now available to stream below







Published March 22nd, 2015 @ 8:27 PM

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Franz Ferdinand & Sparks form FFS

Franz Ferdinand teamed up with legendary duo Sparks (Ron & Russell Mael) for a collaborative project titled FFS. So far the sextet hasn't announced the release of any music, but they have posted a short intro video along with a handful of U.K. tour dates. Expect more news in the coming weeks, but for now take a look at the FFS promo video below and catch up with the band on Facebook, Twitter, and the official FFS website.



Published March 22nd, 2015 @ 7:33 PM

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Morrissey TV interview/performance

Morrissey has been on tour in the U.K. and Europe in support of last year's World Peace Is None Of Your Business.  Moz recently announced that as part of the press for the tour, he'll appear as a guest on the March 27th episode of the U.K. show Alan Carr: Chatty Man for an interview and performance of his song "Kiss Me A Lot" from World Peace Is None Of Your Business. Morrissey has said in previous interviews that he would be recording the follow up to WPINOYB in February, perhaps he'll give a progress update during the interview. Stay tuned.

Meanwhile, take a look at some video from Morrissey's March 14th show at Bournemouth International Centre below:

"The Queen Is Dead"



"Suedehead"



Published March 17th, 2015 @ 6:02 AM

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Johnny Marr premieres "I Feel You" video

Johnny Marr premiered the official video today for his cover of the Depeche Mode classic "I Feel You." The track will be released as a 7"single on April 18th backed by a live version of the Smiths' "Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want." Watch the video for "I Feel You" below:

"When you cover a song you have to bring something of yourself to it. I've surprised myself that it sounded so like me and my band. The song turned out surprisingly well. We managed to put our own twist on it and I think, make it modern." ~ Johnny Marr



Published March 17th, 2015 @ 5:46 AM

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Pixies open for Robert Plant; play Detroit

Pixies have been announced as the support act for a handful of dates on Robert Plant's summer tour. The Detroit area stop takes place June 9th at Meadowbrook and tickets go on sale Friday, March 20th through Ticketmaster/Live Nation .  Each U.S. ticket purchased comes with a free download of Plant's latest solo album Lullaby and the Ceaseless Roar.  For more on the tour, visit Pixies' official site.

Robert Plant w/ Pixies

6/07 -- Toronto, ON @ Molson Amphitheater
6/09 -- Detroit, MI @ Meadowbrook
6/10 -- Chicago, IL @ First Merit Bank Pavilion
6/15 -- Cary, NC @ Koka Booth Amphitheater
6/17 -- Philadelphia, PA @ Mann Center for Performing Arts

Pixies are also playing several headline shows in May. Those dates are posted below.


5/01 -- Memphis, TN @ Beale Street Festival
5/03 -- West Palm Beach, FL @ Sunfest
5/05 -- New Orleans, LA @ Civic Theater
5/06 -- Birmingham, AL @ Iron City
5/08 -- Atlanta, GA @ Shaky Knees Festival
5/09 -- Tampa, FL @ Big Guava Festival
5/11 -- North Charleston, SC @ PAC
5/12 -- Charlotte, NC @ Ovens Auditorium
5/13 -- Norfolk, VA @ The Norva
5/15 -- Louisville, KY @ Louisville Palace
5/16 -- Cincinnati, OH @ Horseshoe
5/17 -- Cleveland, OH @ Masonic Auditorium
5/19 -- Niagara Falls, NY @ Rapids Theater
5/21 -- Burlington, VT @ Flynn PA Center
5/22 -- Cooperstown, NY @ Brewery Ommegang
5/23 -- Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony
5/24 -- Boston, MA @ Boston Calling Music Festival
5/27 -- New York, NY @ Beacon Theater
5/28 -- Brooklyn, NY @ Kings Theater
5/30 -- Columbia, MD @ Sweetlife Festival
5/31 -- Columbia, MD @ Sweetlife Festival

Published March 16th, 2015 @ 1:29 PM

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Don't look back in anger?!?

Look who got hooked up with a backstage pass to Noel Gallagher's show! Let the rumors begin...

Keeping it in the family...LG x pic.twitter.com/qZeEHUKOam

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) March 14, 2015

Published March 14th, 2015 @ 8:38 PM

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Wire premiere new single "Split Your Ends"

Wire return with their 13th studio album on April 21st in North America (April 13th in Europe/UK). Last month the band premiered the album's first single, "Jostle & Joust" and today they've unveiled another track titled "Split Your Ends." Stream both tracks below and pre-order the full album from Wire's official store.





Wire -- North American tour

05/27 -– Seattle, WA - Nuemos
05/29 -– San Francisco, CA – Slim’s
05/30 -– Los Angeles, CA – The Echoplex
06/02 -– Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair
06/03 -– Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
06/04 -– New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
06/05 -– Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
06/06 -– Washington, DC – Black Cat
06/08 -– Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom
06/09 –– Detroit, MI – Majestic Theatre
06/10 –– Louisville, KY - Headliners

Published March 12th, 2015 @ 7:56 PM

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Finnish garage rock that rules: Van Dammes release 'Better Than Sex' EP

Love this so much -- powerful noise rock at its finest! Finnish garage-rockers Van Dammes return with an energetic four song EP titled Better Than Sex. The short but in-your-face EP is the band's second release overall -- and is highly recommended listening for fans of Vaccines, Ash, the Strokes, or Mourning Birds. Watch the video for the single "Vesna (Flash In The Night)," stream the full EP below and download from iTunes and Amazon.  For more on Van Dammes visit them on Facebook.





Published March 11th, 2015 @ 7:14 PM

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Dead Electric release swoon-worthy new LP 'A11 S1x Num63r5'

Glasgow's Dead Electric return with an excellent new album titled A11 S1x Num63r5. The album is full of fuzzy, propulsive guitars that would delight any shoegaze fan, especially those who dig Swervedriver. That being said, A11 S1x Num63r5 isn't only for shoegazers -- the brilliant and diverse album also includes plenty of guitary Sonic Youth/Dinosaur Jr. moments, plus a few beautiful piano-based songs ("Maya" and "1992") that would fit in nicely on a Bon Iver album. Stream the swoon-worthy A11 S1x Num63r5 below and grab it as a name your own price download from Bandcamp. For more on Dead Electric visit them on Facebook and Twitter.





Published March 11th, 2015 @ 6:39 PM

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Video: Afghan Whigs on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Afghan Whigs played a pair of songs on the March 10th episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live. The band ripped through Do To The Beast tracks "The Lottery" and "I Am Fire" (the latter ends with a short, but masterful cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Tusk").  Watch the outstanding performance below:





Published March 11th, 2015 @ 4:54 PM

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Johnny Marr premieres Depeche Mode cover; performs with Noel Gallagher

Johnny Marr announced he's releasing a 7" single on April 18th.  The A side is Marr's cover of "I Feel You" (Depeche Mode) which will be backed with a live recording of the Smiths' classic "Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want." Marr began covering "I Feel You" at his live shows last  December and told XFM that he's pleased with how the studio recording turned out:

"When you cover a song you have to bring something of yourself to it. I've surprised myself that it sounded so like me and my band. The song turned out surprisingly well. We managed to put our own twist on it and I think, make it modern."

Stream "I Feel You" by Johnny Marr below:



Meanwhile, on Monday night Johnny Marr joined Noel Gallagher on stage last night at Gallagher's show in Manchester. The two performed their collaborative track "Ballad Of The Mighty I," which appears on Gallagher's new album Chasing Yesterday.



You might recall that last fall Gallagher joined Marr onstage at Marr's gig in Brixton. Gallagher later revealed to NME "I don't think I've ever been so fucking hungover onstage as I was that night." In the same interview he also commented "I'd never played 'Lust For Life' before. You forget that you know all the words to it. 'How Soon Is Now' drags on a bit though, doesn't it?" If you happened to miss it last year, watch Marr & Gallagher's performance below:





Published March 11th, 2015 @ 4:41 PM

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24 Gone issue 'The Spin' on vinyl for Record Store Day

24 Gone's album The Spin was a staple on 89X radio back in the 90's (and continues to be on 89X Time Warp). The highly sought after album celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and to commemorate this important milestone the record will be issued on vinyl for the very first time. The release will be available starting April 18th aka Record Store Day at independent record stores. Please note, the reissue is a limited run/regional focus release, so it's best to contact your favorite record store now if you're interested in obtaining a copy when it gets released. The official listing for The Spin is posted below:

"25th anniversary of the famed 90s Vancouver shoegaze, dazzle pop, band available for the first time on vinyl. The album was produced by Dave Ogilvie and embodies the true progressive sound of the 90s. Faithfully restored to original art* and high quality files taken from the original 2" master tape"

View the full list of Record Store Day releases here.





*The Spin has been reissued on CD a few times over the years -- the most recent edition of the reissue featured alternate (purple) cover art and alternate version of "Trust." The 25th anniversary vinyl reissue restores the original artwork, mixes, and tracklisting.

Published March 11th, 2015 @ 3:03 PM

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Mark Gardener / Robin Guthrie release collaborative album 'Universal Road'

Mark Gardener (Ride) and Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins) release their highly anticipated collaborative album Universal Road this month. The album was recorded in France back in 2013, however due to a variety of other commitments and projects, the release has not seen light of day until now. Universal Road will be released by Soleil Après Minuit on March 23rd, and it is available to pre-order now through Robin Guthrie's website and Amazon. Note: those who order the album directly from Guthrie's website will receive a bonus limited edition cd of the pair's 2012 single "The Places We Go."

View the tracklisting for Universal Road and stream the 2012 single "The Places We Go" below:



01. universal road
02. dice
03. amnesia
04. old friend
05. yesterday’s news
06. cry for survival
07. sometime
08. triumphant
09. reason
10. blind

Published March 3rd, 2015 @ 5:15 AM

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Peter Hook returns to North America to perform Joy Division albums

Peter Hook and The Light return to North America this spring to perform classic Joy Division material. Hooky will perform Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures and Closer in full along with other JD songs from 1978 through 1980, plus he'll open up each show with a set of New Order songs. Unfortunately, the tour is only visiting the Southwest, so might not be a bad idea to prep the car for a roadtrip.  The full tour itinerary is posted below along with video from Hooky's recent tour (including some pro-shot footage filmed from the stage).











Peter Hook & the Light - 2015 North American tour

04/17 -- Miami, FL @ Grand Central
04/18 -- Saint Petersburg, FL @ State Theatre
04/19 -- Orlando, FL @ The Plaza Live
04/21 -- Athens, GA @ Georgia Theatre
04/22 -- New Orleans, LA @ Republic
04/24 -- Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
04/25 -- Kansas City, MO @ Middle Of The Map Festival
04/27 -- Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts
04/28 -- Nashville, TN @ Exit/IN
04/29 -- Louisville, KY @ Headliners Music Hall
05/01 -- Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle
05/02 -- Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel

Published March 2nd, 2015 @ 7:26 PM

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Darkwave/synth project TR/ST premieres new track "Slug"

Toronto synth project TR/ST (aka Robert Alfons) posted a brand new song titled "Slug" on Soundcloud.  No release info has been announced, so it's unknown whether a new album (the proper followup to 2014's Joyland) is on the way, or if "Slug" is intended to be a one-off single.  Regardless, it's a cool song.  Stream "Slug" below and catch up with TR/ST on Facebook. 



Published March 2nd, 2015 @ 7:12 PM

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Martin Gore announces solo LP 'MG' & premieres single

Martin Gore has announced he's releasing a solo album titled MG on April 28th. The ambient/electronic instrumental album includes 16 songs and is available to pre-order now through Gore's website. Stream the album's first single "Europa Hymn" from MG below.



Published March 2nd, 2015 @ 1:33 PM

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