Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears Extend 2009 Tour into June, Performing at ACL

Not content with leaving the road, Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears have decided to extend their tour and are bringing their soulful tunes to city near you. In addition to finishing their tour tonight in Alabama with Robert Randolph, they are headed back to Texas to take part in the KTSW Mr. Fest in San Marcos. On May 6, they will be performing a FREE instore at Houston's Cactus Music (2110 Portsmouth) at 5:30PM and then a few a few days later on the 8th will be back in Austin at Emo's with Lucero (purchase those tickets here for $12). And then in June, they start a tour with the New York Dolls. Oh, did I mention they'll be playing at this year's Austin City Limits Festival too (not sure which day yet though)?

Currently this month read about Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears in Spin Magazine and Paste. Also be sure to check out their video for "Sugarfoot", which we happened to post last month. You can purchase their full-length album, Tell 'Em What Your Name Is! via Lost Highway Records.

[Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears Myspace]
[Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears Official Site]

Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears 2009 Tour Dates:
04/30 - Mobile, AL @ Saenger Theatre #
05/02 - San Marcos, TX @ KTSW Mr. Fest (Bar 141)
05/06 - Houston, TX @ Cactus Music [FREE INSTORE] @ 5:30PM
05/07 - Houston, TX @ Walter's *
05/08 - Austin, TX @ Emo's (outside) [Purchase Tickets] $ *
05/09 - Ft. Worth, TX @ Longhorn Saloon *
05/10 - Lubbock, TX @ Bash's 2 (in the depot) *
05/12 - Phoenix, AZ @ Rhythm Room *
05/13 - Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up *
05/14 - Long Beach, CA @ Alex's Bar *
05/15 - Los Angeles, CA @ Trouadour *
05/16 - San Francisco, CA @ Slim's *
05/17 - Santa Cruz, CA @ Rio Theatre *
05/19 - Sacramento, CA @ Harlow's *
05/20 - Chico, CA @ El Rey Theater *
05/21 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater *
05/22 - Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern *
05/23 - Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore Cabaret *
06/02 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom !
06/05 - Austin, TX @ Emo's (outside) [Purchase Tickets] $18 !
06/07 - New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues !
06/09 - St. Petersburg, FL @ State Theatre !
06/10 - Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room !
06/11 - Orlando, FL @ House of Blues !
06/13 - Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage !
07/11 - Chicago, IL @ Chicago Folk and Roots Festival 2009
10/03 - Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits (Day/time TBD)

! with New York Dolls
# with Robert Randolph
* with Lucero

Here's a video of Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears performing "I'm Broke" at Waterloo Records during this year's SXSW.

(Photo Cred: Cambria Harkey)

stellastarr* Announce 2009 Summer U.S. Tour Dates :: w/ Austin date (The Parish)

I remember my first exposure to stellastarr* was with Richard back at Coachella 2004 in a tent back when it was still a two day festival. I recall him really like their debut album and mentioned wanting to check them out. It wasn't too crowded, so we headed right towards the front and I really ended up enjoying the set. Suffice to say, I bought the album after getting back home.

In 2005 they released Harmonies for the Haunted to lukewarm success. I actually enjoyed it, but still would choose their debut if given the choice. Now fast forward to the future, on July 7th stellastar* will be releasing their third album Civilized. You can listen to the band's first single, "Graffiti Eyes", as well as another song from the album entitled, "Warchild", on their Myspace.

This Summer the band will also hit the road for a short U.S. tour, their first in over 3 years. They'll be stopping by here in Austin to perform at The Parish on July 27, those tickets are only $12. Tickets for all the dates go on sale tomorrow at 11AM (CST), except the Boston show (listen to WFNX for tickets announcements for that one).

[stellastarr* Myspace]

stellastarr * 2009 U.S. Tour Dates:
07/08 - Boston, MA @
07/15 - Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
07/16 - New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom
07/17 - Washington, DC @ Rock N Roll Hotel
07/18 - Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar
07/20 - Cincinnati, OH @ 20th Century Theatre
07/21 - Columbus, OH @ The Basement
07/23 - Chicago, IL @ Double Door
07/27 - Austin, TX @ The Parish [Purchase Tickets] $12
07/30 - San Diego, CA @ Casbah
07/31 - Los Angeles, CA @ Slim’s
08/01 - San Francisco, CA @ Troubadour
08/03 - Portland, OR @ Doug Fir
08/04 - Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey

(Photo Cred: Phil Knott)

New Music from The xx & Video for "Crystalised"

We've been digging The xx (pronounced "ex ex") since stumbling upon their video "Crystalised" on The Fader earlier (they also have an interview with the band too). Although the video is pretty lackluster, as it just features the band leaning against a wall playing their instruments with projections going across their faces and behind them, the song on the other hand is very entrancing. The music is simple, yet works with the guy and girl vocals just right.

The band are four 19 year olds (Baria, Jamie, Oliver, and Romy) from South West London. They list their influences (according to their Myspace) as Aaliyah to CocoRosie, Rihanna to The Cure, Missy Elliott to Chromatics, The Kills to Ginuwine, Pixies to Mariah Carey and Justin Timberlake to Tracy + the plastics. Their first single "Crystalised" was just released a few days back on Young Turks and the b-side includes a cover of Aaliyah's "Hot Like Fire" (purchase it here). The foursome are currently working on a full-length due out in September.

The xx - Stars (bedroom demo)(mp3)
The xx - VCR (bedroom demo)(mp3)

[The xx Myspace]
[The xx Official Site]

This Friday :: The Great Nostalgic Album Release Party w/ {{{Sunset}}}, The Sour Notes at Hole in the Wall

This Friday sure is a busy night (w/ Death Cab for Cutie, Monarchs, Paul Green School of Rock, The Tunnels all playing shows) and although we mentioned this show on our weekly recommendations on Monday, we thought it deserved a post of it's own.

Relatively new Austin band, The Great Nostalgic is performing this Friday at Hole in the Wall with {{{Sunset}}} and The Sour Notes to celebrate the release of their self-titled debut (read glowing reviews from Austin Town Hall and Two Groove). Bonus discs, which include remixes from Many Birthdays and Businessman DJs, in addition to a music video for "Queen and Country" will be given out as well with the purchase of the new album ($8). The show starts at 10PM and will feature guest musicians from Pink Nasty and Hard Proof Afrobeat's horn section.

The Great Nostalgic - County Line (mp3)

The album is also available on iTunes, Amazon and at Waterloo if you can't make it to the show. The Great Nostalgic are also hitting the road, check out the dates down below. Learn a little more about the band in an interview they did with Austin Sound a few months back.

[The Great Nostalgic Myspace]
[{{{Sunset}}} Myspace]
[The Sour Notes Myspace]

The Great Nostalgic Tour Dates:
05/07 - Nashville, TN @ The 5 Spot
05/08 - Chapel Hill, NC @ Nightlight
05/09 - Greenville, SC @ Medusa's
05/10 - Hickory, NC @ Laura & Natasha's Radio Show :: WLRZ (99.3FM)
05/12 - Norfolk, VA @ The Boot
05/13 - Baltimore, MD @ The Metro Gallery
05/14 - Boston, MA @ PA's Lounge
05/15 - Jersey City, NJ @ IM Automachino
05/16 - Washington, D.C. @ The Velvet Lounge
05/17 - New York, NY @ The Annex

Here's a video Austin Town Hall took of their song, "Young Lovers" at a show at the Mohawk last month.

School of Seven Bells & Black Moth Super Rainbow Announce Co-Headlining 2009 U.S. Tour:: w/ Austin dates (Mohawk, ACL)

Austin + June = Concert Overload! School of Seven Bells will be performing along with Black Moth Super Rainbow (who have a new album, entitled Eating Us due out 5/26) on a Summer co-headlining jaunt starting in mid-May. Both bands will hitting up the Mohawk here in Austin on June 2nd. Tickets are currently on sale, purchase them here for $10.

SVIIB have a tour diary if you'd like to keep up with them on the road. They'll also be returning to play this year's Austin City Limits Festival. Snag yourself a three-day pass here for $185.

School of Seven Bells - Connjur (mp3)
Black Moth Super Rainbow - Born on a Day the Sun Didn't Rise (mp3)

[School of Seven Bells Myspace]
[School of Seven Bells Official Site]
[Black Moth Super Rainbow Official Site]

SVIIB & Black Moth Super Rainbow 2009 U.S. Tour Dates:
05/20 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
05/21 - Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon
05/22 - Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock Social Club
05/25 - George, WA @ Sasquatch Festival
05/26 - Portland, OR @ Holocene
05/28 - San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
05/29 - Los, Angeles, CA @ Troubadour
05/30 - Costa Mesa, CA @ Detroit Bar
05/31 - Phoenix, AZ @ Rhythm Room
06/02 - Austin, TX @ Mohawk (outside) [Purchase Tickets] $10
06/03 - Denton, TX @ Hailey's
06/04 - Little Rock, AR @ Sticky Fingerz
06/05 - Nashville, TN @ Exit In
06/06 - Columbus, OH @ Skully's
06/12 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom (only SVIIB)
10/02-04 - Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits Festival (only SVIIB)

(Photo Cred: Guillermo Herren)

Here's the video for School of Seven Bell's "Half Asleep". (via P4K TV)

Major Lazer Announces Tour (with Austin Date)

Major Lazer Tour Dates:

Jun 13 New York, NY SOBs
Jun 18 Boston, MA House Of Blues
Jun 19 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
Jun 20 Washington, DC Rock And Roll Hotel
Jun 24 Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom
Jun 25 Seattle, WA Neumos
Jun 25 San Francisco, CA The Grand Ballroom @ Regency
Jun 27 Los Angeles, CA La Memorial Coliseum & Expo
July 10 Austin, TX Speakeasy
July 11 Dallas, TX House Of Blues
Aug 07 Chicago, IL Congress Theater
Oct 31 Inglewood, CA The Forum

Major Lazer - Lazer Boom 1

Last Night: Black Kids and Mates of State at La Zona Rosa

Yeah Yeah Yeahs Announce First Batch of 2009 U.S. Tour Dates

Yeah Yeah Yeahs have just announced a few more cities to their U.S. tour, in addition to previously known stops at this year's Sasquatch and Bonnaroo festivals. Although, they aren't on this year's Austin City Limits lineup, we're seriously hoping for an Austin date to be added in the future.

[Yeah Yeah Yeahs Myspace]
[Yeah Yeah Yeahs Official Site]

Yeah Yeah Yeahs 2009 U.S. Tour Dates:
5/23 - Quincy, WA @ Sasquatch Festival
5/26 - Chicago, IL @ Aragon Ballroom *
5/27 - Detroit, MI @ Clutch Cargos *
5/28 - Columbus, OH @ LC Pavilion *
5/30 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Ave *
5/31 - Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Club *
6/02 - St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant *
6/03 - Kansas City, MO @ The Beaumont *
6/06 - San Francisco, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheater
6/07 - Oceanside, CA @ Oceanside Amphitheater
6/08 - Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee Theatre *
6/10 - El Paso, TX @ Club 101 [Purchase Tickets] $25
6/12 - Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo

* w/ Grand Ole Party

(Photo Cred: Kirstie Shanley)

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart 2009 Tour Dates, New Video for "Young Adult Friction"

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart seemed to be everywhere during this year's SXSW, as they played ten shows over the course of four days. We actually caught them on the first day and had a great time!

TPOBPAT are currently on tour (dates down below) and have a new video for their latest single, "Young Adult Friction" off their self-titled debut.

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart - Come Saturday (mp3)

[The Pains of Being Pure at Heart Myspace]
[The Pains of Being Pure at Heart Official Site]

2009 Tour Dates:
4/28 - Toronto, Ontario @ Lee’s Palace #
4/29 - Pontiac, MI @ The Pike Room at Crofoot #
4/30 - Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Tavern #
5/01 - Columbus, OH @ The Summit #
5/02 - Nashville, TN @ The End #
5/03 - Atlanta, GA @ Earl #
5/04 - Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506 #
5/05 - Baltimore, MD @ Talking Head Club #
5/06 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Barbary #
5/07 - Lemoyne, PA @ Champion Ship
5/12 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom #
5/14 - Great Escape Festival @ Pavilion Plan B
5/15 - London, UK @ The Lexington
5/16 - London, UK @ Brixton Windmill
5/17 - Leicester, UK @ The Musician
5/18 - Wrexham, UK @ Central Station
5/19 - York, UK @ The Duchess
5/20 - Glasgow, UK @ Nice and Sleazy
5/21 - Leeds, UK @ Cockpit
5/22 - Manchester, UK @ Chorlton Irish Centre
5/23 - Bristol, UK @ Dot to Dot Festival
5/24 - Nottingham, UK @ Dot to Dot Festival
5/25 - Antwerp, Belgium @ Trix
5/26 - Paris, France @ Batofar
5/27 - Toulouse, France @ Le Cri De La Moutte
5/28 - Montpellier, France @ Rock Store
5/29 - Barcelona, Spain @ Primavera Festival
5/31 - Ravenna, Italy @ Hana Bi*
6/01 - Milan, Italy @ La Casa 139*
6/02 - St Gallen, Switzerland @ Palace*
6/03 - Munich, Germany @ 59 to 1
6/04 - Koln, Germany @ Blue Shell
6/05 - Berlin, Germany @ NBI Club
6/06 - Hamburg, Germany @ Knust
6/07 - Utrecht, Holland @ Ekko
6/08 - Amsterdam, Holland @ Paradiso
6/09 - London, UK @ Madame Jojos
6/10 - London, UK @ Cargo
6/11 - Oxford, UK @ Jericho Tavern
6/12 - Cambridge, UK @ Soul Tree
6/13 - Southampton, UK @ Joiners Arms
6/14 - UK Isle of Wight Festival @ Big Top Stage
6/18 - New York, NY @ Cake Shop ^
7/04 - Denmark @ Roskilde Festival
7/05 - France @ Eurokeennes Festival
7/10 - New York, NY @ South Street Seaport
7/18 - Chicago, IL @ Union Park :: Pitchfork Music Festival
7/20 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo %
7/21 - San Francisco, CA @ Rickshaw Stop %
7/23 - Portland, OR @ Backspace %
7/24 - Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore Cabaret %
7/25 - Seattle, WA @ Capitol Hill Block Party

# w/ Zaza
* w/ Vivian Girls
^ w/ Crystal Stilts
% w/ Girls

2009 Austin City Limits Line Up

Wow! ACL really delivered this year. The only thing missing was the Yeah Yeah Yeah's but I can move on from that. It's also nice to see that they have swayed from not having DJ style acts on the bill with inclusions of both Girl Talk and Bassnectar. That should really change the flow of the festival. The big names are there but so are some up and comers. Nice to see Passion Pit, School of Seven Bells, The Henry Clay People, Here We Go Magic and The Virgins on the bill. Dan Auerbach will be here to give me redemption after missing the SXSW showcase. Jack White's new band The Dead Weather!!! I am also excited to see two of my favorite Brits Lily Allen and Arctic Monkeys! I could go on and on..... Going to be a great festival!

Pearl Jam
Dave Matthews Band
Beastie Boys
Kings of Leon
Sonic Youth
Ben Harper
Thievery Corporation
Flogging Molly
The Decemberists
The Dead Weather
The B-52's
Ghostland Observatory
John Legend
Mos Def
Bon Iver
!!!
Coheed & Cambria
Bassnectar
Levon Helm Band
Raveonettes
Medeski, Martin & Wood
DeVotchKa
The Toadies
Andrew Bird
Sound Tribe Sector Nine
Raul Malo
Arctic Monkeys
Rebirth Brass Band
Girl Talk
Sara Watkins
Los Amigos Invisibles
K'Naan
Citizen Cope
The Greencards
Heartless Bastards
Walter "Wolfman" Washington
Preservation Hall
Black Joe Lewis
The Knux
Dan Auerbach
Grizzly Bear
Dr. Dog
Eek-a-mouse
Blitzen Trapper
Airborne Toxic Event
Lily Allen
Robyn Hitchcock
Michael Franti & Spearhead
John Vanderslice
Todd Snider
Zac Brown Band
Deer Tick
David Garza
Henry Butler
The Avett Brothers
The Felice Brothers
Federico Aubele
Damien Horne
Soul Stirrers
Reverend Payton's Big Damn Band
Danny Brooks
Nelo
Dexateens
Sarah Siskind
Keith Gattis
Jonell Mosser
Jeffrey Steele
Mimicking Birds
Jonathan Tyler & Northern Lights
Vince Mira
Jypsi
Papa Mali
Henry Clay People
Cotton Jones
Sarah Jaffe
Suckers
Sons of Bill
The Low Anthem
Lisa Hannigan
L.A.X
Terri Hendrix
Marva Wright
The Parlor Mob
The Wood Brothers
Alela Diane
Bell X1
The Dodos
Alberta Cross
School of Seven Bells
Sam Roberts Band
Rodriguez
Brett Dennen
Poi Dog Pondering
Daniel Johnston
State Radio
Asleep at the Wheel
Here We Go Magic
The Virgins
Reckless Kelly
The Scabs
The Walkmen
White Lies
Clutch
Phoenix
Passion Pit
Leatherbag
The Gospel Silvertones
The Durdens
Loose Cannon
Lunch Money
Telephone Company
Milkshake
Q Brothers
Ralph's World
Quinn Sullivan
Palm School Elementary

Last Night: Franz Ferdinand at La Zona Rosa

Austin Concerts This Week :: 4/27 - 5/3

Just a reminder, we're throwing our FIRST show this Saturday at La Zona Rosa. We've handpicked an outstanding lineup for you! On the bill: Ume from Austin, True Widow from Dallas, and The White White Lights from Austin. RSVP at Do512.com for $5 entrance or pay an $8 cover at the door. The doors open at 9, with the show starting at 10.

Ume - Sunshower (mp3)
True Widow - Duelist (mp3)

Here's our other recommendations for this week.

Monday (4/27):

• Dengue Fever, Chicha Libre at Mohawk (outside) [Purchase Tickets] $8, Doors @ 7

Tuesday (4/28):

• Mates of State, Black Kids, Sunbears at La Zona Rosa [Purchase Tickets] $25, Doors @ 8, Show @ 9
• Cake at Stubb's (outside) [SOLD OUT] Doors @ 7, Show @ 8
  

Wednesday (4/29):

• George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic at Stubb's (outside) [Purchase Tickets] $25, Doors @ 7
• The Gaslight Anthem, Heartless Bastards, A Death in the Family at Antone's [Purchase Tickets] $13, Doors @ 8, Show @ 9
• Lez Zeppelin, Scorpion Child at The Parish [Purchase Tickets] $17, Doors @ 8
  

Thursday (4/30):

• Austin 360 Concert Series Kickoff w/ The Black & White Years, The Mercers at Stubb's (inside) [Purchase Tickets] $5, Doors @ 9
• Pretty and Nice, Oh No Oh My, The Low Lows, La Snacks at Emo's (outside) Doors @ 9, Show @ 10
• Weird Weeds, Nick Jaina at Lambert's
• Pretty Light's at Light Bar (Congress between 4th and 5th)
  

Friday (5/1):

• Death Cab for Cutie, Matt Costa, Ra Ra Riot at Austin Music Hall [SOLD OUT] Doors @ 7, Show @ 8
• Monarchs (CD Release), Dana Falconberry, Bosque Brown at Emo's (inside) Doors @ 8, Show @ 10
• Paul Green School of Rock Presents Garage Rock at Mohawk (inside) Show @ 5:30
• {{{Sunset}}}, The Great Nostalgic (CD Release Party), The Sour Notes at Hole In The Wall
  
• The Tunnels, Victims of Leisure at Beerland
  

Saturday (5/2):

• Ultra8201 Presents :: Ume, True Widow, The White White Lights at La Zona Rosa ($5 w/ RSVP, $8 at the door) Doors @ 9, Show @ 10
  
• Paul Green School of Rock Presents Garage Rock at Mohawk (outside) Show @ 6
  
• Dredg, Torche, Judgement Day at Emo's (outside) [Purchase Tickets] $14 Doors @ 9, Show @ 10
• 2nd Annual River Revolution w/ The Story Of, {{{Sunset}}}, The Diagonals, The Eastern Sea, DJ Thibault, DJ Bill The Butcher at a cabin on the banks of the banks of the Colorado River (7601 Shelton Rd.) [Purchase Tickets] $12, Starts @ 9 (More info here)
• KTSW (89.9) Presents Mr. Fest w/ Black Joe Lewis, Whitman, Built By Snow, Your Kisses Cause Crashes, The Factory Party, Electric Courage Machine, Loxsly, Colour Wheel, Clubs, Pack of Wolves, Bankrupt and the Borrowers, Newlywed, Cactus Rash, Western Ghosthouse, Crooks, Holly Psychedelic, Lara Claire, Buzz ‘N Bangs, DJ Chief, Wargasm, Various DJ sets at Various Locations around San Marcos (more info here) FREE, From 11AM - 1AM
• Pecan Street Festival :: Main Stage w/ The Lemurs (9PM), Corto Maltese (8PM), The Steps (7PM), The Boxing Lesson (6PM), Built by Snow (1PM) and more :: Austin Stage w/ The Tunnels (8PM) Canopy (1PM) and more [FREE, 11AM-10PM] (More info here)
  

Sunday (5/3):

• Willie Nelson at the Riverbend Centre [Purchase Tickets] $50.50-$130.50, Show @ 7:30

{{{Sunset}}} - When Perfect Flames Expire (mp3)
Mates of State - My Only Offer (mp3)
Ra Ra Riot - Dying Is Fine (mp3)
Heartless Bastards - The Mountain (mp3)
La Snacks - Devil Has Left The Building (mp3)
Built by Snow - All The Weird Kids Know (mp3)
The Black & White Years - Power To Change (mp3)
Scorpion Child - A Million Lines (mp3)

Last Night: The Kills, The Horrors and The Magic Wands

Tonight: The Kills, The Horrors and The Magic Wands at Emo's

Allison Mosshart of The Kills was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday night in Denver. Apparently a combination of the altitude and a bad cold caused her to have shortness of breath and she was forced to leave the show. She was released from the hospital and plans to go on with the tour. Which leads us up to tonight where they make their return to Austin.

Hopefully she has had some time to recoup and the warm Texas weather will do her some good. The band is joined by The Horrors who recently ditched the style that was bringing the dreaded UK "Next Big Thing" hype and recorded a fantastic new album (mostly in the dark). I listened to Primary Colours last night in it's entirety and it is a phenomenal album. It will be in stores May 5th.

And get there early because Nashville duo the Magic Wands will be opening. They recently released their debut EP Magic, Love & Dreams with what has been called "wall of white guitars" and "unapologetic cosmic pop". We don't know what that means but it sounds good. Give the the lead single "Black Magic" a listen. [The Magic Wands - Black Magic]

The Kills, The Horrors and The Magic Wands :: Tour Dates

April
24 Austin, TX - Emo's [Tickets]
25 Dallas, TX - Granada Theater
27 Atlanta, GA - Lenny's
28 Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle
30 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club

May
1 Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts
2 New York, NY - Webster Hall
4 Brooklyn, NY - Music Hall of Williamsburg
5 Boston, MA - Paradise
6 Montreal, QUE - La Tulipe
7 Toronto, ONT - Phoenix Concert Theatre
8 Detroit, MI - Magic Stick
9 Chicago, IL - Metro
11 Minneapolis, MN - First Ave
15 Seattle, WA - Neumo's
16 Vancouver, BC - Commodore
17 Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom
19 San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore
21 Pomona, CA - Glasshouse
22 Los Angeles, CA - Henry Fonda Theater

Sunset Rubdown Announces Summer North American Tour Dates :: w/ Austin date (Mohawk)

Originally a solo outlet for Wolf Parade's Spencer Krug, Sunset Rubdown now boasts a lineup of five members and on June 23rd they'll release their latest offering entitled, Dragonslayer via Jagjaguwar. The band completed the album after a 2008 tour and includes new member, Marc Nicol on bass, drums, and percussion. We have the first single "Idiot Heart" down below for you to enjoy.

Sunset Rubdown - Idiot Heart (mp3)

The band will hitting the road this Summer in support of the new album and sure enough they'll be performing at the Mohawk here in Austin. Tickets ($10) for the June 20th show are currently on sale now, purchase them here. June is gonna be a super busy month, in addition to Richard's and my birthday, there's just so many good shows! I wish I could take the entire month off.

[Sunset Rubdown Official Site]

Sunset Rubdown Summer North American Tour Dates:
6/11 - Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Downstairs
6/12 - Brooklyn, NY @ Studio B
6/13 - Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
6/14 - Washington, DC @ Black Cat
6/15 - Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506
6/16 - Atlanta, GA @ The Drunken Unicorn
6/20 - Austin, TX @ Mohawk (outside) [Purchase Tickets] $10
6/22 - Tucson, AZ @ Plush
6/23 - Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex
6/24 - San Francisco, CA @ The Rickshaw Stop
6/26 - Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
6/27 - Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey
6/28 - Victoria, BC @ Sugar Nightclub
7/02 - Calgary, AB @ The Marquee Room
7/06 - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St. Entry
7/07 - Chicago, IL @ Epiphany
7/08 - Bloomington, IN @ Jake’s Nightclub
7/10 - Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace
7/11 - Montreal, QC @ Il Motore

(Photo: David Horvitz)

Little Joy Returns To Austin (The Independent), Dallas (Club Dada) in June

Yeah, you read the title of this post right! Little Joy will be returning to Texas to play some shows in Austin and Dallas, not sure if there's more cities or if the lineup will include Fabrizio Moretti (we thought he was recording new material with his other band, The Strokes). We do however know that we'll be there, seriously they were incredible last year at The Parish.

First up, they'll be performing here in Austin at The Independent (map) on June 8th. Tickets for the show are only $13, and go on sale this Saturday at 10AM. You better snatch those tickets up quickly unless you want to pay a bunch of money on Craigslist. The next night, they'll be in Dallas at Club Dada, purchase those tickets ($11) here.

Little Joy - No One's Better Sake (mp3)

Little Joy's self-titled debut was one of our favorite records last year, purchase it here.

[Little Joy Myspace]

Update: Looks like they're also playing the Troubadour in West Hollywood on June 5th. Tickets for that show are already on sale, purchase them here for $15.

Constantines & Crystal Antlers Plan Short Tour of the U.S. Together :: w/ Austin date (Emo's)

Crystal Antlers are currently on tour, but as of today they've decided to announce more extensive U.S. tour plans. In June, they will be opening up for Constantines on a two week jaunt across the states, and it just so happens they will be stopping here in Austin to perform at Emo's, inside no less. Tickets for the June 6th show are $10 and trust us when we say this is a show you don't want to miss. The rest of the tour dates are down below, as well as a couple of songs for you to check out.

Crystal Antlers - Andrew (mp3)
Constantines - Soon Enough (mp3)


[Constantines Myspace]
[Crystal Antlers Myspace]

Constantines/Crystal Antlers Tour Dates:
06/02 - Newport, KY @ Southgate House
06/03 - St. Louis, MO @ Blueberry Hill's Duck
06/05 - Dallas, TX @ Sons of Herman Hall
06/06 - Austin, TX @ Emo's (inside) [Purchase Tickets] $10 *
06/08 - Phoenix, AZ @ Rhythm Room *
06/09 - San Diego, CA @ Casbah *
06/10 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo *
06/11 - San Francisco, CA @ Rickshaw *
06/13 - Portland, OR @ Doug Fir *
06/14 - Seattle, WA @ Nuemo's *

* w/ I Was A King

New Passion Pit Video :: "The Reeling"

If you like what you hear, remember Passion Pit starts their tour next month and will be performing here in Austin at Emo's on June 3rd, with support from Harlem Shakes and Cale Parks. Tickets are $12, purchase them here.

Passion Pit - Sleepyhead (mp3)
Harlem Shakes - Strictly Game (mp3)

[Passion Pit Myspace]

First Summer Sweat Going On This Saturday

Seriously it's been crazy hot lately! To combat the heat Knuckle Rumbler , The Loyalty Firm, and Do512.com have teamed up for the first Summer Sweat. It's where we'll be this Saturday before we head to La Zona Rosa to check out the SOLD OUT Franz Ferdinand show. It's going down from 6 - 10PM at The Do512.com Compound (2208 S. Lamar) and it's completely FREE! In addition to complimentary drinks from Sweet Leaf Tea, Lone Star, and Tito's, there will be a bunch of live music, including performances by The Boxing Lesson, The Steps, ZEALE, and DJ Orion on the decks.

[RSVP HERE]

Last Night: The Faint and Ladytron at Stubb's