Pas/Cal achieve Computer Perfection

MP3: Computer Perfection - "Silence Is A Shadow’s Dream"

Most of the band of Pas/Cal are moving on. Some ex-Pas/Cal members (along with a few others) are all starting a new project (Casimer Pascal will continue to record as Pas/Cal solo). Computer Perfection is the new project, and the band will be releasing their debut on November 9th via Le Grand Magistery. The title of the album: We Wish You Well On Your Way To Hell. Wow. Bitter much? Check out an MP3 above and track list below!

We Wish You Well On Your Way To Hell track list:

Able Archer
Silence Is A Shadow's Dream
The Fool Is Hurt
Domestic Amusements
Maurice on the Water
How I Won the War
O Your Blue Blood
Sans Soleil
The Strange Echo (Part 1)
The Strange Echo (Part 2)
Sweetie Pie
Planck's Lullaby

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Foot Village tours Europe, lets fans remix Anti-Magic, and helps out charity

Foot Village are ready to get busy in support of their new album, Anti-Magic. The band have a video (above) for the song of the same name, but that's really just a minor detail at this point. They've announced that you can download every single stem of every single track from the new album on their website. That's sure to spark a lot of interest. Finally (perhaps the most important piece of news from the tribal Los Angeles band), Foot Village announced that they'll be donating a portion of album sales to help donate Lifestraws, an affordable and portable water-filtering device, to Africa. Check out more information on Foot Village's generosity, and European tour dates below.

Foot Village tour dates:
November 5th - Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Melkweg
November 6th - London, UK @ Barden's Boudoir
November 7th - Brighton, UK @ Freebutt
November 8th - Cardiff, UK @ Buffalo Bar
November 9th – Manchester, UK @ Trof
November 10th - Glasgow, UK @ CCA
November 11th - Newcastle, UK @ Head Of Steam
November 12th - Leeds, UK, @ British Wildlife
November 13th - Liverpool, UK @ St Luke's
November 14th - London, UK @ secret show
November 16th - Paris, France @ Glazart
November 17th - Clermont-Ferrand, France @ Raymond Bar
November 18th - Düdingen, Switzerland @ Bad Bonn
November 19th - Lyon, France @ Grnd Zero Vaise / Rail Théâtre
November 21st - Prague, Czech Republic @ 007
November 22nd - Berlin, German @ West Germany
November 23rd - Lille, France @ Malterie

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Animal Kingdom debuts their new video

Animal Kingdom have this sort of dreamy quality, trying to fill a void left by Radiohead a long time ago. With the debut video of their song, "Tin Man," that song is translated into appropriate visuals. A light snow falls over a two-dimensional city, it's simple concept, but it works.

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Electric Tickle Machine release album this week (+ tour dates)

MP3: Electric Tickle Machine - "Blew It Again"

Electric Tickle Machine were just in New York City not too long ago, but they'll be back for a few CMJ dates in a few short weeks. In addition, their new album, Blew It Again, is out this week. The title track from the record is available above, and the full list of tour dates are after the jump.

Electric Tickle Machine tour dates:
10.7 - Danger Danger Gallery - Philadelphia, PA
10.8 - Metro Gallery - Baltimore, MD
10.9 - The Triple - Richmond, VA
10.10 - The Boot - Norfolk, VA
10.11 - The Milestone - Charlotte, NC
10.12 - Go Bar - Athens, GA
10. 14 - Criminal Records In-Store - Atlanta, GA
10.14 - Highland Ballroom - Atlanta, GA
10.15 - Springwater - Nashville, TN
10.16 - Grimeys In - Store - Nashville, TN
10.21 - CMJ imeem LIVE + forthebeat party for ABC News Amplified
10.24 - CMJ @ Shea Stadium - Brooklyn, NY
10.24 - CMJ @ Spike Hill (late)
10.27 - Now That's Class - Cleveland, OH
10.29 - The Majestic - Detroit, MI
10.31 - Cal's Liquor - Chicago, IL
11.1 - Vaudeville Mews - Des Moines, IA
11.2 - Replay Lounge - Lawrence, KS
11.3 - The D-Note - Arvada, CO
11.5 - Urban Lounge - Salt Lake City, UT
11.6 - Flying M Coffee - Boise, ID
11.8 - Dantes - Portland, OR
11.9 - Comet Tavern - Seattle, WA
11.11 - Thee Parkside - San Francisco, CA
11.12 - The Lounge Underground - Monterey, CA
11.13 - Origami Vinyl In-Store - Los Angeles, CA
11.13 - Redwood Bar - Los Angeles, CA
11.14 - Bar Pink - San Diego, CA
11.16 - Burt's Tiki Lounge - Albuquerque, NM
11.17 - Bash Riprocks - Lubbock, TX
11.19 - The Lounge on Elm Street - Dallas, TX
11.20 - Beerland - Austin, TX
11.22 - The Hi-Tone Cafe - Memphis, TN

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Athlete return with new EP in November

MP3: Athlete - "Superhuman Touch"

Athlete are returning with a new EP on November 3rd. It's called The Getaway EP, but it's really just a taste in preparation for their next full length, Black Swan, which will be out early next year on Original Sound Recordings stateside. Unless I'm mistaken, this will be the band's first record not released on Astralwerks here in the US.

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Jessica 6 released new EP yesterday, played The Box to celebrate (photos)

Jessica 6 | The Box | October 6, 2009



Watching Jessica 6 was a little bit like watching a strip shop, except with better music. Last night the band played at The Box to celebrate the release of their new EP, Fun Girls, which was also released yesterday. The small room quickly filled up shortly before the band took to the stage. The sexuality of the band was a focus of the night, with the lead singer clad in little more than a short skirt, bra, and tall boots. If that doesn't convince you to check out the photos after the jump, I don't know what will.

www.jessica6music.com | www.myspace.com/jessicasix

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To Do List: Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Recommended Show:
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2009
MANIC STREET PREACHERS & BEAR HANDS
@ WEBSTER HALL
125 East 11th Street
Manhattan, NY 10009
$30, 7PM

Quite frankly, I'm surprised this isn't sold out yet. Manic Street Preachers are one of those rock bands that are almost legendary at this point. Plus, with indie rock darlings Bear Hands opening up for them, it 's the perfect formula for a packed show.

Boy Crisis @ Pianos
Kurt Vile @ Mercury Lounge
The Shapes @ The Studio at Webster Hall
A Big Yes And A Small No @ Brooklyn Bowl
Sufjan Stevens & Cryptacize @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
John Wesley Harding's Cabinet of Wonders @ Le Poisson Rouge
The Fear and Trembling, pow wow!, & The Twees @ Public Assembly
Eskimo King, Violet Raid, Grasshopper, & Enerver @ Shea Stadium
The Rural Alberta Advantage, Kittens Ablaze, & The Lovely Feathers @ Bowery Ballroom

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Animal Collective to reissue Campfire Songs

Apparently, Animal Collective's Campfire Songs (originally released on Catsup Plate) recently went out of print. Well, the band didn't want the CD to be unavailable for long, and Paw Tracks will reissue the five-track disc on January 26, 2010. Is it possible that a record from 2003 will be one of the most anticipated ones of the new year?

Campfire Songs tracklisting:
1. Queen In My Pictures
2. Doggy
3. Two Corvettes
4. Moo Rah Rah Rain
5. De Soto De Son

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The Almost go to the mall with Hot Topic

It's probably been close to a decade since I've step foot in a Hot Topic store. I'm going to assume they still litter malls with a pseudo goth/emo/skater style. Now the band The Almost are teaming up with the store to release an exclusive EP, which is available at Hot Topic stores, The Almost's website, and on their tour. Considering the partnering with Hot Topic, I'm going to leave the guessing what the band sounds like up to you. This EP should tide fans over until the full-length album from The Almost, Monter Monster, is released; it looks like anyone who buys the EP will actually get a pretty good taste of the album:

The package will include the full length packaging for Monster Monster, two CDs, one of music (three album cuts and two b-sides) and a second blank disc to download the full album with a promotional code the day of release (11/3) from Hot Topic website ShockHound.com.

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A new video from Midnight Juggernauts

Check out the kaleidoscopic video for Midnight Juggernauts new video, "This New Technology." The band will be playing a bunch of shows in New York City for CMJ; plus, they'll also perform a set in Los Angeles. All dates are after the jump.

Midnight Juggernauts tour dates:
Oct 21 - New York, NY - Santos Party House (day)
Oct 21 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
Oct 23 - New York, NY - High Rise @ Norwood (DJ set)
Oct 24 - New York, NY - Santos Party House
Oct 26 - Los Angeles, CA - The Roxy

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Regina Spektor goes on a far away journey, plays Radio Ciy Music Hall

With Regina Spektor's new album, far, now out, she's ready to release a second single, "Eet," and add some more dates to her tour. But that's not all, the singer is also making her Saturday Night Live debut this weekend. Check out the full list of tour dates after the jump, which includes a performance at New York's Radio City Music Hall on October 14.

Regina Spektor tour dates:
October 12th - The Calvin Theatre - Northampton, MA
October 14th - Radio City Music Hall - New York, NY
October 26th - House of Blues - San Diego, CA
October 28th - The Greek Theatre - Los Angeles, CA
October 30th - Fox Theatre - Oakland, CA
November 1st - Roseland Theater - Portland, OR
November 3rd - Paramount Theater - Seattle, WA
November 6th - In The Venue - Salt Lake City, UT
November 7th - Fillmore Auditorium - Denver, CO
November 10th - Verizon Wireless Theater - Houston, TX
November 11th - Stubbs BBQ - Austin, TX
November 12th - Nokia Theatre - Dallas, TX
November 14th - Truman State University - Kirksville, MO
November 16th - Ryman Auditorium - Nashville, TN
November 17th - Thomas Wolfe Auditorium - Asheville, NC
November 19th - Louisville Palace Theatre - Louisville, KY
November 30th - O2 Academy - Birmingham, UK
December 1st - Academy - Glasgow, UK
December 3rd - Apollo - Manchester, UK
December 4th - HMV Hammersmith Apollo - London, UK
December 7th - Circus - Stockholm, Sweden
December 8th - Cirkus - Stockholm, Sweden
December 10th - Rockefeller - Oslo, Norway
December 11th - Lisebergshallen - Gothenburg, Sweden
December 13th - KB - Malmo, Sweden
December 14th - Huxleys Neue Welt - Berlin, Germany
December 16th - Gasometer - Vienna, Austria
December 17th - Kaufleuten - Zurich, Switzerland

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Yo Gabba Gabba! scheduled to tour

The fact that Yo Gabba Gabba! is touring and releasing a new CD is sort of funny. However, with aging hipsters having kids these days, it's not surprising that a show with a string of indie rock guests (I watched one the other date with Leslie and the Lys) makes sense...in a way. The tour is short (with only dates in Los Anegeles, New York, and Chicago), but, you know, it's sure to stimulate the mind of pr-schoolers everywhere.


Yo Gabba Gabba! tour dates:
November 14th - Los Angeles, CA - Shrine Expo - 11AM and 3PM
November 21st - New York, NY - Beacon Theatre - 11AM and 2PM
December 5th - Chicago, IL - Rosemont Theatre - 11AM and 3PM

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The Black Hollies add more tour dates, release new album today

MP3: The Black Hollies - "Gloomy Monday Morning"

With The Black Hollies new album, Softly Towards The Light, finally out today, the band have announced another string of tour dates for November. Of course, the band aren't leaving New York City in silence with two pre-tour dates here in the City (October 10 at Glasslands and October 21 at the Knitting Factory). All tour dats are below.

The Black Hollies tour dates:
Dates marked * w/ Bryan Scary
October 10 - Brooklyn, NY - Glasslands
October 21 - Brooklyn, NY - The Knitting Factory
November 10 - Washington, DC - The Black Cat *
November 11 - Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery *
November 12 - Charlotte, NC - The Milestone *
November 13 - Athens, GA - Caledonia Lounge *
November 14 - Jacksonville, FL - Jack Rabbits *
November 15 - Orlando, FL - The Social *
November 17 - Atlanta, GA - The Drunken Unicorn *
November 18 - Birmingham, AL - The Nick *
November 19 - Jackson, MS - Old Tavern *
November 21 - Nashville, TN - The End *
November 22 - Columbus, OH - The Summit *
November 25 - Hoboken, NJ - Maxwell's *
November 27 - Cambridge, MA - TT The Bear's *

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To Do List: Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Recommended Show:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2009
JESSICA 6
@ THE BOX
189 Chrystie Street
Manhattan, NY 10002
RSVP, 8:30PM

Though technically free, you gotta RSVP to get into this show wwwevents@inch.com. It'll probably be one of those situations where they'll allow many more RSVPs than available space, so be sue to get there early (8:30 door). It's a record release for the band's new Fun Girls EP.

Wovenhand @ The Bell House
The Roots @ Highline Ballroom
The Golden Filter @ The Hudson Terrace
Tune-Yards & Dragons of Zynth @ Union Hall
The Honorary Title & Good Old War @ Maxwell's
Lights & Stars of Track & Field @ Mercury Lounge (early)
Lou Barlow & Circle of Buzzards @ Mercury Lounge (late)
Sufjan Stevens & Cryptacize @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
Darlings, Snakes Say Hiss, & Boogie Boarder @ Le Poisson Rouge
Ex-Humans, Human Eye, Liquor Store, VLC, & Terrible Twos @ Don Pedros
The Toxic Avenger, Mixhell, Franki Chan, & Alex English @ The Studio at Webster Hall
The Twilight Sad, Brakes Brakes Brakes, & We Were Promised Jetpacks @ Bowery Ballroom

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Album Review: Daniel Johnston - Is and Always Was

DANIEL JOHNSTON
IS AND ALWAYS WAS
(Eternal Yip Eye Music)
www.hihowareyou.com

It's hard to ignore the fact that Daniel Johnston suffers from bipolar disorder. On the first track of Is and Always Was he confesses that he's "...just a psycho..." The music surrounding these words pure folk rock genius, and is actually surprisingly well-produced (a contrast to Johnston's very early work recorded on a $60 boombox, I'm sure).

However, it's Johnston's actual vocal delivery that keep this record real. They are beautifully unique with an unimitable lisp or slur. It gives the recording an instantly lovable innocent feel, even when Johnston's lyrics are sad.

If we split Is and Always Was into two sides (you know, like a tape of vinyl release), the A-side would be the better of the two, filled with most of the jangly pop songs. The flip side would have the droning sad stuff--with more distortion and more reverb. Would it be fair to say that this is a reflection of Johnston's bipolar disorder? Naw, let's just say it's a great record.

MP3: Daniel Johnston - "Freedom"

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Don't kiss the Backstreet Boys! Hard Rock Cafe appearance canceled

The Backstreet Boys were supposed to play at the Times Square Hard Rock Cafe tonight; however, Brian Litrell from the boy band has been diagnosed with Swine Flu, and they've been forced to cancel the appearance. Their Thursday appearance in Los Angeles has also been canceled. The Backstreet Boys appearance on the CBS Early Show tomorrow is also off. But, yes, their new album This Is Us will still be out tomorrow as scheduled.

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O'Death's Blood Warrior

Greg Jamie (frontman of O'Death) has announced a new band called Blood Warrior, which teams Jamie with Joey Weiss (Super Monster), Kristin Kellas, and Rubin Berger (Musee Mecanique, Laura Gibson, Mirah). Part of me actually loves the deceivingly metal-sounding band names this guy gives his acts. Apparently, the debut album from Blood Warrior has recently been finished (no word on an official release date as of yet other than "winter"), but that doesn't mean that the band is just going to sit around and patiently wait. No, they've got a 7" out on November 3rd via Ernest Jenning (the label that will also put out the full length), and the band will be embarking on a bunch of tour dates, many of which are right here in New York City. Check out the full list of shows after the jump.

Blood Warrior tour dates:
10/20 - New York, NY - Piano's
10/21 - Brooklyn, NY - Knitting Factory
10/22 - Brooklyn, NY - Bruar Falls
10/23 - Biddeford, ME - Hogfarm Studio Annex
10/24 - Boston, MA -Middle East Upstairs
10/25 - Brooklyn, NY - Glasslands
10/27 - Albany, NY - Valentine's
11/2 - Washington, DC - IOTA
11/3 - Fredricksburg, VA - Fog Haus
11/4 - Charlottesville, VA - Twisted Branch Tea Bazar
11/5 - Asheville, NC - Bobo Gallery
11/6 - Athens, GA - Farm 225
11/7 - Athens, GA - Secret Squirrel
11/10 - Baltimore, MD - The Zodiac
11/12 - Brooklyn, NY - Union Hall

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Shout Out Out Out Out head out of Canada and into the US

Most of Shout Out Out Out Out's upcoming tour takes place in Canada (our great neighbor to the north), but the band will be heading south of their border for a few shows right here in the US. Their trip to the states coincides nicely with CMJ here in New York City, where they'll be playing at Webster Hall on October 23rd. On the band's Myspace page, there is also a much more mysterious gig the day before scheduled at an address of "213 N 8th Street" in Brooklyn. We don't know much about this space, but it has to be cool, right?

Shout Out Out Out Out tour dates:
October 10th - Starlite Room (two shows) - Edmonton, AB
October 13th - Pyramid Cabaret - Winnipeg, MB
October 15th - Double Door - Chicago, IL
October 16th - Wrongbar - Toronto, ON
October 17th - Wrongbar - Toronto, ON
October 18th - Soundlab - Buffalo, NY
October 20th - Middle East - Boston, MA
October 22nd - 213 N 8th St - Brooklyn, NY
October 23rd - Webster Hall - New York, NY
October 24th - Il Motore - Montreal, QC
October 25th - Starlight Room - Waterloo, ON
October 28th - Louis Pub - Saskatoon, SK
October 31st - Chinese Cultural Centre - Calgary, AB
November 13th - Rickshaw Theatre - Vancouver, BC

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Here comes Relation

MP3: Relation - "Here Comes Your Man"

This is actually a pretty catchy cover of The Pixies' "Here Comes Your Man" by a band called Relation. It comes from their new album, Fear of Night, which is out now on Urban Torque Recordings. Check out the track list from the new album below, and download that MP3 of "Here Comes Your Man" above.

Fear of Night track list:
1. Optimistic
2. Fear Of Night
3. Lowest Common Denominator
4. Your Tiny Mind
5. Way Outside
6. Superenlightened
7. Lefty
8. Broken
9. Moscow Olympic
10. Easy Target
11. Hypersenstive
12. In Minuscule
13. Here Comes Your Man

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Eyedea & Abilities touring with Themselves

You may remember a while ago when we mentioned a band called Themselves collaborating with Why? on a song. We've thoroughly discussed Why?'s currently ongoing tour, so now's it's time to give Themselves a bit of props for their upcoming tour. Though there are a few scattered dates, Themselves kick it into gear with Eyedea & Abilities on November 19 in Austin. The two will make it to New York with a show at the new Knitting Factory on November 27. All dates are below.

Themselves/Eyedea & Abilities tour dates:
Dates marked * are for Themselves ONLY
10/06 - San Francisco, CA - Bottom of The Hill *
11/19 - Austin, TX - Highball
11/20 - Denton, TX - Hailey's
11/21 - Baton Rouge, LA - Spanish Moon
11/22 - New Orleans, LA - The Parish Room, HOB
11/23 - Atlanta, GA - 529
11/24 - Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506
11/25 - Washington, DC - Rock and Roll Hotel
11/27 - Brooklyn, NY - Knitting Factory
11/28 - Cambridge, MA - Middle East Downstairs
11/29 - Providence, RI - Jerky's Live Music Hall
12/01 - Toronto, ON - El Mocambo
12/02 - Ann Arbor, MI - Blind Pig
12/03 - Chicago, IL - Reggie's
12/04 - Minneapolis, MN - Varsity
12/05 - Milwaukee, WI - Cactus Club
12/11 - Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court
12/12 - Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge *

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Astronautalis opened for Wax Tailor at Gramercy (photos)

Astronautalis | Gramercy Theater | October 2, 2009



I hadn't seen any information about an opener for Wax Tailor at the Gramercy the other night, so it took me a while to figure out who Astronautalis was. He was a good rapper, it was a pretty good performance, but I've seen the whole 'guy-with-a-laptop' thing done better. Still, with just a bit more stage theatrics, Astronautalis would go from being good to great...easily. Check out photos from his performance after the jump.

www.myspace.com/astronautalis | www.eyeballrecords.com

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Choir of Young Believers hit North American shores later this month

Denmark's Choir of Young Believers had their debut album, This Is for the White in Your Eyes, released earlier this year on Ghostly International, and now the band are heading to North America for a short string of tour dates. Many of those dates will be right here in New York City during CMJ-time. They're actually playing four shows over the course of three days. Check out the full list of dates after the jump.

Choir of Young Believers tour dates:
10.17 - Vancouver, BC @ Media Club
10.18 - Seattle, WA @ The Tractor Tavern
10.19 - Portland, OR @ Holocene
10.20 - San Francisco, CA @ Rickshaw Shop
10.21 - Santa Monica, CA @ KCRW’s "Morning Becomes Eclectic" Session
10.21 - Los Angeles, CA @ Spaceland (Club NME Night)
10.22 - New York, NY @ [CMJ] Le Poisson Rouge (7pm)
10.22 - New York, NY @ [CMJ] Piano's (1am)
10.23 - New York, NY @ [CMJ] Cutting Room Studios (KEXP Session)
10.24 - New York, NY @ [CMJ] Living Room (3pm)
10.25 - Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern
10.26 - Chicago, IL @ Schuba's

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To Do List: Monday, October 5, 2009

Recommended Show:
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2009
THE CHOKE
@ BOWERY ELECTRIC
327 Bowery
New York, NY 10003
$TBA, 9PM

Sometimes The Choke feel like one of the hardest working bands in New York. They headlined a show at Burar Falls this weekend, and now they're playing Bowery Electric tonight. According to the band's Myspace page, Corn Mo is also once again on the bill, along with the Wild Yaks and Images.

Mr. Gnome @ Union Hall
Everclear @ Highline Ballroom
Rev Vince Anderson @ Union Pool
Darlings @ The Studio at Webster Hall
Sufjan Stevens & Cryptacize @ Bowery Ballroom

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To Do List: Sunday, October 4, 2009

Recommended Show:
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2009
PRINCETON
@ KNITTING FACTORY
361 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
$12, 7PM

We've written a lot about Princeton this week, but now is your chance to finally catch them live. The band plays tonight at the new Knitting Factory in Brooklyn. It's an early show start, 7PM, with Laura Stevenson and Maps and Atlases also on the bill.

Kordan @ Union Hall
Shwayze @ Highline Ballroom
papercranes @ Pete's Candy Store
Blink 182 @ Madison Square Garden
Chain and the Gang & Screens @ Mercury Lounge
Sufjan Stevens & Cryptacize @ Bowery Ballroom

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Wax Tailor kicked off his tour last night at Gramercy Theater (photos)

Tailor | Gramercy Theater | October 2, 2009



The thing about a live set from Wax Tailor is that it isn't about him. The electronic musician stays in the back, allowing others to take the front and center position on stage. Last night at the Gramercy Theater, he was joined by Mattic, an MC from Charlotte, NC band The Others; Charlotte Savary, who was featured on the very first Wax Tailor EP Lost The Way; a cellist; and a flautist. A screen off to the side accompanied the performance with fantastic visuals. It's just the first night of his North American tour. Check out all the tour dates and additional photos from last night's show after the jump.

www.waxtailor.com | www.leplanmusic.com











Wax Tailor tour dates:
10/02 - Blender Theatre at Gramercy - New York, NY
10/03 - Great Scott - Boston, MA
10/06 - Johnny Brendas - Philadelphia, PA
10/08 - DC9 - Washingston, DC
10/09 - Jazz All Year Round - Montreal, QC
10/10 - Drake - Toronto, ON
10/12 - Schubas - Chicago, IL
10/13 - Nectar - Seattle, WA
10/14 - Hawthorne Theatre - Portland, OR
10/16 - Slim’s - San Francisco, CA
10/17 - Troubadour - Los Angeles, CA
10/18 - Casbah - San Diego, CA

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To Do List: Saturday, October 3, 2009

Recommended Show:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2009
CORN MO
@ BRUAR FALLS
245 Grand Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
$6, 8PM

Corn Mo is listed as a "special guest" on this show. Who knows what that means? To be honest, I'm not exactly sure, but considering Corn Mo has been performing mostly with his band, .357 Lover, these days, it could be a rare solo treat. Oh course, he could just be the MC; however, The Choke are headlining the bill, and that's also something to look forward to.

Lonnie Walker @ Pianos
The Do @ Hiro Ballroom
Wallpaper @ Cameo Gallery
Sediment Club @ Silent Barn
Bruce Springsteen @ Giants Stadium
WFMU Fest @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
The Antlers & Holly Miranda @ Maxwell's
Micachu and The Shapes @ Le Poisson Rouge
The Besnard Lakes & Acrylics @ Mercury Lounge
Bling Kong, Motel Motel, & Arms @ The Bell House
Amazing Baby & The Entrance Band @ Bowery Ballroom
Dixon, Justin Carter, & Eamon Harkin @ Market Hotel
The Jaguar Club, My Teenage Stride, & pow wow! @ Cake Shop
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart & Cymbals Eat Guitars @ Webster Hall
Chain and the Gang, Fiasco, & Preacher and the Knife @ 171 Lombardy Street

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The Summer Set's fall tour

So the days of summer are over, but the days of The Summer Set's tour are just beginning. On October 3, the band will play in Manchester, NH, and then they'll pretty much tour non-stop through November. Halfway along the way, the band will meet up with Cartel to continue the tour, which will swing by New York City's Gramery Theater on October 27. And don't forget the band's debut album, Love Like This, which will hit stores on October 13th. All dates are below.

The Summer Set tour dates:
Dates marked * w/ Cartel
Oct 3 - Stadium Ten Pin - Manchester, NH
Oct 4 - Club Hell - Providence, RI
Oct 6 - The Eldolyn Terrace - Altoona, PA
Oct 7 - Ottobar - Baltimore, MD
Oct 8 - New Jersey Institute of Technology - Neward, NJ
Oct 9 - Hangar 84 - Vineland, NJ
Oct 10 - The Harmony Grange - Wilmington, DE
Oct 11 - The Loft @ The Chance - Poughkeepsie, NY
Oct 13 - The Soapbox - Wilmington, NC
Oct 15 - 1982 Bar - Gainsville, FL
Oct 17 - The Dugout - Miami, FL
Oct 18 - Jack Rabbits - Jacksonville, FL
Oct 22 - Lincoln Theatre - Raleigh, NC *
Oct 23 - The Quarter - Baltimore, MD *
Oct 24 - School of Rock - South Hackensack, NJ *
Oct 25 - Trocadero - Philadelphia, PA *
Oct 27 - The Gramercy Theatre - New York, NY *
Oct 28 - Harper’s Ferry - Allston, MA *
Oct 29 - The Platinum Lounge - Poughkeepsie, NY *
Oct 30 - Xtreme Wheels - Buffalo, NY *
Oct 31 - The Basement - Columbus, OH *
Nov 1 - Peabody’s - Cleveland, OH *
Nov 3 - St. Andrew’s Hall - Detroit, MI *
Nov 4 - Mojoe’s Rock House - Tinley Park, IL *
Nov 5 - The Rave II - Milwaukee, WI *
Nov 6 - House of Bricks - Des Moines, IA *
Nov 7 - Station 4 - St. Paul, MN *
Nov 10 - El Corazon - Seattle, WA *
Nov 11 - Hawthorne Theatre - Portland, OR *
Nov 12 - The Boardwalk - Orangevale, CA *
Nov 13 - Slim’s - San Francisco, CA *
Nov 14 - Chain Reaction - Anaheim, CA *
Nov 15 - Troubadour - West Hollywood, CA *
Nov 17 - The Clubhouse - Tempe, AZ *
Nov 20 - Emo’s - Austin, TX *
Nov 21 - The Meridian - Houston, TX *
Nov 22 - The Door - Dallas, TX *
Nov 24 - The Social - Orlando, FL *
Nov 25 - The Crowbar - Tampa, FL *
Nov 27 - The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA *

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Snoop Dogg's new position apparently isn't a desk job

You may remember a little while back that we announced Snoop Dogg has a new job as Creative Chairman for Priority Records. Well, America is lucky that it's not a desk job! Snoop will be heading out on the road starting later this month for a few weeks of touring. New York City gets in early on the action with a show from Snoop on October 29 at Nokia Theatre. Check out all the tour dates after the jump.

Snoop Dogg tour dates:
October 27 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live
October 28 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
October 29 - New York, NY - Nokia Theatre Times Square
October 30 - Providence, RI - Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel
October 31 - Atlantic City, NJ - House of Blues
November 1 - Boston, MA - House of Blues
November 3 - Indianapolis, IN - The Vogue Theatre
November 4 - Chicago, IL - Congress Theatre
November 5 - Minneapolis, MN - Epic
November 6 - N. Kansas City, MO - Harrah's Voodoo Lounge
November 7 - Robinson, MS - Events Center @ Harrah's Casino
November 8 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues

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Paramore gets a Paper Route

Paramore are one of those few big bands left in rock music, so it's always interesting to see which smaller bands they tour with to hopefully sprinkle some of their success down to. This time it's Nashville's Paper Route. Together, both bands will play Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on October 21, but Paper Route will be playing without the benefit of a larger headliner on October 20 at Union Hall. (For those of you that don't know, those venues are vastly different in size.) Check out the full list of dates after the jump.

Paper Route tour dates:
Dates marked * w/ Paramore
Oct 2 - Warfield Theatre - San Francisco, CA *
Oct 4 - The Fillmore Auditorium - Denver, CO *
Oct 6 - Uptown Theatre - Kansas City, MO *
Oct 7 - The Pageant - St. Louis, MO *
Oct 8 - Picador - Iowa City, IA
Oct 9 - Roy Wilkins Auditorium - St. Paul, MN *
Oct 10 - House of Blues - Chicago, IL *
Oct 11 - The Fillmore Detroit - Detroit, MI *
Oct 12 - Musica - Akron, OH
Oct 13 - Southgate House - Newport, KY
Oct 15 - Kool Haus - Toronto, ON *
Oct 16 - The Wellmont Theatre - Montclair, NJ *
Oct 17 - Electric Factory - Philadelphia, PA*
Oct 19 - House of Blues - Boston, MA *
Oct 20 - Union Hall - Brooklyn, NY
Oct 21 - Hammerstein Ballroom - New York, NY *
Oct 22 - Clementine - Harrisonburg, VA
Oct 24 - The NorVa - Norfolk, VA *
Oct 26 - House of Blues - Lake Buena Vista, FL *
Oct 27 - Tabernacle - Atlanta, GA *
Nov 1 - Ryman Auditorium - Nashville, TN*
Nov 29 - Old Ice Hall - Helsinki, Finland *
Nov 30 - Arenan - Stockholm, Sweden *
Dec 1 - Vega - Coppenhagen, Denmark *
Dec 3 - Grunspan - Hamburg, Germany *
Dec 4 - Columbia Club - Berlin, Germany *
Dec 6 - Live Music Hall - Cologne, Germany *
Dec 7 - Casino de Paris - Paris, France *
Dec 8 - 013 - Tilburg, Netherlands *
Dec 10 - SECC - Glasgow, UK *
Dec 11 - NIA - Birmingham, UK *
Dec 12 - 02 Point - Dublin, Ireland *
Dec 14 - CIA - Cardiff, UK *
Dec 15 - Water Rats - London, UK *
Dec 16 - MEN - Manchester, UK *
Dec 17 - Centre - Brighton, UK *
Dec 18 - Wembley Arena - London, UK *

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Tim Exile finished up his US tour at Santos Party House last night

Tim Exile | Santos Party House | October 1, 2009



Tim Exile had been playing shows in America for about a week, and last night he finished up here in New York City for a late night show at Santos Party House. It was probably around 1:30AM when he finally took to the stage, but it was well worth the wait. He crafted electronic masterpieces based around samples of the crowd cheering and his own voice. Exile proved he was a true showman when he grabbed a wireless joystick and got down with the crowd to perform a song--seriously, a song completely performed on a wireless joystick. Weird but cool, right? Photos from last night are below.

www.myspace.com/timexile | www.warp.net

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Star Fucking Hipsters play record release show on October 25 in Brooklyn

Star Fucking Hipsters may just have one of the best band names that I've heard in a while. Their only tour date scheduled on the east coast right now is on October 25 at Club Europa in Brooklyn (that's the day after CMJ ends), and it's the record release celebration for their new album Never Rest in Peace, which is out on October 20th from Alternative Tentacles. Check out the track list for the new disc, as well as all the band's tour dates, after the jump.

Never Rest In Peace track list:
1. Vol. II
2. 3000 Miles Away
3. Look Who's Talking Now!
4. Design
5. Church & Rape
6. The Civilization Show
7. Allergic II Peoples
8. Dreams Are Dead
9. Heaven
10. Banned From The Land
11. Severance Pay * Download exclusively @ ChronicYouth.com!
12. S.F.H. Theme
13. Never Rest In Peace

Star Fucking Hipsters tour dates:
Oct 25 2009 - Club Europa - Brooklyn, NY
Oct 30 2009 - Procession of the Species Studio - Olympia, WA
Oct 31 2009 - Cracktoberfest! @ Satyricon - Portland, OR
Nov 1 2009 - Chop Suey - Seattle, WA
Nov 2 2009 - WOW Hall - Eugene, OR
Nov 3 2009 - Ruggles Warehouse - Sacramento, CA
Nov 4 2009 - Vixens - Sparks, NV
Nov 5 2009 - A.T.s 30th @ Great American Music Hall - San Francisco, CA
Nov 6 2009 - 924 Gilman St. - N. Berkeley, CA
Nov 7 2009 - Echoplex (matinee) - Los Angeles, CA
Nov 8 2009 - Glasshouse - Pamona, CA

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Backstreet Boys are totally in support of breast cancer awareness

Supporting breast cancer awareness is pretty much a no-brainer. Who would be against such a thing? It shouldn't come as a surprise that a band with a release in Breast Cancer Awareness Month would do a promotion in support of the cause. The Backstreet Boys (with their new album This Is Us coming out on October 6th) will be at two special events, one in New York on Monday and the other in Los Angeles on Thursday, to raise money. Both take place at Hard Rock Cafes (Times Square and 1000 Universal Studios Blvd, respectively). For only $120 at www.backstreetboys.com, you can get one of 100 VIP passes for the New York event starting at 10AM PST (we think that translates to 1PM over here on the east coast).

All fans have to do is purchase one of the following three donation packages to take part in these special events:

$17 Basic Donation Package - Includes an autographed This Is Us CD.

$30 Deluxe Donation Package - Includes an autographed This Is Us CD, a PINKTOBER Pin and you will be amongst the first in line to meet the Backstreet Boys.

$40 Premium Donation Package - Includes an autographed This Is Us CD, a PINKTOBER t-shirt and you will be amongst the first in line to meet the Backstreet Boys.

$120 VIP Reception Package (for New York City only) - Includes an intimate reception with the band that starts at 7:30pm, an autographed copy of This Is Us (that you don't have to wait in line for) and food and drink.

(Only 100 VIP passes will be sold and they will go on-sale tomorrow, Friday October 2nd at 10am PST on the group's official fan club www.backstreetboys.com)

Fans will be allowed to line up at the 43rd street entrance to NYC's Hard Rock starting at 2pm (EST) on Monday, October 5th. In Los Angeles, fans will be allowed to start lining up at 4pm (PST) on Thursday, October 8th.

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Future Islands go all out for tonight's show at Market Hotel with video flier (+ tour dates)

One of the shows going on tonight is with Future Islands, Lonnie Walker, Graffiti Monsters, and more at Market Hotel (1142 Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn). Now, these bands usually put a lot of effort into their live shows to create amazing performances, but the video flier above is something else! It's worth checking out just for the cool visuals. Also check out all the tour dates for Future Islands after the jump.

Future Islands tour dates:
October 2 - Brooklyn, NY @ Market Hotel
October 3 - Alfred, NY @ Alfred University
October 4 - New Brunswick, NJ @ TBA
October 5 - Philadelphia, PA @ Danger Danger Gallery
October 10 - Richmond, IN @ Earlham College
October 22 - Philadelphia, PA @ Pilam
October 23 - Boston, MA @ MassArt
October 24 - Brooklyn, NY @ Death by Audio
October 25 - College Park, MD @ WMUC
October 29 - Baltimore, MD @ Sonar - ChangeUp Fest
November 5 - Durham, NC @ TROIKA MUSIC FESTIVAL, Duke Coffeehouse
November 6 - Washington, DC @ Velvet Lounge
November 19 - Shepherdstown, WV @ Blue Moon Saloon
November 20 - Greenville, NC @ Tipsy Teapot
November 21 - Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506
November 22 - Asheville, NC @ TBA
November 23 - Knoxville, TN @ Pilot Light
November 24 - Columbia, SC @ TBA
November 25 - Charleston, SC @ TBA
November 27 - Raleigh, NC @ Berkeley Cafe
November 28 - Baltimore, MD @ Floristree

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To Do List: Friday, October 2, 2009

Recommended Show:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2009
WAX TAILOR
@ GRAMERCY THEATER
127 East 23rd Street
Manhattan, NY 10010
$15, 9PM

French electronic artist Wax Tailor hits the stage tonight at Gramercy Theater. It's only the first stop on his US tour in support of his upcoming album, In The Mood For Life, which is out digitally now, but comes out physically on October 27.

Pretendo @ Lit
Vic Thrill @ Galapagos
Tragedy @ Brooklyn Bowl
Andrew W.K. @ Joe's Pub
The Albertans @ Union Hall
My Robot Friend @ 92YTribeca
Little Joy @ Webster Hall (early)
Holy Fuck @ Webster Hall (late)
Girl in a Coma @ Knitting Factory
Bruce Springsteen @ Giants Stadium
Micachu and The Shapes @ Littlefield
WFMU Fest @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
New Madrid, Demander, & The Howlers @ Shea Stadium
Zs, Excepter, Mick Barr, Noveller, & BJ Rubin @ Death By Audio
Cheap Time, Fluffy Lumbers, White Diamonds, & Beachniks @ Silent Barn
Burnt By The Sun, Tombs, Black Anvil, Bloodhorse, & Torchbearer @ Cake Shop
The Soft Pack, The Dig, Right on Dynamite, & The Sundelles @ Bowery Ballroom
The Twilight Sad, Brakes Brakes Brakes, & We Were Promised Jetpacks @ Southpaw
Future Islands, Lonnie Walker, Graffiti Monsters, Darlings, & Effing @ Market Hotel

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Tiesto's remix contest + tour dates

The contest launches concurrently with the exclusive release of the track on Beatport on September 29, giving remixers one week to download the stems of the “Knock You Out” track, which may be purchased individually or bundled at $4.99 USD. For two weeks starting October 6, contestants may upload their remixes, which may be in any chosen style or genre, to www.beatportal.com/remix, where fans and other contestants may listen to all the entries.

I think it's shitty to charge producers and artists $5 for the ability to remix someone's song, but I guess it's at least allowing someone to be creative to their heart's content with material that they have paid for. Tiesto tour dates are after the jump.

Tiesto tour dates:
10/1 - Boston, MA - Tsongas Arena
10/2 - Montreal, QC - Bell Center
10/3 - Toronto, ON - Arrow Hall
10/10 - Atlanta, GA - North Atlanta Trade Center
10/11 - Washington, DC - Fur
10/12 - Cleveland, OH - Aura
10/13 - Columbus, OH - Boma
10/14 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
10/15 - Charlotte, NC - The Forum
10/16 - Orlando, FL - UCF Arena
10/17 - Miami, FL - NSU Arena
10/18 - Tampa, FL - The Ritz
10/23 - Houston, TX - Reliant Arena
10/24 - Dallas, TX - the Palladium
10/25 - San Antonio, TX - Cowboys
10/26 - Oklahoma City, OK - City Walk
10/27 - Nashville, TN - Limelight
10/28 - St Louis, MO - Home
10/29 - Kansas City, MO - Uptown Theater
10/30 - Minneapolis, MN - Myth
10/31 - Chicago, IL - The Congress
11/1 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
11/10 - Edmonton, AB - Shaw Conference Center
11/12 - Calgary, AB - Big Four Building (Stampede Grounds)
11/14 - Vancouver, BC - PNE

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The Bravery are totally NSFW

If the title of the song ("Hatefuck") isn't enough to convince you, then check out the video above. The basic plot is people having sex in weird masks...at least as far as I can tell. And, yes, The Bravery are on tour with a date stopping of in New York City at Terminal 5 on October 8.

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Parachute to tour with Kelly Clarkson

Mercury Records group Parachute's second single, "Under Control," was just put out to radio stations this week. Maybe I don't follow pop/rock radio enough, but the band is still unfamiliar to me. However, I'm sure that's about to change when the band open up Kelly Clarkson on a tour that will kick off here in New York City on October 6th at Hammerstein Ballroom. That kind of exposure has got to be good for them.

Parachute tour dates:
Dates marked * w/ Kelly Clarkson
October 1 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
October 2 - Omaha, NE - Sokol Auditorium
October 3 - Fargo, ND - The Venue
October 4 - Minneapolis, MN - The Cabooze
October 6 - New York, NY - Hammerstein Ballroom *
October 9 - Atlantic City, NJ - Borgata *
October 10 - Fairfax, VA - Patriot Center *
October 13 - Boston, MA - Agganis Arena *
October 19 - Pikeville, KY - Eastern KY Expo Center *
October 21 - Knoxville, TN - Knoxville Civic Coliseum *
October 23 - Milwaukee, WI - Milwaukee Theatre *
October 25 - Detroit, MI - Fox Theatre *
October 27 - Chicago, IL - Rosemont Theatre *
October 31 - Cape Giredeau, MO - Show Me Center *
November 2 - Austin, TX - Cedar Park Center *
November 4 - Lubbock, TX - United Spirit Center *
November 6 - Las Vegas, NV - The Joint *
November 7 - Phoenix, AZ - State Fair *
November 18 - Victoria, BC - Save-On-Food-Center *
November 20 - Calgary, AB - Saddledome *
November 22 - Kelowna, BC - Prospera Place *
November 24 - Seattle, WA - WaMu Theatre *
November 28 - Reno, NV - Event Center *
November 29 - San Jose, CA - San Jose Event Center *
December 1 - Fresno, CA - Table Mountain Casino *
December 3 - Las Cruces, NM - Pan American Center *
December 5 - Beaumont, TX - Ford Park *
December 7 - Corpus Christi, TX - American Bank Center *
December 10 - Columbus, GA - Columbus Civic Center *
December 11 - Pensacola, FL - Pensacola Civic Center *
December 13 - New Orleans, LA - Kiefer UNO Lakefront Arena *

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Is this the "We Are the World" of climate change?

It's not all too often that we get a press release about Kofi Annan in our inboxes. However, www.theforclimateustic.org has that whole "We Are the World" feel, except for climate change. You can download the track "Beds Are Burning" from that website, and I'm sure there's information about the environment and politics over there as well. Personally, we still like 30 Rock's "Kidney Now!" song just a little more.

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The Phenomenal Handclap Band tour with Simian Mobile Disco, play The Fillmore New York with Chromeo

MP3: The Phenomenal Handclap Band - "Testimony (Live at Live)"

The Phenomenal Handclap Band played at Pop Montreal last night, and now they're gearing up for a short tour. Many of the dates (all of which are posted after the jump) are with Simian Mobile Disco, but the show here in New York City is with Chromeo. It takes place at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza on October 16.

The Phenomenal Handclap Band tour dates:
Oct 1 - Boston, MA - Paradise w/ Bajofondo
Oct 4 - Washington DC - 9:30 Club w/ Bajofondo
Oct 16 - New York, NY- The Fillmore w/ Chromeo
Nov 1 - Washington DC - 9:30 Club w/ Simian Mobile Disco
Nov 4 - Chicago, IL - Metro w/ Simian Mobile Disco
Nov 6 - Toronto, ON - The Mod Club w/ Simian Mobile Disco
Nov 7 - Montreal, QC - SAT w/ Simian Mobile Disco
Nov 13 - Philadelphia, PA - Making Time At Pure w/ The xx

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