WILD BEASTS’ NEW ALBUM, SMOTHER, OUT MAY 10, 2011 ON DOMINO

WILD BEASTS’ NEW ALBUM, SMOTHER, OUT MAY 10, 2011 ON DOMINO

Wild Beasts are set to release their much anticipated third album, Smother, on May 10, 2011 on Domino Records. The follow-up to the Mercury-nominated and critically acclaimed Two Dancers will be available on CD, LP and via digital download.

Born out of an intense six-week period of writing in East London and a month recording in remote Wales, Smother was co-produced by the Kendal four-piece with long term collaborator Richard Formby. An album of intense atmosphere, space and beguiling rhythm, Smother is formed of ten songs, which linger in the memory, each track pulsing with sensuality. Bold, textured and romantic,Smother is a deeply personal and immensely affecting record, which maintains the delicate and evocative form of beauty Wild Beasts have made their own. A truly impacting record from a unique and special band, Smother sees Wild Beasts continuing to brave their own way, outside the vicissitudes of fashion.

Click here for a Smother trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vf6oNalJ_8

Smother Tracklisting:

1. Lion’s Share

2. Bed of Nails

3. Deeper

4. Loop the Loop

5. Plaything

6. Invisible

7. Albatross

8. Reach A Bit Further

9. Burning

10. End Come Too Soon

Wild Beasts Online:

http://www.facebook.com/wildbeasts

http://www.myspace.com/wildbeasts

http://www.twitter.com/WildBeasts

http://www.dominorecordco.us/artists/wild-beasts/

http://www.wild-beasts.co.uk/

photo by tom beard

Download Your Copy of Field Days' New Album "Projector" Here!

Photo via Brooklyn Vegan

For Immediate Release
February 22, 2011

Field Days Gives Album Away

In 2010, Patrick Damphier (aka Field Days) found time to isolate himself in his parents' Nashville, TN basement, record his critically acclaimed debut album Projector on a 4-track reel to reel machine he acquired from an ex-Loretta Lynn staff writer, make the packaging for both CD and vinyl 100% by hand, and tour as the bassist for The Mynabirds.

Projector in its entirety is now available in digital form for the price of an email address until February 29th.

Click HERE to download and/or embed.

Damphier is currently working on his second release with producer Brian Deck (Iron & Wine, Modest Mouse, Red Red Meat). He'll be back on tour in March as a member of The Mynabirds featuring Richard Swift opening for Bright Eyes.

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The Mynabirds Featuring Richard Swift Tour Dates:

* W/ Bright Eyes

3/7/11 New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge
3/10/11 Boston, MA @ House of Blues *
3/11/11 Portland, ME @ State Theatre*
3/13/11 Toronto, ON @ Sound Academy*
3/14/11 Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Theatre*
3/15/11 Chicago, IL @ The Riviera Theatre*
3/16/11 Champaign, IL @ Foellinger Auditorium*
3/17/11 Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium*

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Architecture in Helsinki Debut New Track, "Contact High"

Click HERE to Stream “Contact High” by Architecture

in Helsinki and Click HERE to Download it

from Pitchfork!

Band’s First Single in Four Years to be Released

on Forthcoming Album, Moment Bends

Four years since the release of their last album, Architecture in Helsinki have just given the tantalizing initial taste of their new full-length with first single “Contact High.” The exuberant dance-pop track projects the band’s unique charm and is built around an irresistible chorus. Click HERE to stream the track at the band’s website or head over toPitchfork to grab the download. The band’s upcoming hook-laden, magnetic, and lush new album, Moment Bends will be released on May 3^rd through V2/Cooperative Music USA/Downtown Records. It sounds like the record they’ve waited their whole lives to make, retaining the fizzing immediacy of its three predecessors and re-molding with a more sophisticated touch.

In large parts, Moment Bends is in dialogue with the dance floor, without being a slave to any particular rhythm. So, imagine a sound equal parts Italia ‘82, California ‘79, and Melbourne 2011, glued together with a dynamic bounce and a compelling romanticism.

Recorded over a 2 year period in the band's studio space, Buckingham Palace, Songwriter Cameron Bird says: “Moment Bends was all about being at one with our ideas, obsessed with popular music and falling in love with our hometown. We wanted to build a record to get lost in. A record that always feels exactly what you are feeling”. Architecture In Helsinki will be touring Europe, Australia, and North America – with US dates scheduled for June.

Architecture in Helsinki US Tour Dates:

06/01: Los Angeles, CA @ Henry Fonda Theater

06/02: San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall

06/03: San Francisco, CA @ Slims

06/04: Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom

06/05: Vancouver, BC @ Venur

06/06: Seattle, WA @ Neumo's

06/09: Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater

06/10: Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall

06/11: Toronto, ON @ Mod Club

06/12: Montreal, QC @ Le Tulipe

06/13: Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club

06/15: Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

06/16: New York, NY @ Webster Hall

06/17: Washington, DC @ Black Cat

06/18: Philadelphia, PA @ World Cafe Live

http://www.architectureinhelsinki.com/

http://www.myspace.com/aihmusic

THE FLAMING LIPS and TAJ MAHAL JOIN THE 21st ANNUAL TIBET HOUSE US BENEFIT CONCERT LINE-UP!

Photo by GJ - The Flaming Lips - The Wellmont - April 19, 2010

The Flaming Lips and Taj Mahal will join Philip Glass, The Roots, Michael Stipe, Angelique Kidjo, James McCartney, and Patti Smith with Jesse Smith & Michael Campbell on March 3^rd, 2011 at Carnegie Hall

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

(January 21, 2011 – New York, NY) Tibet House US is thrilled to announce that The Flaming Lips and Taj Mahal have joined the bill of their 21^st Annual Benefit Concert at Carnegie Hall on March 3^rd, 2011. The Flaming Lips and Taj Mahal will join an esteemed line-up of artists curated by artistic director Philip Glass. The bill to date includes Michael Stipe, The Roots, Patti Smith with Jesse Smith and Michael Campbell, Angelique Kidjo and James McCartney.

For twenty one years, this consistently sold-out concert has assembled some of the biggest names in music and offers audiences a mix of unprecedented musical collaborations and solo offerings. Past benefit concerts have included talent such as Iggy Pop, David Bowie, Paul Simon, Sheryl Crow, Moby, Sigur Ros, Bright Eyes, R.E.M., The National, Natalie Merchant, Regina Spektor, Rufus Wainwright, Vampire Weekend, Emmylou Harris, Ray Davies and Damien Rice, among many others.

The Tibet House US Benefit Concert commemorates the Monlam Prayer Festival traditionally held at the time of the Tibetan New Year. The festival drew vast numbers of monks, citizens and pilgrims from all over the country who gathered to pray for world peace and prosperity. Tibet House US is a non-profit organization founded in 1987 at the behest of His Holiness the Dalai Lama that serves as a center for the preservation and presentation of the endangered Tibetan culture.

Carnegie Hall is located at 881 Seventh Avenue (at 57th Street). Concert tickets are $33 to $89 and can be purchased by calling Carnegie Charge at 212.247.7800 or in person at the Carnegie Hall Box Office (57th Street and Seventh Avenue). Please note: Concert only tickets are not available through Tibet House US. For more information or to reserve tickets for the concert and reception call Tibet House US Monday- Friday, 10 A.M.- 5 P.M. at 212.807.0563 or visit HYPERLINK "http://www.tibethouse.us" www.tibethouse.us.

The Head and the Heart Steal New York's Heart!!!

How we all didn't end up on-stage dancing and shaking tambourines with The Head and the Heart has zero to do with the band and audience, and everything to do with the height of the stage at Terminal 5. While their very first New York City show might have been better suited to Bell House or Mercury Lounge, they filled their opening slot for Dr. Dog at the cavernous T5 with bounce and grin-inducing harmonies.

To fill in the obligatory "for fans of" statement, easy comparisons are Fleet Foxes, Mumford & Sons, Guster, and Fleetwood Mac. The Head and the Heart are happily riding the recent comeback of vocal-driven pop/Americana, and they sound and look like they are enjoying it. This six-piece band, visually centered around the lovable Charity Rose Thielen (vocals, violin, percussion) and lead by frontmen Josiah Johnson and Jon Russell (vocals, guitars, percussion) brought a refreshing mix of poignant, story-telling lyrics and driven melodies to the giant room. The movement and joy on-stage was nonstop, sincere and infectious. Many of their songs center around the idea of movement: like "Ghosts," a nostalgic ride along the chorus "All my friends are talkin' about leavin', about leavin', but all my friends are sittin' in their graves" and "Cats and Dogs," their beautiful opener that declares "my roots are grown but I don’t know where they are." Strung throughout the set were songs about moving forward, being on your way, leaving, going and being gone. From what I saw and heard Friday night, I'd say the are indeed moving, on their way and going - go see The Head and the Heart live. I dare you not to give in to their sunny day preachings and grin while you dance. -tm

pics by GJ

lcd’s last show! at madison square garden!!!!!!!

lcd’s last show! at madison square garden!!!!!!!

good people of earth: lcd soundsystem are playing madison square garden on april 2nd, and it will be our last show ever. we are retiring from the game. gettin’ out. movin’ on. but for just one more night, we will be playing with friends and family for nearly 3 hours–playing stuff we’ve never played before and going out with a bang. and we’d like you to be there.

if you would, we’d love it if people all came in white. or black. or black and white. and come ready to have fun, please. and come early, as the festivities will be opened by our favorites, liquid liquid. yes: liquid liquid.

if it’s a funeral, let’s have the best funeral ever!!!

general onsale february 11th at bowerypresents.com and ticketmaster.com. check lcd website and pitchfork for fan pre-sale mid week, details posted on tuesday 8th.

The National announce MTV Live show at the Studio at Webster Hall in New York City tomorrow night, February 8

From L-R: Aaron Dessner, Bryan Devendorf, Matt Berninger, Scott Devendorf, Bryce Dessner
Photo Credit: Keith Klenowski

The National announce:

We wanted to let you know that we'll be participating in an MTV Live show at the Studio at Webster Hall in New York City tomorrow night, February 8. There are very limited tickets available for sale, starting this morning (February 7) at 10 am. You can purchase tickets at this link: http://www.etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSearch.jsp?performance_id=1428789&cobrand=websterhallstudio The password to purchase tickets is conversation16. The buy link will begin working at 10 am EST. Hope to see some of you tomorrow!

We're also excited to be a part of the new season of Other Voices on RTE in Ireland. Look for our performance in the season's first episode on February 16th.

We'll continue to add some festivals and shows through 2011. Here's what we've confirmed so far:

FEBRUARY 2011
15: BRUSSELS, BELGIUM / FOREST NATIONAL // w/ SHARON VAN ETTEN // SOLD OUT
17: UTRECHT, HOLLAND / CROSS-LINX FESTIVAL // w/ EFTERKLANG, OWEN PALLETT, BUKE + GASS + SHARON VAN ETTEN // SOLD OUT
18: EINDHOVEN, HOLLAND / CROSS-LINX FESTIVAL // w/ EFTERKLANG, OWEN PALLETT, BUKE + GASS + SHARON VAN ETTEN // SOLD OUT
19: GRONINGEN, HOLLAND / CROSS-LINX FESTIVAL // w/ EFTERKLANG, OWEN PALLETT, BUKE + GASS + SHARON VAN ETTEN //
20: ROTTERDAM, HOLLAND / CROSS-LINX FESTIVAL // w/ EFTERKLANG, OWEN PALLETT, BUKE + GASS + SHARON VAN ETTEN //
22: KRAKOW, POLAND / STUDIO // w/ SHARON VAN ETTEN //
24: WARSAW, POLAND / STODOLA // w/ SHARON VAN ETTEN //
25: BERLIN, GERMANY / C-HALLE // w/ SHARON VAN ETTEN // SOLD OUT
26: AARHUS, DENMARK / SCC // w/ SHARON VAN ETTEN // SOLD OUT
28: LUND, SWEDEN / MEJERIET // w/ SHARON VAN ETTEN // SOLD OUT

MARCH 2011
01: STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN / CIRKUS // w/ SHARON VAN ETTEN // SOLD OUT
03: HELSINKI, FINLAND / THE HOUSE OF CULTURE // w/ SHARON VAN ETTEN // SOLD OUT
04: HELSINKI, FINLAND / THE HOUSE OF CULTURE // w/ SHARON VAN ETTEN // SOLD OUT

15: SINGAPORE MOSAIC MUSIC FESTIVAL (ESPLANADE THEATRE) //
17: TOKYO, JAPAN / DUO //

APRIL 2011
2-3: SANTIAGO, CHILE / LOLLAPALOOZA CHILE 2011 //

10: MEXICO CITY, MEXICO / VIVE LATINO 2011 //

17: INDIO, CA / COACHELLA FESTIVAL // SOLD OUT
19: TULSA, OK / CAIN'S BALLROOM //
22: CHICAGO, IL / UIC PAVILLION // w/ ARCADE FIRE // SOLD OUT
24: CHICAGO, IL / UIC PAVILLION // w/ ARCADE FIRE // SOLD OUT
25: CHICAGO, IL / UIC PAVILLION // w/ ARCADE FIRE // SOLD OUT

MAY 2011
23: PORTO, PORTUGAL / COLISEUM //
24: LISBON, PORTUGAL / CAMPO PEQUENO //
26-28: BARCELONA, SPAIN / PRIMAVERA SOUND 2011 //

JULY 2011
01: WERCHTER, BELGIUM / ROCK WERCHTER 2011 //
02: ARRAS, FRANCE / MAIN SQUARE FESTIVAL //
05: FERRARA, ITALY / FERRARA SOTTO LE STELLE 2011 // w/ BEIRUT

AUGUST 2011
10-14: SKANDERBORG, DENMARK / SKANDERBORG FESTIVAL //
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