Producer STBRKT has shared another new track from his forthcoming album, Wonder Where We Land, called “Higher.” The track also features an up-and-coming artist by the name of Raury, who spits verses so quick in this song that you have to go back and listen a couple of times to catch what he’s saying. This […]
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SBTRKT Announces New Album, Shares Single feat. Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig
UPDATE: Stream “New Dorp, New York” feat. Ezra Koenig below. Earlier this year, UK producer SBTRKT dropped a surprise EP out of nowhere. Today, he has announced the release of Wonder Where We Land, his highly-anticipated follow-up to his 2011 self-titled debut. Oh 2014, how sweet you are. The album artwork is above and a creepy trailer […]
Vampire Weekend Extend Spring Tour Into June
Still riding high over off of last year’s critically adored Modern Vampires of the City, Vampire Weekend have announced eight new US tour dates. The eight shows are in June, extending the current April/May tour slate into the summer. As is tradition at this time of year, the band’s touring page overflows with festival dates. The current […]
Hamilton Leithauser (The Walkmen) Announces Solo Album Release Date, Shares “Alexandra” Music Video
The Walkmen threw out news of their hiatus at the end of last year, seemingly out of nowhere considering how well their 2012 LP Heaven did. Now the band’s frontman, Hamilton Leithauser, has announced the upcoming release of his debut solo album as well as a music video for the lead single. The album, titled […]
Free Press Summer Fest Reveals Ridiculous Lineup
Houston’s Free Press Summer Fest (FPSF) announced its lineup today, and it’s a doozy. The two-day festival will be held on May 31-June 1 and features Jack White and Vampire Weekend in the headlining slots along with a rather eclectic undercard. This is Jack White’s second announced festival gig as he was previously announced to […]
New Orleans Jazz Fest Lineup Revealed: Bruce Springsteen, Arcade Fire, Vampire Weekend
In case you haven’t noticed, festival season is not too far off and lineup posters are popping up left and right. Next up to share their roster is the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival who boast an impressive list that includes Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Arcade Fire, Vampire Weekend, Foster the […]
Vampire Weekend Release Cover Of Andrea Bocelli’s “Con Te Partirò”
Over the years, Vampire Weekend have proven themselves as the quirkiest bunch in the post-Death Cab indie rock scene. Enter their contribution to Sweatheart 2014, Starbucks’ Valentines Day 2014 compilation, a cover of neo-classical tune “Con Te Partirò” made famous by Andrea Bocelli. The cover adds the electronic element found on their 2013 record, Modern […]
Hear Vampire Weekend’s “Step” Remix Featuring Danny Brown, Heems, Despot
Almost in an effort to have the last say of 2013, Vampire Weekend took to Twitter last night to share a “wintertime remix” of “Step” with verses from Danny Brown, Despot, and Heems. Download it below. The four piece band had quite a year, topping nearly every “Best of” list from 2013 with this year’s […]
John Bazley’s ‘Best of 2013′ In Music
Looking over the list I’ve penned as my personal ‘Best of 2013 in Music,’ I can’t help but smile. I remember sitting in class around this time last year, scratching down a list on loose leaf of my ‘Most Anticipated of 2013;’ to see how few of those records made my end of the year […]