Archive for February, 2013
FEED THE ROCKS: Disco Biscuits, Shpongle, and RJD2 @ Red Rocks, April 27th
A week ago, a brand new website popped up at www.feedtherocks.com, promising an Earth Day Event at Red Rocks Amphitheater on April 27th. More info was just released and the all-day show will be headlined by The Disco Biscuits, Shpongle and RJD2. Tickets go on sale for the... more
Beale Street Lineup 2013: Black Keys, Bassnectar, Flaming Lips, Black Crowes, Gary Clark Jr. & More
The Beale Street Music Festival released the complete lineup for their three-day event (May 3-5) at Tom Lee Park in Memphis, TN earlier today. The Black Keys, Alice in Chains, Bassnectar and The Flaming Lips are at the top along with Daryl Hall & John Oates, Phoenix, The Smashing... more
Pitchfork releases documentary for The Flaming Lips’ classic ‘Soft Bulletin’
The Flaming Lips released the The Soft Bulletin in 1999, which many at the time called "a modern classic" (We'd agree). Now, almost 14-years later, Pitchfork has made available a 45-minute film chronicling the creative process that went into "one of the 90s' definitive rock records." The documentary... more
PHOTOS / RECAP: Robert Randolph and The Slide Brothers with Otis Taylor @ Royce Hall, Los Angeles, CA 2/23/13
We’re all told to respect our elders, to learn from the generation before and to pass along tradition. Wise words musically speaking, and fundamental to any jazz or blues playbook where family legacies span generations and old sounds are regularly rediscovered and reimagined. Now, I hail from about as... more
Yellowbirds Announce New Album, First Single, “Young Men of Promise”
The Yellowbirds first album The Color was a 2011 favorite. Now, two years removed Sam Cohen is ready to release their sophomore effort, Songs From The Vanished Frontier on Royal Potato Family Records, May 28th. And to preview the album, they've already released it's first single, "Young Men... more
PHISH: ‘Step Into the’ Ten-Year Anniversary of 2/28/03
We decided to roll out this week's Phish Friday a day early in honor of today's ten-year anniversary for a show that has gained a reputation over the years for better (Best Show in 2.0) or worse (Most Overrated Ever) -- February 28, 2003 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale,... more
TOUR DATES: Tom Petty announces summer dates, playing Hangout, Bonnaroo, Firefly and Summerfest
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers just announced a series of shows this summer around their already announced appearances at this year's Hangout Fest, Bonnaroo and Firefly festivals. They'll be doing a five-night residency at the Beacon Theatre in NYC and a six-night residency at the Fonda Theatre in LA... more
VIDEO: My Morning Jacket’s “Lowdown” from Bonnaroo 2003
A few hours ago Bonnaroo 365's channel uploaded archived videos in a build-up for this year's 2013 festival. One of which features a throwback to a skinny, twenty-five year-old Jim James and a young My Morning Jacket performing "Lowdown" at Bonnaroo 2003. It's a must-see for MMJ fans... more
Frank Zappa’s ’200 Motels’ to make live Orchestral Debut in LA on Oct. 23rd
Frank Zappa's 200 Motels will get a full-length orchestral performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles on October 23rd by the LA Philharmonic. According to Billboard, The Zappa family have had ongoing conversations with the Philharmonic about presenting Zappa's orchestral music and a date was... more
WEBCAST: Foxygen and Unknown Mortal Orchestra will stream their show tonight!
Hipster Couch Tour Alert for tonight! NPR will be streaming the sold-out double-bill of the psych-trio Unknown Mortal Orchestra (UMO) and Foxygen tonight LIVE from the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, DC. Both bands have considerable buzz surrounding their recent releases, II (UMO) and We are the... more
Boston Calling: New festival announces The National, Fun., Shins, Portugal the Man, Andrew Bird & More
The city of Boston is finally getting a music festival to call their own! Boston Calling (named after The Clash's London Calling) will take place on May 25th and 26th, with the organizers hoping to attract 20,000 fans to Boston's City Hall plaza. The organizers are also promising... more
RECAP: Unknown Mortal Orchestra w/ Foxygen @ One Eyed Jack’s, New Orleans 2/22/13
On a stormy Friday in the French Quarter, New Orleans’ young and hip packed into One Eyed Jack’s for an evening of delightfully unique music that was worlds away from the funk cover bands nearby on Bourbon Street. The sellout crowd seemed mostly concerned with current buzz band Foxygen,... more
Assembly of Dust Offers New Album for Free
To celebrate the release of their new album Sun Shot, Reid Genauer's Assembly of Dust is giving away their new album for free today. All you have to do is share the record on Twitter or Facebook and you'll receive a free download link of the album. No... more
All Good 2013 Lineup: Furthur, Primus, STS9, Leftover Salmon, Grace Potter and More
All Good just announced the initial lineup for their 17th annual event in Thornville, Ohio (July 18-21) with tickets going on sale immediately for $179. It's a damn good initial lineup too. The headliners are similar to last year with Furthur, Primus, and Pretty Lights positioned at... more
Trent Reznor Announces New Nine Inch Nails Lineup, Tours Planned, Lollapalooza 2013 Rumored
In case you missed the amazing news yesterday, Trent Reznor decided to announce very directly that Nine Inch Nails was coming back this summer with a tour, a new lineup featuring Adrian Belew (from King Crimson), and potential festival dates like Lollapalooza already rumored to be lined up for the... more
VIDEO: David Bowie Releases “The Stars (Are Out Tonight)” starring Tilda Swinton
David Bowie just premiered the second song, "The Stars (Are Out Tonight)" from his upcoming album, The Next Day out March 12th with a music video starring himself and Oscar-winning actress, Tilda Swinton. The concept video was directed by Floria Sigismondi who also directed Bowie videos in the 90's... more
Daft Punk updates website with teaser image
Last month it was reported that Daft Punk would soon be changing record companies and hooking up with Columbia to release their highly anticipated fourth album in May (their first in eight years.) Now, just a few hours ago the band has confirmed those plans by updating both daftpunk.com... more
TOUR DATES: David Byrne and St. Vincent Announce Summer Shows
David Byrne and St. Vincent will head out onto the road again in support of their collaborative album Love This Giant for a nationwide tour that starts June 11th in New Jersey with stops at the Bonnaroo Music Festival, Ottawa Jazz Festival, Telluride Town Park, Eugene, The Mountain Winery in... more
Orion 2013 Festival Lineup: Metallica, RHCP, Bassnectar, Foals, Gogol Bordello
Metallica will once again host the Orion Music Festival, bringing the event to the Motor City this time with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Gogol Bordello, Bassnectar, Deftones, Dropkick Murphys, FLAG, Silversun Pickups, and LMB faves Foals, plus many more. The event takes place on June 8th and 9th... more
VIDEO: Superhuman Happiness, “See Me On My Way”
Just ahead of the bands first full-length album, Hands, (On Sale March 5th), Superhuman Happiness have posted their official video via the Royal Potato Family for “See Me On My Way" which you can watch now. The band will also play an official album release party on... more
SETLIST / ROUNDUP: Furthur’s Three-Night Run in Colorado (2/22-2/24)
Last night, Furthur capped a three-night stand in the Colorado Rockies at the cozy 1st Bank Center with tickets going for a reported $250+ over the weekend. Saturday's concert had most nodding in agreement it was the one to catch with a second set that opened with "Help on... more
Fan hand-delivers custom-made guitar effects pedal to Trey Anastasio
Last night at the NYC premiere of Hands on a Hardbody, Trey Anastasio who helped write most of the music for the play, was hand-delivered a custom designed Illumiringer guitar effects pedal by a fan, Dr. Blankenstein. The pedal's characteristics are quite extraordinary, with the entire pedal being created... more
OSCARS 2013: Adele, Norah Jones, Jennifer Hudson and cast of “Les Miz” set to perform
We're just hours away from the 85th edition of the Academy Awards and thankfully live music will once again be a large part of the ceremony after last year's odd absence from film's biggest night. The moment most are anticipating is Adele's first ever live performance of her hit... more
VIDEO: Thom Yorke and Nigel Godrich Celebrate Release of AMOK in London
Just ahead of the Atoms for Peace release of AMOK (Available Tuesday), Thom Yorke and Nigel Godrich performed a 12-song set for a lucky London audience at the Oval Space. The scheduled "DJ" set included Yorke on vocals and lead guitar for a few tracks. Thankfully CoS found... more
PHOTOS / SETLIST: Furthur @ 1st Bank Center, Broomfield, CO 2/22/13
Phil Lesh and Bob Weir's Furthur opened up the first show of a three-night stand in Colorado last night with "Hell in a Bucket" before a cover of the Traffic's "Dear Mr. Fantasy." Check out the complete setlist and a few shots from photographer, Dylan Carney, as well as... more
PHOTOS / RECAP: 3 Brave Souls (Beasley, Jones, Bruner Jr.) Jazz up Culver City
Earlier this month, “3 Brave Souls” held an album release event at the Kirk Douglas Theater in Culver City, CA. The theatre is just one of many ongoing performances held by the Jazz Bakery as they await construction of their Frank Gehry designed new home next door. John Beasley... more
Furthur add eight-night Capitol Theatre residency in April
Furthur just released some spring plans for an eight-show residency starting April 16th at New York's newly-renovated Capitol Theatre and one stand-alone show at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on April 27th. Tickets are on sale now. The band kicks off a three-night run in Colorado tonight... more
Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake Announce Legends of the Summer Tour
This year is definitely shaping up to be a huge year for Justin Timberlake, who's coming back strong with a new release on March 19th entitled The 20/20 Experience. He's already announced that he's hosting and performing on Saturday Night Live on March 9th with a week of shows... more
Camp Bisco 2013 Lineup: Disco Biscuits, Animal Collective, Umphrey’s McGee, STS9, Bassnectar & More
Camp Bisco just announced the lineup for their July 11-13 festival at the Indian Lookout Country Club in Mariaville, NY. The festival was founded and will be headlined by The Disco Biscuits and will feature Animal Collective, STS9, Umphrey's McGee, Passion Pit, Bassnectar, Lotus, Rubblebucket, Cosby Sweater, The Werks,... more
WEBCAST: Leftover Salmon Play Hollywood Tonight, Broadcast on Ustream
Leftover Salmon tore up San Francisco last night and they'll bring their jamgrass south to the House of Blues on Sunset Blvd tonight. If you didn't already know Leftover broadcasts almost every show for free on their official Ustream.TV Channel. Tune in tonight around 9 PM PST from... more
John Medeski of MMW Goes Solo for ‘A Different Time’, Album & Tour in April
John Medeski of Medeski Martin & Wood has toured solo in the past, and more regularly in recent years, but this is the first time he'll document it with an album -- A Different Time is out April 9th on Okeh Records. Medeski has also announced a few select... more
