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Robyn Hitchcock Has A New Record Coming In March, Hear Rehearsal Track Now

12/18/2012

Robyn Hitchcock’s latest record, Love From London, comes out March 5, 2013 on Yep Rock Records. You can check out a “lo-fi” rehearsal video of the track, Be Still, below.

Next year Hitchcock celebrates his 60th birthday and there will be a retrospective show on February 28, 2013 at Village Underground in London. He will play songs from all of his records.

What Says "Merry Christmas" More Than Dropkick Murphys

12/18/2012

What says Merry Christmas like “Dropkick Murphys?” The Boston-based band has a new Christmas song, The Season’s Upon Us, and video out. You can see the video below and buy the track at the usual digital retailers.

The track is a bonus on the band’s latest Signed and Sealed in Blood, that comes out January 8, 2013.

Eels New Single, "New Alphabet," Preview Off Upcoming Record, "Wonderful, Glorious"

12/18/2012

Eels have a new single out today (December 18), New Alphabet. You can hear the single below. The album, Wonderful, Glorious, comes out February 5, 2013. But you can pre-order the full length HERE.

One of the best interviews I did for another publication was with Eel’s drummer. I am not sure if he still is. At the time he was drumming for Lucinda Williams and the video interviews were the best I ever did with a drummer. Unfortunately they were never edited.

So bully for Eels, check out the track below and buy the pre-order. Also check out the video for Peach Blossom below.

Sally Shapiro Releasing Third Record. "Somewhere Else," In February, 2013

12/18/2012

Sally Shapiro’s third record, Somewhere Else, is coming out February 26, 2013 on Paper Bag Records. Sally Shapiro isn’t a person in this case but rather a Swedish-Italian duo that produce disco pop music. They draw influences from jazz, ambient, funk, disco and more.

You can check out a single from the band, What Can I Do, below.

Sally Shapiro isn’t a person, as noted, but also actually IS. “Sally” is the singer of the duo but is notoriously shy. She doesn’t sing live and doesn’t reveal her real name. She apparently doesn’t even allow her partner into the studio when she records vocals. At least this is what the press release says.

Sin Fang Releases First Single Off Upcoming LP, "Flowers"

12/17/2012

Sin Fang (Sindri Már Sigfússon) the founder of Seabear, has a new single, Young Boys, off his upcoming third solo record, Flowers. The shortening of his name may well be for the benefit of those of us who can never find the accent marks on our computer keyboards.

The record is produced by Alex Somers who has also worked with Sígur Rós and Jónsi. Both of these bands also require accent marks.

Flowers is out February 19 via Morr Music.

You can listen to and download the first single via the Soundcloud link below.

IAMX Announce North American Spring Tour, Releasing "The Unified Field" LP in 2013

12/17/2012

IAMX has a new single, The Unified Field, is out now. We have mentioned it before. But what we haven’t mentioned is the newly announced North American tour (dates below).

The Unified Field full-length comes out in 2013 as well. This record was funded via crowd sourcing on Pledge Music.

As noted before the new record reunines Chris Corner of IAMX with his former partner in the Sneaker Pimps, Liam Howe.

Tour
April 26 - Irving Plaza (New York, NY)
April 27 - Brighton Music Hall (Boston, MA)
April 29 - Cabaret du Mile End (Montreal, QC)
May 2 - Lincoln Hall (Chicago, IL)
May 4 - The Loft (Atlanta, GA)
May 6 - The Parish (Austin, TX)
May 7 - Trees (Dallas, TX)
May 9 - Bluebird Theatre (Denver, CO)
May 11 - Neumo's (Seattle, WA)
May 12 - Doug Fir Lounge (Portland, OR)
May 14 - Slim's (San Francisco, CA)
May 15 - Fonda Theatre (Los Angeles, CA)

Sophia Bastian Has A New Single/Video, "Breaking", Watch For Her Live

12/14/2012

photo by Helena Kubicka de Braganza

Sophia Bastian has a new single, Breaking. You can check out the video out now. You can also buy her self-titled EP at the usual online retailers.

The video was made with help from Ian Skalski who has also worked with Deadmau5 and Mick Jagger. Bastain has also been playing shows here and there in New York and Los Angeles (including an opening slot with The Roots).

The Knife, Duo From Sweden, Releasing First LP In 7 Years in Spring, 2013

12/14/2012

The Knife is releasing their first CD in seven years. Shaking The Habitual comes out April 9, 2013 on Mute. This is the Swedish duo’s first record since Silent Shout. You can check out a teaser video at the band website, www.theknife.net.

European shows in 2013 as well.

I wish I had some more information but I do not. If you are not familiar with the group you should have a little surf around the internet after checking out the video on their website.

Maximum Hedrum Preview Upcoming LP, Live Residency in L.A. In January 2013

12/14/2012

Maximum Hedrum, the latest project of DJ Sam Speigel put out a remix of the first single, Keep In Touch, which you can check out below. The remix is by N.A.S.A. --not actually the space agency but the North America South America founded by Spiegel. The track features Spiegel, Derrick Green (Sepultura vocalist) and Harold Faltermeyer (remember him?).

They have an eponymous full-length coming soon.

They will also have a live residency at Los Globos in Los Angeles (January 14, 21 and 28th). Also keep an eye open for them at SXSW and for various mix tapes and videos.

Find more info at www.maximumhedrum.com.

Bad Books Announce Tour, New Album, "II" Out Now

12/13/2012

Bad Books’ latest record, II, is out now and the band is heading out on a tour in support beginning in February. Dates, as you might expect, are below. You may remember previous posts on the group which is a collaborative effort between Manchester Orchestra and Kevin Devine.

Check out the track, It Never Stops, below.

Presale tickets are on sale now at http://badbooks.ducatking.com. General tickets go on sale December 20, 2012.

Tour
* = The Front Bottoms, Weatherbox

February
13 - Newport, KY - Thompson House*
14 - Chicago, IL - Subterranean*
15 - Pontiac, MI - The Pike Room*
16 - Columbus, OH - The Basement*
17 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Small's theatre*
19 - Cambridge, MA - The Sinclair*
20 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom*
21 - Philadelphia, PA - World Café Live*
22 - Towson, MD - The Recher Theatre*
23 - Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506*
24 - West Columbia, SC - New Brookland Tavern*