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| Tinted Windows hit late night circuit, North American tour to celebrate debut album Posted: 13 Apr 2009 02:27 PM PDT Tinted Windows, the acclaimed new band comprised of Taylor Hanson, James Iha, Adam Schlesinger, and Bun E. Carlos, will celebrate the April 21st release of their highly-anticipated debut album with a flurry of activity, including late night television appearances, intimate club dates and appearances with No Doubt in Atlantic City and at the Bamboozle Festival. The group will hit the late night circuit, performing on “The Late Show with David Letterman” on April 21st and “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” on April 23rd. The band has also confirmed shows at New York City’s Mercury Lounge on April 20th, Los Angeles’ Troubadour on April 28th, and Chicago’s Double Door on April 30th. Tinted Windows will also support No Doubt at their first show in five years at Atlantic City’s Borgata on May 2nd and then again at the Bamboozle Festival in East Rutherford, New Jersey’s Meadowlands on May 3rd. Their self-titled debut album is available in stores and at digital retailers April 21st on S-Curve Records. Tour Dates: Tinted Windows: website | myspace | @ sxsw  Photo: Bethany Smith Related Posts |
| Remix Monday: Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ “Zero” Posted: 13 Apr 2009 01:15 PM PDT Remixes can sometimes be more than just a tinkering of a tune. Many times a song is so altered that it barely resembles the original, and in some cases not at all. You’d be hard pressed to find similarities between the two. Often I wonder why a remix then? If one changes a song completely, isn’t it just a new track on it’s own? Such is the case with the remixes for the Yeah Yeah Yeahs‘ "Zero". I've never been a huge Yeah Yeah Yeahs fan, but their single “Zero” off of their new album It's Blitz! is pretty cool. The song has an extreme 70s feel to it, like a faded Polaroid you pulled from your parent's past. The song is a seamless mix of rock and disco, neither one or the other, just a perfect melding of the two. And as such, this is one of those tracks that don't really need to be mixed. It already has a pretty solid dancey disconess to it. I would just speed it up a bit. But, nonetheless, some out there feel the need for alterations. Though it'll be tough to beat the original. .Yeah Yeah Yeahs - “Zero” .MSTRKRFT Remix Haven’t heard much from these two Canadians lately, who are known for their popular mixes. Their take on “Zero” is actually a fresh change to their typical style; it’s like they’ve spent a little more time in the studio coming up with a little originality for a change. Though this is a prime example of how the remix resembles nothing of the original, except for a few snippets of Karen O’s voice. It’s heavy on distorted synthesizers, MSTRKRFT’s favorite sounds, reworked in a mid tempo fashion. This isn’t a track that’ll get your feet tapping towards the dancefloor. It’s simply repetitive and to be honest, a little boring. .Erol Alkan Remix Erol Alkan, always putting out fun and interesting tunes, takes “Zero” and also turns this into an unrecognizable track. Bouncy, distorted synths, and a smattering of snare drums make for a fun and upbeat mix. Very house heavy, pure instrumentals and again only whispers of Karen O. What? These guys don’t like her singing? The whispers have an eerie yet grand touch, but again, this mix is a little repetitive. If you’re standing in a club and sober, you'll get sick of this fast. .DiscoWeirdos Remix Finally a mix that doesn’t shun the words of Ms. Karen O. This remix is thus far the most similar to the original. It’s starts off completely unnecessary, with echoed vocals, and one melody that hums with a drone. It takes a little over 1 minute 30 to get involved, but when it does, it picks up a lot of life, utilizing the best part of the original, it’s disco synth melody, and then slapping on a solid beat via drum machine. The rest is pretty unaltered for the most part. .N.A.S.A. Bloody Lobo Remix Again, graced with Karen O’s vocals. I personally think they’re too good to leave out. But that’s all that really remains, a long with the melody, but some liquid synthesizers and grungy beats make for the music here. This is a slightly harsh and heavy re-working with grinding beats but it’s got a lot going on that meshes well for a creative remix. Yeah Yeah Yeahs: website | myspace  Related Posts |
| Passion Pit cancel May UK dates Posted: 13 Apr 2009 12:00 PM PDT Passion Pit has canceled five UK dates plus their forthcoming appearance at “The Great Escape in Brighton” due to a “personal situation at home.” No word yet any any effect the situation may have on North American tour dates (see below). Their debut album Manners will be released on May 18th on French Kiss Records. Tour Dates: Passion Pit: myspace  Related Posts |
| Outside Lands announces 2009 Line-Up, tickets on sale April 19th Posted: 13 Apr 2009 09:09 AM PDT
Check out the complete announced lineup below. More acts will be announced soon. “Outside Lands (Go On & Fix Your Hair)” by Ranger Dave & The Bison Outside Lands 2009: website
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| The Sounds release “Crossing the Rubicon” June 2nd, tour with No Doubt Posted: 13 Apr 2009 08:36 AM PDT Original Signal Recordings is proud to announce the North American release of Crossing the Rubicon, the highly anticipated album from Swedish quintet The Sounds, due June 2nd. As a band who has carved out their career by doing things their own way, The Sounds formed their own label, Arnioki Records, and created Crossing the Rubicon before choosing a label to partner with, giving them complete control in a rapidly evolving music industry. A partnership with OSR is perfect for a band that deserves to benefit from the career they have built thus far.
Over the last few years, The Sounds have garnered a massive fanbase built upon non-stop touring in support of two acclaimed records. They have captivated fans around the world by playing more than 500 shows in support of their last album, selling out major venues in over 25 countries worldwide, including the legendary Hollywood Palladium. The band has been confirmed as support for No Doubt this summer, along with a series of headlining dates (dates below). Crossing the Rubicon continues to deliver gripping hook-filled songs full of the punch and swagger that helped bring the Swedish quintet from Helsingborg to the world. With songs that have an undeniable energy, like the dance electro-funk of “Beatbox”, and the powerful combination of heartfelt emotion, soaring guitars and synth-pop on first single “No One Sleeps When I’m Awake”, the new album presents a deeper version of the sound that established the band as one to watch. Tour Dates: *supporting No Doubt The Sounds: myspace  Related Posts |
| New Regina Spektor album “Far” due June 23rd, tour dates to come Posted: 13 Apr 2009 07:31 AM PDT Sire Records and Regina Spektor are very proud to announce the release of Far; the highly anticipated follow up to Spektor’s gold album Begin To Hope. Set for a June 23rd release, Far continues to reveal new layers in Spektor’s songwriting as she pursues the next level in her inimitable musical style. With her uninhibited imagination and her hands on approach in the studio, Far not only succeeds with 13 impressive and accessible tracks, but it spotlights Spektor’s remarkable gift to craft intelligent and refreshingly honest odes to life.
Spektor’s ability to explore rich soundscapes and combine them with her evocative and intricately structured melodies and lyrics has grown tremendously on Far. From the gripping lyrics of the first single “Laughing With” to the intoxicating beat of “The Calculation”, from the multilayered vocal work on “Blue Lips” to the rocking “Eet”, Far is the work of a talented, daring and important artist. Spektor will tour the world beginning in June. Tour dates to be announced soon. Regina Spektor: website | myspace [asa][/asa] Related Posts |
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