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Conor Oberst unveils cover art and tour
Mr. Bright Eyes has finally revealed the cover of his first solo album simply titled Conor Oberst. Planned for release on Merge Records on August 5th, the 12 track record is sure to be somewhat a departure from other side projects in the past. A world tour begins on July 15th and runs all the way through to October 5th. From late July through the middle of August, Conor Oberst will arrive in the US for 10+ shows. Below are the following spots he is set to play:
07-30 Seattle, WA - Neumos
07-31 Bend, OR - Midtown Ballroom
08-01 San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill
08-02 San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill
08-03 Santa Cruz, CA - Rio Theatre
08-05 West Hollywood, CA - Troubadour
08-08 Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge
08-09 Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle
08-10 Norfolk, VA - The NorVa
08-11 Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero
08-12 New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
08-17 Saratoga, NY - Saratoga Music Festival
Posted on 05 Aug 2008 by Aaron
Rick Froberg of 'Drive Like Jehu/Hot Snakes' fame forms new group 'Obits'
Rick Froberg, singer of Drive Like Jehu and Hot Snakes, has finally gotten the ball rolling on his new project aptly titled Obits. The band, whose origins have dated as far back as 2006, played its first live show this past January, have decided to hit the road with a few scattered shows between late June and August presumably to test out tracks for their debut album.
While no official word has yet to be announced about their choice of distribution, one can assume long time friend of Froberg, John Reis will more than likely release the record on his own Swami Records.
You can also check out some early live cuts of the band here.
Posted on 05 Aug 2008 by Aaron
'The Faint' reappears sans Saddle Creek; Band creates new label and sets tour with 'Jaguar Love'
So if you're like me, you are probably wondering, where the hell have The Faint gone. Well an answer comes in the form of both good news and bad news. Let's start with the bad news first. The Faint has officially left the great Saddle Creek Records, which has been their friend and label for all of their existence (unless you count the Norman Bailer days). The good news, however, is that they have branched out on their own and plan to release a new record on their very own brand spankin' new label Blank.wav.
More good news. The band is set to release their next record, Fasciinatiion, on August 5th courtesy of Blank.wav. They also plan on touring the US in late July and August with Jaguar Love. Their tour thus far, with a date or two yet to be added, is as follows:
07.29.08 - Denver CO - Ogden Theatre
07.30.08 - Salt Lake City, UT - In The Venue
08.01.08 - Vancouver BC - The Commodore
08.02.08 - Portland OR - Crystal Ballroom
08.07.08 - Los Angeles, CA - Henry Fonda Theatre
08.09.08 - San Diego, CA - Soma
08.11.08 - Austin TX - La Zona Rosa
08.12.08 - Dallas TX - The Palladium
08.14.08 - Atlanta GA - Variety Playhouse
08.15.08 - Carrboro, NC - Cats Cradle
08.16.08 - Washington DC - 930 Club
08.17.08 - Philadelphia PA - Trocodero
08.20.08 - Worcester, MA - Palladium
08.21.08 - Toronto, Ontario - Opera House
08.22.08 - Chicago IL - Vic Theatre
08.23.08 - Omaha, NE - Sokol Auditorium
Posted on 04 Aug 2008 by Aaron
New record from Mogwai titled 'Hawk is Howling' expected in September
Seems to be a good year for follow up records. Word on the street is that UK's Mogwai will hit the shelves this September 23nd with their new album entitled The Hawk is Howling. In the US, the record will be released by Matador Records who is also responsible for their last 4 albums.
Before 2006's Mr. Beast, I thought the band had hit their peak with the 2001 release Rock Action. However, Mr. Beast was a true work of art. Just quite simply a beautiful record. I should expect nothing less from The Hawk is Howling.
To whet your appetite right before the album, Mogwai will be also release a 3 track EP in the UK and Canada two weeks prior to the full length release. which contains two non-album tracks. With a track called 'Stupid Prick Gets Chased By The Police And Loses His Slut Girlfriend', honestly, how can you pass it up.
Posted on 04 Aug 2008 by Aaron
Former 'Planes Mistaken for Stars' frontman, Gared O'Donnell forms 'Hawks and Doves'
I must admit I was pretty floored when the boys of Planes Mistaken for Stars decided to call it quits early this year. I have always been a huge fan of the band and thought their past two records were pure works of genius. I honestly didn't believe they could rise above No Idea's release of Up In Them Guts in 2004 but what was to become their last record Mercy, just simply blew me away. The thing was simply put their masterpiece.Sometimes bands break up and become teachers or something (cough...Blake Schwarzenbach...cough) while others continue to rock on, which is what PMFS singer Gared O'Donnell plans to do. After relocating to Illinois, Gared began work on what would become Hawks and Doves, whose name I assume comes as a tribute to the classic Neil Young record.
As with most new beginnings, Gared is currently mixing some tracks which will eventually end up on a 7 inch to be released by good ol' standby No Idea Records. The two definite cuts for the record as of right now are 'Glass Owls' and 'Hush Money'. A few other tracks in various stages of creation, including what I believe is the final version of 'Hush Money', can be heard now at his Hawks and Doves page.
Posted on 04 Aug 2008 by Aaron
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