Death From Above 1979 to debut new music on Canadian tour - 09.18.2012


Canadian duo Death From Above 1979, still reunited after two years of playing together again, have announced a new round of tour dates. And this time, they'll be playing some new songs!

Sebastian Grainger posted an update on the band's website, which includes a story about the group's first show, and this exciting news:

“Jesse and I have been writing new songs and the only way we feel like we can make them any good is to go out and play them for people. We’re going to throw our little muscle bound babies to the lions and see who survives. We tried just jumping into the studio, but the songs lacked spirit. They lacked life.

So this tour is song CPR.

There’s no way for us to do it anonymously anymore, so we’re inviting you to come along with us. Watch us Do It. The way we used to. The way everyone used to. We’re a band, and bands just work it out together."

So far, the dates are only in Canada, but if that goes well, maybe we'll get to hear the new tunes in the states? We'll see.

Tour:

10/28 – Hamilton, ON - Studio Theatre
10/29 – Peterborough, ON - Venue
10/30 – London, ON - London Music Hall
11/1 – Kitchener, ON - Wax Nightclub
11/2 – Laval, QC - Studio Theatre
11/3 – Quebec City, QC - Union Commericale
11/4 – Ottawa, ON - Ritual
11/5 – Kingston, ON - Alehouse
11/7 – Fredericton, NB - THe Market
11/8 – Moncton, NB - Oxygen
11/9 – Halifax, NS - Olympic Hall
11/11 – St. Johns, NL - Club One

Listen: Bat for Lashes - "All Your Gold" - 09.18.2012


Bat For Lashes continues to release new tracks from The Haunted Man, her upcoming follow-up to 2009's Two Suns. Today, listen to "All Your Gold," which boasts an off-kilter groove and a wonderfully big chorus.

Video: Tamaryn - "Heavenly Bodies" - 09.18.2012
The video for "Heavenly Bodies," the first single from Tamaryn's new album Tender New Signs, is just as hazy and trippy as their dense, shoegazer sound. Watch the Grant Singer-directed clip below.

New Releases: 9/18 - 09.18.2012


As each week goes on, items our list of most anticipated fall albums are being checked off. Today, a bunch of amazing albums hit shelves, including our new Album of the Week. Here's what's out today, in stores and at Insound.

Aimee Mann - Charmer
Alt-J - An Awesome Wave
Band Of Horses - Mirage Rock
Ben Folds Five - The Sound Of The Life Of The Mind Out
Dinosaur Jr. - I Bet On Sky
Gallows - Gallows
Grizzly Bear - Shields
How to Dress Well - Total Loss
Kanye West - Kanye West Presents Good Music Cruel Summer
Menomena - Moms
Robert Pollard - Jack Sells the Cow
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Meat And Bone
The Killers - Battle Born
The Sea and Cake - Runner
Woods - Bend Beyond

TV on the Radio, Deerhunter to curate ATP Festivals - 09.18.2012


All Tomorrow's Parties is preparing for what looks to be a promising 2013 with two artist-curated festivals in the UK. First up is a weekend curated by TV on the Radio, May 10-12. And the second is a weekend curated by Deerhunter, June 21-23.

No artists have been announced so far (other than the curating acts), but ATP says those announcements will be coming soon. Both events will be held at Pontins, Camber Sands, UK.

Listen: Titus Andronicus - "In a Big City" - 09.18.2012


On Oct. 23, Titus Andronicus release Local Business, their follow-up to 2010's The Monitor, via XL Recordings. Today you can hear a new track from the album, titled "In a Big City." Stream it below.