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LISTEN: Chris Baio (Vampire Weekend) Remixes Broken Bells

Chris Baio has remixed yet another number under his DJ moniker Baio, and this time it’s a Broken Bells (the side project of Shins frontman James Mercer and Danger Mouse) track titled “Holding On For Life.” Baio gives the previously sparkle-pop number a psychedelic twist, stepping away from his usual dance-y style. In addition to […]

Prince Reveals New Song on ‘New Girl’

Following a cameo on New Girl  (the quirk-filled comedy starring She & Him’s Zooey Deschanel), Prince revealed the track “PRETZELBODYLOGIC.” In the episode, Deschanel’s character, Jess, along with her best friend CeCe (Hannah Simone) is invited by Prince to a party at his mansion which is eventually crashed by Jess’ roommates. At the party, Prince plays […]

The Cure Announce New Album Plans

After a six-year-long wait, The Cure will release their 14th album, entitled 4:14 Scream later this year. The record comes as a follow-up to 2008’s 4:13 Dream and will be accompanied by a tour in which the band will play a series of albums in full. The band has embarked on this type of tour twice before, once […]

Juicy J Announces Tour With Travi$ Scott, Project Pat

Juicy J has announced the dates for his ‘Never Sober’ tour which begins this February. Travi$ Scott and Project Pat will provide support on the tour, which will promote August’s Stay Trippy. You can view dates for Juicy J’s ‘Never Sober’ tour with support from Travi$ Scott and Project Pat below. 02/20 Jacksonville, FL @ Plush […]

Elton John Releasing Concert Film, ‘Yellow Brick Road’ Reissue

The Million Dollar Piano, Elton John’s Las Vegas show, will make its way to theaters across the United States (and many other countries) on March 18 with an encore performance screening on March 26. “I am thrilled that the film of my Million Dollar Piano show will be coming to cinemas worldwide,” John told Rolling Stone. […]

WATCH: Of Montreal Premiere Video

In a follow-up to last year’s Lousy With Sylvianbriar, the glam rockers have debuted a video for “She Ain’t Speakin’ Now,” off of the album. The video was directed by Nina Barnes (also known as the wife of frontman Kevin Barnes and former member of the band Ethnobabes) and features different depictions of people through colored […]

Waxahatchee Announces New Tour Dates

Waxahatchee (Katie Crutchfield) has announced a new set of tour dates (in addition to her already set ones) in support of her latest release, Cerulean Salt, which was released in March of 2013. Crutchfield will be joined on tour (for selected dates) by Superchunk, among others. You can view Waxahatchee’s tour dates below. 1/22 – […]

Cute Is What We Aim For Release B-Side

The Buffalo, NY-based Cute Is What We Aim For have released a new B-side entitled “Beautiful Bully.” This is the band’s first release since 2013’s “A Closed Mind WITH an Open Mouth.” Cute Is What We Aim For announced in late 2012 that it would be making a return to the scene after a brief […]

Taking Back Sunday Post Message to Fans

The band announced yesterday that it would be releasing a follow-up to 2011’s self titled, and today brings a message from the band to its fans. In the love note, the Long Island boys declare their excitement for the upcoming Happiness Is; they also briefly describe the recording process for the record. Happiness Is will hit shelves […]

Tokyo Police Club Announce Album, Stream New Song

Canadian indie rockers Tokyo Police Club have revealed the title of their much anticipated follow-up to 2010’s Champ. The record will be titled Forcefield and will hit shelves March 25 via Mom+Pop. Produced by Doug Boehm and the group’s own David Monks, the album will include nine tracks. The band has also released a track from the record, […]

WATCH: Chvrches Cover Janelle Monáe

Glasgow synth-pop gurus Chvrches have posted a cover of the R&B diva’s stylish 2010 single, “Tightrope.” The performance was recorded during Billboard’s “Women in Music” event, at which Monáe was in attendance. The band included a special introduction thanking Monáe and Billboard for the opportunity to cover the song. Monáe took home the award for “Rising Star.” […]

WATCH: Of Mice & Men Release Behind the Scenes Video

Of Mice & Men have chosen to give fans a special look at the making of the band’s upcoming album Restoring Force. The band (via Rise Records) has posted a short video of the recording process for the record. The video includes black and white film of the studio where the band recorded the album as […]