Endless Now by Male Bonding out today, Aug 29

Endless Now by Male Bonding out today, Aug 29

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Additional North American Shows Announced

Male Bonding are a noise-pop trio from London. The band’s debut record, Nothing Hurts, was described by Pitchfork as, “…the sound of a fast, fuzzy rock band racing from hook to hook, plowing happily through breakdowns and guitar blasts, springing through scrappy melodies with style. It’s one of the happiest surprises of the year so far.” Today, August 29th, their second effort, Endless Now, is officially available for your purchasing pleasure. Click here to stream the bands new record in its entirety. If you purchase Endless Now, via Subpop.com you will receive a limited edition Male Bonding designed patch. Head over to Subpop.com, and purchase this ripper.


Due to Hurricane Irene, Male Bonding had to cancel their Philadelphia show on Sunday August 28 and moved/reschedule their Brooklyn gig for tomorrow, Tuesday Aug 30, which is now at the Cameo Gallery (previously at Glasslands.) Those of you who reside on the West Coast will be happy to know that the band has announced additional shows on your side of this great nation. See below for a full list of dates. For more information on Male Bonding please visit: www.subpop.com/artists/male_bonding


MP3- Bones

MP3- Tame the Sun

Video-Tame the Sun


Video- Bones


Video-Before It’s Gone


Video- What’s That Scene?


Video- Can’t Dream




Male Bonding Tour Dates: 


Aug 29 Mercury Lounge, New York NY 


Aug 30 Cameo Gallery, Brooklyn NY

Aug 31 Brighton Music Hall, Boston MA 


Sep 01 lI Motore, Montreal, QE 


Sep 02 Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto, ON 


Sep 03 Magic Stick Lounge, Detroit, MI 


Sep 08 Subtereanean, Chicago, IL 


Sep10 Red Palace, Washington, DC


Oct 21 Media Club, Vancouver, Canada 


Oct 22 Chop Suey, Seattle, WA 


Oct 23 Bunk Bar, Portland, OR


Oct 25 Rickshaw Stop, San Francisco, CA 


Oct 29 Satellite (CA), Los Angeles, CA 


St Vincent on The Late Show With David Letterman tonight.

A note from Annie:

Hey Everybody -

I wanted to let you know that I'm going to be performing "Cruel" on the Late Show tonight.

Late Show with David Letterman

Monday, August 29th

11:35PM/10:35PM Central

CBS-TV

http://www.cbs.com/late_night/late_show/

Be sure to tune in!

X ac.

Tina Tyrell - Photos

CASS MCCOMBS TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, HUMOR RISK, NOVEMBER 8, 2011 LISTEN TO/DOWNLOAD HUMOR RISK’S “THE SAME THING”

We are pleased to announce that the prolific Cass McCombs is to release his second album this year, Humor Risk, on November 8, 2011.

You can listen to and download the album track, “The Same Thing,” here: http://www.dominorecordco.com/cassmccombshumorrisk

Humor Risk was recorded in various homes and studios in California, New York, New Jersey and Chicago, and was produced by Cass McCombs and Ariel Rechtshaid, with whom he created WIT’S END, and before that, CATACOMBS.

Humor Risk is an attempt at laughter instead of confusion, chaos instead of morality, or, as fellow Northern Californian Jack London said, “I would rather be ashes than dust!”. Musically, it is more rhythm-based, tempos swifter to nearly rocking, than the sparse WIT’S END. Infectious melodies are outlined by a wry lyricism that expresses the stories of characters from McCombs’ native land. Rather than fulfilling the stereotype of the confessional singer-songwriter, he describes the lifestyles and feelings of those that surround him, with more love than judgment: drugs, Scientology, Western America, and so on, in allegorical form. Humor Risk portrays yet another façade of this versatile, incredibly talented and much underrated artist.

Humor Risk will be available on CD, LP and digitally.

To pre-order the album, click here: http://www.dominorecordco.com/humorrisk

The tracklisting for Humor Risk is as follows:

1. Love Thine Enemy

2. The Living Word

3. The Same Thing

4. To Every Man His Chimera

5. Robin Egg Blue

6. Mystery Mail

7. Meet Me At the Mannequin Gallery

8. Mariah (sketch)

What’s been said about WIT’S END:

“what might be his best LP yet . . . a gorgeous album of despair, the most believable evidence yet that McCombs is living up to his own legend” -- Pitchfork [Best New Music]

*****

“Songs so unassuming they sneak up and slay you” -- SPIN

*****

“’Buried Alive,’ and parts of ‘Saturday Song’ and ‘Memory’s Stain’ — creepy-lovely processionals held together with major-minor movement — could go up against anything in pop so far this year.” – The New York Times

*****

“On Wit’s End, he places both himself and the entire singer-songwriter tradition on trial, his personal salvation dependent solely on the purity of personal expression. Clearly, as an artist, he is not making any compromises. He’s not coming home any time soon. But McCombs is making music as if his soul depended on it.” – Tiny Mix Tapes

http://www.dominorecordco.us/artists/cass-mccombs

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Sufjan Stevens plays Prospect Park

Sufjan Stevens, Live at the Prospect Park Bandshell, August 2nd 2011

By Dylan Hume

Sufjans Stevens and his band played to a sold-out crowd at the Prospect Park Bandshell Tuesday night. The show, one of the few ticketed events at the bandshell this summer, was a fundraiser for BRIC Arts, the organization that runs the Celebrate Brooklyn! Performing Arts Festival, now in it's 33rd summer season.

The Brooklyn vibe was palpable, to say the least. At one point during his set, Sufjan gestured vaguely eastward, saying, "I live right over there." He wasn't the only one, and the hometown energy of the crowd fed the band as they progressed through their set.

Stevens is known for his lush orchestrations, and last night they were on full display, but the band was impressive in its economy. The ensemble was not too big, and filled out by a complement of two trombonists, two flautists, and two drummers, along with a few other instrumentalists, backup singers, and Sufjan, of course, on guitar and synth. That a band of that (relativiely) moderate size could make such a big sound was remarkable, as was their dynamic range and unfailing precision.

Even more remarkable was the visual aspect of the show. Stevens is a dedicated artist, taking painstaking steps to make sure that every part of his performance is in line with his concepts. The lighting and the artwork displayed on the stage were incredible in scope and meticulous in execution.

Most of songs on Tuesday were from Stevens' 2010 album, "The Age of Adz," which was partly inspired by the work of visual artist Royal Robertson. Stevens gave an homage to Robertson before proceeding with a tremendous visual display of beautiful and haunting projections during "Get Real Get Right." As the show came to its climax during the epic closing number, "Impossible Soul," Stevens appeared on stage wearing suit made primarily from balloons as dozens of enormous, translucent beach balls flooded the audience and four tall, brightly-colored flailing-arm inflatable tube men popped up from nowhere. It might have been overwhelming, if it wasn't so captivating.

And therein lies the one problem with the show as a whole: a tendency toward the schizoid. Stevens clearly wants to do everything all of the time, and is largely successful, but much like the album version of "Impossible Soul," it felt as though he was cramming too many ideas in to a medium that can only take the weight of so many distinct concepts.

Still, the show was one of the most impressive productions I've seen at a live rock concert in a long time. The Celebrate Brooklyn! season should be praised for its diverse lineup of considerable talents, but Tuesday's show was most definitely one of the highlights of the summer.

GRAMMY-NOMINATED RECORDING ARTISTS MUTEMATH ANNOUNCE "ODD SOUL INTRODUCTION TOUR" TO KICK OFF IN SEPTEMBER

BAND TO UNVEIL SONGS FROM ITS UPCOMING NEW ALBUM, ODD SOUL, IN INTIMATE SETTINGS

ODD SOUL DUE ON OCTOBER 4^TH, 2011, ON TELEPROMPT/WARNER BROS. RECORDS

July 28, 2011- Burbank, CA - New Orleans' rock innovators MUTEMATH have announced that they will launch the Odd Soul Introduction Tour this fall. The tour finds the band, which is Paul Meany (vocals/keyboards), Roy Mitchell-Cardenas (bass/guitar), and Darren King (drums), unveiling songs from their upcoming new album, Odd Soul, which will be released on October 4^th by Teleprompt/Warner Bros. Records. MUTEMATH will perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on the night of release.

The Odd Soul Introduction Tour kicks off on September 7^th and concludes with a homecoming show in New Orleans on October 21^st. The tour revisits intimate venues to provide fans with a unique opportunity to see MUTEMATH up close in many of the clubs they first performed at when starting out nearly seven years ago. A pre-sale for a VIP Package (which includes tickets, a physical and digital copy of Odd Soul, and a digital download of the track "Blood Pressure") has already begun. Regular tickets go on sale to the public on August 5^th. Prior to September 7^th, MUTEMATH will perform a few select special dates in August. Visitwww.mutemath.com for more details. All upcoming tour dates are listed below.

In other MUTEMATH news, the track "Odd Soul" is currently available to fans in a unique video mixer platform. The mixer, which premiered on digital and social media technology site Mashable.com, features a different video for each part of the song: drums, guitars, bass, vocals, synth, and background vocals. Listeners can solo, mute, and mix "Odd Soul" in real-time creating their own audio and visual mix. Due to varying connection speeds and hardware there are two versions available, a 4-track version meant for users on slower connections and a 6-track version for fans using up-to-date browsers on faster broadband connections. Versions can be chosen by visiting www.mutemath.com/oddsoul.

Odd Soul, which was produced by the band, is the follow-up to 2009's Armistice, which debuted at No. 3 onBillboard's Digital Albums and Alternative Albums chart, No. 4 on the Rock chart, and No. 18 on the Top 200 album chart, and was called a "must-have album" by the New York Post.

08/06 Tulsa, OK Brady District Block Party

08/13 Tokyo, JAPAN Summer Sonic Festival

08/14 Osaka, JAPAN Summer Sonic Festival

08/16 Los Angeles, CA Troubadour (sold-out)

08/20 Mobile, AL Saenger Theatre

08/25 New York, NY Mercury Lounge (sold-out)

09/07 Charleston, SC The Pour House

09/08 Greenville, SC The Handlebar

09/09 Columbia, SC New Brookland Tavern

09/10 Athens, GA 40 Watt

09/12 Raleigh, NC The Pour House

09/13 Wilmington, NC The Soapbox

09/15 Richmond, VA Canal Club

09/16 Charlottesville, VA The Southern

09/17 Poughkeepsie, NY The Loft

09/18 Hartford, CT Webster Underground

09/20 Providence, RI The Met

09/22 Buffalo, NY Mohawk Place

09/23 Burlington, VT Higher Ground

09/24 Albany, NY Pearl Palooza (WEQX)

09/25 Cleveland, OH The Grog Shop

09/27 Ann Arbor, MI The Blind Pig

09/29 Lansing, MI The Loft

09/30 Milwaukee, WI The Rave Bar

10/01 Des Moines, IA Vaudeville, Mews

10/02 Lawrence, KS Bottleneck

10/07 Oklahoma, City, OK The Conservatory

10/08 Waco, TX Common Ground

10/09 San Antonio, TX Endless Music

10/11 Little Rock, AK Revolution Music Room

10/12 Memphis, TN Hi-Tone

10/14 Baton Rough, LA Chelsea's

10/16 Pensacola, FL Deluna Fest

10/17 Jacksonville, FL Jack Rabbit's

10/19 Knoxville, TN The Square Room

10/20 Birmingham, AL Workplay Theatre

10/21 New Orleans, LA One Eyed Jacks

For info, videos and photos of MUTEMATH, please visit www.mutemath.com.

Photo Credit: Claire Vogel

Tori Amos Announces North American Leg of Night of Hunters Tour

Tori Amos has announced the US leg of her Night of Hunters Tour which begins November 29 at Atlanta ‘s Cobb Energy Performance Arts Center and concludes December 22 at Dallas’s Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie. North American tour dates are listed below and on-sale information can be found on ToriAmos.com. The tour is in support of her album Night of Hunters due out in September on celebrated classical label Deutsche Grammophon. The iconic, platinum-selling singer-songwriter continues her legacy of ground-breaking recordings with this 21^st century song cycle inspired by select classical pieces spanning the last 400 years.

With Night of Hunters, Amos carries on the classical tradition of variations on a theme: taking inspiration from classical forms to create a bold new work while paying tribute to the mastery of the original compositions.

With more than 12 million albums sold and multiple Grammy nominations, Tori Amos is one of the most successful and influential artists of her generation. A pioneer across multiple platforms, she was the first major label artist to offer a single for download, has had her songs turned into graphic novels, and has produced groundbreaking videos throughout her career. She is renowned for her passionate and broad fan-base, her critically and commercially successful tours, and her ever evolving live show. Ms. Amos is also a noted humanitarian and co-founder of RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network), which is the United States’ largest anti-sexual assault organization.

Night of Hunters Tour North American Dates

11/29: Atlanta, GA @ Cobb Energy Performance Arts Center

12/1: Philadelphia, PA @ Academy of Music

12/2: New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre

12/3: New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre

12/5: Washington DC @ Constitution Hall

12/6: Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theater

12/8: Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall

12/10: Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theatre

12/13: Vancouver, BC @ Orpheum Theater

12/14: Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre

12/16: Oakland, CA @ Paramount Theatre

12/17: Los Angeles, CA @ Orpheum Theatre

12/18: Los Angeles, CA @ Orpheum Theatre

12/21: Austin, TX @ Bass Concert Hall

12/22: Dallas, TX @ Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie

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IWRESTLEDABEARONCE DEBUT NEW SONG “DEODORANT CAN’T FIX UGLY” ON REVOLVERMAG.COM TODAY NEW CD ‘RUINING IT FOR EVERYBODY’ OUT JULY 26

Photo By Jeremy Saffer

IWRESTLEDABEARONCE

DEBUT NEW SONG “DEODORANT CAN’T FIX UGLY”

ON REVOLVERMAG.COM TODAY

NEW CD ‘RUINING IT FOR EVERYBODY’ OUT JULY 26

Iwrestledabearonce debuted their new song “Deodorant Can’t Fix Ugly” on Revolver Magazine’s website www.RevolverMag.com today. The song can be heard here: http://www.revolvermag.com/news/exclusive-premiere-iwrestledabearonce-debut-deodorant-cant-fix-ugly.html and appears with a Q&A about the track.

The group’s new CD Ruining It For Everybody will be released July 26 via Century Media Records. The disc also features the songs “Karate Nipples,” “Next Visible Delicious” and “You Know That Ain’t Them Dogs’ Real Voices” which are available now on iTunes following major fan response to the songs’ online premieres.

Early critical praise for the disc continues to build. In his 9.5 (out of 10) star review of the CD, writer Iann Robinson of CraveOnline.com called Ruining It For Everybody a “contender for Album of the Year.” He continued, “…Iwrestledabearonce have created a shimmering piece of artistic genius…Gloriously shining and seductive female vocals reach for the outer limits while screeching vocals of ugly defiance batter us back into reality. Beautiful piano and electronic sounds are kicked in the shins over and over by thick and brutal riffs...This isn’t just music, this is art, this is an impressionist painting mixed with a work by Dali that’s draped over the hand carved stone statue of a demon all backed by the sounds of angels singing…for those who burn every day with the desire to see heavy music take bold steps forward, I give you Iwrestledabearonce and their maddening genius bottled into a Molotov cocktail of audio complexity...” (July 12, 2011).

Iwrestledabearonce--Krysta Cameron (vocals), Steven Bradley (guitar, keyboard, programming, samples), John Ganey (guitar, keyboard, programming, samples), Mike "Rickshaw" Martin (bass) and Mikey Montgomery (drums)--is current touring North America on The All Stars Tour with Emmure, Alesana, Born Of Osiris, and Bless The Fall through August 27.

Following The All Stars Tour, the band will head north for two shows in Alaska.

Current tour dates are as follows:

Date City Venue

The All Stars Tour:

7/22 McAllen, TX Las Palmas Racepark

7/23 San Antonio, TX Backstage Live

7/24 Dallas, TX The Palladium

7/26 Louisville, KY Expo Five

7/27 Cleveland, OH Agora Ballroom

7/28 Chicago, IL Congress Theatre

7/29 Detroit, MI Royal Oak Theatre

7/30 Milwaukee, WI The Rave

7/31 St. Paul, MN Station 4 Outdoors (Lowertown Music Festival)

8/2 Toronto, ON Sound Academy

8/3 Montreal, QC Olympia

8/4 Reading, PA Eagle Theatre at The Sov Center

8/5 Poughkeepsie, NY Civic Center

8/6 Fitchburg, MA Marriott Trade Center

8/7 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom

8/9 Baltimore, MD Sonar

8/10 Richmond, VA The National

8/11 Charlotte, NC The Fillmore

8/12 Myrtle Beach, SC House Of Blues

8/13 Orlando, FL Plaza Live

8/14 Pensacola, FL Seville Quarter Party Plaza

8/17 Tucson, AZ The Rialto Theatre

8/18 Scottsdale, AZ Venue of Scottsdale

8/19 San Diego, CA Soma

8/20 Anaheim, CA The Grove

8/21 Las Vegas, NV Rock The Block

8/23 San Francisco, CA Regency Ballroom

8/26 Seattle, WA Showbox SoDo

8/27 Portland, OR Roseland Theatre

Solo Dates:

9/16 Anchorage, AK Club Millennium

9/17 Anchorage, AK Chilkoot Charlie’s

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